Lesson Planning
Scheherazade and One Thousand and One Nights
Topics Year 4/5
This unit is part of
Early Islamic Civilisation - NEW LOOK Art, Culture, Learning - NEW LOOK
Objectives
History
- To read and discuss stories from One Thousand and One Nights.
- To learn about the legend of Scheherazade.
Enquiry question
What can we find out about the characters and themes in One Thousand and One Nights?
Outcomes
Children will:
- Learn about the legend of Scheherazade.
- Become familiar with two of the stories from One Thousand and One Nights.
- Discuss the themes within and structure of the stories.
Provided Resources
You Will Also Need
Optional: One Thousand and One Arabian Nights by Geraldine McCaughrean, OUP – ISBN 978-0192750136
Weblinks
Ali Baba Hamilton Trust animated tale
Animated Fairy Tales: Aladdin
Sinbad the Sailor (Part 1) (0.00-6.20) Hamilton Trust storytelling