For those of us who grew up watching Disney’s Mulan, memories will be of lucky crickets, dragon guardians and a slightly confusing love story. However, the ballad the animation is based on tells a slightly different story.
As part of the Fairytale Reality Check series, this lesson plan aims to teach children the real history behind the story and explore how Disney’s Mulan is different to the original ballad. Featuring a lesson plan, printable worksheets and more. Your lesson plan is designed to be clear, practical, and easy to follow, with a list of everything you need to prepare in advance, engaging activity ideas, and content thoughtfully broken down into manageable time segments.
This Fairytale Reality Check lesson plan includes;
- A full, adaptable 60 minute lesson plan
- Printable worksheets
- Factsheets for both adults and children
- A child-friendly version of The Ballad of Mulan
- Further resources, activities and ideas lists
This history resource is aimed at LKS2 aged children, however notes are made on the lesson plans for when you could add further information/context for older children.
Content Note: This lesson includes references to war and military conflict. It also touches on themes such as conscription, family pressure, gender roles, and identity. All content is presented in an educational and age-appropriate way.
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