Inference means to use clues from within the text to draw conclusions.

Evidence is the information from a text that can support or justify our reasoning.

An impression refers to initial feelings about a person, place or thing, gained from reading a text.

Building comprehension of 'How To Train Your Dragon' through rich discussions

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Engaging with the context of 'How To Train Your Dragon'

Exploring character, setting and plot in 'How To Train Your Dragon'

Reflecting on key events in 'How To Train Your Dragon'

Exploring and engaging with themes in 'How to Train Your Dragon’

In 'How To Train Your Dragon: reading’, pupils discussed an unlikely hero and what it means to be perceived as a hero by your community. In ’Beowulf’, pupils will encounter a hero in an epic poem.

In 'Arthur and the Golden Rope: reading’, pupils explored a modern myth that drew inspiration from Norse culture. They also discussed the role of an unlikely hero. In ’How To Train Your Dragon: reading’, pupils will read and discuss a longer, fictional narrative that draws from Norse culture and will discuss another unlikely hero.

In this unit, pupils read and explore the illustrated chapter book, 'How To Train Your Dragon'. They develop their understanding of characterisation and build comprehension of the text through rich discussions. Finally, pupils explore the themes of loyalty, bravery and what makes a hero.

'How To Train Your Dragon': reading

What language does Hiccup communicate with Toothless in?

to use clues from within the text to draw conclusions.

the information from a text that can support or justify our reasoning

initial feelings about a person, place or thing, gained from reading

Match the following keywords to their definitions.

Toothless stands on the tip of his claws.

What technique does Toothless use to make him appear bigger?

True or False? Toothless is a very obedient dragon.

Who convinces Stoick that Toothless is in fact a rare and special dragon?

What mythology is 'How to Train Your Dragon' based on?

Someone who tells the truth and doesn't lie.

Someone who is satisfied with themselves.

 Someone who follows rules without question.

What is a suitable definition of the word **obedient**?

True or False? Fishlegs is without a dragon.

What heroic character traits has Hiccup demonstrated so far in the story?

 an overview of a text’s main points and ideas

initial thoughts or feelings about a person, place or thing

Starter Quiz

What mythology is 'How to Train Your Dragon' based on?