The context is the surrounding details that help you understand what you're reading.

Norse mythology is a set of ancient tales of Scandinavian gods, beliefs, and the worlds they inhabit.

Folklore is a genre in which oral stories are shared and passed down over time.

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

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

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

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

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

the surrounding details that help understand what you're reading

a set of ancient tales of Scandinavian gods, beliefs and worlds

a genre in which oral stories are shared and passed down over time

Match the following keywords to their definitions.

a lesson that can be learnt from a story or experience.

an important moment that significantly alters the course of the story.

initial feelings about a person, place or thing.

True or False? 'How to Train Your Dragon' is set in a fictional world.

Which of the following describes Valhalla?

epic battles or adventures - usually containing heroes and mythical creatures

Which of the following are features of a traditional myth?

True or False? Based on the text, the Vikings were very democratic people.

how a text relates to a reader, another text or the wider world

a puzzle that requires creative thinking or clever interpretation to solve

information or facts to show something is true

Which of the following describes a **riddle**?

True or False? Non-fiction texts are books or articles that provide factual information about real people, events or topics.

Match the non-fiction text feature to what it helps you do.

Match the following terms to their definitions.

a narrative told through poetry, blending prose and poetic elements.

a historical account or biography written from personal knowledge.

a traditional tale explaining a culture's beliefs and customs

Which of the following are examples of mythical creatures?

Starter Quiz

Which of the following describes a riddle?