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

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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'

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

Reflecting on key events 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

a big idea, topic or message that recurs within a story

to communicate a message to the reader directly or indirectly

a protagonist with noble qualities, often saving or helping others

What language does Hiccup use to speak with The Green Death?

Which of the following characters stand up for Hiccup when Snotlout is picking on him?

the shade of smoke billowing from its nose

Which of the following are reasons why the larger dragon is nicknamed 'The Purple Death'?

Match the following dragons to their masters.

Hiccup leaves the leaders and finds himself speaking to the rest of the novices.

Snotlout teases Hiccup for being able to speak Dragonese.

Thuggory stands up for Hiccup and puts Snotlout in his place.

The dragons decide to desert their masters if the situation does not look good.

Sequence the following events in the order that they happen in the Chapter.

Which spelling is correct for the main protagonist of 'How to Train Your Dragon'?

What strategy does Hiccup try that motivates Toothless the best in the text?

True or False? Toothless is a selfish dragon.

Which of the following are dragon breeds mentioned in the text so far?

an educated guess, based on evidence in the text or prior knowledge

What is a suitable definition of a **theme**?

feeling unhappy about someone else's success

being a faithful friend who sticks by others through challenges

What is a suitable definition of **loyalty**?

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

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