A hero is a protagonist with noble qualities, often saving or helping others.

Character traits are the special qualities that make a character in a story unique and interesting.

Role on the wall is a character analysis activity which encourages readers to infer.

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

English

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 character with noble qualities, often saving or helping others

the qualities that make a character in a story unique and interesting

a character analysis activity which encourages readers to infer

Match the keywords to their correct definitions.

True or False? Rocks covered in snow made their climbing up the cliff challenging.

Which of the senses does Cressida Cowell appeal to when she describes the cave?

Fishlegs sneezes and wakes up the dragons.

Gobber fends off the dragons at the cave's entrance.

Hiccup jumps into the sea beneath the cliff.

Order the following events that occur in Chapter 2.

What causes Fishlegs to wake up the dragons in the cave?

Which of the following would go on the **outside** of Hiccup's outline in the role on the wall activity?

Which of the following is the correct spelling for the mythical creature that Hiccup must capture?

Who is the illustrator of 'How to Train Your Dragon'?

Hiccup sneaked into the dragon's lair, cautious.

Surrounded by loved ones, Hiccup felt a warm sense of belonging and happiness.

Fishlegs balanced precariously on a narrow cliff ledge.

Hiccup skipped happily through the meadow.

Which of the following is a suitable example of a perilous situation?

Stuck in an elevator during a power outage.

Which of the following situations might be claustrophobic?

True or False? At the beginning of the text, Hiccup is a strong, confident leader.

Match the following adjectives to the characters encountered so far in the text.

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

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

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.