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Year 5

'How To Train Your Dragon': reading

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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.

This unit builds on the prior unit, 'Arthur and the Golden Rope', where pupils explored a modern myth that drew inspiration from Norse culture. In 'How To Train Your Dragon', pupils will read and discuss a longer, fictional narrative that draws from Norse culture and will discuss another unlikely hero. Pupils will explore common character traits of heroes. They will engage in 'Reader's Theatre', reading aloud with expression and intonation to bring characters and scenes to life. This unit prepares pupils for the future unit, 'Beowulf', where pupils will encounter a hero in an epic poem.

  1. Engaging with the context of 'How To Train Your Dragon'
  2. Exploring character, setting and plot in 'How To Train Your Dragon'
  3. Building comprehension of 'How To Train Your Dragon' through rich discussions
  4. Reflecting on key events in 'How To Train Your Dragon'
  5. Exploring and engaging with themes in 'How to Train Your Dragon’
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