'How To Train Your Dragon': reading
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Why this why now
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.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Ability to decode text fluently at an age-appropriate level.
- Ability to retrieve specific information from a text to deepen text understanding and analysis.
- Ability to infer meaning to draw broader conclusions about the text as a whole .
- Know that traditional tales often reflect the social, historical, and cultural context in which they were created.
Threads
Why this why now
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.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Ability to decode text fluently at an age-appropriate level.
- Ability to retrieve specific information from a text to deepen text understanding and analysis.
- Ability to infer meaning to draw broader conclusions about the text as a whole .
- Know that traditional tales often reflect the social, historical, and cultural context in which they were created.
Reading, writing & oracy
'How To Train Your Dragon': reading
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.
5 lessons in unit
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