Key Stage 2

In this lesson, we will learn about the author, setting and key characters in this narrative and visual narrative. We will also learn about the historical context of some of the characters.

To engage with the context of the 'How to Train Your Dragon' narrative

In this lesson, we will investigate plural suffixes and adding the -s and -es suffixes to nouns.

To investigate suffixes: Plurals

In this lesson, we will explore simple and compound sentences. We will look at what a sentence is and how sentences are made up of clauses and phrases. We will then discuss what a main clause is and how these are used to create simple and compound sentences.

To explore simple and compound sentences

In this lesson, we will explore the opening scene, generating vocabulary to describe the sounds and the setting. We will also use our new vocabulary to begin to write descriptive sentences about the setting.

To identify the C and S features of an opening scene

In this lesson, we will introduce new vocabulary, identify word pairs and synonyms and apply the vocabulary in sentences.

To develop a rich understanding of words associated with water

In this lesson, we will revise the role of adverbs and focus on the importance of choosing precise adverbs. We will practise this skill and then move on to identify precise verbs and adverbs to describe the action in the opening scene. We will use these verbs and adverbs to write ambitious sentences.

To generate precise adverbs and verbs to describe the opening scene

In this lesson, we will look at the application of spelling rules for plural suffixes, use several spelling strategies, and take a spelling test.

To practise and apply knowledge of suffixes: Plurals, including test

In this lesson, we will plan and write the first part of our opening scene. We will review any vocabulary generated in previous lessons and apply this in our writing.

To plan and write the first part of an opening scene

In this lesson, we will plan and write the second part of our opening scene. We will review any vocabulary generated in previous lessons and apply this in our writing.

To plan and write the second part of an opening scene

In this lesson, we will plan and write the third part of our opening scene. We will review any vocabulary generated in previous lessons and apply this in our writing.

To plan and write the third part of an opening scene

In this lesson, we will think carefully about the characters Hiccup and Toothless. We will generate precise adjectives to describe them and use these to write sentences about them.

To generate vocabulary to describe the characters

In this lesson, we will investigate suffixes that change the word class of a word from a noun or an adjective to a verb and explore appropriate spelling rules associated with the addition of -ate -en -ify - ise.

To investigate suffixes: - ate -en -ify -ise

In this lesson, we will explore complex sentences. We discuss that they are made up of main clauses and subordinate clauses. We will review what these are and then the pupils have a chance to practise writing their own.

To explore complex sentences

In this lesson, we will plan the first section of our writing for the build-up scene in the film 'How to Train Your Dragon'.

To plan the first part of a build-up scene

To develop a rich understanding of words associated with clumsiness

In this lesson, we will write the first section of the build-up of 'How to Train Your Dragon'.

To write the first part of a build-up scene

In this lesson, we will practise spelling strategies for suffixes that change the word class of a word from a noun/ adjective to a verb and explore appropriate spelling rules associated with the addition of 4 suffixes -ate -en -ify - ise.

To practise and apply knowledge of suffixes -ate, -en, -ify, -ise suffixes, including a test

In this lesson, we will plan the second section of our writing for the build-up scene in the film 'How to Train Your Dragon'.

To plan the second part of a build-up scene

In this lesson, we will write the second section of the build up of 'How to Train Your Dragon'.

To write the second part of a build-up scene

In this lesson, we will edit our writing from Lessons 6 and 9 of this unit. We will practise the skills of searching for errors and improving vocabulary choices.

To edit your build-up writing

In this lesson, we will look at the features of instructional texts and have a go at identifying some of these features together.

To identify the features of an instructional text

In this lesson, we will investigate rules for the suffixes -ic -al and how they change the word class from a noun to an adjective.  We will also explore the suffixes -ity, -ness, -tion, which do the reverse and change words from adjectives to nouns.

To investigate suffixes: -al, -ic and -tion, -ity, -ness

In this lesson, we will revise complex sentences. We will review simple and compound sentences and then discuss what a complex sentence is. We will review how to punctuate complex sentences and practise writing complex sentences.

To revise complex sentences

In this lesson, we will identify the purpose of an introduction to instructions and have a go at writing our own introduction for our instructions on how to care for a pet dragon!

To write an introduction

To develop a rich understanding of words associated with trying hard (Part 1)

In this lesson, we will plan our first set of instructions to tame and train our dragons. We will use the film clip for inspiration and will generate ideas based on what we have seen and our own imaginations.

To plan a first set of instructions

In this lesson, we will practise and apply rules for adding suffixes and learn a new strategy to help us remember and spot patterns between spellings with the 5 suffixes from last lesson: -al, -ic and -tion, -ity, -ness.

To practise and apply knowledge of suffixes: -ic, -al and -ity -tion -ness, including test

In this lesson, we will write our first set of instructions on how to tame and train your very own pet dragon!

To write a first set of instructions

In this lesson, we will plan our second set of instructions about how to care for our pet dragons. We will use the film clip for inspiration and will generate ideas based on what we have seen and our own imaginations.

To plan a second set of instructions

In this lesson, we will write our second set of instructions on how to care for your very own pet dragon!

To write a second set of instructions

In this lesson, we will look at the features of persuasive letters and have a go at identifying some of these features together.

To identify the features of a persuasive letter

In this lesson, we will investigate homophones in detail, learn what homophones are, and explore the meaning of words in depth, spotting spelling rules.

To investigate homophones

In this lesson, we will review all the sentence types and then discuss that sentences with relative clauses are a type of complex sentence. We discuss how to use a relative clause (in the middle or at the end of a sentence) and what the relative pronouns are.

To explore relative clauses

In this lesson, we will plan all of the sections of our persuasive letter. We will think carefully about each paragraph and plan our ideas to help us with our writing in upcoming lessons.

To plan a persuasive letter

To develop a rich understanding of words associated with trying hard (Part 2)

In this lesson, we will write the opening paragraph to our persuasive letter. We will use our plan from Lesson 4 of this unit to help us.

To write the opening to a persuasive letter

In this lesson, we will review homophones and spelling rules from the last spelling lesson. We will use an exciting new strategy to help us remember our spelling words and a spelling test at the end of the lesson.

To practise and apply knowledge of homophones, including test

In this lesson, we will write the first paragraph of our persuasive letter. We will put forward our reasons for not wanting to continue dragon training.  We will use our plan from Lesson 4 of this unit to help us with our writing.

To write the first paragraph of a persuasive letter

In this lesson, we will write the second paragraph of our persuasive letter. We will put forward our reasons for wanting to open a new dragon training school.  We will use our plan from Lesson 4 of this unit to help us with our writing.

To write the second paragraph of a persuasive letter

In this lesson, we will write the closing paragraph of our persuasive letter. We will summarise our thoughts from the whole letter and use some presumption and flattery to help convince our reader. We will use our plan from Lesson 4 of this unit to help us with our writing.

How to Train your Dragon - Mixed outcomes

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