Engaging with the context of 'How To Train Your Dragon'
I can understand the context of ‘How to Train Your Dragon'.
Engaging with the context of 'How To Train Your Dragon'
I can understand the context of ‘How to Train Your Dragon'.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ is an illustrated chapter book.
- The text draws influences from Viking history, Norse mythology and folklore.
- The text references the notion of being a hero.
- Understanding the context of the story can help readers build connections and deepen understanding.
Common misconception
Pupils may not be familiar with some of the Norse mythology references.
Pupils could explore texts that develop their understanding of Norse myths, such as 'Norse Myths: Tales of Odin, Thor and Loki', written by Kevin Crossley-Holland and illustrated by Jeffrey Alan Love.
Keywords
Context - The context is the surrounding details that help you understand what you're reading.
Norse mythology - Norse mythology is a set of ancient tales of Scandinavian gods, beliefs, and the worlds they inhabit.
Folklore - Folklore is a genre in which oral stories are shared and passed down over time.
Impression - An impression refers to initial feelings about a person, place or thing, gained from reading a text.
Equipment
You need a copy of the 2017 Hodder Children’s Books edition of ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ written and illustrated by Cressida Cowell, for this lesson.
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
a person or an animal in a story
where the story takes place
what happens in the story
Exit quiz
6 Questions
the surrounding details that help understand what you're reading
a set of ancient tales of Scandinavian gods, beliefs and worlds
a genre in which oral stories are shared and passed down over time