Exploring character, setting and plot in 'How To Train Your Dragon'
I can show an understanding of the characters, plot and setting of ‘How to Train Your Dragon’.
Exploring character, setting and plot in 'How To Train Your Dragon'
I can show an understanding of the characters, plot and setting of ‘How to Train Your Dragon’.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Hiccup is not a typical hero character
- Stories may portray heroes in various ways
- There are some common character traits heroes have, such as courage and determination
- Authors can appeal to the senses when describing settings
- Role on the wall is a reading activity that helps readers develop their understanding of a character
Keywords
Hero - A hero is a protagonist with noble qualities, often saving or helping others.
Character traits - Character traits are the special qualities that make a character in a story unique and interesting.
Role on the wall - Role on the wall is a character analysis activity which encourages readers to infer.
Common misconception
Pupils may find role play as Hiccup challenging.
Note down initial impressions and character traits of Hiccup from reading Chapters 1 and 2. Discuss how pupils might 'show not tell' these before Task A.
To help you plan your year 5 english lesson on: Exploring character, setting and plot in 'How To Train Your Dragon', download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 5 english lesson on: Exploring character, setting and plot in 'How To Train Your Dragon', download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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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.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
loud, tall, strong
boastful, mean
apprehensive, unsure
Exit quiz
6 Questions
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