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’.
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
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.
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.
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
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