Starter quiz
- Which of the following describes a riddle?
- how a text relates to a reader, another text or the wider world
- a puzzle that requires creative thinking or clever interpretation to solve ✓
- information or facts to show something is true
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- True or False? Non-fiction texts are books or articles that provide factual information about real people, events or topics.
- True ✓
- False
- From the front covers, which of the following are likely to be non-fiction texts?
Queer Heroes ✓
Drawn Across Borders ✓
Lightfall
The Last Firefox
- Match the following terms to their definitions.
- character⇔a person or an animal in a story ✓
- setting⇔where the story takes place ✓
- plot⇔what happens in the story ✓
- A myth is...?
- a narrative told through poetry, blending prose and poetic elements.
- a historical account or biography written from personal knowledge.
- a traditional tale explaining a culture's beliefs and customs ✓
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- Which of the following are examples of mythical creatures?
- dragon ✓
- dog
- cat
- unicorn ✓
- fish
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Exit quiz
- Match the following keywords to their definitions.
- context⇔the surrounding details that help understand what you're reading ✓
- Norse mythology⇔a set of ancient tales of Scandinavian gods, beliefs and worlds ✓
- folklore⇔a genre in which oral stories are shared and passed down over time ✓
- An impression refers to...
- a lesson that can be learnt from a story or experience.
- an important moment that significantly alters the course of the story.
- initial feelings about a person, place or thing. ✓
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- True or False? 'How to Train Your Dragon' is set in a fictional world.
- True ✓
- False
- Which of the following describes Valhalla?
- the wise leader of the Norse gods
- the god of thunder
- a mischievous trickster
- a majestic hall in Asgard ✓
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- Which of the following are features of a traditional myth?
- easy-to-overcome challenges
- important moral or lesson taught ✓
- contain only factual information
- epic battles or adventures - usually containing heroes and mythical creatures ✓
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- True or False? Based on the text, the Vikings were very democratic people.
- True
- False ✓
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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.
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