Year 5 - English
Building comprehension of 'How To Train Your Dragon' through rich discussions
'How To Train Your Dragon': reading
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils read and explore the illustrated chapter book, 'How To Train Your Dragon'. They develop their understanding of characterisation and build comprehension of the text through rich discussions. Finally, pupils explore the themes of loyalty, bravery and what makes a hero.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to answer a range of comprehension questions on 'How to Train Your Dragon'.
Key Notes
- Skimming and scanning using your finger is a way to retrieve information accurately and quickly from a text
- Reading between the lines to search for clues can help to infer meaning
- Evidence from the text helps us to justify our inferences
- Different characters have different experiences and perspectives of each other
Vocabulary To Learn
- inference: Inference means to use clues from within the text to draw conclusions.
- evidence: Evidence is the information from a text that can support or justify our reasoning.
- impression: An impression refers to initial feelings about a person, place or thing, gained from reading a text.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- If asked for more than one impression of a character, these may be similar or repetitive.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
Skimming and scanning using your finger is a way to retrieve information accurately and quickly from a text. Reading between the lines to search for clues can help to infer meaning.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'inference'
Inference means to use clues from within the text to draw conclusions.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: If asked for more than one impression of a character, these may be similar or repetitive. Correction: Encourage pupils to think of two distinct characteristics or feelings. This could be explored by creating a mind map about the character in question.
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