Ready Steady Read Together
The Legend of Podkin One-Ear: Fiction Lesson 3
What do you think you know?
What?
Who?
Why?
Where?
How?
When?
Book Talk: Let's explore this illustration.
Explore
Soundscape: an alarm sounding - or fearful noises and murmuring?
What do you know and think?
“A rider approaches, true. A Gorm, true. But it is a lone rider, and he carries the white flag of peace...”
How might this extract link to the illustration?
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From: The Legend of Podkin One-Ear by Kieran Larwood © 2016. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Today's Question(s)
A) How does the author show the theme of danger and fear?
B) How does the author show the theme of leadership?
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Let me read today's text
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The Worst Bramblemas Ever – Part Two
Podkin was about to leap on Paz and pull her ears, when the warren horn began to sound. The three young rabbits rushed to the edge of the gallery and looked down on to the hall. Soldiers were grabbing spears and shields, children were being herded into the corners and their father, Chief Lopkin, was striding towards the burrow entrance, drawing his sword. His great silver broadsword that everyone thought was magical.
Frightened murmurs were drifting up from the crowd below. “A rider,” “a lone rider coming,” and then “a rider wearing armour…iron armour,” and finally “it’s the Gorm! The Gorm are here!”
This last shout caused mass panic. Podkin could see his father shouting, but his voice was swallowed up by the hubbub. The warren was terrified, losing its head. This time was the time it really needed its chieftain: somebody to lead them all. Pod watched Lopkin breathe deep, then bellow in his great commanding voice: “Silence!”
The whole longburrow instantly froze, hundreds of scared eyes turning to Lopkin who stood amongst them, his magic silver sword flashing. He let the silence stand for a moment before speaking in as calm a voice as he could.
From: The Legend of Podkin One-Ear by Kieran Larwood © 2016. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
“A rider approaches, true. A Gorm, true. But it is a lone rider, and he carries the white flag of peace. We will let him enter and see what he has to say.” The sound of the heavy oak entrance doors opening echoed down the warren. The rabbits in the longburrow pressed back against the walls. Spears were raised, breath was held. Something was making its way along the entrance hall.
“Will it be okay, Paz?” whispered Podkin. He had always been in awe of his tall, powerful father. He had always seemed invincible – at least until now.
“I don’t know, Pod,” Paz replied. “Father has his sword…”
The look in her eyes was enough to make Podkin truly afraid for the first time in his short life.
Chief Lopkin called out the traditional greeting to the darkness of the tunnel. “Enter, stranger, and be welcome on this Bramblemas Eve.”
Clank.
Screeeeeech.
Grinding metal, followed by the clump of heavy leather boots. It seemed the rider had dismounted whatever had been carrying him and was now coming down the entrance tunnel on foot. One hundred and fifty terrified rabbits all held their breath.
From: The Legend of Podkin One-Ear by Kieran Larwood © 2016. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Vocabulary
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Hover for definitions!
herded
hubbub
broadsword
invincible
grinding
dismounted
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From: The Legend of Podkin One-Ear by Kieran Larwood © 2016. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
I will model the first.
Find the word or phrase Read the sentence Talk about it to a partner
herded
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Find Read Talk
Podkin was about to leap on Paz and pull her ears, when the warren horn began to sound. The three young rabbits rushed to the edge of the gallery and looked down on to the hall. Soldiers were grabbing spears and shields, children were being herded into the corners and their father, Chief Lopkin, was striding towards the burrow entrance, drawing his sword.
Reveal Vocabulary
From: The Legend of Podkin One-Ear by Kieran Larwood © 2016. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
herded
Your turn
broadsword
Find the word or phrase Read the sentence Talk about it to a partner
hubbub
invincible
grinding
dismounted
Use your text
Explore
Vocabulary Check & Re-read
Explore
Reveal Vocabulary
The Worst Bramblemas Ever – Part Two
Podkin was about to leap on Paz and pull her ears, when the warren horn began to sound. The three young rabbits rushed to the edge of the gallery and looked down on to the hall. Soldiers were grabbing spears and shields, children were being herded into the corners and their father, Chief Lopkin, was striding towards the burrow entrance, drawing his sword. His great silver broadsword that everyone thought was magical.
Frightened murmurs were drifting up from the crowd below. “A rider,” “a lone rider coming,” and then “a rider wearing armour…iron armour,” and finally “it’s the Gorm! The Gorm are here!”
This last shout caused mass panic. Podkin could see his father shouting, but his voice was swallowed up by the hubbub. The warren was terrified, losing its head. This time was the time it really needed its chieftain: somebody to lead them all. Pod watched Lopkin breathe deep, then bellow in his great commanding voice: “Silence!”
The whole longburrow instantly froze, hundreds of scared eyes turning to Lopkin who stood amongst them, his magic silver sword flashing. He let the silence stand for a moment before speaking in as calm a voice as he could.
Explore
From: The Legend of Podkin One-Ear by Kieran Larwood © 2016. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Reveal Vocabulary
“A rider approaches, true. A Gorm, true. But it is a lone rider, and he carries the white flag of peace. We will let him enter and see what he has to say.” The sound of the heavy oak entrance doors opening echoed down the warren. The rabbits in the longburrow pressed back against the walls. Spears were raised, breath was held. Something was making its way along the entrance hall.
“Will it be okay, Paz?” whispered Podkin. He had always been in awe of his tall, powerful father. He had always seemed invincible – at least until now.
“I don’t know, Pod,” Paz replied. “Father has his sword…”
The look in her eyes was enough to make Podkin truly afraid for the first time in his short life.
Chief Lopkin called out the traditional greeting to the darkness of the tunnel. “Enter, stranger, and be welcome on this Bramblemas Eve.”
Clank.
Screeeeeech.
Grinding metal, followed by the clump of heavy leather boots. It seemed the rider had dismounted whatever had been carrying him and was now coming down the entrance tunnel on foot. One hundred and fifty terrified rabbits all held their breath.
Explore
From: The Legend of Podkin One-Ear by Kieran Larwood © 2016. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Fluency
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Let me use my reader's voice...
“Will it be okay, Paz?” whispered Podkin. He had always been in awe of his tall, powerful father. He had always seemed invincible – at least until now. “I don’t know, Pod,” Paz replied. “Father has his sword…” The look in her eyes was enough to make Podkin truly afraid for the first time in his short life.
What did you notice?
Explore
From: The Legend of Podkin One-Ear by Kieran Larwood © 2016. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
My Turn
Your Turn
Echo Read
“Will it be okay, Paz?” whispered Podkin.
He had always been in awe of his tall, powerful father.
He had always seemed invincible – at least until now.
“I don’t know, Pod,” Paz replied. “Father has his sword…”
The look in her eyes was enough to make Podkin truly afraid for the first time in his short life.
Explore
From: The Legend of Podkin One-Ear by Kieran Larwood © 2016. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Sound like a reader!
Stand up!
Choral Read
“Will it be okay, Paz?” whispered Podkin. He had always been in awe of his tall, powerful father. He had always seemed invincible – at least until now. “I don’t know, Pod,” Paz replied. “Father has his sword…” The look in her eyes was enough to make Podkin truly afraid for the first time in his short life.
Explore
From: The Legend of Podkin One-Ear by Kieran Larwood © 2016. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Strategy Focus
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Strategy: Main Point
A) How does the author show the theme of danger and fear?
What's the main idea of the text?
Teach
Let me show you
Reveal Text Marks
Podkin was about to leap on Paz and pull her ears, when the warren horn began to sound. The three young rabbits rushed to the edge of the gallery and looked down on to the hall.
Reveal Explainer
A) How does the author show the theme of danger and fear?
The setting is Bramblemas Eve, a night of celebration and festivity. The ‘warren horn’ acts as an alarm or warning, similar to a fire alarm signalling that the warren is in danger. The sudden sounding of the alarm builds suspense and tension in the scene as the reader anticipates what the threat might be.
Teach
From: The Legend of Podkin One-Ear by Kieran Larwood © 2016. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Strategy Stop
What else could you use to answer today's question(s)?
Teach
Your Turn
A) How does the author show the theme of danger and fear?
B) How does the author show the theme of leadership?
Find the answers
Text mark
Explore
Acceptable Answers
Text Mark Evidence - soldiers were grabbing spears and shields - their father, Chief Lopkin, was striding towards the burrow entrance, drawing his sword - spears were raised
preparing to defend themselves
A) How does the author show the theme of danger and fear?
Text Mark Evidence children were being herded into the corners
protecting the vulnerable from the threat
Text Mark Evidence - frightened murmurs were drifting up from the crowd below - this last shout caused mass panic - his (Lopkin’s) voice was swallowed by the hubbub - the warren was terrified, losing its head - hundreds of scared eyes - the rabbits in the longburrow pressed back against the walls - breath was held
fearful reactions
Go to the next slide for more....
Click on the evidence to reveal acceptable answers
Practise & Apply
Acceptable Answers
Text Mark Evidence - a rider…a lone rider coming…a rider wearing armour…iron armour - something was making its way along the entrance hall - it seemed the rider had dismounted whatever had been carrying him and was now coming down the entrance tunnel on foot
suspense and anticipation of the unknown drawing near
A) How does the author show the theme of danger and fear?
Text Mark Evidence - it’s the Gorm - the Gorm are here
the presence of the Gorm
Text Mark Evidence - the sound of the heavy oak entrance doors opening echoed down the warren - clank…screeeeeech - grinding metal, followed by the clump of heavy boots
frightening noises
Click on the evidence to reveal acceptable answers
Practise & Apply
Text Mark Evidence - their father, Chief Lopkin, was striding towards the burrow entrance, drawing his sword - Pod watched Lopkin breathe deep, then bellow in his great commanding voice…silence
taking charge in a crisis
Acceptable Answers
Text Mark Evidence - this was the time it (the warren) really needed its chieftain - he (Lopkin) let the silence stand for a moment before speaking in as calm a voice as he could
need for calm and control
B) How does the author show the theme of leadership?
Text Mark Evidence the whole longburrow instantly froze, hundreds of scared eyes turning to Lopkin
warren seeking Lopkin’s guidance
Text Mark Evidence it is a lone rider, and he carries the white flag of peace…we will let him enter and see what he has to say
making decisions on how to respond
Click on the evidence to reveal acceptable answers
Text Mark Evidence he (Podkin) had always been in awe of his tall, powerful father…he had always seemed invincible
a strong leader
Practise & Apply
Quiz Time
Start
Picture Me
Which image is the best match for ‘broadsword’?
Find Me
Find the word which means ‘a noisy chaotic scene’:
This last shout caused mass panic. Podkin could see his father shouting, but his voice was swallowed by the hubbub. The warren was terrified, losing its head. This time was the time it really needed its chieftain: somebody to lead them all.
Discuss then check
hubbub
Which One's Right?
He had always seemed invincible – at least until now.
Which word is closest in meaning to ‘invincible’?
B powerful
A strong
C brave
D unbeatable
True or False?
All the rabbits were frightened by the approaching Gorm.
False
True
Feedback: Who did what well?
FindRead Talk
EchoRead
ChoralRead
ReadingStrategy
Answers & Text Marks
Other...
To be a book lover, you could...
read together!
Reveal
Enjoy fiction as a shared experience with friends and family.
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Ready Steady Read Together
The Legend of Podkin One-Ear: Fiction Lesson 3
What do you think you know?
What?
Who?
Why?
Where?
How?
When?
Book Talk: Let's explore this illustration.
Explore
Soundscape: an alarm sounding - or fearful noises and murmuring?
What do you know and think?
“A rider approaches, true. A Gorm, true. But it is a lone rider, and he carries the white flag of peace...”
How might this extract link to the illustration?
Explore
From: The Legend of Podkin One-Ear by Kieran Larwood © 2016. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Today's Question(s)
A) How does the author show the theme of danger and fear?
B) How does the author show the theme of leadership?
Explore
Let me read today's text
Explore
The Worst Bramblemas Ever – Part Two
Podkin was about to leap on Paz and pull her ears, when the warren horn began to sound. The three young rabbits rushed to the edge of the gallery and looked down on to the hall. Soldiers were grabbing spears and shields, children were being herded into the corners and their father, Chief Lopkin, was striding towards the burrow entrance, drawing his sword. His great silver broadsword that everyone thought was magical. Frightened murmurs were drifting up from the crowd below. “A rider,” “a lone rider coming,” and then “a rider wearing armour…iron armour,” and finally “it’s the Gorm! The Gorm are here!” This last shout caused mass panic. Podkin could see his father shouting, but his voice was swallowed up by the hubbub. The warren was terrified, losing its head. This time was the time it really needed its chieftain: somebody to lead them all. Pod watched Lopkin breathe deep, then bellow in his great commanding voice: “Silence!” The whole longburrow instantly froze, hundreds of scared eyes turning to Lopkin who stood amongst them, his magic silver sword flashing. He let the silence stand for a moment before speaking in as calm a voice as he could.
From: The Legend of Podkin One-Ear by Kieran Larwood © 2016. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
“A rider approaches, true. A Gorm, true. But it is a lone rider, and he carries the white flag of peace. We will let him enter and see what he has to say.” The sound of the heavy oak entrance doors opening echoed down the warren. The rabbits in the longburrow pressed back against the walls. Spears were raised, breath was held. Something was making its way along the entrance hall. “Will it be okay, Paz?” whispered Podkin. He had always been in awe of his tall, powerful father. He had always seemed invincible – at least until now. “I don’t know, Pod,” Paz replied. “Father has his sword…” The look in her eyes was enough to make Podkin truly afraid for the first time in his short life. Chief Lopkin called out the traditional greeting to the darkness of the tunnel. “Enter, stranger, and be welcome on this Bramblemas Eve.” Clank. Screeeeeech. Grinding metal, followed by the clump of heavy leather boots. It seemed the rider had dismounted whatever had been carrying him and was now coming down the entrance tunnel on foot. One hundred and fifty terrified rabbits all held their breath.
From: The Legend of Podkin One-Ear by Kieran Larwood © 2016. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Vocabulary
Explore
Hover for definitions!
herded
hubbub
broadsword
invincible
grinding
dismounted
Explore
From: The Legend of Podkin One-Ear by Kieran Larwood © 2016. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
I will model the first.
Find the word or phrase Read the sentence Talk about it to a partner
herded
Explore
Find Read Talk
Podkin was about to leap on Paz and pull her ears, when the warren horn began to sound. The three young rabbits rushed to the edge of the gallery and looked down on to the hall. Soldiers were grabbing spears and shields, children were being herded into the corners and their father, Chief Lopkin, was striding towards the burrow entrance, drawing his sword.
Reveal Vocabulary
From: The Legend of Podkin One-Ear by Kieran Larwood © 2016. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
herded
Your turn
broadsword
Find the word or phrase Read the sentence Talk about it to a partner
hubbub
invincible
grinding
dismounted
Use your text
Explore
Vocabulary Check & Re-read
Explore
Reveal Vocabulary
The Worst Bramblemas Ever – Part Two
Podkin was about to leap on Paz and pull her ears, when the warren horn began to sound. The three young rabbits rushed to the edge of the gallery and looked down on to the hall. Soldiers were grabbing spears and shields, children were being herded into the corners and their father, Chief Lopkin, was striding towards the burrow entrance, drawing his sword. His great silver broadsword that everyone thought was magical. Frightened murmurs were drifting up from the crowd below. “A rider,” “a lone rider coming,” and then “a rider wearing armour…iron armour,” and finally “it’s the Gorm! The Gorm are here!” This last shout caused mass panic. Podkin could see his father shouting, but his voice was swallowed up by the hubbub. The warren was terrified, losing its head. This time was the time it really needed its chieftain: somebody to lead them all. Pod watched Lopkin breathe deep, then bellow in his great commanding voice: “Silence!” The whole longburrow instantly froze, hundreds of scared eyes turning to Lopkin who stood amongst them, his magic silver sword flashing. He let the silence stand for a moment before speaking in as calm a voice as he could.
Explore
From: The Legend of Podkin One-Ear by Kieran Larwood © 2016. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Reveal Vocabulary
“A rider approaches, true. A Gorm, true. But it is a lone rider, and he carries the white flag of peace. We will let him enter and see what he has to say.” The sound of the heavy oak entrance doors opening echoed down the warren. The rabbits in the longburrow pressed back against the walls. Spears were raised, breath was held. Something was making its way along the entrance hall. “Will it be okay, Paz?” whispered Podkin. He had always been in awe of his tall, powerful father. He had always seemed invincible – at least until now. “I don’t know, Pod,” Paz replied. “Father has his sword…” The look in her eyes was enough to make Podkin truly afraid for the first time in his short life. Chief Lopkin called out the traditional greeting to the darkness of the tunnel. “Enter, stranger, and be welcome on this Bramblemas Eve.” Clank. Screeeeeech. Grinding metal, followed by the clump of heavy leather boots. It seemed the rider had dismounted whatever had been carrying him and was now coming down the entrance tunnel on foot. One hundred and fifty terrified rabbits all held their breath.
Explore
From: The Legend of Podkin One-Ear by Kieran Larwood © 2016. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Fluency
Explore
Let me use my reader's voice...
“Will it be okay, Paz?” whispered Podkin. He had always been in awe of his tall, powerful father. He had always seemed invincible – at least until now. “I don’t know, Pod,” Paz replied. “Father has his sword…” The look in her eyes was enough to make Podkin truly afraid for the first time in his short life.
What did you notice?
Explore
From: The Legend of Podkin One-Ear by Kieran Larwood © 2016. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
My Turn
Your Turn
Echo Read
“Will it be okay, Paz?” whispered Podkin.
He had always been in awe of his tall, powerful father.
He had always seemed invincible – at least until now.
“I don’t know, Pod,” Paz replied. “Father has his sword…”
The look in her eyes was enough to make Podkin truly afraid for the first time in his short life.
Explore
From: The Legend of Podkin One-Ear by Kieran Larwood © 2016. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Sound like a reader!
Stand up!
Choral Read
“Will it be okay, Paz?” whispered Podkin. He had always been in awe of his tall, powerful father. He had always seemed invincible – at least until now. “I don’t know, Pod,” Paz replied. “Father has his sword…” The look in her eyes was enough to make Podkin truly afraid for the first time in his short life.
Explore
From: The Legend of Podkin One-Ear by Kieran Larwood © 2016. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Strategy Focus
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Strategy: Main Point
A) How does the author show the theme of danger and fear?
What's the main idea of the text?
Teach
Let me show you
Reveal Text Marks
Podkin was about to leap on Paz and pull her ears, when the warren horn began to sound. The three young rabbits rushed to the edge of the gallery and looked down on to the hall.
Reveal Explainer
A) How does the author show the theme of danger and fear?
The setting is Bramblemas Eve, a night of celebration and festivity. The ‘warren horn’ acts as an alarm or warning, similar to a fire alarm signalling that the warren is in danger. The sudden sounding of the alarm builds suspense and tension in the scene as the reader anticipates what the threat might be.
Teach
From: The Legend of Podkin One-Ear by Kieran Larwood © 2016. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Strategy Stop
What else could you use to answer today's question(s)?
Teach
Your Turn
A) How does the author show the theme of danger and fear?
B) How does the author show the theme of leadership?
Find the answers
Text mark
Explore
Acceptable Answers
Text Mark Evidence - soldiers were grabbing spears and shields - their father, Chief Lopkin, was striding towards the burrow entrance, drawing his sword - spears were raised
preparing to defend themselves
A) How does the author show the theme of danger and fear?
Text Mark Evidence children were being herded into the corners
protecting the vulnerable from the threat
Text Mark Evidence - frightened murmurs were drifting up from the crowd below - this last shout caused mass panic - his (Lopkin’s) voice was swallowed by the hubbub - the warren was terrified, losing its head - hundreds of scared eyes - the rabbits in the longburrow pressed back against the walls - breath was held
fearful reactions
Go to the next slide for more....
Click on the evidence to reveal acceptable answers
Practise & Apply
Acceptable Answers
Text Mark Evidence - a rider…a lone rider coming…a rider wearing armour…iron armour - something was making its way along the entrance hall - it seemed the rider had dismounted whatever had been carrying him and was now coming down the entrance tunnel on foot
suspense and anticipation of the unknown drawing near
A) How does the author show the theme of danger and fear?
Text Mark Evidence - it’s the Gorm - the Gorm are here
the presence of the Gorm
Text Mark Evidence - the sound of the heavy oak entrance doors opening echoed down the warren - clank…screeeeeech - grinding metal, followed by the clump of heavy boots
frightening noises
Click on the evidence to reveal acceptable answers
Practise & Apply
Text Mark Evidence - their father, Chief Lopkin, was striding towards the burrow entrance, drawing his sword - Pod watched Lopkin breathe deep, then bellow in his great commanding voice…silence
taking charge in a crisis
Acceptable Answers
Text Mark Evidence - this was the time it (the warren) really needed its chieftain - he (Lopkin) let the silence stand for a moment before speaking in as calm a voice as he could
need for calm and control
B) How does the author show the theme of leadership?
Text Mark Evidence the whole longburrow instantly froze, hundreds of scared eyes turning to Lopkin
warren seeking Lopkin’s guidance
Text Mark Evidence it is a lone rider, and he carries the white flag of peace…we will let him enter and see what he has to say
making decisions on how to respond
Click on the evidence to reveal acceptable answers
Text Mark Evidence he (Podkin) had always been in awe of his tall, powerful father…he had always seemed invincible
a strong leader
Practise & Apply
Quiz Time
Start
Picture Me
Which image is the best match for ‘broadsword’?
Find Me
Find the word which means ‘a noisy chaotic scene’:
This last shout caused mass panic. Podkin could see his father shouting, but his voice was swallowed by the hubbub. The warren was terrified, losing its head. This time was the time it really needed its chieftain: somebody to lead them all.
Discuss then check
hubbub
Which One's Right?
He had always seemed invincible – at least until now.
Which word is closest in meaning to ‘invincible’?
B powerful
A strong
C brave
D unbeatable
True or False?
All the rabbits were frightened by the approaching Gorm.
False
True
Feedback: Who did what well?
FindRead Talk
EchoRead
ChoralRead
ReadingStrategy
Answers & Text Marks
Other...
To be a book lover, you could...
read together!
Reveal
Enjoy fiction as a shared experience with friends and family.
Copyright Notice
This document has been supplied under a CLA Licence with specific terms of use. It is protected by copyright and, save as may be permitted by law, it may not be further copied, stored, re-copied electronically or otherwise shared, even for internal purposes, without the prior further permission of the Rightsholder. Extracts sourced from: The Legend of Podkin One-Ear by Kieran Larwood © 2016 Schools must purchase the original text for full content.