Ready Steady Read Together
Viking Boy: Fiction Lesson 3
What do you think you know?
What?
Who?
Why?
Where?
How?
When?
Book Talk: Let's explore this illustration.
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What do you know and think?
Gunnar knew Valkyries were powerful female spirits who serve the god Odin. They were on their way riding winged wolves. They were sent to collect the bravest men, any warrior who fought against great odds and was killed with a sword in his hand…
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From: Viking Boy by Tony Bradman © 2012. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Today's Question(s)
Teacher Model Question OnlyHow do you know people feared the Valkyries?
A) How do you know people feared the Valkyries?
B) Why should people be fearful of the winged wolves?
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Let me read today's text
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Gunnar knew Valkyries were powerful female spirits who serve Odin the ruler of gods. They were on their way riding winged wolves. They were sent to collect the bravest men, any warrior who fought against great odds and was killed with a sword in his hand…
There were screams from those looked as the shapes gradually became clear.
“I fear no man,” muttered a guard, eyes narrowed, hand on his sword hilt, “but what monsters are these? This must be a dream, or some kind of madness!”
“It’s neither,” said Mother, turning to glare at him. “Don’t you recognise them from the old stories, you fool? Don’t you know who they are?” Her voice rose until it almost cracked. “They’re coming! Odin’s Valkyries are coming!”
From: Viking Boy by Tony Bradman © 2012. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
The winged wolves upon which they sat were creatures of nightmares, each the size of a horse, but with bristling grey pelts and huge, leathery wings. Their eyes glowed red, and blood dripped from their muzzles as if they had come from some ghastly feast, which might have explained the foul odour they brought with them. They swished their tails, snarling and showing their glistening fangs, swinging their massive heads from side to side, tugging at the reins held by their riders. The Valkyries were an even more terrifying sight than the winged wolves. Gunnar felt a chill of fear as he studied them – nine tall women warriors in black chainmail and black cloaks, all holding red shields and spears with leaf-shaped blades, the points sparkling like stars. Their faces were completely hidden in black helmets with visors in the shape of a raven’s curved beak.
There were mutterings and whimpers in the crowd with desperate prayers to Odin. The leading Valkyrie dismounted and walked over to father’s body. She took off her helmet, and Gunnar gasped as her coldly face was revealed…
From: Viking Boy by Tony Bradman © 2012. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Vocabulary
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Hover for definitions!
sword hilt
foul odour
bristling grey pelts
chainmail
chill of fear
dismounted
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From: Viking Boy by Tony Bradman © 2012. 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
sword hilt
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Find Read Talk
“I fear no man,” muttered a guard, eyes narrowed, hand on his sword hilt, “but what monsters are these? This must be a dream, or some kind of madness!”
Reveal Vocabulary
From: Viking Boy by Tony Bradman © 2012. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
sword hilt
Your turn
bristling grey pelts
Find the word or phrase Read the sentence Talk about it to a partner
foul odour
chill of fear
chainmail
dismounted
Use your text
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Vocabulary Check & Re-read
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Reveal Vocabulary
Gunnar knew Valkyries were powerful female spirits who serve Odin the ruler of gods. They were on their way riding winged wolves. They were sent to collect the bravest men, any warrior who fought against great odds and was killed with a sword in his hand…
There were screams from those looked as the shapes gradually became clear.
“I fear no man,” muttered a guard, eyes narrowed, hand on his sword hilt, “but what monsters are these? This must be a dream, or some kind of madness!”
“It’s neither,” said Mother, turning to glare at him. “Don’t you recognise them from the old stories, you fool? Don’t you know who they are?” Her voice rose until it almost cracked. “They’re coming! Odin’s Valkyries are coming!”
Explore
From: Viking Boy by Tony Bradman © 2012. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Reveal Vocabulary
The winged wolves upon which they sat were creatures of nightmares, each the size of a horse, but with bristling grey pelts and huge, leathery wings. Their eyes glowed red, and blood dripped from their muzzles as if they had come from some ghastly feast, which might have explained the foul odour they brought with them. They swished their tails, snarling and showing their glistening fangs, swinging their massive heads from side to side, tugging at the reins held by their riders. The Valkyries were an even more terrifying sight than the winged wolves. Gunnar felt a chill of fear as he studied them – nine tall women warriors in black chainmail and black cloaks, all holding red shields and spears with leaf-shaped blades, the points sparkling like stars. Their faces were completely hidden in black helmets with visors in the shape of a raven’s curved beak.
There were mutterings and whimpers in the crowd with desperate prayers to Odin. The leading Valkyrie dismounted and walked over to father’s body. She took off her helmet, and Gunnar gasped as her coldly face was revealed…
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From: Viking Boy by Tony Bradman © 2012. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Fluency
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Let me use my reader's voice...
Gunnar felt a chill of fear as he studied them – nine tall women warriors in black chainmail and black cloaks, all holding red shields and spears with leaf-shaped blades, the points sparkling like stars. Their faces were completely hidden in black helmets with visors in the shape of a raven’s curved beak.
What did you notice?
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From: Viking Boy by Tony Bradman © 2012. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
My Turn
Your Turn
Echo Read
Gunnar felt a chill of fear as he studied them –
nine tall women warriors in black chainmail and black cloaks,
all holding red shields and spears with leaf-shaped blades,
the points sparkling like stars.
Their faces were completely hidden in black helmets
with visors in the shape of a raven’s curved beak.
Explore
From: Viking Boy by Tony Bradman © 2012. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Sound like a reader!
Stand up!
Choral Read
Gunnar felt a chill of fear as he studied them – nine tall women warriors in black chainmail and black cloaks, all holding red shields and spears with leaf-shaped blades, the points sparkling like stars. Their faces were completely hidden in black helmets with visors in the shape of a raven’s curved beak.
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From: Viking Boy by Tony Bradman © 2012. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Strategy Focus
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Strategy: Look Around & Find and Take
Be a word thief and steal what you've been asked to find...
What's the question asking? Now, what are you looking for?
Teacher Model Question Only How do you know people feared the Valkyries?
Let me show you
Reveal Text Marks
There were screams from those looked as the shapes gradually became clear. “I fear no man,” muttered a guard, eyes narrowed, hand on his sword hilt, “but what monsters are these? This must be a dream, or some kind of madness!”
Teacher Model Question OnlyHow do you know people feared the Valkyries?
Reveal Explainer
This shows that people feared the Valkyries because there were “screams”, which shows panic and fear. The guard putting his hand on his sword hilt shows he felt threatened and was getting ready to defend himself, even though he says he fears no man. This tells us the Valkyries were very frightening.
Teach
From: Viking Boy by Tony Bradman © 2012. 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 do you know people feared the Valkyries?
B) Why should people be fearful of the winged wolves?
Find the answers
Text mark
Explore
Acceptable Answers
Text Mark Evidence there were screams from those that looked as the shapes gradually became clear
people scream and panic when they see them
Text Mark Evidence - but what monsters are these? - hand on his sword hilt
the guard is afraid
A) How do you know people feared the Valkyries?
Text Mark Evidence - her voice rose until it almost cracked - They’re coming! Odin’s Valkyries are coming!
mother reacts with fear and urgency
Text Mark Evidence - nine tall women warriors in black chainmail - faces completely hidden - helmets with visors in the shape of a raven’s curved beak
they look terrifying
Click on the evidence to reveal acceptable answers
Text Mark Evidence - there were mutterings and whimpers - desperate prayers to Odin
the crowd is frightened
Practise & Apply
Acceptable Answers
Text Mark Evidence each the size of a horse
they are big
Text Mark Evidence creatures of nightmares
B) Why should people be fearful of the winged wolves?
seen in scary dreams
Text Mark Evidence - eyes glowed red - blood dripped from their muzzles
look violent and dangerous
Text Mark Evidence - they snarled and showed their glistening fangs - tugging at the reins
they are aggressive
Click on the evidence to reveal acceptable answers
Text Mark Evidence a foul odour they brought with them
they smell unpleasant
Practise & Apply
Quiz Time
Start
Picture Me
Which image is the best match for ‘chill of fear’?
Find Me
Find two words or phrases that show Valkyries were frightening to look at or made people frightened:
The Valkyries were an even more terrifying sight than the winged wolves. Gunnar felt a chill of fear as he studied them – nine tall women warriors in black chainmail and black cloaks, all holding red shields and spears with leaf-shaped blades, the points sparkling like stars.
2 Discuss then check
1 Discuss then check
terrifying
felt a chill of fear
Tick Me
The winged wolves upon which they sat were creatures of nightmares, each the size of a horse, but with bristling grey pelts and huge, leathery wings.
What does ‘bristling grey pelts’ suggest about the winged wolves?
Tick one:
A) They look calm and gentle
B) They look threatening and dangerous
Check
C) They are tired and weak
Click if correct
D) They are friendly animals
Sequence Me
Put these events in the correct order:
A) The mother recognised them as Valkyries.
B) One Valkyrie gets off her horse and reveals her face.
C) The winged wolves and Valkyries are described.
D) Frightening creatures appear in the sky and get closer.
Click if correct
Check
Feedback: Who did what well?
FindRead Talk
EchoRead
ChoralRead
ReadingStrategy
Answers & Text Marks
Other...
To be a book lover, you could...
ask,"What if?"
Reveal
Imagine how the story would change if the characters made different choices.
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Ready Steady Read Together
Viking Boy: Fiction Lesson 3
What do you think you know?
What?
Who?
Why?
Where?
How?
When?
Book Talk: Let's explore this illustration.
Explore
What do you know and think?
Gunnar knew Valkyries were powerful female spirits who serve the god Odin. They were on their way riding winged wolves. They were sent to collect the bravest men, any warrior who fought against great odds and was killed with a sword in his hand…
How might this extract link to the illustration?
Explore
From: Viking Boy by Tony Bradman © 2012. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Today's Question(s)
Teacher Model Question OnlyHow do you know people feared the Valkyries?
A) How do you know people feared the Valkyries?
B) Why should people be fearful of the winged wolves?
Explore
Let me read today's text
Explore
Gunnar knew Valkyries were powerful female spirits who serve Odin the ruler of gods. They were on their way riding winged wolves. They were sent to collect the bravest men, any warrior who fought against great odds and was killed with a sword in his hand… There were screams from those looked as the shapes gradually became clear. “I fear no man,” muttered a guard, eyes narrowed, hand on his sword hilt, “but what monsters are these? This must be a dream, or some kind of madness!” “It’s neither,” said Mother, turning to glare at him. “Don’t you recognise them from the old stories, you fool? Don’t you know who they are?” Her voice rose until it almost cracked. “They’re coming! Odin’s Valkyries are coming!”
From: Viking Boy by Tony Bradman © 2012. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
The winged wolves upon which they sat were creatures of nightmares, each the size of a horse, but with bristling grey pelts and huge, leathery wings. Their eyes glowed red, and blood dripped from their muzzles as if they had come from some ghastly feast, which might have explained the foul odour they brought with them. They swished their tails, snarling and showing their glistening fangs, swinging their massive heads from side to side, tugging at the reins held by their riders. The Valkyries were an even more terrifying sight than the winged wolves. Gunnar felt a chill of fear as he studied them – nine tall women warriors in black chainmail and black cloaks, all holding red shields and spears with leaf-shaped blades, the points sparkling like stars. Their faces were completely hidden in black helmets with visors in the shape of a raven’s curved beak. There were mutterings and whimpers in the crowd with desperate prayers to Odin. The leading Valkyrie dismounted and walked over to father’s body. She took off her helmet, and Gunnar gasped as her coldly face was revealed…
From: Viking Boy by Tony Bradman © 2012. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Vocabulary
Explore
Hover for definitions!
sword hilt
foul odour
bristling grey pelts
chainmail
chill of fear
dismounted
Explore
From: Viking Boy by Tony Bradman © 2012. 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
sword hilt
Explore
Find Read Talk
“I fear no man,” muttered a guard, eyes narrowed, hand on his sword hilt, “but what monsters are these? This must be a dream, or some kind of madness!”
Reveal Vocabulary
From: Viking Boy by Tony Bradman © 2012. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
sword hilt
Your turn
bristling grey pelts
Find the word or phrase Read the sentence Talk about it to a partner
foul odour
chill of fear
chainmail
dismounted
Use your text
Explore
Vocabulary Check & Re-read
Explore
Reveal Vocabulary
Gunnar knew Valkyries were powerful female spirits who serve Odin the ruler of gods. They were on their way riding winged wolves. They were sent to collect the bravest men, any warrior who fought against great odds and was killed with a sword in his hand… There were screams from those looked as the shapes gradually became clear. “I fear no man,” muttered a guard, eyes narrowed, hand on his sword hilt, “but what monsters are these? This must be a dream, or some kind of madness!” “It’s neither,” said Mother, turning to glare at him. “Don’t you recognise them from the old stories, you fool? Don’t you know who they are?” Her voice rose until it almost cracked. “They’re coming! Odin’s Valkyries are coming!”
Explore
From: Viking Boy by Tony Bradman © 2012. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Reveal Vocabulary
The winged wolves upon which they sat were creatures of nightmares, each the size of a horse, but with bristling grey pelts and huge, leathery wings. Their eyes glowed red, and blood dripped from their muzzles as if they had come from some ghastly feast, which might have explained the foul odour they brought with them. They swished their tails, snarling and showing their glistening fangs, swinging their massive heads from side to side, tugging at the reins held by their riders. The Valkyries were an even more terrifying sight than the winged wolves. Gunnar felt a chill of fear as he studied them – nine tall women warriors in black chainmail and black cloaks, all holding red shields and spears with leaf-shaped blades, the points sparkling like stars. Their faces were completely hidden in black helmets with visors in the shape of a raven’s curved beak. There were mutterings and whimpers in the crowd with desperate prayers to Odin. The leading Valkyrie dismounted and walked over to father’s body. She took off her helmet, and Gunnar gasped as her coldly face was revealed…
Explore
From: Viking Boy by Tony Bradman © 2012. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Fluency
Explore
Let me use my reader's voice...
Gunnar felt a chill of fear as he studied them – nine tall women warriors in black chainmail and black cloaks, all holding red shields and spears with leaf-shaped blades, the points sparkling like stars. Their faces were completely hidden in black helmets with visors in the shape of a raven’s curved beak.
What did you notice?
Explore
From: Viking Boy by Tony Bradman © 2012. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
My Turn
Your Turn
Echo Read
Gunnar felt a chill of fear as he studied them –
nine tall women warriors in black chainmail and black cloaks,
all holding red shields and spears with leaf-shaped blades,
the points sparkling like stars.
Their faces were completely hidden in black helmets
with visors in the shape of a raven’s curved beak.
Explore
From: Viking Boy by Tony Bradman © 2012. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Sound like a reader!
Stand up!
Choral Read
Gunnar felt a chill of fear as he studied them – nine tall women warriors in black chainmail and black cloaks, all holding red shields and spears with leaf-shaped blades, the points sparkling like stars. Their faces were completely hidden in black helmets with visors in the shape of a raven’s curved beak.
Explore
From: Viking Boy by Tony Bradman © 2012. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Strategy Focus
Explore
Strategy: Look Around & Find and Take
Be a word thief and steal what you've been asked to find...
What's the question asking? Now, what are you looking for?
Teacher Model Question Only How do you know people feared the Valkyries?
Let me show you
Reveal Text Marks
There were screams from those looked as the shapes gradually became clear. “I fear no man,” muttered a guard, eyes narrowed, hand on his sword hilt, “but what monsters are these? This must be a dream, or some kind of madness!”
Teacher Model Question OnlyHow do you know people feared the Valkyries?
Reveal Explainer
This shows that people feared the Valkyries because there were “screams”, which shows panic and fear. The guard putting his hand on his sword hilt shows he felt threatened and was getting ready to defend himself, even though he says he fears no man. This tells us the Valkyries were very frightening.
Teach
From: Viking Boy by Tony Bradman © 2012. 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 do you know people feared the Valkyries?
B) Why should people be fearful of the winged wolves?
Find the answers
Text mark
Explore
Acceptable Answers
Text Mark Evidence there were screams from those that looked as the shapes gradually became clear
people scream and panic when they see them
Text Mark Evidence - but what monsters are these? - hand on his sword hilt
the guard is afraid
A) How do you know people feared the Valkyries?
Text Mark Evidence - her voice rose until it almost cracked - They’re coming! Odin’s Valkyries are coming!
mother reacts with fear and urgency
Text Mark Evidence - nine tall women warriors in black chainmail - faces completely hidden - helmets with visors in the shape of a raven’s curved beak
they look terrifying
Click on the evidence to reveal acceptable answers
Text Mark Evidence - there were mutterings and whimpers - desperate prayers to Odin
the crowd is frightened
Practise & Apply
Acceptable Answers
Text Mark Evidence each the size of a horse
they are big
Text Mark Evidence creatures of nightmares
B) Why should people be fearful of the winged wolves?
seen in scary dreams
Text Mark Evidence - eyes glowed red - blood dripped from their muzzles
look violent and dangerous
Text Mark Evidence - they snarled and showed their glistening fangs - tugging at the reins
they are aggressive
Click on the evidence to reveal acceptable answers
Text Mark Evidence a foul odour they brought with them
they smell unpleasant
Practise & Apply
Quiz Time
Start
Picture Me
Which image is the best match for ‘chill of fear’?
Find Me
Find two words or phrases that show Valkyries were frightening to look at or made people frightened:
The Valkyries were an even more terrifying sight than the winged wolves. Gunnar felt a chill of fear as he studied them – nine tall women warriors in black chainmail and black cloaks, all holding red shields and spears with leaf-shaped blades, the points sparkling like stars.
2 Discuss then check
1 Discuss then check
terrifying
felt a chill of fear
Tick Me
The winged wolves upon which they sat were creatures of nightmares, each the size of a horse, but with bristling grey pelts and huge, leathery wings.
What does ‘bristling grey pelts’ suggest about the winged wolves?
Tick one:
A) They look calm and gentle
B) They look threatening and dangerous
Check
C) They are tired and weak
Click if correct
D) They are friendly animals
Sequence Me
Put these events in the correct order:
A) The mother recognised them as Valkyries.
B) One Valkyrie gets off her horse and reveals her face.
C) The winged wolves and Valkyries are described.
D) Frightening creatures appear in the sky and get closer.
Click if correct
Check
Feedback: Who did what well?
FindRead Talk
EchoRead
ChoralRead
ReadingStrategy
Answers & Text Marks
Other...
To be a book lover, you could...
ask,"What if?"
Reveal
Imagine how the story would change if the characters made different choices.
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: Viking Boy by Tony Bradman © 2012 Schools must purchase the original text for full content.