Ready Steady Read Together
How to Train Your Dragon: 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?
Gather round everybody and see the magnificent animal that Our Future Leader has caught himself!
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From: How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell © 2003. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Today's Question(s)
A) How does the author show that the other boys do not respect Hiccup?
B) How does the author show that Fishlegs is a good friend to Hiccup?
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Let me read today's text
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“Let’s see what pathetic creature Hiccup has got,” said Snotlout, and took off the lid.
“Oh, this is BRILLIANT – look at it!” said Snotlout, when he finally got his breath back from laughing. “What IS it, Hiccup? An ickle brown bunny rabbit with wings? A flower fairy? A fluffy flying frog? Gather round everybody and see the magnificent animal that Our Future Leader has caught himself!”
“Oh, Hiccup, you are useless,” crowed Speedifist. “You’re the son of a CHIEF, for Thor’s sake. Why didn’t you get one of those new Monstrous Nightmares with the six-foot wing-span and the extra-extendable claws? They’re really mean killers, they are.”
“I have one,” grinned Snotlout, gesturing to the terrifying-looking, flame-red animal fast asleep in his basket. “I think I shall call her FIREWORM. What are you going to call yours, Hiccup? Sweetums? Sugarlips? Babyface?”
Hiccup’s dragon took this particular moment to give a huge yawn, opening his tiny mouth wide to reveal a flickering, forked tongue, very pink gums and ABSOLUTELY NO TEETH AT ALL.
From: How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell © 2003. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Snotlout laughed so hard, Dogsbreath had to hold him upright. “TOOTHLESS!” cried Snotlout. “Hiccup has found himself the only TOOTHLESS dragon in the uncivilised world. This is too good. Hiccup the USELESS and his dragon, TOOTHLESS!”
Fishlegs leapt to Hiccup’s defence.
“Well, you are not allowed that Monstrous Nightmare that you’ve got there, Snotface Snotlout. Only the son of a Chief is allowed a Monstrous Nightmare. That Fireworm dragon is Hiccup’s, by right.”
Snotlout’s eyes narrowed. “Thanks to you and your snivelling, that whole military operation was nearly a total disaster. When I’m Chief of this Tribe the first thing I’m going to do is boot anybody with a pathetic allergy like yours straight out into exile. You’re not fit to be a Hooligan!”
Fishlegs went very white in the face, but he still managed to gasp out, “But you are NOT going to be Chief of this Tribe. HICCUP is going to be Chief of this Tribe.”
From: How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell © 2003. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Vocabulary
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Hover for definitions!
pathetic
uncivilised
magnificent
by right
snivelling
exile
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From: How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell © 2003. 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
pathetic
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Find Read Talk
“Let’s see what pathetic creature Hiccup has got,” said Snotlout, and took off the lid. “Oh, this is BRILLIANT – look at it!” said Snotlout, when he finally got his breath back from laughing.
Reveal Vocabulary
From: How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell © 2003. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
pathetic
Your turn
magnificent
Find the word or phrase Read the sentence Talk about it to a partner
uncivilised
by right
snivelling
exile
Use your text
Explore
Vocabulary Check & Re-read
Explore
Reveal Vocabulary
“Let’s see what pathetic creature Hiccup has got,” said Snotlout, and took off the lid.
“Oh, this is BRILLIANT – look at it!” said Snotlout, when he finally got his breath back from laughing. “What IS it, Hiccup? An ickle brown bunny rabbit with wings? A flower fairy? A fluffy flying frog? Gather round everybody and see the magnificent animal that Our Future Leader has caught himself!”
“Oh, Hiccup, you are useless,” crowed Speedifist. “You’re the son of a CHIEF, for Thor’s sake. Why didn’t you get one of those new Monstrous Nightmares with the six-foot wing-span and the extra-extendable claws? They’re really mean killers, they are.”
“I have one,” grinned Snotlout, gesturing to the terrifying-looking, flame-red animal fast asleep in his basket. “I think I shall call her FIREWORM. What are you going to call yours, Hiccup? Sweetums? Sugarlips? Babyface?”
Hiccup’s dragon took this particular moment to give a huge yawn, opening his tiny mouth wide to reveal a flickering, forked tongue, very pink gums and ABSOLUTELY NO TEETH AT ALL.
Explore
From: How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell © 2003. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Reveal Vocabulary
Snotlout laughed so hard, Dogsbreath had to hold him upright. “TOOTHLESS!” cried Snotlout. “Hiccup has found himself the only TOOTHLESS dragon in the uncivilised world. This is too good. Hiccup the USELESS and his dragon, TOOTHLESS!”
Fishlegs leapt to Hiccup’s defence.
“Well, you are not allowed that Monstrous Nightmare that you’ve got there, Snotface Snotlout. Only the son of a Chief is allowed a Monstrous Nightmare. That Fireworm dragon is Hiccup’s, by right.”
Snotlout’s eyes narrowed. “Thanks to you and your snivelling, that whole military operation was nearly a total disaster. When I’m Chief of this Tribe the first thing I’m going to do is boot anybody with a pathetic allergy like yours straight out into exile. You’re not fit to be a Hooligan!”
Fishlegs went very white in the face, but he still managed to gasp out, “But you are NOT going to be Chief of this Tribe. HICCUP is going to be Chief of this Tribe.”
Explore
From: How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell © 2003. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Fluency
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Let me use my reader's voice...
“Oh, this is BRILLIANT – look at it!” said Snotlout, when he finally got his breath back from laughing. “What IS it, Hiccup? An ickle brown bunny rabbit with wings? A flower fairy? A fluffy flying frog? Gather round everybody and see the magnificent animal that Our Future Leader has caught himself!”
What did you notice?
Volume
Pace
Smoothness
Phrasing
Expression
Explore
From: How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell © 2003. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
My Turn
Your Turn
Echo Read
“Oh, this is BRILLIANT – look at it!”
said Snotlout, when he finally got his breath back from laughing.
“What IS it, Hiccup?”
“An ickle brown bunny rabbit with wings?”
“A flower fairy?”
“A fluffy flying frog?”
“Gather round everybody and see the magnificent animal that Our Future Leader has caught himself!”
Explore
From: How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell © 2003. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Sound like a reader!
Stand up!
Choral Read
“Oh, this is BRILLIANT – look at it!” said Snotlout, when he finally got his breath back from laughing. “What IS it, Hiccup? An ickle brown bunny rabbit with wings? A flower fairy? A fluffy flying frog? Gather round everybody and see the magnificent animal that Our Future Leader has caught himself!”
Explore
From: How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell © 2003. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Strategy Focus
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Strategy: Read Between the Lines
A) How does the author show that the other boys do not respect Hiccup?
Be a detective and look for clues!
Teach
Let me show you
Reveal Text Marks
“Let’s see what pathetic creature Hiccup has got,” said Snotlout, and took off the lid.
“Oh, this is BRILLIANT – look at it!” said Snotlout, when he finally got his breath back from laughing.
Reveal Explainer
Snotlout uses the insulting word ‘pathetic’ to describe Hiccup’s dragon even before he sees it. This shows that he has low expectations of Hiccup and is sure the dragon will be weak and laughable. He opens Hiccup’s basket without asking. This shows that he doesn’t feel the need to ask for permission and doesn’t show respect for Hiccup or his belongings.
A) How does the author show that the other boys do not respect Hiccup?
Teach
From: How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell © 2003. 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 that the other boys do not respect Hiccup?
B) How does the author show that Fishlegs is a good friend to Hiccup?
Find the answers
Text mark
Explore
Text Mark Evidence - Hiccup, you are useless - Hiccup the USELESS and his dragon, TOOTHLESS
name-calling and insults
Acceptable Answers
Text Mark Evidence - oh, this (Toothless) is BRILLIANT - what IS it…an ickle brown bunny rabbit with wings…a flower fairy…a fluffy flying frog
sarcasm and mocking jokes
A) How does the author show that the other boys do not respect Hiccup?
Text Mark Evidence - he (Snotlout) finally got his breath back from laughing - what are you going to call yours, Hiccup…Sweetums…Sugarlips…Babyface - Snotlout laughed so hard, Dogsbreath had to hold him upright
laugh at Hiccup
Text Mark Evidence gather round everybody and see the magnificent animal that Our Future Leader has caught himself
public humiliation
Text Mark Evidence you’re the son of a CHIEF, for Thor’s sake
Click on the evidence to reveal acceptable answers
show disappointment in Hiccup’s abilities
Text Mark Evidence only the son of a Chief is allowed a Monstrous Nightmare…that Fireworm dragon is Hiccup’s by right
ignore Hiccup’s status and rights
Acceptable Answers
Text Mark Evidence Fishlegs leapt to Hiccup’s defence
speaks up for Hiccup
Text Mark Evidence you are not allowed that Monstrous Nightmare that you’ve got there, Snotface Snotlout…only the son of a Chief is allowed a Monstrous Nightmare
challenges unfair behaviour
B) How does the author show that Fishlegs is a good friend to Hiccup?
Text Mark Evidence Fishlegs went very white in the face, but he still managed to gasp out
shows loyalty even when scared or threatened
Text Mark Evidence - that Fireworm dragon is Hiccup’s by right - you are NOT going to be Chief of this Tribe - HICCUP is going to be Chief of this Tribe
reminds others of Hiccup’s birthright
Click on the evidence to reveal acceptable answers
Practise & Apply
Quiz Time
Start
Picture Me
Which image is the best match for ‘magnificent’?
True or False?
Snotlout laughed so hard at Toothless he nearly fell over.
False
True
Match Me
Match each word to its correct definition:
3) snivelling
4) exile
1) pathetic
2) uncivilised
C) forced to leave and never return
B) sad, weak and helpless
A) wild, cruel and without rules
D) whining, crying or complaining
Click if correct
Check
Sequence Me
Put the following events in the correct order:
A) Hiccup’s dragon yawned showing that it had no teeth.
B) Snotface threatened to exile Fishlegs because of his allergies.
C) Snotlout declared that he got a Monstrous Nightmare.
D) Snotlout removed the lid to see Hiccup’s dragon.
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...
connect with characters.
Reveal
Consider how the characters feel and what you'd do in their situation.
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Ready Steady Read Together
How to Train Your Dragon: 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?
Gather round everybody and see the magnificent animal that Our Future Leader has caught himself!
How might this extract link to the illustration?
Explore
From: How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell © 2003. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Today's Question(s)
A) How does the author show that the other boys do not respect Hiccup?
B) How does the author show that Fishlegs is a good friend to Hiccup?
Explore
Let me read today's text
Explore
“Let’s see what pathetic creature Hiccup has got,” said Snotlout, and took off the lid. “Oh, this is BRILLIANT – look at it!” said Snotlout, when he finally got his breath back from laughing. “What IS it, Hiccup? An ickle brown bunny rabbit with wings? A flower fairy? A fluffy flying frog? Gather round everybody and see the magnificent animal that Our Future Leader has caught himself!” “Oh, Hiccup, you are useless,” crowed Speedifist. “You’re the son of a CHIEF, for Thor’s sake. Why didn’t you get one of those new Monstrous Nightmares with the six-foot wing-span and the extra-extendable claws? They’re really mean killers, they are.” “I have one,” grinned Snotlout, gesturing to the terrifying-looking, flame-red animal fast asleep in his basket. “I think I shall call her FIREWORM. What are you going to call yours, Hiccup? Sweetums? Sugarlips? Babyface?” Hiccup’s dragon took this particular moment to give a huge yawn, opening his tiny mouth wide to reveal a flickering, forked tongue, very pink gums and ABSOLUTELY NO TEETH AT ALL.
From: How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell © 2003. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Snotlout laughed so hard, Dogsbreath had to hold him upright. “TOOTHLESS!” cried Snotlout. “Hiccup has found himself the only TOOTHLESS dragon in the uncivilised world. This is too good. Hiccup the USELESS and his dragon, TOOTHLESS!” Fishlegs leapt to Hiccup’s defence. “Well, you are not allowed that Monstrous Nightmare that you’ve got there, Snotface Snotlout. Only the son of a Chief is allowed a Monstrous Nightmare. That Fireworm dragon is Hiccup’s, by right.” Snotlout’s eyes narrowed. “Thanks to you and your snivelling, that whole military operation was nearly a total disaster. When I’m Chief of this Tribe the first thing I’m going to do is boot anybody with a pathetic allergy like yours straight out into exile. You’re not fit to be a Hooligan!” Fishlegs went very white in the face, but he still managed to gasp out, “But you are NOT going to be Chief of this Tribe. HICCUP is going to be Chief of this Tribe.”
From: How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell © 2003. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Vocabulary
Explore
Hover for definitions!
pathetic
uncivilised
magnificent
by right
snivelling
exile
Explore
From: How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell © 2003. 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
pathetic
Explore
Find Read Talk
“Let’s see what pathetic creature Hiccup has got,” said Snotlout, and took off the lid. “Oh, this is BRILLIANT – look at it!” said Snotlout, when he finally got his breath back from laughing.
Reveal Vocabulary
From: How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell © 2003. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
pathetic
Your turn
magnificent
Find the word or phrase Read the sentence Talk about it to a partner
uncivilised
by right
snivelling
exile
Use your text
Explore
Vocabulary Check & Re-read
Explore
Reveal Vocabulary
“Let’s see what pathetic creature Hiccup has got,” said Snotlout, and took off the lid. “Oh, this is BRILLIANT – look at it!” said Snotlout, when he finally got his breath back from laughing. “What IS it, Hiccup? An ickle brown bunny rabbit with wings? A flower fairy? A fluffy flying frog? Gather round everybody and see the magnificent animal that Our Future Leader has caught himself!” “Oh, Hiccup, you are useless,” crowed Speedifist. “You’re the son of a CHIEF, for Thor’s sake. Why didn’t you get one of those new Monstrous Nightmares with the six-foot wing-span and the extra-extendable claws? They’re really mean killers, they are.” “I have one,” grinned Snotlout, gesturing to the terrifying-looking, flame-red animal fast asleep in his basket. “I think I shall call her FIREWORM. What are you going to call yours, Hiccup? Sweetums? Sugarlips? Babyface?” Hiccup’s dragon took this particular moment to give a huge yawn, opening his tiny mouth wide to reveal a flickering, forked tongue, very pink gums and ABSOLUTELY NO TEETH AT ALL.
Explore
From: How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell © 2003. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Reveal Vocabulary
Snotlout laughed so hard, Dogsbreath had to hold him upright. “TOOTHLESS!” cried Snotlout. “Hiccup has found himself the only TOOTHLESS dragon in the uncivilised world. This is too good. Hiccup the USELESS and his dragon, TOOTHLESS!” Fishlegs leapt to Hiccup’s defence. “Well, you are not allowed that Monstrous Nightmare that you’ve got there, Snotface Snotlout. Only the son of a Chief is allowed a Monstrous Nightmare. That Fireworm dragon is Hiccup’s, by right.” Snotlout’s eyes narrowed. “Thanks to you and your snivelling, that whole military operation was nearly a total disaster. When I’m Chief of this Tribe the first thing I’m going to do is boot anybody with a pathetic allergy like yours straight out into exile. You’re not fit to be a Hooligan!” Fishlegs went very white in the face, but he still managed to gasp out, “But you are NOT going to be Chief of this Tribe. HICCUP is going to be Chief of this Tribe.”
Explore
From: How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell © 2003. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Fluency
Explore
Let me use my reader's voice...
“Oh, this is BRILLIANT – look at it!” said Snotlout, when he finally got his breath back from laughing. “What IS it, Hiccup? An ickle brown bunny rabbit with wings? A flower fairy? A fluffy flying frog? Gather round everybody and see the magnificent animal that Our Future Leader has caught himself!”
What did you notice?
Volume
Pace
Smoothness
Phrasing
Expression
Explore
From: How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell © 2003. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
My Turn
Your Turn
Echo Read
“Oh, this is BRILLIANT – look at it!”
said Snotlout, when he finally got his breath back from laughing.
“What IS it, Hiccup?”
“An ickle brown bunny rabbit with wings?”
“A flower fairy?”
“A fluffy flying frog?”
“Gather round everybody and see the magnificent animal that Our Future Leader has caught himself!”
Explore
From: How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell © 2003. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Sound like a reader!
Stand up!
Choral Read
“Oh, this is BRILLIANT – look at it!” said Snotlout, when he finally got his breath back from laughing. “What IS it, Hiccup? An ickle brown bunny rabbit with wings? A flower fairy? A fluffy flying frog? Gather round everybody and see the magnificent animal that Our Future Leader has caught himself!”
Explore
From: How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell © 2003. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Strategy Focus
Explore
Strategy: Read Between the Lines
A) How does the author show that the other boys do not respect Hiccup?
Be a detective and look for clues!
Teach
Let me show you
Reveal Text Marks
“Let’s see what pathetic creature Hiccup has got,” said Snotlout, and took off the lid. “Oh, this is BRILLIANT – look at it!” said Snotlout, when he finally got his breath back from laughing.
Reveal Explainer
Snotlout uses the insulting word ‘pathetic’ to describe Hiccup’s dragon even before he sees it. This shows that he has low expectations of Hiccup and is sure the dragon will be weak and laughable. He opens Hiccup’s basket without asking. This shows that he doesn’t feel the need to ask for permission and doesn’t show respect for Hiccup or his belongings.
A) How does the author show that the other boys do not respect Hiccup?
Teach
From: How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell © 2003. 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 that the other boys do not respect Hiccup?
B) How does the author show that Fishlegs is a good friend to Hiccup?
Find the answers
Text mark
Explore
Text Mark Evidence - Hiccup, you are useless - Hiccup the USELESS and his dragon, TOOTHLESS
name-calling and insults
Acceptable Answers
Text Mark Evidence - oh, this (Toothless) is BRILLIANT - what IS it…an ickle brown bunny rabbit with wings…a flower fairy…a fluffy flying frog
sarcasm and mocking jokes
A) How does the author show that the other boys do not respect Hiccup?
Text Mark Evidence - he (Snotlout) finally got his breath back from laughing - what are you going to call yours, Hiccup…Sweetums…Sugarlips…Babyface - Snotlout laughed so hard, Dogsbreath had to hold him upright
laugh at Hiccup
Text Mark Evidence gather round everybody and see the magnificent animal that Our Future Leader has caught himself
public humiliation
Text Mark Evidence you’re the son of a CHIEF, for Thor’s sake
Click on the evidence to reveal acceptable answers
show disappointment in Hiccup’s abilities
Text Mark Evidence only the son of a Chief is allowed a Monstrous Nightmare…that Fireworm dragon is Hiccup’s by right
ignore Hiccup’s status and rights
Acceptable Answers
Text Mark Evidence Fishlegs leapt to Hiccup’s defence
speaks up for Hiccup
Text Mark Evidence you are not allowed that Monstrous Nightmare that you’ve got there, Snotface Snotlout…only the son of a Chief is allowed a Monstrous Nightmare
challenges unfair behaviour
B) How does the author show that Fishlegs is a good friend to Hiccup?
Text Mark Evidence Fishlegs went very white in the face, but he still managed to gasp out
shows loyalty even when scared or threatened
Text Mark Evidence - that Fireworm dragon is Hiccup’s by right - you are NOT going to be Chief of this Tribe - HICCUP is going to be Chief of this Tribe
reminds others of Hiccup’s birthright
Click on the evidence to reveal acceptable answers
Practise & Apply
Quiz Time
Start
Picture Me
Which image is the best match for ‘magnificent’?
True or False?
Snotlout laughed so hard at Toothless he nearly fell over.
False
True
Match Me
Match each word to its correct definition:
3) snivelling
4) exile
1) pathetic
2) uncivilised
C) forced to leave and never return
B) sad, weak and helpless
A) wild, cruel and without rules
D) whining, crying or complaining
Click if correct
Check
Sequence Me
Put the following events in the correct order:
A) Hiccup’s dragon yawned showing that it had no teeth.
B) Snotface threatened to exile Fishlegs because of his allergies.
C) Snotlout declared that he got a Monstrous Nightmare.
D) Snotlout removed the lid to see Hiccup’s dragon.
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...
connect with characters.
Reveal
Consider how the characters feel and what you'd do in their situation.
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: How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell © 2003 Schools must purchase the original text for full content.