Ready Steady Read Together
Kick: Fiction Lesson 4
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?
The real reason why the Dragon got his nickname has got nothing to do with where he’s from or how he looks.
How might this extract link to the illustration?
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From: Kick by Mitch Johnson © 2017. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Today's Question(s)
A) How is the character of the Dragon described in the text?
B) What does Budi’s reaction tell us about how he feels about the Dragon?
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Let me read today's text
Follow as I read
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Some people think the Dragon is called the Dragon because he comes from Komodo, which is true but it’s not the reason. Komodo is where they used to send all the criminals, so everyone who comes from there is descended from a convict. This explains a lot, but it isn’t the reason why the Dragon is called the Dragon. Other people think the Dragon is called the Dragon because he looks like one. They say he got the nickname because of his big stomach and the jewelled rings he wears on every finger and the thick gold chains around his neck. In fact, he was called the Dragon before those things. His big belly and rings and chains are because he’s rich. Mega-rich. Like a footballer. He’s the main landlord and moneylender for the area, so everyone owes the Dragon something. And if you don’t, it’s probably because you just paid him.
The real reason why the Dragon got his nickname has got nothing to do with where he’s from or how he looks. The Dragon is called the Dragon because if you cross him or betray him or bad-mouth him, he’ll chew you up and spit out your bones. And he won’t bother burying what’s left of you either.
From: Kick by Mitch Johnson © 2017. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Fachry kicks the ball high into the air for the restart, and it drops perfectly for a volley. Uston rushes to close me down as I swivel my body round and blast the ball as hard as I can. But Uston manages to get his body in the way, and instead of flying towards the goal, the ball rebounds off his back in the opposite direction. Towards Dragon’s house. It’s like watching a slow motion. My heart plummets into my stomach. The blood in my veins turns to ice. And I’m completely helpless as the ball flies through a first floor window.
Luckily, the windows around here aren’t the type with glass in them, but I hear a smash from inside the room, followed by raised voices.
“Whose ball is this?” the man asks. It’s not the Dragon, but it is one of his brothers. He grins at me. It’s never good news when the bad guys smile. It means they’ve come up with an idea that they like. And more than anything, the Dragon’s clan like making people pay.
“Don’t just stand there, little man. Come and get your ball back. Let’s go upstairs and talk about football,” he says. “The Dragon is a big fan, you know.”
From: Kick by Mitch Johnson © 2017. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Vocabulary
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Hover for definitions!
descended
landlord
convict
moneylender
plummets
clan
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From: Kick by Mitch Johnson © 2017. 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
descended
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Find Read Talk
Some people think the Dragon is called the Dragon because he comes from Komodo, which is true but it’s not the reason. Komodo is where they used to send all the criminals, so everyone who comes from there is descended from a convict. This explains a lot, but it isn’t the reason why the Dragon is called the Dragon.
Reveal Vocabulary
From: Kick by Mitch Johnson © 2017. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
descended
Your turn
convict
Find the word or phrase Read the sentence Talk about it to a partner
landlord
moneylender
plummets
clan
Use your text
Explore
Vocabulary Check & Re-read
Explore
Reveal Vocabulary
Teacher Note: Re-read if time allows.
Some people think the Dragon is called the Dragon because he comes from Komodo, which is true but it’s not the reason. Komodo is where they used to send all the criminals, so everyone who comes from there is descended from a convict. This explains a lot, but it isn’t the reason why the Dragon is called the Dragon. Other people think the Dragon is called the Dragon because he looks like one. They say he got the nickname because of his big stomach and the jewelled rings he wears on every finger and the thick gold chains around his neck. In fact, he was called the Dragon before those things. His big belly and rings and chains are because he’s rich. Mega-rich. Like a footballer. He’s the main landlord and moneylender for the area, so everyone owes the Dragon something. And if you don’t, it’s probably because you just paid him.
The real reason why the Dragon got his nickname has got nothing to do with where he’s from or how he looks. The Dragon is called the Dragon because if you cross him or betray him or bad-mouth him, he’ll chew you up and spit out your bones. And he won’t bother burying what’s left of you either.
From: Kick by Mitch Johnson © 2017. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Reveal Vocabulary
Teacher Note: Re-read if time allows.
Fachry kicks the ball high into the air for the restart, and it drops perfectly for a volley. Uston rushes to close me down as I swivel my body round and blast the ball as hard as I can. But Uston manages to get his body in the way, and instead of flying towards the goal, the ball rebounds off his back in the opposite direction. Towards Dragon’s house. It’s like watching a slow motion. My heart plummets into my stomach. The blood in my veins turns to ice. And I’m completely helpless as the ball flies through a first floor window.
Luckily, the windows around here aren’t the type with glass in them, but I hear a smash from inside the room, followed by raised voices.
“Whose ball is this?” the man asks. It’s not the Dragon, but it is one of his brothers. He grins at me. It’s never good news when the bad guys smile. It means they’ve come up with an idea that they like. And more than anything, the Dragon’s clan like making people pay.
“Don’t just stand there, little man. Come and get your ball back. Let’s go upstairs and talk about football,” he says. “The Dragon is a big fan, you know.”
From: Kick by Mitch Johnson © 2017. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Fluency
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Let me use my reader's voice...
The real reason why the Dragon got his nickname has got nothing to do with where he’s from or how he looks. The Dragon is called the Dragon because if you cross him or betray him or bad-mouth him, he’ll chew you up and spit out your bones. And he won’t bother burying what’s left of you either.
What did you notice?
Volume
Pace
Smoothness
Phrasing
Expression
Explore
From: Kick by Mitch Johnson © 2017. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
My Turn
Your Turn
Echo Read
The real reason why the Dragon got his nickname
has got nothing to do with where he’s from
or how he looks.
The Dragon is called the Dragon
because if you cross him
or betray him
or bad-mouth him,
he’ll chew you up and spit out your bones.
And he won’t bother burying what’s left of you either.
Explore
From: Kick by Mitch Johnson © 2017. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Sound like a reader!
Stand up!
Choral Read
The real reason why the Dragon got his nickname has got nothing to do with where he’s from or how he looks. The Dragon is called the Dragon because if you cross him or betray him or bad-mouth him, he’ll chew you up and spit out your bones. And he won’t bother burying what’s left of you either.
Explore
From: Kick by Mitch Johnson © 2017. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Strategy Focus
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Strategy: Read Between the Lines
A) How is the character of the Dragon described in the text?
Be a detective and look for clues!
Teach
Let me show you
Reveal Text Marks
Some people think the Dragon is called the Dragon because he comes from Komodo, which is true but it’s not the reason. Komodo is where they used to send all the criminals, so everyone who comes from there is descended from a convict. This explains a lot, but it isn’t the reason why the Dragon is called the Dragon.
A) How is the character of the Dragon described in the text?
Reveal Explainer
Dragon is described as being dangerous and connected to crime because he comes from Komodo – a place where all the criminals were sent.
Teach
From: Kick by Mitch Johnson © 2017. 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 is the character of the Dragon described in the text?
B) What does Budi’s reaction tell us about how he feels about the Dragon?
Pairedreading first
Find the answers
Text mark
Explore
Acceptable Answers
Text Mark Evidence - if you cross him or betray him or bad-mouth him, he’ll chew you up and spit out your bones - he won’t bother burying what’s left of you either
frightening and violent
A) How is the character of the Dragon described in the text?
Text Mark Evidence - his big belly and rings and chains are because he’s rich - mega-rich…like a footballer
rich
Text Mark Evidence - he’s the main landlord and moneylender for the area - everyone owes the Dragon something
powerful and influential
Click on the evidence to reveal acceptable answers
Text Mark Evidence - everyone owes the Dragon something - the Dragon’s clan like making people pay
feared by others
Acceptable Answers
Text Mark Evidence - my heart plummets into my stomach - the blood in my veins turns to ice
he is terrified of the Dragon
B) What does Budi’s reaction tell us about how he feels about the Dragon?
Text Mark Evidence I’m completely helpless as the ball flies through a first floor window
he feels helpless and unable to stop what is happening
Text Mark Evidence - it’s never good news when the bad guys smile - it means they’ve come up with an idea that they like
he expects something bad will happen
Click on the evidence to reveal acceptable answers
Text Mark Evidence don’t just stand there, little man
he is frozen and unsure how to react
Practise & Apply
Quiz Time
Start
Tick Me
Which of these are reasons why some people think that the Dragon is called Dragon?
Tick two:
A) because he keeps pet dragons
B) because he comes from Komodo
Check
C) because he looks like a dragon
Click if correct
D) because he has been bitten by a dragon
Match Me
Match each word with the correct definition:
4) clan
1) convict
2) landlord
3) plummets
C) someone who owns buildings and rents them out to other people
D) someone who has been found guilty of a crime
B) a group of people who are connected
A) falls quickly or suddenly
Click if correct
Check
Which One's Right?
My heart plummets into my stomach.
The author wrote this sentence to show...
A) that the Dragon is powerful.
B) that Budi feels scared and anxious.
D) that the ball has gone into Dragon’s window.
C) that the boys are enjoying their football match.
True or False?
“Whose ball is this?”
It is the Dragon who asks this.
True
False
Feedback: Who did what well?
FindRead Talk
EchoRead
ChoralRead
ReadingStrategy
Answers & Text Marks
Other...
To be a book lover, you could...
look forclues.
Reveal
Notice how the author builds suspense or hints at future events.
Copyright Notice
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Ready Steady Read Together
Kick: Fiction Lesson 4
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?
The real reason why the Dragon got his nickname has got nothing to do with where he’s from or how he looks.
How might this extract link to the illustration?
Explore
From: Kick by Mitch Johnson © 2017. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Today's Question(s)
A) How is the character of the Dragon described in the text?
B) What does Budi’s reaction tell us about how he feels about the Dragon?
Explore
Let me read today's text
Follow as I read
Explore
Some people think the Dragon is called the Dragon because he comes from Komodo, which is true but it’s not the reason. Komodo is where they used to send all the criminals, so everyone who comes from there is descended from a convict. This explains a lot, but it isn’t the reason why the Dragon is called the Dragon. Other people think the Dragon is called the Dragon because he looks like one. They say he got the nickname because of his big stomach and the jewelled rings he wears on every finger and the thick gold chains around his neck. In fact, he was called the Dragon before those things. His big belly and rings and chains are because he’s rich. Mega-rich. Like a footballer. He’s the main landlord and moneylender for the area, so everyone owes the Dragon something. And if you don’t, it’s probably because you just paid him. The real reason why the Dragon got his nickname has got nothing to do with where he’s from or how he looks. The Dragon is called the Dragon because if you cross him or betray him or bad-mouth him, he’ll chew you up and spit out your bones. And he won’t bother burying what’s left of you either.
From: Kick by Mitch Johnson © 2017. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Fachry kicks the ball high into the air for the restart, and it drops perfectly for a volley. Uston rushes to close me down as I swivel my body round and blast the ball as hard as I can. But Uston manages to get his body in the way, and instead of flying towards the goal, the ball rebounds off his back in the opposite direction. Towards Dragon’s house. It’s like watching a slow motion. My heart plummets into my stomach. The blood in my veins turns to ice. And I’m completely helpless as the ball flies through a first floor window. Luckily, the windows around here aren’t the type with glass in them, but I hear a smash from inside the room, followed by raised voices. “Whose ball is this?” the man asks. It’s not the Dragon, but it is one of his brothers. He grins at me. It’s never good news when the bad guys smile. It means they’ve come up with an idea that they like. And more than anything, the Dragon’s clan like making people pay. “Don’t just stand there, little man. Come and get your ball back. Let’s go upstairs and talk about football,” he says. “The Dragon is a big fan, you know.”
From: Kick by Mitch Johnson © 2017. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Vocabulary
Explore
Hover for definitions!
descended
landlord
convict
moneylender
plummets
clan
Explore
From: Kick by Mitch Johnson © 2017. 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
descended
Explore
Find Read Talk
Some people think the Dragon is called the Dragon because he comes from Komodo, which is true but it’s not the reason. Komodo is where they used to send all the criminals, so everyone who comes from there is descended from a convict. This explains a lot, but it isn’t the reason why the Dragon is called the Dragon.
Reveal Vocabulary
From: Kick by Mitch Johnson © 2017. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
descended
Your turn
convict
Find the word or phrase Read the sentence Talk about it to a partner
landlord
moneylender
plummets
clan
Use your text
Explore
Vocabulary Check & Re-read
Explore
Reveal Vocabulary
Teacher Note: Re-read if time allows.
Some people think the Dragon is called the Dragon because he comes from Komodo, which is true but it’s not the reason. Komodo is where they used to send all the criminals, so everyone who comes from there is descended from a convict. This explains a lot, but it isn’t the reason why the Dragon is called the Dragon. Other people think the Dragon is called the Dragon because he looks like one. They say he got the nickname because of his big stomach and the jewelled rings he wears on every finger and the thick gold chains around his neck. In fact, he was called the Dragon before those things. His big belly and rings and chains are because he’s rich. Mega-rich. Like a footballer. He’s the main landlord and moneylender for the area, so everyone owes the Dragon something. And if you don’t, it’s probably because you just paid him. The real reason why the Dragon got his nickname has got nothing to do with where he’s from or how he looks. The Dragon is called the Dragon because if you cross him or betray him or bad-mouth him, he’ll chew you up and spit out your bones. And he won’t bother burying what’s left of you either.
From: Kick by Mitch Johnson © 2017. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Reveal Vocabulary
Teacher Note: Re-read if time allows.
Fachry kicks the ball high into the air for the restart, and it drops perfectly for a volley. Uston rushes to close me down as I swivel my body round and blast the ball as hard as I can. But Uston manages to get his body in the way, and instead of flying towards the goal, the ball rebounds off his back in the opposite direction. Towards Dragon’s house. It’s like watching a slow motion. My heart plummets into my stomach. The blood in my veins turns to ice. And I’m completely helpless as the ball flies through a first floor window. Luckily, the windows around here aren’t the type with glass in them, but I hear a smash from inside the room, followed by raised voices. “Whose ball is this?” the man asks. It’s not the Dragon, but it is one of his brothers. He grins at me. It’s never good news when the bad guys smile. It means they’ve come up with an idea that they like. And more than anything, the Dragon’s clan like making people pay. “Don’t just stand there, little man. Come and get your ball back. Let’s go upstairs and talk about football,” he says. “The Dragon is a big fan, you know.”
From: Kick by Mitch Johnson © 2017. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Fluency
Explore
Let me use my reader's voice...
The real reason why the Dragon got his nickname has got nothing to do with where he’s from or how he looks. The Dragon is called the Dragon because if you cross him or betray him or bad-mouth him, he’ll chew you up and spit out your bones. And he won’t bother burying what’s left of you either.
What did you notice?
Volume
Pace
Smoothness
Phrasing
Expression
Explore
From: Kick by Mitch Johnson © 2017. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
My Turn
Your Turn
Echo Read
The real reason why the Dragon got his nickname
has got nothing to do with where he’s from
or how he looks.
The Dragon is called the Dragon
because if you cross him
or betray him
or bad-mouth him,
he’ll chew you up and spit out your bones.
And he won’t bother burying what’s left of you either.
Explore
From: Kick by Mitch Johnson © 2017. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Sound like a reader!
Stand up!
Choral Read
The real reason why the Dragon got his nickname has got nothing to do with where he’s from or how he looks. The Dragon is called the Dragon because if you cross him or betray him or bad-mouth him, he’ll chew you up and spit out your bones. And he won’t bother burying what’s left of you either.
Explore
From: Kick by Mitch Johnson © 2017. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Strategy Focus
Explore
Strategy: Read Between the Lines
A) How is the character of the Dragon described in the text?
Be a detective and look for clues!
Teach
Let me show you
Reveal Text Marks
Some people think the Dragon is called the Dragon because he comes from Komodo, which is true but it’s not the reason. Komodo is where they used to send all the criminals, so everyone who comes from there is descended from a convict. This explains a lot, but it isn’t the reason why the Dragon is called the Dragon.
A) How is the character of the Dragon described in the text?
Reveal Explainer
Dragon is described as being dangerous and connected to crime because he comes from Komodo – a place where all the criminals were sent.
Teach
From: Kick by Mitch Johnson © 2017. 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 is the character of the Dragon described in the text?
B) What does Budi’s reaction tell us about how he feels about the Dragon?
Pairedreading first
Find the answers
Text mark
Explore
Acceptable Answers
Text Mark Evidence - if you cross him or betray him or bad-mouth him, he’ll chew you up and spit out your bones - he won’t bother burying what’s left of you either
frightening and violent
A) How is the character of the Dragon described in the text?
Text Mark Evidence - his big belly and rings and chains are because he’s rich - mega-rich…like a footballer
rich
Text Mark Evidence - he’s the main landlord and moneylender for the area - everyone owes the Dragon something
powerful and influential
Click on the evidence to reveal acceptable answers
Text Mark Evidence - everyone owes the Dragon something - the Dragon’s clan like making people pay
feared by others
Acceptable Answers
Text Mark Evidence - my heart plummets into my stomach - the blood in my veins turns to ice
he is terrified of the Dragon
B) What does Budi’s reaction tell us about how he feels about the Dragon?
Text Mark Evidence I’m completely helpless as the ball flies through a first floor window
he feels helpless and unable to stop what is happening
Text Mark Evidence - it’s never good news when the bad guys smile - it means they’ve come up with an idea that they like
he expects something bad will happen
Click on the evidence to reveal acceptable answers
Text Mark Evidence don’t just stand there, little man
he is frozen and unsure how to react
Practise & Apply
Quiz Time
Start
Tick Me
Which of these are reasons why some people think that the Dragon is called Dragon?
Tick two:
A) because he keeps pet dragons
B) because he comes from Komodo
Check
C) because he looks like a dragon
Click if correct
D) because he has been bitten by a dragon
Match Me
Match each word with the correct definition:
4) clan
1) convict
2) landlord
3) plummets
C) someone who owns buildings and rents them out to other people
D) someone who has been found guilty of a crime
B) a group of people who are connected
A) falls quickly or suddenly
Click if correct
Check
Which One's Right?
My heart plummets into my stomach. The author wrote this sentence to show...
A) that the Dragon is powerful.
B) that Budi feels scared and anxious.
D) that the ball has gone into Dragon’s window.
C) that the boys are enjoying their football match.
True or False?
“Whose ball is this?” It is the Dragon who asks this.
True
False
Feedback: Who did what well?
FindRead Talk
EchoRead
ChoralRead
ReadingStrategy
Answers & Text Marks
Other...
To be a book lover, you could...
look forclues.
Reveal
Notice how the author builds suspense or hints at future events.
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: Kick by Mitch Johnson © 2017 Schools must purchase the original text for full content.