How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell Novel Study

Join me for this multidisciplinary class as we travel to the time of the Vikings and discuss the tale of Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III, all while learning map reading, Viking history and reading comprehension skills!

Beth Roussakis, M.Ed.

669 total reviews for this teacher

55 reviews for this class

Completed by 199 learners

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60 minutes

per class

Once per week

over 8 weeks

8-12

year olds

5-10

learners per class

per learner - per class

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Meets multiple times at scheduled times

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Discussions via classroom forum and private messages with the teacher

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Description

Class Experience

This class is based around the stories by Cressida Cowell of an unlikely Viking hero named Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III. We will sharpen critical thinking skills while discussing the book, complete creative writing assignments about dragons, learn about Viking history, take part in map reading activities and learn strategies for reading comprehension.

WEEK 1: Pre-Reading activities and Building Background Knowledge
-Author study of Cressida Cowell
-Discuss "A Note From Hiccup" and play a...

The students will need a hard copy or ebook version of the first novel in the How to Train Your Dragon series by Cressida Cowell, "How to Train Your Dragon" and a binder in which to store all the written classwork.  All other materials/handouts will be provided by the teacher.

1 hour per week in class, and an estimated 1 - 2 hours per week outside of class.

Teacher

Beth Roussakis, M.Ed.

Certified Special Education teacher; Wilson Reading System Dyslexia Practitioner

669 total reviews

358 completed classes

About Me

I have a B.S. in Elementary Education and a M.Ed. in Special Education with a level 2 certificate as a Wilson Reading System instructor (a multi-sensory reading/phonics program). I taught second grade through eighth grade over the course of...