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 * Together we will work towards answering these questions using the inspiration maps templates, to turn our knowledge into an essay. It is important for you to learn this skill as you will be expected to be able to write this way at college. **


 * We will break each question into parts and create a SEE template to help us write. SEE stands for: **
 * Statement- a statement about what you will be talking about in that paragraph **
 * Explanation- an explanation of why this is so, or why you think it is **
 * Examples- examples from the text/story that support your statement and explanation. **

1. Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III is the son of Chief Stoick the Vast, the leader of the Hairy Hooligans. He is also a direct descendant of Grimbeard the Ghastly, the greatest pirate the world has ever known. Does his noble ancestry sometimes intimidate Hiccup? Is it ever possible to have too much savagery in your blood?

2. How did Hiccup meet his dragon? Why is it called Toothless, and not Sweetems, Sugarlips, or Babyface? 3. Why does Hiccup sometimes feel inadequate in comparison to his classmate, Snotlout? Is it because Snoutlout is bigger, faster, and better at almost everything? Or is Hiccup just overly sensitive?

4. How much violence is too much violence for a Viking? Are family and friends off-limits? Should innocent women and children be spared? How about cute animals? Where would you draw the line if you were a bloodthirsty pirate?

5. Goober the Belch is in charge of the Pirate Training Program on the Isle of Berk. Explore his teaching philosophy and instructional methods. Do you think he would be an effective educator in your system? Why or why not?

6. Professor Yobbish wrote a very famous book about dragons. What was its title? What was its message? Speak up.

7. A Viking Chief feels no pain, according to Stoick the Vast, and no fear. A Viking Chief must also be above mere weak, personal feelings. Where is the fun in that? Would you want to be a Chief?

8. In his opening note, Hiccup tells readers that he eventually grows up to be a hero, but that he did it the hard way. What was the easy way? Which route would you prefer? Be honest.

9. What if a Viking came for a visit to your home? Would you answer the door? Would you call the police? Would you look for a place to hide yourself and everyone you loved?