The Dragon
What was the Dragon's name?
A stromy night with loud thunder. Lighting split the heavy cloud.
It was a rainy night in the middle of a thunder storm.
Young Thomas wanted to be a wizard, but what was he full-time job?
He was the cobbler's son. He mended shoes for his father.
Cobbler: a person who mends shoes as a job.
What was the color of Thomas' robe?
How does the author describe the "kitten's" attack on the wizard?
The author writes that she moved gracefule and with deadly might. She leapt with speed and strength. She growled with rage.
Where did the dragon live?
Where does the kitten end up?
Who was the only person that knew Thomas wanted to be a wizzard and not a cobbler?
The town's old wise wizzard.
What time of day did Thomas begin his journey?
He began his journey at night.
What was Thomas the wizards explaination of why he had trapped with dragon?
He said it was to prove his worth and to please the council.
How did the author describe the dragon?
He has a burning flame. (A fire breathing dragon.)
He has claws that slice high and low.
Armor scales that gleam like steel.
Jaws that crush with fearsome zeal.
What drew the kitten into the cave?
The kitten was alone in the dark rainy night and the warmth of the cave drew her in.
What happened to the town's wizard? Why did the town hurry to find a new wizard?
The old wizard died. The people in the town thought that they needed a wizard's power to keep them safe.
Whose cry did the "kitten" hear in the distance? Why did this cry bring back memories?
Double Jeopardy: Is she still a kitten? If not, what is she?
She heard the dragon's cry.
She remembered the kindness the dragon had shown to her long ago.
Double Jeopardy: No, she is a full grown Leopard.
Why does Thomas say, "please have no fear"?
Thomas did not plan on hurting the dragon. It was just a task he had to complete.
What is a "lair"?
How did the author describe the dragon's lair?
A lair where a wild animal, especially one that is dangerous or fierce, lives. Or a hideout where a dangerous crimal would be.
He had no vistors, no friends, no games were played, no songs sung, and no bell rung.
The kitten's arrival in the cave had the dragon's senses on alert. What does he think about her? Who does he think she is?
The dragon is skeptical (suspicious) of the kitten. He thinks she is a magician or wizard trying to steal his gold.
Thomas spoke up and wanted to become the town's new wizard. The people of the town were not so sure about him. What did he do to convince them that he was a wizard?
He called down fire, he created gold from simple lead, and caused the wind to blow.
What was she afraid of, that was confirmed with "another roar"?
She was afraid something was happening to the dragon.
What did the "kitten" tell Thomas?
She told him that magic should not be used to harm helpless friends. That true worth does not come from other's plans, but from friendships that you gain.
Based on the first section of the story, do you think that the dragon is really happy or really sad? Explain your answer.
See student responds.
How did the kitten win over the dragon?
Double Jeopardy:
What happened the next morning?
She was innocent and honest with the dragon. He realized she was telling the truth. He felt quilty and gave her food and a warm place to rest.
Double Jeopard: The dragon helped the kitten groom her fur and gave her food. Then he sent her on her way.
The people of the town still were not convinced after seeing what Thomas could do. What was the quest they sent him on.
They sent him to bring back the dragon.
What did she see when she arrived at the dragon's cave?
She saw the Thomas the wizard had trapped the dragon by some sort of magic.
How does the dragon feel when he realizes who the leopard is?
Double Jeopardy: What happened to the dragon, the kitten, and the wizard after that?
The dragon is filled with joy.
The dragon, kitten, and wizard all become friends that night and go on to have more adventures.