raising dragons written by: jerdine nolen illustrated by: elise primavera theme 3: incredible...
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Raising Dragons
written by: Jerdine Nolenillustrated by: Elise Primavera
Theme 3: Incredible Stories
Are Dragons Real or Make Believe?
Komodo Dragon (photos)Forest Dragon
Bearded Dragon (photos)
Let’s look at some real dragons!
Predict: Do you think this story will be about a real dragon or a fantasy dragon? Why?
TURN & TALK:What will make this story too wild to be
believed?
Some Stories Are Too Wild To Be Believed
Let’s Preview Raising Dragons
*Who are the characters in the story? A dragon, a girl, a mom and a dad
*What is the setting of the story? The story takes place on a farm.
*What does “raising” mean? If you raise something you help it to grow
*What would a farmer normally raise on a farm?A farmer would raise corn, wheat, vegetables, and
animals like pigs, cows and horses.
Look through the book to find the story elements.
A dragon on a farm?A dragon on a farm?
What could a dragon do on a farm?
Would a dragon be helpful?
What problems might a dragon cause on a farm?
Now for some vocabulary!
• Chores: everyday jobs or responsibilities• sow seeds• harvest food• tend to the animals• plow the fields• hitch animals
hitch: to fasten an animal to a piece of farm equipmenthitched: fastened an animal to a piece of farm equipment
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