Parent Guide > Dragon, Dragon
Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.
This week in class, we’re reading "Dragon, Dragon" by John Gardner.
In "Dragon, Dragon," a kingdom is plagued by a dragon that outsmarts everyone sent to slay it, until the youngest son of a cobbler takes his father's advice.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Honor & Courage and Resilience & Success as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What makes a hero?" and "Why do people succeed?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this short story at home:
- What was "Dragon, Dragon" about?
- What did you learn about Honor & Courage?
- What did you learn about Resilience & Success?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: