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How to Catch a Dragon
Last updated Sunday, May 23, 2021
Author: Adam Wallace
Illustrator: Andy Elkerton
Date of Publication: 2019
ISBN: 1492693693
Grade Level: 1st (GLCs: Click here for grade level guidelines.)
Date(s) Used: May 2021
Synopsis:
Set in China during the Spring Festival, otherwise known as Chinese New Year, the wily dragon will have to avoid trap after trap as the kids run through paper lanterns, red lunar envelopes, fireworks, and more! Includes bonus educational back matter and Mandarin translations to enhance your reading experience.
Dragons are a clever bunch,
They're difficult to catch.
You'll have to set the ultimate trap -
But have you met your match?
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This book is about Chinese New Year.
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| Discussion topics for before reading: |
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Any one ever heard about CHINESE NEW YEAR? It is in February and lasts 16 days
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Dragon is a symbol of HEALTH and Fortune
Vocabulary
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Fortune-lots of money
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Defeat-losing (like losing a game of basketball)
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Trap--is trick to catch something--(like a mouse trap--tricking the mouse w/cheese)
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| Discussion topics for during/after reading: |
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After reading: would you be scared of a dragon?
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I am going to teach you how to say HAPPY NEW YEAR in Chinese:
GUNG HAY FAT CHOY
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*Note: These craft ideas are just suggestions.
You can use them, but you don't have to use them.
You can expand upon them, or add your own twist.
Remember, though, that the focus of your time should
not be on the development and execution of a craft;
the focus should be on the read-aloud and the
enjoyment of the book!
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