Dear Dragon by Josh Funk
Authored by Kayla Schwalbe
English
6th - 8th Grade
CCSS covered
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This quiz focuses on reading comprehension and literary analysis of the picture book "Dear Dragon" by Josh Funk, making it most appropriate for elementary students in grades 2-4. The questions assess students' ability to identify and recall key story elements including character names, character traits, relationships, and plot development. Students need foundational reading comprehension skills to extract explicit information from the text, as well as beginning analytical thinking to understand character similarities and differences, recognize story themes about friendship and acceptance of differences, and identify literary devices. The quiz particularly emphasizes the concept of "signposts" - specifically the "Aha Moment" - which requires students to recognize pivotal moments in a story where characters experience sudden realizations that lead to problem-solving or lesson-learning. Students must demonstrate their understanding of character development, the pen pal relationship structure, and the overarching theme that friendships can form between individuals who are different from one another. Created by Kayla Schwalbe, an English teacher in the US who teaches grades 6-8. This comprehensive quiz serves as an excellent tool for reinforcing reading comprehension skills and introducing students to literary analysis techniques. Teachers can implement this assessment as a post-reading activity to gauge student understanding, use it as guided practice during literature circles, or assign it as independent work to reinforce close reading skills. The quiz structure supports formative assessment by allowing teachers to identify which students grasp character analysis, plot comprehension, and thematic understanding. It works particularly well as a follow-up to read-aloud sessions or as homework after students have read the book independently. The questions align with Common Core standards RL.2.3, RL.3.3, and RL.4.3 for describing character relationships and development, as well as RL.2.2, RL.3.2, and RL.4.2 for identifying central themes and lessons in literature.
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1.
FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the name of the dragon in this story?
2.
FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the name of the boy in this story?
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How are George and Blaise the same?
Both students are brothers
Both students are pen pals
Both students are dragons
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How are Blaise and George different?
Both Blaise and George are humans
Blaise is human and George is a dragon
Blaise is a dragon and George is human
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
5.
FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
In the beginning, Blaise thinks George is a ______________.
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
6.
FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
In the beginning, George thinks Blaise is a ________________.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.RL.6.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Blaise and George are minor characters in this story.
True
False
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
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