Comprehension End of Term

A dragon is a mythical creature told in fairy tales. A dragon is said to be a winged beast, whose body is adorned with scales as hard as diamonds which protect the dragon from harm. The dragon has sharp pointed fangs which it uses to tear apart its prey and a long tail which it uses for balance. A dragon breathes fire which comes out from its belly which can burn down villages and towns. Dragons are also attracted to treasure, gold and it makes its nest where ever these items are found. In many books such as Eragon, Harry Potter and The Hobbit, stories of dragons are told.

What is a dragon?

• A dragon is adorned with scales.

• A dragon is green monster.

• A dragon is a mythical creature told in fairy tales.

A dragon is a mythical creature told in fairy tales. A dragon is said to be a winged beast, whose body is adorned with scales as hard as diamonds which protect the dragon from harm. The dragon has sharp pointed fangs which it uses to tear apart its prey and a long tail which it uses for balance. A dragon breathes fire which comes out from its belly which can burn down villages and towns. Dragons are also attracted to treasure, gold and it makes its nest where ever these items are found. In many books such as Eragon, Harry Potter and The Hobbit, stories of dragons are told.

What do you think the word adorned means as used in the passage?

• Adorned means decorated.

• Adorned means attracted.

• Adorned means balanced.

A dragon is a mythical creature told in fairy tales. A dragon is said to be a winged beast, whose body is adorned with scales as hard as diamonds which protect the dragon from harm. The dragon has sharp pointed fangs which it uses to tear apart its prey and a long tail which it uses for balance. A dragon breathes fire which comes out from its belly which can burn down villages and towns. Dragons are also attracted to treasure, gold and it makes its nest where ever these items are found. In many books such as Eragon, Harry Potter and The Hobbit, stories of dragons are told.

What are dragons attracted to?

• Dragons are attracted to children.

• Dragons are attracted to treasure.

• Dragons are attracted fire

A dragon is a mythical creature told in fairy tales. A dragon is said to be a winged beast, whose body is adorned with scales as hard as diamonds which protect the dragon from harm. The dragon has sharp pointed fangs which it uses to tear apart its prey and a long tail which it uses for balance. A dragon breathes fire which comes out from its belly which can burn down villages and towns. Dragons are also attracted to treasure, gold and it makes its nest where ever these items are found. In many books such as Eragon, Harry Potter and The Hobbit, stories of dragons are told.

Name two books that are written about dragons.

• Harry Potter and The Hobbit

• Eragon and Harry Hobbit

• Eragon and Potter Hobbit

A dragon is a mythical creature told in fairy tales. A dragon is said to be a winged beast, whose body is adorned with scales as hard as diamonds which protect the dragon from harm. The dragon has sharp pointed fangs which it uses to tear apart its prey and a long tail which it uses for balance. A dragon breathes fire which comes out from its belly which can burn down villages and towns. Dragons are also attracted to treasure, gold and it makes its nest where ever these items are found. In many books such as Eragon, Harry Potter and The Hobbit, stories of dragons are told.

After reading the first sentence, do you think dragons are real?

• Yes

• No

A dragon is a mythical creature told in fairy tales. A dragon is said to be a winged beast, whose body is adorned with scales as hard as diamonds which protect the dragon from harm. The dragon has sharp pointed fangs which it uses to tear apart its prey and a long tail which it uses for balance. A dragon breathes fire which comes out from its belly which can burn down villages and towns. Dragons are also attracted to treasure, gold and it makes its nest where ever these items are found. In many books such as Eragon, Harry Potter and The Hobbit, stories of dragons are told.

What does the dragon use to tear apart its prey?

• The dragon uses its scales to tear apart its prey.

• The dragon uses its sharp fangs to tear apart its prey.

• The dragon uses fire to tear apart its prey.

A dragon is a mythical creature told in fairy tales. A dragon is said to be a winged beast, whose body is adorned with scales as hard as diamonds which protect the dragon from harm. The dragon has sharp pointed fangs which it uses to tear apart its prey and a long tail which it uses for balance. A dragon breathes fire which comes out from its belly which can burn down villages and towns. Dragons are also attracted to treasure, gold and it makes its nest where ever these items are found. In many books such as Eragon, Harry Potter and The Hobbit, stories of dragons are told.

What is the purpose of the scales on the dragon?

• The scales protect the dragon from harm.

• The scales are used to adorn the dragon.

• The scales are used to scare away people and other animals.

From early in the morning,

Until I go to sleep each day,

I know my grandparents love me,

In a very special way.

Sometimes its tea and crackers,

Sometimes a walk in the park,

Sometimes its just a hug when I am scared and in the dark.

I love to hear their stories,

About the past and where they're from,

And I know their hearts are filled for me,

With never ending love.

What does the poet eat with her grandparents?

• The poet eats pizza with her grandparents.

• The poet eat bread and butter with her grandparents.

• The poet eats tea and crackers with her grandparents.

From early in the morning,

Until I go to sleep each day,

I know my grandparents love me,

In a very special way.

Sometimes its tea and crackers,

Sometimes a walk in the park,

Sometimes its just a hug when I am scared and in the dark.

I love to hear their stories,

About the past and where they're from,

And I know their hearts are filled for me,

With never ending love.

According to the passage what do they do together?

• They take walks in the park and eat together.

• They sleep together.

• They cook together.

From early in the morning,

Until I go to sleep each day,

I know my grandparents love me,

In a very special way.

Sometimes its tea and crackers,

Sometimes a walk in the park,

Sometimes its just a hug when I am scared and in the dark.

I love to hear their stories,

About the past and where they're from,

And I know their hearts are filled for me,

With never ending love.

What does the poet like to hear?

• The poet like to hear her grandparents quarrelling.

• The poet like to hear her grandparents crying.

• The poet likes to hear her grandparents stories.