Exploring the Adventures of a Beach Dragon

The video features Mark Duplass reading 'When A Dragon Moves In' by Jody Moore. It tells the story of a boy who imagines a dragon living in his sandcastle. The dragon becomes a source of fun and mischief, but the boy's family doesn't believe in its existence. Eventually, the boy decides to part with the dragon due to its misbehavior. The story highlights the power of imagination and the importance of believing in one's own ideas, despite others' skepticism.

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What happens if you build a perfect sandcastle?

• A dragon will move in

• You win a prize

• It will rain

• The tide will destroy it

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What is one thing the dragon in your castle provides?

• A built-in marshmallow toaster

• A sand shovel

• Sunscreen

• A beach ball

What do you have to hide from the lifeguard?

• A treasure map

• Your toys

• The dragon's smoke

• Your snacks

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What do the family members think of the dragon's existence?

• They are scared

• They are excited

• They don't believe it

• They want to see it

What does the dragon eat first?

• Fish

• Ice cream

• Chips

• Peanut butter sandwiches

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What does the dragon do to the lemonade?

• Drinks it all

• Turns it into ice

• Makes it sizzle

• Spills it

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What leads to the decision to ask the dragon to leave?

• He scares the family

• He makes a mess

• He eats too much

• He won't sleep

What is the story mainly about?

• Building sandcastles

• A day at the beach

• The power of imagination

• Dragons living among us

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What does the narrator encourage at the end?

• To visit the beach

• To learn about dragons

• To keep watching and reading

• To build sandcastles

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