Here Be Dragons: Thinking Metaphorically Fantasy Here Be Dragons: Thinking Metaphorically

Here Be Dragons.

Teaching point Today I want to teach you that in fantasy stories, characters face different kinds of dragons – some are literal, while others are metaphorical dragons symbolizing conflicts faced by those characters. Experienced readers look for these conflicts, and consider whether some of them are becoming themes in their novels.

What ‘dragon’ has Elizabeth faced?

The big problem A dragon has smashed her castle Taken Prince Ronald away Elizabeth conquers this dragon and completes her quest to rescue the Prince.

What other “dragons” does she face? She is homeless She has to depend on her own resources Then there is Ronald! Remember, Elizabeth has finally made her way through danger and death, through burnt forests and fields of horses’ bones to this cave. “There was Prince Ronald. He looked at her and said, “Elizabeth, you are a mess! You smell like ashes, your hair is all tangled and you are wearing a dirty old paper bag. Come back when you are dressed like a real princess.”

The thief of always We are at the part where Harvey was turned into a vampire, and he terrified Wendell. He’s also found out that they can’t leave the house, that Mr. Hood has them prisoner. So let’s talk about Harvey’s dragons. OR Wendell’s dragons

Clubs need to talk and Read Share: Clubs need to talk and Read How to do this? Talk outside of class Divide some stuff up-get partnerships going on different things Read bigger chunks or meet less often so we focus on big things Finish half a book before talking, or even the whole book! Find out what kind of stuff we each like to talk about most Use our notebooks or the back of the constitution to have silent conversations about some stuff