Anne McCaffrey

Pre-reading Keevan is an underdog It is a character that appears as a loser, but ends as a winner at the very end. Telepathy is when two people or more have the ability to communicate and read each others’ minds without speaking. Example: MY SISTER AND I HAVE TELEPATHIC COMMUNICATION;I CAN READ HER THOUGHT WITHOUT HER SPEAKING ABOUT IT.

Science Fiction This is a science fiction story in which the following elements are used: Imaginary characters Technology Fantastic/Imaginary events The use of scientific methods Example: Telepathic Communication Cloning: The process of making typical/identical organisms

While Reading While reading the story, please bear in mind that it is a science fiction one Try to jot down the elements of science fiction which you can find Please answer the following questions: What is the main conflict in the story? Who are the main characters in the story? Describe briefly. How does the dragon choose its rider? What is the “Impression?” How does the story end?

After Reading Answer the following questions: 1.Have you ever been an underdog? In one paragraph, describe the situation which happened to you. 2.Do you think telepathic communication is imaginary or real? Have you ever experienced one before? 3.a List the women in the story. b. Do you think they had an important role in the society or not? Give evidence from the story 4.Do you think the process of cloning is legal or illegal?(Discuss with family members/Friends)