1. Ancient Chinese DRAGONS

2. dragons were an important part of ancient Chinese daily life.
In ancient China, the people believed that dragons were real and powerful.
dragons were thought to be wise, caring, and a bit mischievous.
dragons were an important part of ancient Chinese daily life.
Over time, “The Dragon” became a nickname for China.
Teacher Notes:

3. Dragon did not breathe fire. They had personalities
Dragon did not breathe fire. They had personalities. They had magical powers.
They could appear and disappear whenever they wanted.
They could turn into beasts if they were angry.

4. Dragons in ancient China were a mix of parts from different animals.
Who are they?

5. Horns: Deer Neck: Snake Head: Camel Paws: tiger Claws: eagle
Ear:
Cow
Paws: tiger
Claws: eagle
Scale: Fish scales total - 81 made up with yang, the good, and 36 made up with yin the bad. This evens out the dragons temper and personality.

6. Their job in ancient China was to act as guardians.

7. Wood Dragons Legend says …. Wood dragons are brown.
They guard the forest. They are imaginative and curious, and come up with brilliant new ideas.
They are not as selfish as the other dragons.
They share well.

8. Fire Dragons Legend says …. Fire dragons are red.
They guard the wind, fire, lightning and sky.
These dragons are the most
outgoing and short-tempered.

9. Earth Dragons Legend says … Earth dragons are green.
They guard the earth, the crops, and the mountains.
They know the value
of cooperation.

10. Metal Dragons Legend says …. Metal dragons are gold
They guard metals and precious gems.
These dragons succeed because they refuse to accept failure.
They have little caring for the feeling of others. These dragons are quite selfish.

11. Water Dragons Legend says …. Water dragons are blue.
They guard rivers, rain, wells, and water. They get along well with people.
They know how to accept defeat and how to rebuild.

12. Dú yi dú
读一读
Dragon:
lóng 龙

13. Do magical dragons really exist? Did they ever exist?
Xiǎng yi xiǎng
想一想
Do magical dragons really exist?
Did they ever exist?

14. tīng yi tīng 听一听
“The story of four dragons”

15. Zuò yi zuò
做一做