When a traveling minstrel foretells that he is to become a hero, wiglaf sets out to fulfill his destiny. Dragon slayers academy series book 3 graphic organizers. The school is populated with odd teachers, strange classes, and fellow students. See the complete dragon slayers academy series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. So, when the opportunity to get out into the world comes along in the form of a chance to go to. Alert all library locations are closed until further notice. They feature blackandwhite illustrations throughout. Actually, though, things dont seem all that much better at school. The plots seem sparse and drawn out, even for books targeting younger ages. Leaving aside the fantasy elements of magical creatures, handbook for dragon slayers offers startlingly deep insight into the issues of the middle ages practical the lack of indoor plumbing, institutional the mutual responsibilities of lords and vassals in the feudal system, and cultural mathildas admiration for 6th century philosopher boethius. Follow wiglafs adventures in the series as he discovers more about his past and what the future holds for him. Dragon slayers academy series literacy activity packet by. H mcmullan this setting mostly takes place in the academy, certain places like classrooms, hallways, and the front gates.
Found in childrens chapter books join wiglaf in his zany adventures from the days of yore when dragons were aplenty and. From a piglatinspeaking pig to a spellchalleged wizard, these actionpacked adventures are sure to hook even the most reluctant readers. Examples of questions from dragon slayers academy revenge of the dragon lady what is wiglafs dads name. Level p dragon slayers academy series i 12 books the books in this series are slim and the content is laughoutloud funny. Dragon slayers academy book list, reading level information, appropriate. Dragon slayers are heroes, thinks wiglaf, so he sets off for dragon slayers academy with his pig daisy, determined to learn to be a dragon slayer. As an introduction to the dragon slayers academy series, the new kid at school keeps things quickpaced and humorous.
This book is really meaningful to me because wiglaf was weak, not like the other, they have money and wiglaf doesnt even have seven pennies to. Key reading comprehension questions for each chapter answer key the questions for this book contain several graphic organizers which are great for visual learners. Follow wiglafs adventures in the series as he discovers more about his past and what the future holds for. Content includes books from bestselling, midlist and debut authors. And theres a dragon named gorzil who talks as well.
These chapter questions are for the series dragon slayer academy by kate mcmullan. The themes are child friendly and not at all scary, just exciting. A boy named wiglaf is going to a new school at the dragon slayers academy with his pig named daisy. The hero, wiglaf, wants to become a dragon slayer, well, so long as he. He is really mistreated at home by his entire family. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. Buy a cheap copy of dragon slayers academy the new kid at. This book is really meaningful to me because wiglaf was weak, not like the other, they have money and wiglaf doesnt even have seven pennies to go to the dragon slayers academy. Wiglaf is off to dragon slayers academy and in for a first day of. Wiglaf is still being picked on and now hes being sent out to slay the nearest dragon. They loved the stories i read aloud to them especially the funny ones but when bookreport time rolled around and id see them in the library, trolling the shelves for the skinniest books they could find. The school is populated with odd teachers, strange classes, and fellow students who are bound to become the heros close friends.
It is for book 2, called revenge of the dragon lady. This is the premise of dragon slayers academy, a series of childrens books by kate mcmullan. Dragon slayers academy series book 1 chapter questions by. The academy is run under the motto goldius est goodius, features three pots of gold above a dead dragon on its back on its crest. Dragon slayer academy book report by evan marty zaluski. The characters are students in the dragon slayers academy, who, while learning. Young student wiglaf, who minstrels proclaimed to be a future hero, is queasy about blood, battles, and confrontation of any kind, and he feels like hell never fulfill his destiny. It is for book 3 called class trip to the cave of doom. According to the medieval times, seetha is also known as. When the headmaster of the dragon slayers academy hears that princess belcheena will pay the matchmaker who finds her a husband, he decides that wiglaf is the perfect candidate.
Dragon slayers academy series found in childrens chapter books join wiglaf in his zany adventures from the days of yore when dragons were aplenty and dragon slayers were ready, willing, but not always able. Wizards, dragons, a secret princess, a pig who speaks pig latin, and a hero who is served. Dragon slayers academy is a childrens book series written by author kate mcmullan and illustrated by bill basso, which currently features 20 books. Dragon slayers academy series book 2 chapter questions. The new kid at school dragon slayers academy 1 book. Dragon slayers academy by kate mcmullan, illustrated by bill basso 110pp rl2 the dragon slayers academy has been around for more than ten years now and fills a nice niche between magic tree house and junie b jones in the world of 2nd grade reading level series.
The comprehension strategies include summarizing, sequencing, making c. In doing research for my next blog post, which will be about getting kids reading with a book series, i remembered this little gem. They are tearing thru this exciting series and cannot wait to get to the next book to find out what happens to the ohsosweet wiglaf and his dragon slayer academy friends as they go on dragon slaying adventures that often turn out to be quite funny. This first episode of mcmullans nutcracker noel dragon slayers academy series is a silly, goodnatured spoof on tymes of olde when dragon slaying was the chosen pastime of the bravest hearts. But how can he ever hope to be a dragon slayer when he cant even stand the sight of blood.
Key reading comprehension questions for each chapter a character description matching activity, a. Dragon slayers academy by kate mcmullan, illustrated by. Dragon slayers academy is a childrens book series written by author kate mcmullan and illustrated by bill basso, which currently. The dragon slayers academy book series by kate mcmullan includes books the new kid at school, revenge of the dragon lady, class trip to the cave of doom, and several more. Parents need to know that handbook for dragon slayers is a fastmoving, exciting tale set in the middle ages. Chapter 3 end dragon slayer academy,the new kid at school by kate mcmullan duration. I taught 4th grade for several years and always had a few students who resisted reading. The series chronicles the strange and occasionally downright improbable adventures of wiglaf, a student at the eponymous dragon slayers academy. The new kid at school dragon slayers academy 1 book summary and study guide. A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy. Lot of 4 dragon slayers academy books kate mcmullan.
Dragon slayers academy series dogobooks book series. Originally, the books were about 90 pages each but have recently been reissued. Readers will enjoy the classic medieval fantasy setting, goofy humor, and colorful characters, which i suspect equal an engaging series for beginner bookworms. So, when the opportunity to get out into the world comes along in the form of a chance to go to the dragon slayers academy, wiglaf rises to the challenge. What are those strange noises coming from the dungeon at dsa. They loved the stories i read aloud to them especially the funny ones but when bookreport time rolled around and id see them in the library, trolling the shelves for. A book that has been read but is in good condition. What sort of horns did wiglaf have on his helmet when fighting seetha. In the dragon slayers academy series, kids hoping to be knights go to the academy for classes and practical training. Oct 01, 1997 as an introduction to the dragon slayers academy series, the new kid at school keeps things quickpaced and humorous. This is the fifth book in the dragon slayers academy series by kate mcmullan. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up.
Dragon slayers academy series by kate mcmullan book. It is also a midieval time where there are dragons fighting knights and dragons. Lot of 4 dragon slayers academy books kate mcmullan ebay. The dragon slayers academy is a fun series that is just great for beginning chapter book readers. The ghost of sir herbert dungeonstone dragon slayers. Dragon slayers academy children young readers penguin. Dragon slayers academy is a childrens book series written by author kate mcmullan and illustrated by bill basso, which currently features.
Key reading comprehension questions for each chapter critical thinking small group questions that could also be used in large class discussions or independently character description. Average stories about aspiring knights in medieval times. Overjoyed to be on the loose again, sir herbert wreaks. Daisy writes in pig latin like no kidding turns into onay iddingkay. The new kid at school dragon slayers academy pb book. The school serves only eel for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Be the first to ask a question about dragon slayers academy. The printable packet includes comprehension, vocabulary, word work, and critical thinking activities with a medieval theme. Dragon slayers academy series book 14 kate mcmullan author bill basso.