Dragons in Literature Badge

(Discover Knowledge)

By Kaitlyn Weaver

_____1. . Know what a dragon is. Draw a picture of your favorite dragon.

_____2. Read three books about dragons with a parent or listen to them as an audio book or on Youtube. A few examples may include:
“Dragons Love Tacos” by Adam Rubin
“Waking Dragons” by Jane Yolen
“Dragon was terrible” by Kelly DiPucchio
“Dragon Breath” by Ursula Vernon. *This book cannot be found on YouTube

_____3. Identify at least 3 different types of dragons from books you have read. What makes them different? How do they behave? What do they look like? How big are they? Do they have any special powers? Can they speak?

_____4. Read a dragon book series with more than one book such as Wings of Fire by Tui T. Sutherland.

_____5. Study the history of dragons and where their myth originated

_____6. Research dragons in literature throughout history. How has the portrayal of dragons in literature changed over time?

_____7. Teach someone how to do a skill from this badge or teach some knowledge about this badge to someone. You can teach kids, your spouse, seniors, anyone, just as long as you are sharing your newfound knowledge.

_____8. Read your favorite dragon story aloud to a friend or family member

_____9. Research graphic design jobs or costume makers who create dragon books or movies

_____10. Study and list five anatomical facts about dragons you have learned about. For example, wing span, types of fire they breathe, height, color, scales/feathers/horns, etc. Compare and contrast at least 5 different types of dragons.

_____11. Find mystical music online and paint or draw a dragon or mythical creature. How does the music help inspire you?

_____12. What is a myth? How are dragons myths and what part do they play in our history?

_____13. Create a dragon craft or paint a dragon stone and give it to someone who needs cheering up.

_____14. Make a sculpture of your favorite dragon

_____15. Make a short graphic novel about dragons. Share it with family or friends.

_____16. Research the author of your favorite dragon book or series. What was the inspiration for their book(s)?

_____17. Write a short story featuring a dragon.

_____18. Learn about Chinese dragons. How do these dragons typically differ from traditional mythological dragons?

_____19. Make a graph comparing and contrasting dragons to lizards, dinosaurs, and reptiles.

_____20. Make a list of your top 10 dragon characters from 10 different books.