Teaching The Eyes of the Dragon | Daily Lessons

Daily Lessons

This section contains 30 daily lessons. Each one has a specific objective and offers at least three (often more) ways to teach that objective. Lessons include classroom discussions, group and partner activities, in-class handouts, individual writing assignments, at least one homework assignment, class participation exercises and other ways to teach students about the text in a classroom setting. Use some or all of the suggestions provided to work with your students in the classroom and help them understand the text.

Lesson 1

Objective: Chapter 1 | Chapters 2 - 5 The Eyes of the Dragon is a story of murder, intrigue, mystery, and deceit. It involves a king, his sons, and a deceitful adviser who wants to destroy the kingdom. This lesson will center on characterization.

1) 1. Class discussion: Who are the main characters in this story? What do you learn about each one in the opening chapters and...
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