Wordsworth and the Dragon: Discussion Questions

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Discussion Questions - Chapter 10

Well, here we are. Nothing left but the shouting, as they say. And yet... I get the feeling this may not be the end of Wordsworth's adventures. Be sure to read _CHAPTER 10_ and see what you think -- then take a look at these discussion questions.

(1) Wordsworth still thinks he is the luckiest boy in the kingdom, just like he did at the beginning of the book. Does he have different reasons for thinking that now than he had then?

(2) Why can't Wordsworth tell people about how Klause, Phrasia, Dash, and Rho helped him?

(3) Why did Wordsworth smile when he saw the signs over the banquet table?

(4) Why does Wordsworth stop for a second before he says Sir Clooney's name?

(5) If you were Wordsworth, would you keep quiet about what Klause, Phrasia, Dash, and Rho did to help you? Why or why not?

Discussion Questions - Chapter 9

Were you able to read _Chapter 9_ all the way through, or did you have to run and hide under the bed during some parts like I did? If that's what happened, do try to go back and read it all so you can answer these questions. You'll be glad you did!

(1) Were you surprised that Dash came to the rescue of Wordsworth and his friends?

(2) Why did Phrasia want Wordsworth to meet Dash?

(3) How do we know that Wordsworth's ideas about dragons have changed? What caused the change?

(4) Why can't Wordsworth summon his missing dragon's troth stone?

(5) How did the knights know where to look for Wordsworth?

Discussion Questions - Chapter 8

Muddletongues! Yikes! If you've already read CHAPTER 8, relax! You're safe (for now). If you haven't, well, be brave and go ahead and read it. Then give these questions a try. They won't bite!

(1) Were you surprised that the muddletongues were using the letter C as a bench? Why or why not?

(2) Why do you think Princess Rho flew away after telling Wordsworth that the muddletongues had captured a woman?

(3) Wordsworth was afraid of the muddletonques, but he still tried to rescue Phrasia. Have you ever done something even though you were afraid? What happened?

(4) If you could be any character in this chapter, which one would you be?

(5) What do you think will happen next?

Discussion Questions - Chapter 7

Have you read _CHAPTER 7: "I Am Bird and Bird Is Me"?_ No? Well, I'm pretty sure you need to do that before trying to answer these questions...

(1) Were you surprised by what Princess Rho did with the falcon? Do you remember Wordsworth saying that Rho liked to draw birds?

(2) How do we know that Princess Rho has done this before?

(3) How does Wordsworth know he is getting close to the muddletongue camp?

(4) What do you think the muddletongues sound like when they're singing?

(5) Why does Wordsworth feel a little bit sorry for the muddletongues?

Discussion Questions - Chapter 6

Be sure to read _CHAPTER SIX: DRAGON'S TROTH_ before you try to answer these questions:

(1) Wordsworth learns that Dash makes himself invisible when he flies. Does that make him trust Dash more, or less?

(2) What does Wordsworth keep in a pouch around his neck? Why do you think he does that?

(3) Why do you think Sir Clooney and the knights have not gone into the Forest of Spells yet?

(4) Lady Craddish says that Phrasia has a ring with "a grayish white stone splashed with broad bands and swirls of deep orange." Does that description remind you of anything?

(5) What do you think Princess Rho is going to do?

Discussion Questions - Chapter 5

Read

_Chapter 5_

then talk about these questions with your friends!

(1) What does Wordsworth learn from Dash about humans and dragons. Have you ever been very certain about something, and then found out you were wrong? What happened?

(2) What does Wordsworth know about the muddletongues? What does he learn about them from Dash?

(3) Do you think that Wordsworth can trust Dash? Why or why not?

Discussion Questions - Chapter 4

First read

_Chapter 4_

then talk about these questions with your friends!

(1) Were you surprised when Klause spoke to Wordsworth?

(2) In the Forest of Spells, Wordsworth has doubts about whether he can fight -- or even find -- a dragon. Have you ever started to do something and then realized you really don't know what to do or how to do it? What happened?

(3) How does Wordsworth feel when he sees the dragon reaching for Klause? Why?

(4) Why do you think Klause stood at the mouth of the cave instead of running from the dragon?

(5) What do you think will happen next?

Discussion Questions - Chapter 3

By now, you surely have read Chapter 3! No? Well, then, just click on the link below:

_CHAPTER 3_

Once you have read Chapter 3, take a look at these questions and think about how you would answer them:

(1) How does Wordsworth feel when he sees the problems the missing letter has caused in the town?

(2) What has Wordsworth heard about the Forest of Spells?

(3) What does Phrasia give Wordsworth to ride?

(4) What is Wordsworth beginning to realize about the task he has offered to do?

(5) What do you think is the worst thing about not having the letter C?

Discussion Questions - Chapter 2

If you haven't read Chapter 2 yet, do take a moment. Just click on the link below:

_CHAPTER TWO_

Now, here are some questions you can discuss with your friends!

(1) How was the Royal Alphabet created?

(2) Why did Wordsworth feel like laughing when the librarian read poetry from his book? What made Wordsworth stop laughing?

(3) What happens if you take a short poem that you like and write it without the letter C? Is it easy to do? Hard to do? Can you still read it?

(4) Why does Wordsworth think a dragon took the letter C?

(5) All through this book you will find names of people and places that are based on words that relate to the use of language, grammar, and so forth. Do you see any of those kinds of names in this chapter? What are they?

Discussion Questions for Chapter 1

It's WORDSWORTH WEDNESDAY!

Have you read Chapter 1 yet? If not, off you go. Hop over and give it a read:

_Chapter 1_

When you're done, come back here. You and your friends can talk about how you would answer these questions:

(1) How does Wordsworth feel about becoming a knight someday?

(2) What does Wordsworth think about dragons?

(3) Did you notice the names of the king and his daughter (Omicron and Rho)? What about the former ruler, Queen Gamma? Do you know where those names came from? (Hint: The book is about letters of the alphabet.)

(4) Why do Wordsworth and the king call Sir Clooney, Sir Looney?

(5) At the end of the chapter, King Omicron says: "They need to understand that this is a matter of extreme urgeny!" What is wrong with that sentence? (Hint: Look closely at the last word. What letter is missing?)

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