Elmer and the dragon are headed back to popsicornia, to take elmer home, when the little dragon s wings just give out. Elmers plan is ingenious and plausible, the fantasy wellsustained. We recently read my fathers dragon by ruth stiles gannet aloud and i created a little lapbook to go along with it. When elmer elevator hears about the plight of an overworked and underappreciated baby flying dragon, he stows away on a ship and travels to wild island my fathers dragon is a childrens novel by ruth stiles gannett about a young boy, elmer elevator, who runs away to wild island to rescue a baby dragon. Browse elmer and the dragon resources on teachers pay teachers. And elmers unusual multicolored checkerboard hide is the wonder of all the other elephants, who are characteristically gray. I cant remember if i read it when i got it or not, but it was the first chapter book that i read out loud to aidan at the age of 4. My fathers dragon tells the story of elmer elevator. We bought the whole series my fathers dragon, elmer and the dragon, the dragons of blueland for our 3 year old son.
Under the home online homeschool curriculum prose lesson. My fathers dragon by ruth stiles gannett is an exciting readaloud for young children. My fathers dragon printables, classroom activities, teacher. See more ideas about book activities, activities and elmer the elephants.
Elmer and the dragon are headed back to popsicornia, to take elmer home, when the little dragons wings just give out. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and. Find elmer and the dragon lesson plans and teaching resources. Using two dozen pink lollipops, rubber bands, tooth paste, brush, and a finetoothed. My fathers dragon trilogy, the skies the limit kidsbook. This novel study divides elmer and the dragon into five sections for study. The adventures to get on the island, outsmart the animals, and reach the dragon made it hard for us to only read a couple of chapters each night. In this third and final installment of the classic my fathers dragon trilogy, boris, the baby dragon, is excited to be heading home to blueland and looks forward to reuniting with his family. This student study guide offers direct vocabulary instruction and ccss aligned reading and writing activities for elmer and the dragon, the sequel to my fathers dragon, by ruth stiles gannett. We have read them at least five times each since buying them a couple weeks ago. And this month they invited me along with two other creative bloggers to participate.
In this book, elmer elevator and his recently liberated dragon friend travel home, but find themselves marooned on another island inhabited by talkative. All three dragon stories have been continuously in print since their publication. Jul 29, 2015 the adventures to get on the island, outsmart the animals, and reach the dragon made it hard for us to only read a couple of chapters each night. Elmers day and book activity chinese reading playgroup.
Listen to the readaloud version of my fathers dragon. Nobody elmer, the dragon, any animals they meet gets injured or eaten, they just get bested with clever solutions. He must use items from his backpack to get out of difficult situations. Elmer and the dragon comprehension by organized teacher tpt.
Elmer and the dragon student study guide my fathers. A chapter is a great length for a quick bedtime story, although we usually end up reading two or three chapters. Elmer and boriss island hopping adventures continue. My fathers dragon writing activities when i was in college, my elementary reading professor gave each of us a copy of my fathers dragon by ruth stiles gannett amazon affiliate link. Armed with a knapsack filled with an interesting mixture of supplies including continue reading free my fathers dragon activities.
Jun 26, 2017 venn diagram students compare my fathers dragon to their story. In these books, elmer is kind, helpful, and resourceful. In the novel, elmer plans a trip to rescue a baby dragon. Elmer and the dragon by ruth stiles gannett, 97804404268, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. A story about adventure, friendship, and chinese characters. Then have fun rebuilding the shoe box building all over again, try this idea from super dallin build a sticky spider web and have some spidey target practice melt the ice with laser vision to rescue your favorite superhero, just like marks super blog a superhero movement challenge from my tortoise. Fortunately, they happen to land on a submerged sandbank and are able to make it over to the nearby island once the tide goes out. Elmer and the dragon 9780394890494 by ruth stiles gannett. This unit focuses on elmer and the dragon, the second book in ruth stiles gannetts dragon trilogy.
Something that includes a teaching guide to list fun activities, games, etc. Learn more about the history of dragons and their use in literature. The cat tells him what to pack in his knapsack an interesting list of things including chewing gum, hair ribbons. They realize theyll need to cross the ocean to get back home and chart a long and dangerous course. My fathers dragon story study lapbook homeschoolshare. Ruth stiles gannett resolution the resolution is when dragon flies elmer to nevergreen city. Making connections with text two organizers are provided to use with the book.
My fathers dragon by ruth stiles gannett storyboard that. These include two dozen pink lollipops, rubber bands, chewing gum, a finetoothed comb, and other objects. My fathers dragon by ruth stiles gannett is a great starter chapter book and even better readaloud. The classic fantasy trilogy of elmer elevator and the flying baby dragon has delighted children and their parents for generations. He offers to take the cat to his home to give him shelter and milk, but his mother refuses to. The dragons of blueland, by ruth stiles gannett comprehension.
Nutrition discussion questions guide students to evaluate elmers diet during his trip. In spite of his sunny disposition, elmer begins to feel conspicuous. Unfortunately, they are flying over the ocean at the time. It is preceded by my fathers dragon and followed by the dragons of blueland.
Mar, 2007 we bought the whole series my fathers dragon, elmer and the dragon, the dragons of blueland for our 3 year old son. Elmer elevator, the narrators father, brings an old alley cat home. It also includes a section to keep track of elmers tangerines and what he packs in his knapsack. Whether you want a dragon craft to support a fairy tale, a dragon for a knight to fight, a welsh dragon for st davids day or a chinese dragon for chinese new year or other chinese holidays, you will find something here. Elmer the elephant has got a big, big nose and two big ears and ten big toes. The narrator tells the story of his father, elmer and how he met a talking alley cat. Dragon cut out is great for desk decoration, and good scissor skill practice. He offers to take the cat to his home to give him shelter and milk, but his mother refuses to let the cat stay in the house.
My fathers dragon elmer and the dragon elem book i abcteach. Elmer and the dragon by ruth stiles gannett and robert sevra. Mar, 2010 brutally honest valedictorian regrets being top of the class duration. Elmer and the dragon novel study book study, my fathers. This is the second part of the unit i did with my first grader and 3. I found the ending to be most humorous and satisfying. Elmer and the dragon is the second in the my fathers dragon trilogy of childrens novels by ruth stiles gannett. All three dragon stories have been continuously in print in the more than 40 years since their publication. Elmer meets a cat who tells him about the baby dragon and how the animals of wild island are treating him cruelly. I am happy to read these books over and over to my son because the story is good and elmer is a good role model. Jan 12, 2018 original lyrics to the tune of the hokey pokey.
Plastic animals represented the animals in the story and a dinosaur played the role of our dragon. Elmer and the dragon by ruth stiles gannett, paperback. This classic newbery honor book tells the tale of a resourceful young boy named elmer who stows away on a ship headed to the fictional island of tangerina. Jan 14, 20 elmer meets a cat who tells him about the baby dragon and how the animals of wild island are treating him cruelly. Elmer gets to the other side of the river and finds the baby dragon tied up. There are 11 different activities that fill up one file folder theyre all easy.
Download elmer and the dragon my fathers dragon pdf ruth. The first book in a trilogy about elmer elevator who hides on a ship to wild island to rescue a baby flying dragon. Every month lu from the mama workshop and beth from days with grey team up together for a book box activity. The town summons saint george the dragon slayer to kill the beast, but the dragon refuses to fight like his brethren.
Elmer brings the cat home but his mother is not happy about it and tosses the cat out. The dragon is one of the twelve animals of the chinese zodiac. Elmer runs away to a wild island to rescue a baby dragon. San souci of an unusually smart boy that meets a poetic and pacifistic dragon. Elmer and the dragon picks up at the end of my fathers dragon, with elmer and boris flying back to tangerina. They become friends, but they cant keep the dragons presence a secret. Children will enjoy following the adorable elephant and see if they also have similar activities just like elmer. It was an immediate success, becoming a newbery honor book, and was soon followed by two sequels, elmer and the dragon. The second book of the trilogy, elmer and the dragon begins, elmer, you were wonderful to come all the way to wild island just to rescue me. My fathers dragon summary storyboard by ashleytrudeau. Elmer elevator, befriends a cat and then runs away to wild island to rescue a baby dragon. It includes predictions, vocabulary, and comprehension questions.
Aug 10, 2017 my fathers dragon by ruth stiles gannett is a great starter chapter book and even better readaloud. Download elmer and the dragon my fathers dragon pdf. We finished up our unit with a few more activities. Listen to the story and see what elmer the elephant does today. The cat replies that if elmer likes flying, he knows a way. His heady optimism and unbridled sense of humor keep the entire community in a cheery mood. A song to help children learn and enjoy the fantastic david mckee book, elmer the elephant. Free my fathers dragon worksheets and literature unit for. This is a novel study for elmer and the dragon by ruth stiles gannett. On their way home, elmer and a flying dragon land on an unusual island and help some canaries uncover a buried treasure. Free my fathers dragon activities and printables story. The newbery award winning book my fathers dragon is the first in a fantasy trilogy by ruth stiles gannett.
Elmers mother becomes angry about the cat, throws the cat out the door, and whips elmer. But as elmer is trying to cut through the rope, all of the animals that he has tricked are furiously crossing the river on the crocodiles backs. My fathers dragon elmer and the dragon elem printable worksheet in the classroom or at home. This month i was asked to collaborate on a fun craft project with some amazingly talented bloggers. In the story, elmer elevator explores wild island on a rescue mission to save a baby dragon. He encounters many frightening sights, but his quick thinking and ingenuity prove no match for anyone standing in his way. Additional minit books lapbook activity mouse speak think up some of your own fun phrases and write them in mousespeak. My fathers dragon is a classic that should definitely be on your childs bookshelf so it can be read again and again. Suggested vocabulary, discussion questions and activities. In this book, elmer elevator and his recently liberated dragon friend travel home, but find themselves marooned on another island inhabited by talkative animals.
Browse our dragon printables, dragon colouring pages and dragon crafts below. Elmer and the dragon by ruth stiles gannett scholastic. The reluctant dragon is kenneth grahames 1898 story retold by robert d. Check out the below video to see our calm down sensory bottle in action and dont forget to check out our new book 100 easy steam activities is full of fun games and creative projects to learn early concepts in science, technology, engineering, art and math with materials you already have around the house. Elmer and the dragon climax theme the theme is heroism and bravery. It was an immediate success, becoming a newbery honor book, and was soon followed by two sequels, elmer and the dragon and the dragons of blueland. Dragon writing paper for kids to writing a dragon story. Elmers day is written by david mckee and here is an englishchinese bilingual edition. Free my fathers dragon study unit worksheets for teachers to print. It would be appropriate for students needing differentiated instruction and scaffolds in place to access text. A standalone sequel to my fathers dragon, in which elmer elevator and the flying baby dragon help the king of the canaries find treasure. If youre not familiar with this book, you can find an intro to the story in part 1.
My fathers dragon is narrated by a young child telling the story of his father, elmer elevator, rescuing a baby dragon one day, elmer elevator meets an alley cat. Dragon acrostic poem template for kids to write a poem. Free my fathers dragon activities and printables story farmer. A study guide for classroom teachers my fathers dragon. The dragons of blueland by ruth stiles gannett scholastic. The cat tells elmer that he could have the opportunity to fly by going to wild island and rescuing the dragon. Find the dragon maze is a fun one for kids from preschool and up. The girls had great fun, and we ended with a threedimensional visual to refer to throughout our readaloud. This funny and creative story will capture the attention of any reader, no matter the age. My fathers dragon by ruth stiles gannett my fathers dragon.