The Dragon Slayer
In a time when dragons threatened mankind, there was only one man who fought against them all. His name is Tarragon and riding on his brave battle horse Black Bull, he is on his way to work. But things don't always turn out as they should…and one day.
Teaching Ideas
Watch the opening scenes. Use inference and deduction, discuss what Tarragon is like - look at his facial expressions and the Blacksmith's reaction.
Discuss again at the end of the film. How do we know he has changed?
Teaching Ideas
Watch the opening scenes. Use inference and deduction, discuss what Tarragon is like - look at his facial expressions and the Blacksmith's reaction.
Discuss again at the end of the film. How do we know he has changed?
Writing Ideas
Watch 'The Making of Dragon Slayer.'
FOR COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS BASED ON THIS FILM CLICK HERE
- Description of Tarragon and or Black Bull.
- Description of the Dragon.
- Describe how Tarragon defeated the dragon in the 1st Person, introduction of bias could alter the description.
- Write from a dragon's point of view, would the battle be the same?
- Writing instructions 'How to look after a dragon.'
- Write the ending for the story. Did Tarragon go on adventures with the baby dragon? Did he change? How did he change?
- Sequence still images from the opening scene and let children add their own narration.
- Download 7 opening scene images here
Watch 'The Making of Dragon Slayer.'
FOR COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS BASED ON THIS FILM CLICK HERE
