TEACHING RESOURCES

Edgar The Excitable

In this two and a half minute long film we meet Edgar, a dragon, and his friend, Ava, the young daughter of a baker. Ava tries to involve Edgar in the Christmas festivities but he cannot control his excitement which often leads to things getting spoiled - much to Edgar's embarrassment.



Writing Opportunities

  • Internal monologues of various characters.
  • Letters of apology from Edgar to the inhabitants of the town.
  • Description of Edgar
  • Setting description
  • Dialogue between Edgar and Ava
  • Diary in role of Edgar or Ava
  • News report about the damage caused by Edgar in the village newspaper.

 

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