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The Dragonslayers

Chapters 3 - 4

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Vocabulary Word of the Day  - astonishment

astonishment   /&-'stä-nish-m&nt/

Definition -  in amazement or wonder, bewilderment

Page 15 - Sir Pentamon blinked in astonishment. "A dragon?" he squeaked. Then lowering his voice, he repeated: "A dragon?"

Page 17 - Elizar stared at the king in astonishment. Suddenly his eyes rolled back in his head and his knees buckled.

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Brian got his first sword to use in his quest to kill the dragon. He even named it Dragonwhacker.You can make your own sword.

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Swords can be made from an empty wrapping paper roll. Flatten the roll. Cut one end into a point. Wrap the roll with silver duck tape. Add a piece of poster board to make the handle. Wrap the bottom of the sword with black electrician's tape.

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A helmet may be made from a gallon milk jug. Cut out the side opposite the handle and the bottom of the jug. The opening you cut needs to be large enough to put your face through. From the left over pieces of plastic cut a chin strap. Staple the chin strap onto the helmet. Cover the helmet with aluminum foil. Add a paper plume at the top of the helmet.

Making a Sword

 

 

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