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The DragonslayersChapters 7 - 8 |
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Vocabulary Word of the Day - gallant
gallant /'ga-l&nt/
Definition - courageous, fearless
Pages 44 - 46 - "Not while her back is turned," said Willie grimly, raising her sword once more.
"How gallant," hissed the spider, turning to face Willie again. "And how foolish!"
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In The Dragonslayers the goons help Grizelda by spying. What exactly is a goon?
What does a goon look like?
How tall is it?
Does it have a long nose?
Big eyes?
Draw your version of a goon.
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In The Dragonslayers Wilhelmina rescued a bear from a giant spider web before the spider could kill him. She then had to fight the giant spider. Try making your own spider or spider web. Here are several sites with craft directions:
Clay Pot Spider http://familycrafts.about.com/library/projects/blcpspider.htm
Paper Mache Spider http://familycrafts.about.com/library/projects/blpmchspd.htm
Spider Pencil Topper http://www.daniellesplace.com/html/bugs.html#pencil%20topper (Note - See spiderweb made from a plate at the bottom of the page.)
Pony Bead Spider http://207.54.184.206/project/kids/bead_spider.html

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