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The Dragon Masters have to track down the Lightning Dragon! But first, they need to find his Dragon Master — a boy named Carlos. The Lightning Dragon shoots dangerous sparks of energy! Will Carlos be able to connect with his wild dragon? Or does a darker master have plans for the Lightning Dragon?
Read one section at a time, then discuss the questions to review understanding. These questions are a starting place for conversation, not a complete test of the chapter.
Chapter 1
Comprehension questions
Summarize what this story will be about.
Page 1 — It will be about the Dragon Masters’ adventure in search of the Lightning Dragon
1
Chapter 2
Comprehension questions
Why do you think Griffith didn’t want to answer the question about his previous Dragon Masters?
Page 9 — Listen to your child’s answer; Something bad must have happened
9
Chapter 3
Comprehension questions
Define the word empathy.
the ability to understand and share the feelings of another.
How does Drake have empathy toward Carlos?
Page 14 — Drake understands how Carlos will feel when they take him away from his family
14
Chapter 4
Comprehension questions
Why is it dangerous for Rori to think she didn’t need anyone watching over her and her dragon?
Page 18 — She’s inexperienced and hasn’t had enough training yet
18
Chapter 5
Comprehension questions
Summarize this chapter.
Page 21 — Shu and Ana ride their dragons to find the Lightning Dragon; Drake and Diego go to Diego’s home to find Carlos; Diego and Drake see the Lightning Dragon near Shu and Ana while looking into the ball
21
Chapter 6
Comprehension questions
Is Ana successful in calming the baby dragon? How do you know?
Page 30 — No; it shot lightning and started a home on fire
30
Chapter 7
Comprehension questions
Why are Diego and Drake waiting in this chapter?
Page 31 — Diego sent Bob to find Carlos, and they’re waiting to hear back from him
31
Chapter 8
Comprehension questions
How do you know Diego is nervous about the seashells rattling?
Page 43 — He pulls Griffith aside so the children wouldn’t hear
43
Why is Carlos unhappy to see Diego and Drake?
Page 48 — He is uncertain about the things they told him
48
Chapter 9
Comprehension questions
Why is Carlos hesitant to go with Drake and Diego?
Page 55 — He doesn’t want to leave his grandmother, he is the only one around to help her
55
Name three characteristics that describe Carlos.
Page 56 — Caring, thoughtful, helpful, proactive, hardworking
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Chapter 10
Comprehension questions
What caused the storm?
Page 60 — The Lightning Dragon
60
Chapter 11
Comprehension questions
How did Drake know Carlos was making a connection with his dragon?
Page 66 — Carlos heard a voice crying for help and it was the dragon
66
Chapter 12
Comprehension questions
Summarize how the baby dragon is caught.
Page 67 — Worm flew close and the baby dragon hit him with lightning; Diego put another bubble around him as his energy wore out
67
Chapter 13
Comprehension questions
What solution did Diego and Griffith come up with to help Carlos train his dragon?
Page 76 — The dragon and Carlos will stay at Diego’s and Carlos will visit his grandmother everyday
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Chapter 14
Comprehension questions
Summarize the events in this chapter.
Page 79 — A woman on a dragon came to Diego’s home and stole the baby dragon; no one could stop her, and she disappeared through a hole in the sky made from magic
79
Chapter 15
Comprehension questions
What resolve did the Dragon Masters have at the end of this story?
Page 90 — They would find and get back Lalo the Lightning Dragon
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