Search for the Lightning Dragon
by Tracey West
Grades 1-3; Genre - Fantasy; GRL P; AR pts. 1.0
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?
Comprehension Questions
Chapter 1
- Summarize what this story will be about. It will be about the Dragon Masters’ adventure in search of the Lightning Dragon p.1
Chapter 2
- Why do you think Griffith didn’t want to answer the question about his previous Dragon Masters? Listen to your child’s answer; Something bad must have happened p.9
Chapter 3
- Define the word empathy. the ability to understand and share the feelings of another.
- How does Drake have empathy toward Carlos? Drake understands how Carlos will feel when they take him away from his family p.14
Chapter 4
- Why is it dangerous for Rori to think she didn’t need anyone watching over her and her dragon? She’s inexperienced and hasn’t had enough training yet p.18
Chapter 5
- Summarize this chapter. 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 p.21
Chapter 6
- Is Ana successful in calming the baby dragon? How do you know? No; it shot lightning and started a home on fire p.30
Chapter 7
- Why are Diego and Drake waiting in this chapter? Diego sent Bob to find Carlos, and they’re waiting to hear back from him p.31
Chapter 8
- How do you know Diego is nervous about the seashells rattling? He pulls Griffith aside so the children wouldn’t hear p.43
- Why is Carlos unhappy to see Diego and Drake? He is uncertain about the things they told him p.48
Chapter 9
- Why is Carlos hesitant to go with Drake and Diego? He doesn’t want to leave his grandmother, he is the only one around to help her p.55
- Name three characteristics that describe Carlos. Caring, thoughtful, helpful, proactive, hardworking p.56
Chapter 10
- What caused the storm? The Lightning Dragon p.60
Chapter 11
- How did Drake know Carlos was making a connection with his dragon? Carlos heard a voice crying for help and it was the dragon p.66
Chapter 12
- Summarize how the baby dragon is caught. Worm flew close and the baby dragon hit him with lightning; Diego put another bubble around him as his energy wore out p.67
Chapter 13
- What solution did Diego and Griffith come up with to help Carlos train his dragon? The dragon and Carlos will stay at Diego’s and Carlos will visit his grandmother everyday p.76
Chapter 14
- Summarize the events in this chapter. 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 p.79
Chapter 15
- What resolve did the Dragon Masters have at the end of this story? They would find and get back Lalo the Lightning Dragon p.90