Here be Dragons!

George and the Dragon

First read some basic background

information on the story of St George

and the Dragon.

You will find this information on the website. https://www.st-eanswythes.kent.sch.uk/parents/home-learning/year-2

Have you ever heard of the famous story called

George and the Dragon before?

Listen to the story by Cruz English here: https://www.st-

eanswythes.kent.sch.uk/parents/home-learning/year-2

Who are the characters in the story?

Where is it set?

When is it set? Past Present or Future?

What did you think of the story?

Now try to re-tell the story using the story strips.

There are 3 sets to choose from so read which

one is best suited to you to re-tell this story.

Set 1 Simpler

Set 2 More Detailed

Set 3 Most Detailed

Now re-tell the story to someone in your

household.

Now we are going to look at 2 slightly

different versions of the story.

You will find this story on the website under Tuesday 2 Reading George and the Dragon. https://www.st-eanswythes.kent.sch.uk/parents/home-learning/year-2 .

Tuesday

Now have a look and read this one.

You will find this story by Ruth Merttens on the website under Tuesday 2 Story of George and the Dragon. https://www.st-eanswythes.kent.sch.uk/parents/home-learning/year-2

Similarities and Differences

Write down what was similar and what was different about the two stories. You can write in your own books or print the sheet off to write on.

https://www.st-eanswythes.kent.sch.uk/parents/home-learning/year-2

Wednesday

Today we are going to listen to one more version of

the story. It is an oral story so you have to listen very

carefully.

Find the story here: Wednesday 2 Story https://www.st-eanswythes.kent.sch.uk/parents/home-learning/year-2

Which version of the story did you like

the best? Why?

?

You have now heard or read 4 different versions of the story of St

George and the Dragon.

The Cruz Story

The Group Reader

or

Chris Wormell’s Book

Wilf’s Story

You now need a pencil and paper or use

the printable sheet. https://www.st-eanswythes.kent.sch.uk/parents/home-learning/year-2

You are going to write in full sentences

which story you preferred and why.

Don’t forget your capital letters and full stops.

Extension.

If you would like to, write down which one you least

preferred and tell me why.

Have you found any other stories about George

and the Dragon?

Perhaps you have heard a similar story to it.

We will read some

of these in the

classroom next

week!

Thursday

If you were going to tell a story of George and the

Dragon how would it start?

Go back and have a listen to one of the stories if

you need to.

Would your story start the same or would it be

different to those that we have read or heard so

far?

Remember the questions we need to

ask ourselves when writing.

Who? Who are the characters are in your story?

What? What happens in your story?

Where? Where is your story set?

When? When did it happen?

Why? Why did it happen?

What about the middle?

The middle is where the exciting

parts of the story sit. This is where

you can really use you imagination.

The Ending

What needs to go here?

This is where you bring you story to a close

with the outcome.

Will you have a happy ending? Will it be sad?

Or will it have a cliff hanger that leads to a

sequel?

Use the story board plan to outline a George and the

Dragon story. You can extend it if you prefer but make

sure it has a clear beginning, middle and end.

Tomorrow you will write the story.

Friday

Now it is your turn to write a story about George and the Dragon.

Use your storyboard to help you.

Include all the punctuation we have learnt so far.

Remember: This is your own story so anything can happen!

I cannot wait to read your stories and if you bring them in to

school next week we can put them up for everyone to see and read.

Please share them with us on:

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