Dragon’s Birthday

This Reading Response worksheet features a playful poem titled “Dragon’s Birthday” which describes the festive celebration of a dragon’s special day. The reading response activity encourages personal engagement by asking students to rate the poem, identify their favorite part, and share what the poem reminds them of. This exercise promotes reading comprehension, personal reflection, and connection to literature. The whimsical theme of a dragon’s birthday party and the surprising twist about age makes it particularly engaging for grades 3-5, while encouraging students to think about celebrations and perspective in an imaginative context.

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Grade Level: Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5
Worksheet Type: Reading Response

Whoa There, Pardner!

Hold your horses! Kenn's the sheriff in these here parts and some of this whistle-stop is off-limits except to his deputies.

Join the posse for just one greenback a month to have the run of the place.

I've got my badge. Let me in! No thanks. I'll vamoose!