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Dragons from around the world!

Mushu from Mulan

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3 ZO_mxFmN4 What is the storyline behind Mulan? What is Mushus role in Mulan?

What are some similarities between Mushu and Danzi?

Eastern Dragons
Mushu and Danzi are both Eastern dragons Found in Eastern countries (Asia, India, Middle East, oriental countries) They are revered: Dragons are displayed in art, on buildings, parades are held in their honour They live in or come from water They are highly respected and valued for their magic, beauty, wisdom and power Symbol of heroism In myths they are seen as a protector; as a symbol of good fortune; having

power to affect the weather

Appearance
o Most do not have wings (they fly by magic) o Have four legs and long, snake-like body o Are not usually fire breathing o They can be large or small can shape shift o Has the head of a camel, the horns of a deer, fiery eyes, a long beard, the ears are like those of a cow, its paws like the tigers, its claws sharp like an eagles, its neck is serpentine and has the scales of a carp

Shrek Dragon

o http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XseSmlorl4&feature=related

o What is the storyline behind Shrek? o What is the role of the Dragon in Shrek? o What are some differences between the Shrek dragon and Danzi?

Western Dragons
Found in Western countries (Europe, America, Australia, NZ) These are the most commonly thought of dragons In myths they are seen as dangerous monsters, or villains that must be defeated

They live in caves or underground


In myths they often guard treasures or young girls

Appearance
o bat-like wings

o four legs
o Claws o scales o horns on head o spear shaped head o spines down back o large body o fire breathing

Australian Dragon Myths?


o Can you think of any Australian myths having to do with a dragon/serpent type creature? o What was its role? o Does this myth have similarities to eastern or western dragons?

Identify the Dragon Myth!


o Instructions: o Form groups of 4 o Each group will be given a traditional dragon myth from a particular culture. o In the next slide is a series of questions. Your job is to answer the questions about your dragon myth and identify whether the myth portrays an Eastern of a Western dragon.

Identify the Dragon Myth!


Name of myth: 1. Where did your Dragon myth originate? 2. What did the dragon/s look like? (pictures may help if no information in story) 3. What role did the dragon play in the myth? (was it dangerous or helpful?) 4. Was this a representation of an Eastern or Western dragon? How do you know?

Compare the Dragon Myth!


o Instructions: o Each Eastern dragon group will need to join up with a Western dragon group. o In your English books draw a Venn Diagram and list the similarities and differences between the two myths. o Dont simply talk about the dragons appearance. Discuss their role in the myth, appearance, personality traits, how they are portrayed (negative/positive) etc.

Dimension 3 Comparing
Questions the Process Helps Explore How are these alike? How are they different? What is the main idea or what is the most important information? What is the dominant pattern? What are the supporting patterns? What are the supporting pieces? How are the pieces related?

Dimension 3 - Comparing
Steps in the Process 1. Select the items you want to compare. 2. Select the characteristics of the items on which you want to base your comparison.

3. Explain how the items are similar and different with respect to the
characteristics you selected. 4. Try to summarize what you have learned.

Compare the Dragon Myth!


Eastern Western

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