Discover and share books you love on Goodreads.Reading Level Guided Reading: N Lexile: 970L Accelerated Reader Level: 5.6 Accelerated Reader Points: 1.0 Grade Level Equivalent: 5 Booksource Subjects Chapter Book Common Core Text Exemplar Fantasy BISAC Subjects Dragons; Fiction Dragons; Fiction Dragons; Fiction DescriptionMy Father's Dragon: An Instructional Guide for Literature is the perfect tool to aid students in analyzing and comprehending this Newbery Honor book. Appealing and challenging cross-curricular lessons and activities were written to support this well-known story, and incorporate research-based literacy skills to help students become thorough ... This resource has everything you need to teach My Father's Dragon, a Common Core Text Exemplar and my favorite book for third grade! Included are activities and materials to support and deepen comprehension, improve vocabulary and fluency, craft an opinion piece, and wrap up the reading with fun ext A delightful story about a boy who rescues a sweet young dragon from her enemies through the judicious use of the unlikely items he has stored in his knapsack. Newbery Award. The decision to homeschool our daughter, Alexa, was an easy one. Choosing a curriculum that worked well with her goals and schedule was a little more difficult.Mar 13, 2007 · Paperback. $6.99 76 Used from $1.65 30 New from $5.50 3 Collectible from $4.00. In this third and final installment of the classic My Father's Dragon trilogy, Boris, the baby dragon, is excited to be heading home to Blueland and looks forward to reuniting with his family. Reading age. Jan 15, 2014 · My Father's Dragon. Paperback – Illustrated, January 15, 2014. When Elmer Elevator tells a stray cat about his dream of being able to fly, he learns of a captive dragon on Wild Island. The dragon has been forced by the jungle residents to serve as their shuttle across a wide river — and anyone who rescues the dragon from its cruel captors ... Learn more about how we are managing global supply chain issuesA delightful story about a boy who rescues a sweet young dragon from her enemies through the judicious use of the unlikely items he has stored in his knapsack. Newbery Award. The decision to homeschool our daughter, Alexa, was an easy one. Choosing a curriculum that worked well with her goals and schedule was a little more difficult.This is a classic humor for elementary children about how the narrator’s father and a friendly stray cat go in search of an imprisoned young dragon. On the way deceiving the wild animals who want to stop him or eat him, or both, with cute tricks and traps. Hilarious imagery results as the animals give chase. May I take a short note and say ...Jan 15, 2014 · My Father's Dragon. Paperback – Illustrated, January 15, 2014. When Elmer Elevator tells a stray cat about his dream of being able to fly, he learns of a captive dragon on Wild Island. The dragon has been forced by the jungle residents to serve as their shuttle across a wide river — and anyone who rescues the dragon from its cruel captors ... by Ruth Stiles Gannett. My Father's Dragon is one of our Favorite Fairy Tales, and featured in our collection of Children's Stories . Relive the magic of Elmer Elevator's adventures as he runs away to Wild Island to rescue a baby dragon who needs his help. The endearing children's story is made extra special because of its beautiful illustrations.4.5. (4) $4.00. PDF. My Father’s Dragon: FUN BOOK (Activity Book) for Reading Comprehension This could be called an “interactive notebook” or an “activity book” but my students have dubbed it a “fun book.”. While reading My Father’s Dragon, the students create this cut-and-color-and-glue activity book. Elmer decides he must try to free this dragon, so he boards a ship where he matches wits with hungry tigers, an irate gorilla, cranky crocodiles, and so many more moody animals. My Father's Dragon (9780486492834) by Ruth Stiles Gannett Description. This resource has everything you need to teach My Father's Dragon, a Common Core Text Exemplar and my favorite book for third grade! Included are activities and materials to support and deepen comprehension, improve vocabulary and fluency, craft an opinion piece, and wrap up the reading with fun extension activities. #1321. Thinking Aloud while reading My Father's Dragon 4 Blocks, level: Elementary Posted Sun Sep 26 12:22:25 PDT 1999 by deb (). Materials Required: My Father's Dragon Activity Time: 10 minute daily for 10 days Concepts Taught: think aloud, reading, thinking My Father's Dragon Ruth Stiles Gannett ISBN: 0-394-89048-5. Mosaic of ThoughtDanny the Dragon. Categories: Age 2-5 Years, All FKB Books, Beginner English, Children, Creative Commons, Dragons, Grade K and Pre K, Priya Kuriyan, Rasana Atreya, Rhyming. Danny the Dragon was always causing problems with his fire, so the other dragons decide to teach him a lesson. An unlikely friend helps him out. Elmer decides he must try to free this dragon, so he boards a ship where he matches wits with hungry tigers, an irate gorilla, cranky crocodiles, and so many more moody animals. My Father's Dragon (9780486492834) by Ruth Stiles GannettMy Father's Dragon: An Instructional Guide for Literature is the perfect tool to aid students in analyzing and comprehending this Newbery Honor book. Appealing and challenging cross-curricular lessons and activities were written to support this well-known story, and incorporate research-based literacy skills to help students become thorough ... Book 1 My Father's Dragon by Ruth Stiles Gannett 4.10 · 38,425 Ratings · 2,250 Reviews · published 1948 · 209 editions Elmer Elevator (narrator's father as a boy) runs a… Want to Read Rate it: Book 2 Elmer and the Dragon by Ruth Stiles Gannett 4.08 · 5,361 Ratings · 374 Reviews · published 1950 · 35 editions In this sequel to My Father's Dragon .May 30, 2011 · My anti-reading 9 yo son is really enjoying reading "My Father's Dragon." He reads easily on a 5th grade level (and can read up to an 8th grade level but gets intimidated by thick books or books with absolutely no pictures). Could you please suggest some other books similar to "My Father's Dragon... This resource has everything you need to teach My Father's Dragon, a Common Core Text Exemplar and my favorite book for third grade! Included are activities and materials to support and deepen comprehension, improve vocabulary and fluency, craft an opinion piece, and wrap up the reading with fun ext My Father's Dragon. Paperback – November 12, 1987. When Elmer Elevator hears about the plight of an overworked and underappreciated baby flying dragon, he stows away on a ship and travels to Wild Island to rescue the dragon. Book recommendations, author interviews, editors' picks, and more. Read it now.by Ruth Stiles Gannett and Ruth Chrisman Gannett. When Elmer Elevator tells a stray cat about his dream of being able to fly, he learns... read more. 7 Total Resources 1 Awards 2 State Lists View Text Complexity Discover Like Books. Audio Excerpt.10 of the best book quotes from My Father's Dragon. 01. Share. “When I left I promised I’d try to help him someday, although I couln’t see how. The rope around his neck is about the biggest, toughest rope you can imagine, with so many knots it would take days to untie them all.”. Ruth Stiles Gannett.This classic fantasy trilogy of Elmer Elevator’s adventures with the flying baby dragon Boris will delight readers of all ages with their silly escapades and endearing friendship. Reading Level: 7-12, and 4+ as an audio or read aloud book. Read aloud time: 2 hours and 30 minutes (for all 3 novels) Length: 242 pages.My Father's Dragon - Literature Unit Bundle. This resource has everything you need to teach My Father's Dragon, a Common Core Text Exemplar and my favorite book for third grade! Included are activities and materials to support and deepen comprehension, improve vocabulary and fluency, craft an opinion piece, and wrap up the reading with fun ext. 5. My Father's Dragon. Last updated Wednesday, May 1, 2019. Author: Ruth Stiles Gannett. Illustrator: Ruth Chrisman Gannett. Date of Publication: 1948. ISBN: 1940177448. Grade Level: 3rd (GLCs: Click here for grade level guidelines.) Date (s) Used: May 2019. Synopsis: The Newbery Honor-winning classic about a daring dragon rescue!Summary: Struggling to cope after a move to the city with his mother, Elmer runs away in search of Wild Island and a young dragon who waits to be rescued. Elmer's adventures introduce him to ferocious beasts, a mysterious island, and the friendship of a lifetime in this animated adaptation of the award-winning children’s book from author Ruth Stiles Struggling to cope after a move to the ...#1321. Thinking Aloud while reading My Father's Dragon 4 Blocks, level: Elementary Posted Sun Sep 26 12:22:25 PDT 1999 by deb (). Materials Required: My Father's Dragon Activity Time: 10 minute daily for 10 days Concepts Taught: think aloud, reading, thinking My Father's Dragon Ruth Stiles Gannett ISBN: 0-394-89048-5. Mosaic of ThoughtDanny the Dragon. Categories: Age 2-5 Years, All FKB Books, Beginner English, Children, Creative Commons, Dragons, Grade K and Pre K, Priya Kuriyan, Rasana Atreya, Rhyming. Danny the Dragon was always causing problems with his fire, so the other dragons decide to teach him a lesson. An unlikely friend helps him out.The qualities of the best chapter books to read aloud to 4-6 year olds are simple. The books must: Have relatively short chapters. Incorporate engaging and memorable characters. Tell quirky and unique adventures. Watch this video to see my top three choices for first chapter books and then scroll down to see a further ten picks so you can ...4.5. (4) $4.00. PDF. My Father’s Dragon: FUN BOOK (Activity Book) for Reading Comprehension This could be called an “interactive notebook” or an “activity book” but my students have dubbed it a “fun book.”. While reading My Father’s Dragon, the students create this cut-and-color-and-glue activity book.Level M (3rd) Ivy & Bean / Barrows Junie B. Jones series / Park Katie Kazoo, Switcheroo / Krulik Magic Tree House series / Osborne Marvin Redpost series / Sachar Polk Street My Father's Dragon series / Gannett Picture Book of (famous people) series / Adler School series / Giff The Zack Files / Greenburg Level N (3rd) A-Z Mystery series / Roy One cold rainy day when my father was a little boy, he met an old alley cat on his street. The cat was very drippy and uncomfortable so my father said, "Wouldn't you like to come home with me?" This surprised the cat—she had never before met anyone who cared about old alley cats—but she said, "I'd be very much obliged if I could sit by a ... 4.5. (4) $4.00. PDF. My Father’s Dragon: FUN BOOK (Activity Book) for Reading Comprehension This could be called an “interactive notebook” or an “activity book” but my students have dubbed it a “fun book.”. While reading My Father’s Dragon, the students create this cut-and-color-and-glue activity book.My Father's Dragon. Paperback – Illustrated, January 15, 2014. When Elmer Elevator tells a stray cat about his dream of being able to fly, he learns of a captive dragon on Wild Island. The dragon has been forced by the jungle residents to serve as their shuttle across a wide river — and anyone who rescues the dragon from its cruel captors ...Level M (3rd) Ivy & Bean / Barrows Junie B. Jones series / Park Katie Kazoo, Switcheroo / Krulik Magic Tree House series / Osborne Marvin Redpost series / Sachar Polk Street My Father's Dragon series / Gannett Picture Book of (famous people) series / Adler School series / Giff The Zack Files / Greenburg Level N (3rd) A-Z Mystery series / RoyThe jungle began just beyond a narrow strip of beach; thick, dark, damp, scary jungle. My father hardly knew where to go, so he crawled under a wahoo bush to think, and ate eight tangerines. The first thing to do, he decided, was to find the river, because the dragon was tied somewhere along its bank. My Father's Dragon: An Instructional Guide for Literature is the perfect tool to aid students in analyzing and comprehending this Newbery Honor book. Appealing and challenging cross-curricular lessons and activities were written to support this well-known story, and incorporate research-based literacy skills to help students become thorough ...This novel study divides My Father's Dragon into five sections for study. The chapters are grouped as follows: Chapter 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10. Includes the following:• My Father's Dragon novel study title page for students• Dictionary Look-up sheets (5 total)• Vocabulary Study sheets (5 total)• Understanding the Story comprehension ...My Father's Dragon complete novel study questions. by. Kalissa Waggoner. $3.00. PDF. My Father's Dragon is a perfect novel for 3rd graders, high 2nd graders, or low 4th graders (GR level N). Each question is labeled with a Common Core literacy standard, text structure, or higher-order thinking level (Bloom's Taxonomy). United States. Searching for books with a corresponding Renaissance Accelerated Reader 360 ® quiz is easy with Accelerated Reader Bookfinder ®.Students, teachers, parents, and librarians can search in English or Spanish using criteria such as ATOS book level or a Lexile™ measure, interest level, title, author, fiction/nonfiction, subject, award-winners, state lists, CCSS Exemplars, and more.Jun 3, 2013 · Created by. TheBookUmbrella. This is a novel study for My Father's Dragon by Ruth Stiles Gannett. Includes printable and digital versions. 44 pages of student work, plus an answer key! This novel study divides My Father's Dragon into five sections for study. The chapters are grouped as follows: Chapter 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10. The novel studies total 84 pages (170+ pages including answer keys). Each Novel Study is in booklet-style format.This download includes 3 Novel Studies for the three books in Ruth Stile Gannett's My Father's Dragon series:1 - My Father's Dragon2 - Elmer and the Dragon3 - The Dragons of BluelandThe questions are based on reading comprehension, sby Ruth Stiles Gannett. My Father's Dragon is one of our Favorite Fairy Tales, and featured in our collection of Children's Stories . Relive the magic of Elmer Elevator's adventures as he runs away to Wild Island to rescue a baby dragon who needs his help. The endearing children's story is made extra special because of its beautiful illustrations. United States. Searching for books with a corresponding Renaissance Accelerated Reader 360 ® quiz is easy with Accelerated Reader Bookfinder ®.Students, teachers, parents, and librarians can search in English or Spanish using criteria such as ATOS book level or a Lexile™ measure, interest level, title, author, fiction/nonfiction, subject, award-winners, state lists, CCSS Exemplars, and more.In ‚ÄúMy Father's Dragon‚Äù a young boy runs away with an alley cat to a faraway Island to rescue a baby dragon. Armed with two dozen pink lollipops, rubber bands, chewing gum, and a fine-toothed comb, Elmer makes a successful journey and overcomes the fierce beasts on wild Island. The first of a three part series which includes Elmer and the Dragon and The Dragons of Blueland, it is ...October 8, 2022. A clever tale of a boy rescuing a dragon! This would be greatly enjoyable as a read aloud for younger kids. ages-4-7. February 6, 2009. Finally got through My Father's Dragon with the restless Meteor. He's more of an action kind of guy as opposed to a boy who can be read to. May 30, 2011 · My anti-reading 9 yo son is really enjoying reading "My Father's Dragon." He reads easily on a 5th grade level (and can read up to an 8th grade level but gets intimidated by thick books or books with absolutely no pictures). Could you please suggest some other books similar to "My Father's Dragon... Nov 4, 2022 · 9. DavidBest. Nov 27, 2022. Although it's sad that My Father's Dragon is the worst cartoon saloon movie so far... it doesn't mean it's bad On the contrary, it is an excellent movie and one of the best animated movies of the year, with a cute script and totally memorable characters. 0 0. 8. A 1948 Newbery Honor Book and an ALA Notable Book, My Father's Dragon is followed by Elmer and the Dragon ("rich, humorous, and thoroughly satisfying"*) and The Dragons of Blueland ("ingenious and plausible, the fantasy well-sustained"*). Each story stands alone, but read in... Show More Standards L.3.4.May 30, 2011 · My anti-reading 9 yo son is really enjoying reading "My Father's Dragon." He reads easily on a 5th grade level (and can read up to an 8th grade level but gets intimidated by thick books or books with absolutely no pictures). Could you please suggest some other books similar to "My Father's Dragon... The narrator tells the story of his father, Elmer and how he met a talking alley cat. Elmer brings the cat home but his mother is not happy about it and tosses the cat out. Elmer rebels and decides to bring the cat some milk. They talk and he tells the cat that he wishes he could fly – and the cat says he may have a solution.4.5. (4) $4.00. PDF. My Father’s Dragon: FUN BOOK (Activity Book) for Reading Comprehension This could be called an “interactive notebook” or an “activity book” but my students have dubbed it a “fun book.”. While reading My Father’s Dragon, the students create this cut-and-color-and-glue activity book. My Father's Dragon. ISBN-10: 0440421217. ISBN-13: 9780440421214. Author: Gannett, Ruth. Illustrated by: Gannett, Ruth Stiles. Interest Level: 2-5. Publisher: Penguin Random House. Publication Date: December 2005. Copyright: 1977. The novel studies total 84 pages (170+ pages including answer keys). Each Novel Study is in booklet-style format.This download includes 3 Novel Studies for the three books in Ruth Stile Gannett's My Father's Dragon series:1 - My Father's Dragon2 - Elmer and the Dragon3 - The Dragons of BluelandThe questions are based on reading comprehension, sMy Father's Dragon complete novel study questions. by. Kalissa Waggoner. $3.00. PDF. My Father's Dragon is a perfect novel for 3rd graders, high 2nd graders, or low 4th graders (GR level N). Each question is labeled with a Common Core literacy standard, text structure, or higher-order thinking level (Bloom's Taxonomy). 10 of the best book quotes from My Father's Dragon. 01. Share. “When I left I promised I’d try to help him someday, although I couln’t see how. The rope around his neck is about the biggest, toughest rope you can imagine, with so many knots it would take days to untie them all.”. Ruth Stiles Gannett. Elmer’s well-meaning attempt to save Boris has a potentially devastating impact on the apes, crocodiles and small marsupials of the island. Natural balance, the film argues, is a precarious and ...My Father's Dragon. Paperback – Illustrated, January 15, 2014. When Elmer Elevator tells a stray cat about his dream of being able to fly, he learns of a captive dragon on Wild Island. The dragon has been forced by the jungle residents to serve as their shuttle across a wide river — and anyone who rescues the dragon from its cruel captors ...Description. These leveled discussion questions about My Father's Dragon require students to read closely, make connections, and share their analyses. Included are leveled comprehension questions and suggested answers. Perfect for use at home or in the classroom, this lesson and activity support at-home learning. List Price $ 2.29.This resource has everything you need to teach My Father's Dragon, a Common Core Text Exemplar and my favorite book for third grade! Included are activities and materials to support and deepen comprehension, improve vocabulary and fluency, craft an opinion piece, and wrap up the reading with fun ext Dec 28, 2022 · Elmer Goes To The Big City. The problems start early when, at the 20-minute mark, there has been neither hide nor tail of fathers or dragons. Elmer ( Jacob Tremblay) works with his mom ( Golshifteh Farahani) at a candy shop on the edge of bankruptcy. Despite their best efforts, the shop goes under. Dec 28, 2022 · Elmer Goes To The Big City. The problems start early when, at the 20-minute mark, there has been neither hide nor tail of fathers or dragons. Elmer ( Jacob Tremblay) works with his mom ( Golshifteh Farahani) at a candy shop on the edge of bankruptcy. Despite their best efforts, the shop goes under. October 8, 2022. A clever tale of a boy rescuing a dragon! This would be greatly enjoyable as a read aloud for younger kids. ages-4-7. February 6, 2009. Finally got through My Father's Dragon with the restless Meteor. He's more of an action kind of guy as opposed to a boy who can be read to. Elmer decides he must try to free this dragon, so he boards a ship where he matches wits with hungry tigers, an irate gorilla, cranky crocodiles, and so many more moody animals. My Father's Dragon (9780486492834) by Ruth Stiles GannettMy Father's Dragon ‘Little Nicolas’ Takes Top Honors At Animation Is Film 2022 October 28, 2022 Nora Twomey’s ‘My Father’s Dragon’ Gets First Trailer, Release Date September 28, 2022Mar 13, 2007 · Paperback. $6.99 76 Used from $1.65 30 New from $5.50 3 Collectible from $4.00. In this third and final installment of the classic My Father's Dragon trilogy, Boris, the baby dragon, is excited to be heading home to Blueland and looks forward to reuniting with his family. Reading age. Mar 13, 2007 · Paperback. $6.99 76 Used from $1.65 30 New from $5.50 3 Collectible from $4.00. In this third and final installment of the classic My Father's Dragon trilogy, Boris, the baby dragon, is excited to be heading home to Blueland and looks forward to reuniting with his family. Reading age. Description. These leveled discussion questions about My Father's Dragon require students to read closely, make connections, and share their analyses. Included are leveled comprehension questions and suggested answers. Perfect for use at home or in the classroom, this lesson and activity support at-home learning. List Price $ 2.29.Story Summary. If you’re not familiar with the story, My Father’s Dragon tells the story of the boy Elmer Elevator (referred to by the narrator as “my father”) and his adventure rescuing a baby dragon from Wild Island. Elmer meets a cat who tells him about the baby dragon and how the animals of Wild Island are treating him cruelly.Reading Level Guided Reading: N Lexile: 970L Accelerated Reader Level: 5.6 Accelerated Reader Points: 1.0 Grade Level Equivalent: 5 Booksource Subjects Chapter Book Common Core Text Exemplar Fantasy BISAC Subjects Dragons; Fiction Dragons; Fiction Dragons; Fiction DescriptionJun 3, 2013 · Created by. TheBookUmbrella. This is a novel study for My Father's Dragon by Ruth Stiles Gannett. Includes printable and digital versions. 44 pages of student work, plus an answer key! This novel study divides My Father's Dragon into five sections for study. The chapters are grouped as follows: Chapter 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10. Level M (3rd) Ivy & Bean / Barrows Junie B. Jones series / Park Katie Kazoo, Switcheroo / Krulik Magic Tree House series / Osborne Marvin Redpost series / Sachar Polk Street My Father's Dragon series / Gannett Picture Book of (famous people) series / Adler School series / Giff The Zack Files / Greenburg Level N (3rd) A-Z Mystery series / Roy My Father's Dragon: An Instructional Guide for Literature is the perfect tool to aid students in analyzing and comprehending this Newbery Honor book. Appealing and challenging cross-curricular lessons and activities were written to support this well-known story, and incorporate research-based literacy skills to help students become thorough ...My Father's Dragon | Gannett, Ruth Stiles | Lexile & Reading Level: 99.. Synopsis: When Elmer Elevator tells a stray cat about his dream of being able to fly, he learns of a captive dragon on Wild Island.Description. This resource has everything you need to teach My Father's Dragon, a Common Core Text Exemplar and my favorite book for third grade! Included are activities and materials to support and deepen comprehension, improve vocabulary and fluency, craft an opinion piece, and wrap up the reading with fun extension activities. My Father's Dragon. ISBN-10: 0440421217. ISBN-13: 9780440421214. Author: Gannett, Ruth. Illustrated by: Gannett, Ruth Stiles. Interest Level: 2-5. Publisher: Penguin Random House. Publication Date: December 2005. Copyright: 1977. 4.5. (4) $4.00. PDF. My Father’s Dragon: FUN BOOK (Activity Book) for Reading Comprehension This could be called an “interactive notebook” or an “activity book” but my students have dubbed it a “fun book.”. While reading My Father’s Dragon, the students create this cut-and-color-and-glue activity book.
Jun 3, 2013 · This is a set of comprehension materials to use with the award-winning book My Father's Dragon by Ruth Stiles Gannett. Students are asked to: 1) Answer what, why and how questions. 2) Draw and write to explain what happened in parts of the book. 3) Record new vocabulary words and determine meaning. . 888 992 4573
This is a classic humor for elementary children about how the narrator’s father and a friendly stray cat go in search of an imprisoned young dragon. On the way deceiving the wild animals who want to stop him or eat him, or both, with cute tricks and traps. Hilarious imagery results as the animals give chase. May I take a short note and say ...Feb 9, 2019 - FREE! Engaging resources for My Father's Dragon, chapter one. Includes comprehension questions, vocabulary games, word & picture cards, and a reader's theater script! Aligned to CCSS for third grade, but also appropriate for second & fourth graders at this reading level. #NovelStudy Then he stows away on a ship headed for theisland. Along the way, Elmer meets many exotic animals. Each tries to sidetrack him, but Elmer has sometricks up his sleeve . . . or more precisely, in his knapsack. One way or another, he will rescue the dragon! First published in 1948, My Father’s Dragon has delighted generations of young readers ...The estimated word count of My Father's Dragon (A Newbery Honor Book) is 7,750 words. A person reading at the average speed of 250 words/min, will finish the book in 0 hrs 31 mins. ISBN 9781425871031. Language English. Description. Engage and motivate students with this high-interest, leveled text from My Father's Dragon. All students can learn about language usage using a classic fiction passage written at four reading levels. Symbols on the pages represent reading-level ranges to help differentiate instruction. Mar 13, 2007 · Paperback. $6.99 76 Used from $1.65 30 New from $5.50 3 Collectible from $4.00. In this third and final installment of the classic My Father's Dragon trilogy, Boris, the baby dragon, is excited to be heading home to Blueland and looks forward to reuniting with his family. Reading age. My Father’s Dragon – Interactive Read Aloud Lesson. $ 3.50. Want to read one favorite chapter books to your class and have tons of higher order thinking questions ready to go for you?! I did all the hard work for you! These questions and activities for My Father’s Dragon by Ruth Stiles Gannett are perfect for students in grades 1-3. 10 of the best book quotes from My Father's Dragon. 01. Share. “When I left I promised I’d try to help him someday, although I couln’t see how. The rope around his neck is about the biggest, toughest rope you can imagine, with so many knots it would take days to untie them all.”. Ruth Stiles Gannett. Summary: The narrator tells the story of his father, Elmer and how he met a talking alley cat. Elmer brings the cat home but his mother is not happy about it and tosses the cat out. Elmer rebels and decides to bring the cat some milk. They talk and he tells the cat that he wishes he could fly – and the cat says he may have a solution. Description. These leveled discussion questions about My Father's Dragon require students to read closely, make connections, and share their analyses. Included are leveled comprehension questions and suggested answers. Perfect for use at home or in the classroom, this lesson and activity support at-home learning. List Price $ 2.29.Nov 21, 2018 · This classic fantasy trilogy of Elmer Elevator’s adventures with the flying baby dragon Boris will delight readers of all ages with their silly escapades and endearing friendship. Reading Level: 7-12, and 4+ as an audio or read aloud book. Read aloud time: 2 hours and 30 minutes (for all 3 novels) Length: 242 pages. .