1. Who did the dragon invite for tea?
- Owl
- Bessie
- The detective dog
Answer and explanation
The dragon invited Owl to his workshop.
The Dragon and the Star Tea
How shall we read?
Reading settings
The dragon asked Owl over for tea. The workshop was quiet. Stars shone outside the window.
He chose star tea made from dried herbs. The recipe said lights would shine in a cup.
He rushed and added too many herbs. The tea tasted bitter. No golden lights appeared.
“Let’s read the recipe again,” said Owl. It called for one spoon of herbs and time to steep.
The dragon measured one spoon into a clean pot. Owl, the grown-up, poured the hot water. They waited.
This time, the tea smelled of mint. Tiny lights shone in the cups like stars.
The dragon thanked Owl. They sipped their tea and shared stories at the table.
One bad try had not spoiled their evening. He could pause, check the steps, and try again.
The whole story
The dragon asked Owl over for tea. The workshop was quiet. Stars shone outside the window.
He chose star tea made from dried herbs. The recipe said lights would shine in a cup.
He rushed and added too many herbs. The tea tasted bitter. No golden lights appeared.
“Let’s read the recipe again,” said Owl. It called for one spoon of herbs and time to steep.
The dragon measured one spoon into a clean pot. Owl, the grown-up, poured the hot water. They waited.
This time, the tea smelled of mint. Tiny lights shone in the cups like stars.
The dragon thanked Owl. They sipped their tea and shared stories at the table.
One bad try had not spoiled their evening. He could pause, check the steps, and try again.
Story questions
Choose an answer or discuss it aloud.
2. How much of the herbs did the recipe call for?
- Three spoons
- One spoon
- A whole bowl
Answer and explanation
It called for one spoon and time to steep.
3. What helped the dragon on his second try?
- Rushing more
- Adding more herbs
- Reading the recipe and taking his time
Answer and explanation
He checked the recipe, measured the herbs, and waited.