The Garden of Abdul Gasazi

ORGANIZING In what ways is this story mysterious? Give examples from the story.

ANALYZING How would you describe Abdul Gasazi's personality? What is he like? Use details from the story.

GENERATING How do yoiu think Fritz the dog ended up with Alan's hat?

INTEGRATING Do you think Alan will ever go back into Abdul Gasazi's garden? Would yoiu go into the garden if given the chance? Explain your answers.

EVALUATING Why does Miss Hester think think that Abdul Gasazi played a trick on Alan? Do you agree with her?

CONNECTIONS Compare Dragon Island in Raising Dragons to Abdul Gasazi's garden.

Raising Dragons

KNOWLEDGE: Why does Hank have to leave the farm? Which story details support your answer?

ANALYZING: Describe the little girl's personality. What is she like? Use details from the story.

GENERATING: If the little girl had never found the egg, how would life on the farm have been different?

GENERATING: What do you think will happen when the girl tries to raise a goup of dragons instead of just one?

EVALUATING: What kind of person does someone have to be to take good care of an animal? Give examples from the story to support your answer.

CONNECTIONS: Hank was very helpful on the farm. What might have happened if Hank were more like Dogzilla?