Thursday, January 19, 2012

ESL Discussion Questions about Dragons

What are Dragons? They are legendary creatures that breathe fire, look like lizards, have big teeth, guard castles against knights seeking to rescue damsels in distress.

Do dragons have wings? How many legs do dragons have?

Dragons represent __________? Primal forces of nature. Wisdom. The Chinese Emperor. China. Power. Majesty.

Is the dragon the symbol of China?

Can Dragons talk?

Are Dragons good or bad creatures?

Are Dragons good luck or bad luck?

Do you like Dragons?

Do you like Dragon imagery? Do you have Dragon images on your computer, your clothes, or on your things.

Dragons are __________________. What adjectives can we use to describe dragons?

Dragons can __________________. What can dragons do?


2012 is the year of the Dragon. Are there any dragons in the room? That is, is there anyone born in the year of the Dragon? What do Dragon people have to do in the year of the Dragon? What do Chinese people do in the year of the dragon? Will they buy lots of dragon images?


Is the Dragon the most popular of the twelve animal years? Why? Why not?


Why is the Dragon the only mythological creature of the 12 animals on the Chinese calendar?


Is the year of the Dragon a good year to have a baby or get married?


What are Chinese Dragons like? How many kinds of Chinese Dragons are there? Are they like western dragons? In Western stories, men often have to fight Dragons. Do men have to fight Chinese Dragons? How old is the idea of the Chinese Dragon?


Why do many buildings in Wuxi have dragons in front of them?


Why are Dragons such popular animals? Are Dragons cool?

Would Dragons make good Pets

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