Wings of Fire: The Dragonet Prophecy - Study Guide & Activities

Explore "Wings of Fire: The Dragonet Prophecy" with our comprehensive study guide! Analyze the central prophecy, delve into character profiles for Clay, Tsunami, Glory, Starflight, and Sunny, identify literary devices like point of view and foreshadowing, and engage in creative writing prompts. Perfect for fans and students looking to deepen their understanding of the first book in the series.

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Welcome, Dragon Explorer! Exploring "Wings of Fire: The Dragonet Prophecy"

Today, we'll dive deep into the world of Pyrrhia and analyze the first book in the thrilling Wings of Fire series!

Materials Needed:

  • Your copy of "Wings of Fire: The Dragonet Prophecy"
  • Notebook or paper
  • Pen or pencil
  • Optional: Dictionary

Activity 1: Unpacking the Dragonet Prophecy

The Dragonet Prophecy is central to the entire story. Let's look closely at it.

  1. Find the prophecy in the book (Hint: It's usually near the beginning!). Read it aloud carefully.
  2. In your notebook, write down the key parts or predictions made in the prophecy.
  3. Discuss or write down: What makes this prophecy mysterious or exciting? How does it set up the story? Are there any parts that seem confusing right now?
  4. As you read (or re-read) the book, keep track of how events seem to match or contradict the prophecy. We'll revisit this!

Activity 2: Meet the Dragonets

The five dragonets of destiny are the heart of this book. Let's get to know them better.

  1. Choose two of the main dragonets: Clay, Tsunami, Glory, Starflight, or Sunny.
  2. For each dragonet you chose, create a character profile in your notebook. Include:
    • Tribe
    • Physical Description (briefly)
    • Personality Traits (Are they brave, shy, grumpy, smart?) - Find examples in the text!
    • What is their biggest motivation or desire in this book?
    • How do they feel about the prophecy and their destiny?
  3. Think about it: How do the different personalities of the dragonets cause conflict or help the group?

Activity 3: Spotting Literary Devices

Authors use special techniques to make stories more interesting. Let's find some!

  1. Point of View: From whose perspective is this story primarily told? (Hint: Think about whose thoughts and feelings we know the most). How does this affect how we understand the events and other characters? Write down your thoughts.
  2. Foreshadowing: Foreshadowing means hints about what might happen later. Can you find any examples early in the book that hint at future events or reveals? (e.g., mentions of specific dragons, descriptions of places, warnings). Note down at least one example and what you think it foreshadows.

Activity 4: Creative Dragon Writing

Time to spread your own creative wings!

Choose ONE of the following prompts:

  • Write a short journal entry from the perspective of one of the dragonets, describing their feelings after a major event in the book (like escaping the cave or meeting Queen Scarlet).
  • Imagine a "missing scene" - something that happened between chapters that wasn't shown. Write that scene (about half a page).
  • Write a short poem about one of the dragon tribes or a specific character.

Focus on capturing the character's voice or the atmosphere of the Wings of Fire world.

Wrap-up

Great work exploring the Dragonet Prophecy! Think about:

  • What was the most surprising part of the book for you?
  • How much of the prophecy seems to have come true by the end of Book 1?
  • What are your predictions for the next book in the series?

Keep reading and exploring the amazing world Tui T. Sutherland has created!