The Prince and the Serpent

• What is happening in this scene?
• What is the woman doing? Why is she there? Why is she sitting down? Is she afraid?
• Where did the serpent come from? Where does it live?
• Why is the prince wielding a sword? Is this an ordinary sword? Why is he wearing a red cloak? How do you know that he’s a prince?
• Has this prince fought other creatures before?
• Is he brave?
• What thoughts might be going through his head at this moment?
• What do you think is going to happen next?

Writing opportunities:

• Write a character description of the prince. Include details about his appearance and his personality.
• Describe the serpent. Consider its appearance, how it moves, the sounds it makes and the actions it might take.
• Write a story that includes this scene. Will you use this scene at the beginning, in the middle or at the end? Why?
• Write about this event as a scene in a play script, and then act it out with your friends.

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