How Do I convert a MovieClip to a Sprite?

Feeling a little overwelmed with the transistion from AS2 to
AS3. I'm not a developer/coder, I wear the designer hat. I'm a
graphics application instructor transitioning from AS2 to AS3 and
I'm getting no where trying to figure out how to do a start and
stop drag in the new version.
I have a simple exercise for my class that involves making
movieclip symbols then using Startdrag & Stopdrag (or assigning
via behaviors in Flash 8.0) to manipulate the movieclips in the
player.
I need to be able to reproduce this in Action Script 3.0. I
know it involves Sprites but I haven't been able to figure out how
to set a Movieclip symbol as a Sprite.
Any assistance is greatly appreciated.

That's the answer I was afraid of......
So are you saying the only way to do an interactive drap and
drop in AS3 is by coding the whole thing?

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