Based on the title and Subtitle, what do you think this story is going to be about?
What does this tell us about what has happened recently in Cassie's life?
What does Cassie compare the boys to?
What problem does Cassie have?
What do Cassie and Jessica have in common?
Cassie realizes that Bandit reminds of her Megan. Why does that lead her to think that something bad might have happened to Megan at school?
What has Cassie decided to do for Megan?
How did Cassie solve her problem?
Match each person or persons to the dog breed that Cassie compares them to.
| Stavka koja se može prevući | arrow_right_alt | Odgovarajuća stavka |
|---|---|---|
the girls on the soccer team | arrow_right_alt | a golden retriever, active and playful |
the boys running in the cafeteria | arrow_right_alt | terriers, easily excited with high pitched barks |
the girls yelling at eachother in the hallway | arrow_right_alt | German shephard, often a guard dog or police dog |
Megan, who is always hiding behind her hair | arrow_right_alt | pit bull, has a reputation for being mean |
the art teacher, watching the halls | arrow_right_alt | sheep dog, has long, shaggy hair |
| Stavka koja se može prevući | arrow_right_alt | Odgovarajuća stavka |
|---|---|---|
commotion | arrow_right_alt | Cassie tries to get Bandit to keep walking, but he refuses to ______________. |
hunched | arrow_right_alt | There was a ______________ in the hallway when two girls started yelling at each other. |
budge | arrow_right_alt | The boys looked _____________ as they ran around the table, bumping into other people. |
vicious | arrow_right_alt | Bandit's ___________ shoulders and long fur that hangs in his eyes reminds Cassie of Megan. |
dopey | arrow_right_alt | Cassie wonders if Jessica really is as ___________ as a pit bull. |
Choose 1 word from the story that you don't know the meaning of, then find its definition.
Why do you think this story is titled “Dog People”?
What does it mean for Cassie to be on Megan’s side “no matter what”? Can you be on someone’s side and disagree with them at the same time?
Categorize the statements with their type of figurative language.
Megan is a sheepdog.
The girls are yapping at eachother like terriers.
The art teacher is as protective as a German shepherd
The boys are golden retrievers, running around the tables and bumping into everything.
Mr. Dennis looks just like his dog.
The girls were happy hounds, wagging their tails as they enjoyed their cookies.
Simile - comparing two things with LIKE or AS.
Metaphor - comparing two things WITHOUT like or as.
Draw or find a picture of a golden retriever.
Draw or find a picture of a terrier.
Draw or find a picture of a German shepherd.
Draw or find a picture of a Rottweiler.
Draw or find a picture of a sheepdog.
If you were a dog, what kind would you be and why?
Add a picture of what kind a dog you are.
Why does Cassie stop laughing?
Why is Megan like a sheepdog?
Why is Bandit afraid of Mr. Dennis' old poodle?