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ENGLISH--Storyworks Dog People

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24 questions
1

Based on the title and Subtitle, what do you think this story is going to be about?

1

What does this tell us about what has happened recently in Cassie's life?

1

What does Cassie compare the boys to?

1

What problem does Cassie have?

1

What do Cassie and Jessica have in common?

1

Why does Cassie stop laughing?

1

Why is Megan like a sheepdog?

1

Why is Bandit afraid of Mr. Dennis' old poodle?

1

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?

1

What has Cassie decided to do for Megan?

1

How did Cassie solve her problem?

Activity: Figurative Language

5

Match each person or persons to the dog breed that Cassie compares them to.

Draggable itemCorresponding Item
the boys running in the cafeteria
a golden retriever, active and playful
the girls yelling at eachother in the hallway
terriers, easily excited with high pitched barks
the art teacher, watching the halls
German shephard, often a guard dog or police dog
the girls on the soccer team
pit bull, has a reputation for being mean
Megan, who is always hiding behind her hair
sheep dog, has long, shaggy hair

Activity: Vocabulary


Match each vocabulary word to the correct sentence.
5
Draggable itemCorresponding Item
hunched
Cassie tries to get Bandit to keep walking, but he refuses to ______________.
budge
There was a ______________ in the hallway when two girls started yelling at each other.
vicious
The boys looked _____________ as they ran around the table, bumping into other people.
dopey
Bandit's ___________ shoulders and long fur that hangs in his eyes reminds Cassie of Megan.
commotion
Cassie wonders if Jessica really is as ___________ as a pit bull.
2

Choose 1 word from the story that you don't know the meaning of, then find its definition.

Activity: Critical Thinking


Answer the questions in complete sentences.
1

Why do you think this story is titled “Dog People”?

1

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?

6

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.
1

Draw or find a picture of a golden retriever.

1

Draw or find a picture of a terrier.

1

Draw or find a picture of a German shepherd.

1

Draw or find a picture of a Rottweiler.

1

Draw or find a picture of a sheepdog.

1

If you were a dog, what kind would you be and why?

1

Add a picture of what kind a dog you are.