Think Up Assessment - RI 7.6 - "Furry Friends Home Alone" & "Have Pet Owners Gone Too Far?" (8.5)

It indicates that the speaker’s voice does not get higher or lower.

It indicates that the speaker’s voice has an almost musical rhythm.

It indicates that the speaker’s voice is barely loud enough for the dog to hear.

It indicates that the speaker’s voice mimics the sound of the dog owner’s voice.

It explains how technology-based dog toys tend to work.

It conveys that not all products for dogs are worth the price.

It emphasizes how important it is to provide dogs with stimulation.

It demonstrates that dogs are much smarter than most people realize.

“blocks any environmental noise”

“will keep a pet occupied for a while”

“enhance its feelings of security”

“Leaving a dog alone for many hours”

She introduces a variety of different suggestions to show that keeping a dog busy is not difficult.

She describes different problems dogs may face to discourage dog owners from leaving dogs alone.

She emphasizes how wonderful dogs are to encourage people to forgive dogs when they misbehave.

She mentions technology early in the text to indicate that the use of tech devices is the best way to keep a dog happy.

“At his worst, he chews furniture, knocks over trash cans, or barks or howls continuously.”

“Fortunately, pet experts and pet owners alike have found a multitude of ways to keep dogs content while masters are away.”

“Technology can boost the happiness of our furry companions.”

“The family dog is truly more than just a pet—it is a member of the family.”

She suggests dog owners pay too much attention to polls.

She describes dog products and services that are so fancy they seem ridiculous.

She explains how people who do not own dogs are inconvenienced by the actions of pet owners.

She shows that spending money on dog products and services prevents other needs from being met.

“And while Americans have always been dog lovers, there is evidence that today’s focus on dogs goes beyond the normal boundaries of care.”

“But now, pet owners are purchasing expensive technology-based devices that can monitor their dogs while they are away at work.”

“Some pet enthusiasts welcome this new trend and appreciate the care their pets receive while they are away.”

“Perhaps this money can be put to better use, and Americans can, once again, find ways to let their dogs . . . just be dogs.”

by showing that dogs are more pampered than they used to be

by including information about how much dog owners spend

by explaining why pampering dogs could be harmful

by listing reasons for the obsession

odd appearance

cautious approach

enormous amount

technological element

by agreeing with the author of “Have Pet Owners Gone Too Far?” that dogs do not belong in public places

by giving the author of “Have Pet Owners Gone Too Far?” examples that prove dogs are popular pets

by defending the usefulness of the products mentioned in “Have Pet Owners Gone Too Far?”

by quoting statistics that contradict the points made in “Have Pet Owners Gone Too Far?”

American pet owners value the happiness of their dogs.

Dog owners are buying unnecessary items for their pets.

Recorded messages are a helpful way to keep dogs calm.

Leaving a dog alone should be avoided whenever possible.

how people who work a lot should interact with their dogs

what people need to do to make their dogs happy

whether dogs need attention from humans

whether dogs appreciate being given toys

the damage that lonely dogs can do

the lack of adequate outdoor dog parks

the rising costs of items designed for dogs

the growing number of people who own dogs