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Thursday, June 2, 2016

Intermediate Reading


Essential Question: What weather challenges do people living in Alaska face?

Students are listening to Gary Paulsen read his Book. He has owned dozens of remarkable and amazing dogs. In each chapter he tells of one special dog, among them Cookie, the sled dog who saved his life. 
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Gary dedicated his book to Cookie: What two things saved Gary?

Snowball The First Dog: How did Snowball save Paulsen’s life?

Ike a Good Friend:  Describe the look Ike gave when Paulsen missed a shot.

Dirk the Protector: Why does Paulsen name the dog Dirk?

Rex the Farm Dog: Describe how Gary observed Rex. What did he discover? 

Caesar the Giant: What was Gary wearing when he took Caesar outside to do his business?

 Paulsen writes about Caesar with a great deal of affection and humor. Use the cartoon format and tell from Caesars point of view and write from the first person narrative.

Fred and the Pig: How did Fred react to the electric fence wire?

Quincy Wild Dog of the North: Paulsen sees the determination in Quincy.

Josh the Smartest Dog in the World: Paulsen says that Josh is more person than a dog.





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