Love That Dog - Comprehensive Assessment

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Why is Miss Stretchberry typing the students' poems?

Back

She is encouraging them, she is proud of their work, she wants other students to learn from other kids in the class, all of the above.

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What does Jack say so much depends on in his first poem?

Back

A blue car splattered with mud.

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What was an inspiring moment for Jack in the book?

Back

Mr. Walter Dean Myers visited Jack's classroom.

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How did Jack describe what his brain was doing as he read the concrete poems?

Back

It was pop-pop-popping.

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What does Miss S say about Jack's 'Love that Dog' poem?

Back

It was inspired by Walter Dean Myers.

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What is the main theme of 'Love That Dog'?

Back

The importance of expressing feelings through poetry.

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Who is the author of 'Love That Dog'?

Back

Sharon Creech.

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What type of poem does Jack initially struggle to write?

Back

Concrete poems.

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What does Jack learn about poetry throughout the book?

Back

That poetry can be a way to express emotions and experiences.

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What role does Miss Stretchberry play in Jack's development as a poet?

Back

She encourages and supports his writing.