from Lewis and Clark and Me; A Dogs Tale

Read this sentence from paragraph 12. What can the reader conclude about the dog from this sentence?
I followed, keeping my distance so as not to scare the calf.

• He is no longer interested in getting on the boat with Lewis. 
• He is not certain of where Lewis wants to explore next. 
• He has a new understanding of the calf’s feelings. 
• He is no longer frightened by the calf.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Which idea is developed throughout the story?

• The dog’s shock at Lewis’s actions
• The dog’s belief that he is much smarter than the calf
• The dog’s concern that he and Lewis have explored the same area
• The dog’s determination to prevent anything from coming between him and Lewis

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

What do the dog’s questions in paragraphs 4, 7, and 10 suggest? 

• The dog is trying to make sense of the situation. 
• The dog is not familiar with the surroundings. 
• The dog is unsure about his feelings for Lewis. 
• The dog is not paying attention to Lewis. 

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

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CCSS.RL.3.1

What is the best summary of paragraphs 1 through 5?

• Lewis and the dog enjoy walking together, and on this day, they are traveling near the banks of a river. A buffalo calf ignores the dog and follows Lewis.
• The dog is taking his usual walk with Lewis when they meet a buffalo calf. The dog thinks the calf is behaving strangely around Lewis.
• While Lewis and the dog are on a walk, a buffalo calf joins them. Because the calf follows Lewis closely, the dog thinks of a plan to scare it away
• The dog notices that a buffalo calf is following Lewis. The dog decides that he had better stay close to Lewis instead of exploring the area.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

In paragraph 14, the dog wants to explain —

• why he reacted to the calf as he did
• that he is still as playful as he used to be
• how he has changed as he has gotten older
• that young dogs are more lovable than calves

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.10

In paragraph 9, the author uses a simile to help the reader understand that the dog suddenly —

• forgives Lewis for paying attention to the calf
• realizes why the calf is following Lewis
• notices a new place to explore on his walk with Lewis
• remembers that he and Lewis need to return to the boat

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Which sentence best reveals the dog’s view of his relationship with Lewis? 

• I stayed with Lewis and the calf, but I walked a few yards behind. 
• I was sure Lewis didn’t want him around any more than I did. 
• Lewis and I were a team; moving close to Lewis was like moving close to me. 
• Next, Lewis did something that surprised me. 

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CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

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CCSS.RL.6.6