Lewis and Clark and Me: A Dog's Tale

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

• He is not 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.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

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.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

What do the dog's questions in paragraph 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.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.5.1

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CCSS.RL.5.2

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.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

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.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

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

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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 that 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.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6