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One day, Parker met Toby

the Great.

Toby was a yellow Labrador

Retriever found at a local shelter.

Parker’s mother, Mandy Rogers,

remembers the thin little dog

when they first got him.

2. Why does the author include this photograph?

• To ensure the reader knows what a Labrador

  Retriever is

• To show where Toby came from

• To help the reader visualize Toby and Ms. Rogers

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Parker Rogers’ life changed when he was told he

had epilepsy at the age of 9. He was having seizures

on almost a daily basis.

It was so difficult for him because he could no

longer attend school and very seldom saw his friends.

What would be the best heading for this section?

• A Young Boy

• Daily Problems

• No More School

• The Challenge of Epilepsy

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Which idea is supported by the timeline?

• Help can come from unlikely sources.

• Parker became frustrated with his challenges.

• Toby was glad to have Parker as a friend.

• It is difficult to raise money.

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The Labrador Retriever, or just Labrador, is a breed of hunting dog that is very active and easy to train. It is the most popular dog in Canada and is hard-working and helpful for hunting and fishing.

The caption under the photograph explains--

• A. where the photograph was taken

• B. why the photograph was taken

• C. who is in the photograph

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Epilepsy is a health condition that can be caused by a brain injury or many other reasons. The brain doesn’t send normal signals, and it causes seizures. A seizure is when the body has uncontrollable actions or sensations. Some seizures last for a few seconds up to a few minutes.

What would be the best heading for this section?

• The Human Brain

• A Difficult Health Condition

• Facts About Health

• All About Health

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The brain is a special organ that controls the entire body. It is also where our thinking and emotions come from.

Why does the author include this graphic?

• To ensure the reader knows where the brain is located

• To show how doctors can help patients with epilepsy

• To help the reader visualize brain activity

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The brain is a special organ that controls the entire body. It is also where our thinking and emotions come from.

To learn what the brain does, the reader should refer to the -

• paragraph under the graphic

• drawing of the brain

• caption in the graphic

• heading of the text

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When should you see a doctor? Having a seizure can be a very dangerous event. It’s important to know when you should see a doctor. You should always see a doctor if you’ve had a seizure for the first time. A doctor is also important if you run a fever or the seizure lasts more than a few minutes.

What would be the best heading for this section?

• Why Doctors Are Helpful

• How to Find the Right Doctor

• When to Visit the Doctor

• Where are Doctors Located?

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Parker’s mom was startled the first time Toby tried to help. Parker was about to have a seizure and Toby started barking and ran to Parker’s mom. Toby was jumping and nipping at her hand. He was trying to tell her about Parker.

What would be the best heading for this section?

• How to Train a Dog to Help

• When Toby Bit a Hand

• A Helpful Mom

• The Dog’s Assistance

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Nurse Toby

Toby has learned how to retrieve Parker’s seizure medicine. He brings it to Parker each time there is a seizure.

Why does the author include this graphic?

• to ensure the reader understands Labradors can retrieve many things

• to show another way that Labradors assist humans

• To help the reader visualize Toby

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