“It’s a Dog’s Life” and “Hide-and-Seek School”

1. In “It’s a Dog’s Life,” the text structure of lines 22-29 is

• a. compare and contrast

• b. sequence of events

• c. cause and effect

• d. problem and solution

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

2. Which sentence demonstrates that “It’s a Dog’s Life” is told from the author’s point of view?

• a. “He has a deep understanding of the border collie breed and how each dog can be different.” (lines 5-6)

• b. “Border collies were developed in the border country between Scotland and England in Great Britain.” (lines 12-13)

• c. “Instinct is what a dog wants to do without being taught.” (line 14)

• d. “Each animal has a different distance at which they can tolerate the dogs.” (lines 31-32)

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CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

3. What sentence from “Hide-and-Seek School” demonstrates that a veteran is something or someone who has experience?

• a. “The teachers are members of the Breckenridge Ski Patrol.” (line 8)

• b. “They’ve passed their tests and are certified avalanche rescuers.” (lines 5-6)

• c. “These dogs like to fetch.” (line 18)

• d. “At first, the game is easy.” (line 21)

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

4. In “Hide-and-Seek School,” the text structure of lines 21-25 is

• a. cause and effect

• b. problem and solution

• c. compare and contrast

• d. chronological order

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

5. What is one way the working dogs are different in both passages?

• a. In one passage, dogs are trained to herd sheep. In the other passage, dogs are trained to rescue people from avalanches.

• b. In one passage, the dogs work alone. In the other passage, the dogs work together.

• c. In one passage, the dogs go to school. In the other passage, the dogs are trained at the veterinarian’s office.

• d. In one passage, the dogs are smart. In the other passage, the dogs are not very smart.

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CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9