Cats and Dogs

At the beginning of the story, why does the author make you guess her pet?

• to make the story fun to read
• to make the reader take a hard test
• because she does not know the answer

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CCSS.RI.6.6

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Why does the author tell the reader that dogs are cousins of wolves and coyotes?

• to scare the reader
• to show how different they are
• to show they are similar animals

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CCSS.RL.9-10.6

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CCSS.RI.7.9

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How are a puppy and a cat ALIKE?

• they cannot see
• they are about the same size
• they are both cousins of wolves

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

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Why does the author compare her dog to a bicycle?

• to show how much her dog cost
• to show how fast her dog can run
• to show how much her dog weighs

How are the author and her dog ALIKE?

• They both ride bicycles.
• They both sleep in the author's bed.
• They are both small and have feathers.

Why does the author show a picture of a dog in bed with a person?

• to show that the dog is scared
• to show that dog's have smaller feet
• to show that people and dogs get along well

Why does the author tell you her dog can play fetch?

• to show that dogs are a lot of work
• to show that dogs like to be alone
• to show that dogs can do fun things

Why did the author write this story?

• to tell facts about her dog
• to tell why dogs are better than cats
• to tell a make-believe story about a dog

How is the story "Helping Paws" DIFFERENT from "Dogs?"

• "Helping Paws" tells games dogs like
• "Dogs" tells many things dogs can do
• "Helping Paws" is mostly about jobs dogs do

How are "Helping Paws" and "Dogs" ALIKE?

• Both tell facts about dogs.
• Both tell ways that dogs are fun.
• Both show that taking care of a dog is hard work.