The Lost and Found Dog RL 4.4 and 4.3

I persuaded my parents to let me keep the dog because no one ever called to clain Shadow.

What is the best meaning of the word persuaded.

• described an event

• provided information about a topic

• helped another person complete a task

• gave reasons to cause another to take action

Select two words that best describe Ben.

• active

• busy

• selfish

• smart

• thoughtful

What does Ben learn from this experience?

• Gathering information helps make a better decisoin.

• Following a plan often produces the intended outcome.

• Persuading others should be part of a successful plan.

• Developing a persuasive plan always helps to meet the goal.

What causes Ben and Sam to hang posters in the neighborhood?

• Dad wants Sam to make the posters.

• Ben wants to know if the dog belongs to anyone.

• Same wants to sell his bicycle and buy a newer model.

• Sam and Ben want to announce that Ben has a new dog.

Read the sentence from the story.

"It sounds like you have a well-thought-out plan up your sleeve," chuckled Dad.

What does this sentence mean?

• Dad knows Ben is trying to trick him so he can keep the dog.

• Dad knows Ben is making notes for his plan to keep the dog.

• Dad knows Ben has thought of reasons to keep the dog.

• Dad knows Ben wants to keep the dog for a pet.

Why does Ben name his dog Shadow?

• The dog is Ben's constant companion.

• The dog is afraid of Ben's shadow.

• The dog is found on a sunny day.

• The dog has dark and light fur.

Use the dictionary entry to answer the question that follows.

Dictionary Entry:

expression (n) 1. something that communicated 2. a facial look that indicates a mood or a feeling 3. a symbol or an arrangement of symbols as in math 4. a particular word or phrase

Which definition of the word expression is used in the sentence "I paused to watch Mom's expression"?

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

• Definition 4

Ben might need to determine if the dog is wearin a collar because dogs that have collars usually

• are hungry.

• are puppies.

• belong to someone.

• will not bite and are friendly.

Based on the story, the reader can tell Ben's parents most likely

• think he is not ready to have a dog.

• know that Ben will want more dogs as pets.

• believe that Ben will be responsible for the care of the dog.

• doubt that Ben will make the posters to tell about the dog.

Which sentence supports the idea that Ben's family values honesty?

• "My mom asked what I was doing but I avoided telling her about the dog."

• "I hid the dog in our backyard, hoping my mom and dad would not notice him."

• "Mr. Adams also said when kids have pets they learn respect for living things."

• "Now remember, you must place posters around the neighborhood and give people time to clain the dog."