Rodrigo and the Dogs

Which word(s) can you use to help understand the meaning of decimate?

• abandoned

• laughing

• shooting noises/attack strategy

• designated

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

I can infer that Rodrigo is interested in military history. What words or phrases best help you make that inference?

• battle

• Sergeant Santo

• maneuvers

• First Battle of Bull Run

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

What context clues can you use to determine the meaning of the word melancholy?

• spoiled

• king-sized bed

• trying to lighten the mood

• sprawled

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

What reason was given for not allowing pets at Woodhaven?

• The staff doesn't have time to care for both residents and pets

• residents would get too excited and might go into cardiac arrest

• pets shouldn't be used to replace memories of loved ones who've passed

• It wouldn't be fair because not all residents own pets

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

Although Mrs. Brown thinks Santo has the right temperament to become a therapy dog, she states a few reservations. Which reservation will be the hardest to overcome?

• The training program is very intense

• The training program takes several weeks, even months, to complete

• Older dogs have a harder time adjusting to new situations

• Rodrigo has to get his mother's permission

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

What phrase on page 12 gives evidence to support your answer for the previous question?

• " . . . the trainers gave their dogs treats."

• " . . . trainers must be firm . . ."

• "Old dogs . . . new tricks"

• " . . . walk on a loose leash."

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

How would you best describe how Rodrigo and Mr. Thompson approach the idea of having a therapy dog program at the rehabilitation center?

• Rodrigo is more positive; Mr. Thompson is more negative

• Rodrigo is more emotional; Mr. Thompson is more practical

• Rodrigo talks faster; Mr. Thompson talks slower

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.7.3

On page 15, Mr. Thompson tells Rodrigo, "Enthusiasm is the handmaiden of diligence". What do you think he means by that?

• enthusiasm is nice, but it takes hard work and planning to achieve one's goals

• if you are enthusiastic, you can accomplish anything you set your mind to

• Mr. Thompson thinks he's better than Rodrigo

• Some problems are too complicated for kids to solve

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Near the middle of the story, Rodrigo is feeling frustrated because . . .

• he is tired of repeating the same commands over and over

• he has no idea of how to raise money for the therapy dog program

• his dog won't mind

• all of the above

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

On page 18 Santo gets entangled in a "patients" IV pole. Why might that be a problem in a real hospital setting?

• Patients need the medicine that is suspended in the IV bag

• Patients could fall if the dog pulls too hard

• If the tube is pulled out, patients might begin to bleed

• All of the above

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.3.1