“Carry Him Everywhere You Go”

Which definition best matches the way the word style is used in paragraph 3?

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

• Definition 4

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

These sentences help characterize the author as —

• discouraged by his dog’s initial behavior

• surprised by Paige’s vast knowledge of dogs

• regretful for taking advantage of Paige’s kindness

• worried that he wasn’t caring for his dog correctly

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CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

What can the reader infer about the woman mentioned in paragraphs 4 through 6?

• She is an expert in music in addition to being an expert in dog training.

• She disagrees with the author’s choice not to provide his dog with formal training.

• She thinks the author should be more selective about where he brings his dog.

• She is surprised that the author is not interested in learning from her.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

The author presents the information in paragraphs 7 through 13 to illustrate —

• why dogs listen only to their owners

• what tricks dog owners can easily teach their dogs

• why some dogs come to dislike strangers

• what some people expect from dogs and dog owners

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which sentence from the selection best states the author’s main objective in raising Atticus?

• I know many who tell me that by teaching their dog tricks they worked on their relationship together.

• The things I wanted him to learn were basic things that made going through life safe and easy.

• Instead he just looked at them, not even bothering to cock his head.

• I never saw the point in teaching Atticus tricks.

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CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

The simile in paragraph 16 helps the reader understand that the author —

• enjoys finding time to play with Atticus

• wants Atticus to grow to be strong

• thinks Atticus is a better pet than most dogs

• feels responsible for protecting Atticus

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the best summary of the selection?

• The author trusted the advice of Paige Foster, the breeder of his puppy Atticus. After a few months the author had bonded with Atticus, who is so well behaved that he does not need to be leashed or collared.

• The author has a peaceful dog named Atticus. People who meet Atticus are surprised that he has not learned any tricks, such as how to put out his paw, because they believe teaching tricks builds the relationship between owner and dog.

• The author established a bond with his puppy Atticus by following the dog breeder’s advice. Instead of participating in obedience training and teaching his dog tricks, the owner chose to focus on helping Atticus feel safe and happy.

• The author had a conversation with a dog expert who was impressed by how well behaved his dog Atticus was. When the expert asked about the kind of training the dog had received, she was surprised to learn that Atticus had not been formally trained.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2