In Jack’s first poem he writes: So much depends upon a blue car splattered with mud speeding down the road. Why is the blue car so important to Jack?

The blue car hit and killed his dog, Sky.

Jack liked to watch blue cars speed by.

Jack had finally found something to write about.

Jack's parents owned a blue car that was always muddy.

Why does Miss Stretchberry write anonymous on Jack's poems in the beginning of the book?

He didn't want the other students to know he wrote the poems.

She didn't like his poetry and was embarrassed.

He told her that was his nickname.

Which of the following is one way Miss Stretchberry encouraged Jack to write more poetry?

She typed his poems and displayed them in the classroom.

She made Jack rewrite his poems until they were perfect.

She asked the other students to give their opinions about Jack's poetry.

She told Jack that he must write poetry while he's in her class.

What does Jack think about Robert Frost?

Jack thinks he has a little too much time on his hands.

Which of the following best explains Jack's feelings toward Sky?

Jack was sad and missed Sky very much.

Jack didn't have any feelings toward Sky because he was a made up character in his poem.

Jack felt relieved because he thought that Sky was too hard to take care of.

Jack knows that Sky meant a lot to his dad, but he barely remembers him.

Jack lets Miss Stretchberry post his poem about his dog on the bulletin board. He was worried it would make some people feel sad. What does Jack suggest for Miss Stretchberry to do that might possibly help cheer everyone up?

place a happier poem right beside it

only leave it up for a few minutes

Jack says that any words can be a poem. You've just got to...

write "inspired by" under the title

Why was it ok for Jack to "borrow" some of Walter Dean Myers words in his poem?

Miss Stretchberry wrote "inspired by" Walter Dean Myers on his poem.

He didn't use all his words only some of them.

Miss Stretchberry told him to use the words.

By the end of the book, what has Jack most likely learned?

Jack learned that writing poetry is not only fun but a good way to deal with painful memories.

Jack learned that he was right, poetry is for girls.

Jack learned that Miss Stretchberry is crazy about poetry.

Jack learned that all of his friends could write poetry, but he could not.

We only get one side of the conversation (Jack's) and never what the teacher writes or says to him. Why did the author write like this?

The author wrote "Love That Dog" as a poetry journal narrated by Jack.

The author wanted the reader to guess what Miss Stretchberry might say.

"Love That Dog" is a mystery book full of suspense.

The author intended to leave out valuable details in her writing.

Love that Dog

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RL.5.5, RL.4.3, RI.9-10.9

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