Reading Buddies

1. Which of the following statements best defines an “informational/explanatory text" ?

• A: a type of writing in which an author presents his/her personal opinions

• B: a type of writing in which an author presents his/her life story

• C: a type of writing in which an author presents facts and details about a topic or process

• D: a type of writing in which an author presents a fictional story

1. Which of the following statements best defines “textual evidence”?

• A: personal opinions

• B: factual information

• C: pictures and photos

• D: ideas directly from the text

Which of the following examples of textual evidence explains why dogs are being used in school?

• A: “In a library across town, a third-grade boy is reading his favorite book to a dog named Theo.”

• B: “Both seem relaxed and happy, but what is a dog doing in a school library?”

• C: “Through this program, teams of dogs and their handlers were sent out to schools and libraries to serve as reading companions for kids who were having trouble reading.”

• D: "Learning to read is often less about reading skills than it is about confidence."

Which of the following examples of textual evidence supports why dogs should be used in the classroom?

• A. “But if you’re practicing with a dog,” said one reading specialist, “you don’t mind making the mistake. In fact, you’ll probably correct it.”

• B. “Reading is like any other skill—the more you practice, the better you get."

• C. “He is part of a program that began in Utah in 1999.”

• D. “The boy is petting the dog as he reads, and the dog has its paw on the boy’s foot.”

Which of the following examples of textual evidence does NOT support why dogs are used in the classroom?

• A: “More and more libraries and schools are using dogs to help kids improve their reading skills and confidence level.”

• B: “Learning to read is often less about reading skills than it is about confidence.”

• C: “To a struggling reader, an animal listener can produce less anxiety than a human listener”

• D: “Dogs are the ideal reading companions. They aren't in a hurry, so you can read at your own pace.”

According to the text, which of the following is NOT a reason why kids have trouble reading?

• A: some have learning disabilities

• B: some don't have dogs

• C: some think it's boring

• D: some are new to English

What is the author’s purpose in writing this article?

• A: The purpose of this article is to show readers why dogs are the best pets.

• B: The purpose of this article is to persuade teachers to use dogs in the classroom.

• C: The purpose of this article is to entertain readers with ideas about how fun it is to read with dogs.

• D: The purpose of this article is to inform readers about how dogs are used to help students become better readers.

According to the text, which statement is an example of a cause and effect relationship between dogs and young readers?

• A: Some students who feel nervous reading around people feel more relaxed and confident reading to a dog.

• B: Some schools disliked dogs, but because they started reading buddies, the schools now like dogs.

• C: Some students who were afraid of dogs now like dogs and want to play with them in school.

• D: Some dogs who didn't like reading, learned to enjoy reading and books because students read to them.

What does companions mean, as used in paragraph 2?

• A: a person who is walking; someone traveling on foot

• B: a general idea or thought about something

• C: big and strongly built

• D: one who spends time with or does things with another

Which of the following examples of textual evidence supports how reading to a dog builds confidence in young readers?

• A. “To a struggling reader, an animal listener can produce less anxiety than a human listener.”

• B. “Reading is like any other skill—the more you practice, the better you get."

• C. “Reading calms the animals down and makes them more comfortable around people."

• D. “The boy is petting the dog as he reads, and the dog has its paw on the boy’s foot.”