Aero and Office Mike Comprehension

1. Why did the author write this selection?

• To prove that dogs are smart
• To explain how to train dogs
• To show what police dogs do
• To tell how dogs can help people

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

2. When Officer Mike puts on his police uniform, Aero knows it is time to

• go to work
• take a break
• visit a school
• lie down quietly

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

3. Aero’s most important job is to -

• chase criminals
• visit children who are sick
• help and protect Officer Mike
• walk up and down steep stairs

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

4. The author wrote the section called “On Duty” to -

• explain that police cars are better than regular cars
• describe Aero's police car and tell how he protects it
• show what a long , hard day Aero has when he works.
• show that Aero has many duties and taks to perform

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

5. Aero lets Officer Mike know that he needs a break by -

• quivering and whining
• jumping out the window
• barking and scratching at the door
• putting his head against Officer Mike's

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

6. Which of the author’s words that show police dogs get to play sometimes?

• When Aero is on duty, he's not allowed to play.
• When Aero and Officer Mike have been in the police car for a few hours, Aero will need to take a break
• Aero knows he'll also have time to explore a little and maybe chase a tennis ball while they are stopped.
• Aero likes children and is always gentle with them

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

7. Which of the author’s words that show dogs work hard while they are training to become police dogs?

• Aero is very loyal to Officer Mike and wants to obey him.
• Aero can understand short commands like "Find him!" or "Stop him!" and "No barking!"
• At first he spread his paws to help keep his balance.
• He had to practice over and over.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

8. Why does the author write “each person has a scent that is different from everyone else’s scent”?

• To help explain why Aero is so gentle with sick children
• To help explain how Aero can find people using his nose
• To help explain why it is hard for children to play hide-and-seek
• to help explain how animals know who is friendly and who is not

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

9. The author includes information on how to approach Aero to -

• show readers that not all dogs are police dogs
• explain to readers how dangerous dogs can be
• teach readers how to be safe around police dogs.
• tell readers how scared dogs can get when they meet children

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

10. Why did the author write the section called “Back at the Station”?

• To tell how important Aero is to Officer Mike 
• To tell where Aero and Officer Mike sleep every night
• To tell what Aero and Officer Mike do when they take a break
• To tell what happens at the end of Aero and Officer Mike's shift

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5