Reading Buddies

In a school, a program uses dogs as reading companions. What is the main goal of this program?

• To train dogs to read

• To help kids improve their reading skills

• To teach dogs to listen to people

• To make reading more boring

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

A 10-year-old girl participated in a reading buddy program. What did she achieve after completing it?

• She finished a book for the first time

• She became a reading specialist

• She learned to read in a week

• She adopted a dog from the shelter

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Why are dogs considered ideal companions for reading sessions at home?

• They can read faster than humans

• They can comfort you and make you less anxious

• They can judge your reading performance

• They can make you feel self-conscious

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RF.5.4B

CCSS.RF.5.4A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

A child in your neighborhood is struggling with reading. What could be the primary reason for this?

• They have an extensive collection of books

• They have an abundance of free time

• They have learning disabilities

• They have a large number of pets

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RF.5.4B

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Students are conducting research on how reading to younger children can help seventh graders improve their test scores in ELA class. 

Which research question best guides the students’ research?

• Why do children enjoy reading picture books?

• When is the best time to read to small children?

• What is the most popular book to read to a large group of children?

• How does reading to others help a person become a better reader?

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

Why is the dog in the library?

• To provide comfort for children

• For readers to read to him

• For support

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

Where did the program from Reading Buddies began?

• Utah

• Colorado

• Texas

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.5.4C

A new student has joined your class who is struggling with reading. What is a common characteristic you might observe?

• They lack confidence

• They have perfect reading skills

• They read too fast

• They don't like dogs

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RF.5.4B

CCSS.RF.5.4A

CCSS.RF.5.4C

More and more dogs are being used where, to help improve reading?

• schools

• libraries

• hospitals

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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

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

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

•  “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.”  

•  All of the above

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.8