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

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

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

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

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?

Why is the dog in the library?

• To provide comfort for children

• For readers to read to him

• For support

Where did the program from Reading Buddies began?

• Utah

• Colorado

• Texas

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

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

• schools

• libraries

• hospitals

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