Love that Dog Quick Check P. 1-41

Why doesn’t Jack want to write poetry at the beginning?

• He doesn’t like writing.

• He thinks only girls write poetry.

• He doesn’t like doing what he is told.

• He thinks poetry is too hard.

What question do you think Miss Stretchberry asks Jack about his “So much depends” poem (Oct 10th)?

• What is the blue car?

• Why does so much depend on a blue car?

• Do you have a blue car?

• Can you rewrite your poem?

On October 24th, Jack doesn’t like the tiger poem, but he says,

“Some of the tiger sounds

are still in my ears

like drums

beat-beat-beat-ing.”

What part of the poem is he talking about?

• Rhyme

• The short lines

• Rhythm

• The title

Why does Jack decide he likes small poems?

• He likes not reading a lot.

• He likes picturing all the small things.

• He thinks small poems are less confusing.

• He likes reading small words.

Where did Jack get his dog from?

• A neighbor

• A person who breeds dogs

• An animal shelter

• His grandparents

How does Jack's street compare to the city street he read about on February 15th?

• His street is louder than the city street.

• His street is quieter than the city street.

• His street is less busy than the city street.

• Both b & c.

What does the poet do with the apple poem that Jack really likes?

• The poem is short.

• The poem is shaped like an apple.

• The poem helps Jack picture an apple using words.

• The poem is about apple pie, Jack's favorite dessert.

How does Jack feel when everyone knows he wrote a poem?

• Angry

• Happy

• Upset

• Embarrassed