Pompeii Dogs Spelling Challenge

Imagine you are writing a letter from the perspective of one of the dogs in Pompeii. Which of the following words would best describe how the dog might feel as the volcano erupts, based on evidence from the story?

• Excited

• Terrified

• Bored

• Sleepy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

You are planning a spelling bee using words from "Dogs of Pompeii." Which strategy would help you remember the correct spelling of the word "eruption"?

• Say the word quickly three times.

• Break the word into syllables and create a rhyme.

• Write the word once and forget about it.

• Only look at the word without writing it.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Given the word "archaeologist," which of the following is the best way to check if you have spelled it correctly when writing an essay about Pompeii?

• Guess and hope it is right.

• Use a dictionary or spell-check tool to verify.

• Ask a friend who is unsure.

• Ignore the spelling.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2E

CCSS.L.K.2D

CCSS.RF.1.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3A

CCSS.RF.2.3B

Suppose you are creating a timeline of events from "Dogs of Pompeii." Which spelling word would you use to describe the thick, hot material that covered the city?

• Lava

• Water

• Sand

• Snow

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2E

CCSS.L.K.2D

CCSS.RF.1.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3A

CCSS.RF.2.3B

If you had to explain why the word "volcano" is important in the story, which reasoning would be most accurate?

• It is the name of a dog.

• It is the cause of the disaster in Pompeii.

• It is a type of food.

• It is a city in Italy.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

You are writing a story about Pompeii and want to use the word "rescue." Which sentence uses the word correctly and shows understanding of its meaning?

• The rescue was a type of fruit.

• The dogs tried to rescue their owners from danger.

• The rescue was a loud noise.

• The rescue was a mountain.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

If you are unsure about the spelling of "Pompeii," which plan would help you remember it for your test?

• Write it once and never look at it again.

• Practice writing it several times and say each letter aloud.

• Only read it silently.

• Ask someone else to spell it for you during the test.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2E

CCSS.L.K.2D

CCSS.RF.1.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3A

CCSS.RF.2.3B

You are asked to compare the words "ash" and "lava" from the story. Which reasoning best explains how they are different?

• Ash is cold, and lava is hot.

• Ash is a type of animal, and lava is a plant.

• Ash is a color, and lava is a sound.

• Ash is a type of food, and lava is a drink.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

If you need to remember the spelling of "ancient" for your spelling test, which strategy would be most effective?

• Make a connection to the word "ant."

• Break the word into "an" and "cient" and create a story.

• Only look at the word once.

• Ignore the word.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2E

CCSS.L.K.2D

CCSS.RF.1.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3A

CCSS.RF.2.3B

You are writing a summary of "Dogs of Pompeii." Which word would you use to describe the people who study old cities and objects?

• Archaeologists

• Veterinarians

• Bakers

• Musicians

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A