Exploring Voices in the Park

The transcript narrates the experiences of different characters at a park. Victoria, a Labrador, and Charles, a young boy, have an eventful day with a scruffy dog. Another character, Smudge, visits the park with their dog and looks for a job. Charles meets Smudge, and they become friends. Lastly, Albert, another dog, enjoys the park with his owner, making new friends and having fun.

What type of dog is Victoria?

• Labrador

• Golden Retriever

• Beagle

• Poodle

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CCSS.RI.8.5

What did the first voice do when a mongrel bothered Victoria?

• Gave it food

• Shooed it away

• Petted it

• Ignored it

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CCSS.RL.1.9

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What was the second voice doing in the park?

• Cycling

• Swimming

• Looking for a job

• Playing football

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CCSS.RL.5.2

Who is Smudge?

• A friend

• A cat

• A child

• A dog

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CCSS.RL.5.3

What did the second voice reflect on while sitting on the bench?

• Financial issues

• Educational goals

• Past relationships

• Job opportunities

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What new activity did the child learn in the park?

• Cycling

• Running

• Climbing

• Swimming

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CCSS.RL.1.3

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CCSS.RL.4.3

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Who did the child play with in the park?

• A parent

• A teacher

• Another child

• A park ranger

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What did Albert do when he met another dog?

• Barked loudly

• Sniffed its backside

• Ran away

• Played fetch

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CCSS.RL.1.3

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How did the fourth voice feel at the end of the day?

• Sad

• Angry

• Happy

• Indifferent

What did the child do with the flower?

• Threw it away

• Gave it to a friend

• Put it in water

• Made a drawing

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3