Friendship and Cooperation in Animals

Dr. Anna L presents a reader theater session using a beginner-friendly book about a cat and a dog. The story illustrates how the two animals, initially not friends, overcome challenges and become best friends. The session emphasizes teaching active verbs through Total Physical Response to build fluency.

What is the main purpose of the reader theater activity introduced by Dr. Anna L?

• To improve students' acting skills

• To enhance beginner students' reading fluency

• To teach students about animal behavior

• To entertain students with a story

How did the cat and dog initially feel about each other?

• They ignored each other

• They were indifferent to each other

• They were best friends

• They were not friends and fought often

What were some of the things the cat and dog fought over?

• Food and water

• Toys and treats

• Sleeping spots and food

• Attention from their owner

What did the cat warn the dog to stay away from?

• Its food

• Its bed

• Its mouse toy

• Its scratching post

What activity did the dog warn the cat to stay away from?

• Its bone

• Its food

• Its bed

• Its ball

What does the cat use to warn the dog?

• Its teeth

• Its tail

• Its eyes

• Its claws

What does the dog use to warn the cat?

• Its paws

• Its bark

• Its ball

• Its teeth

What did the cat and dog do when they played separately?

• They slept

• They chewed, chased, and rolled

• They ignored each other

• They shared their toys

What was the crisis that the cat and dog faced?

• They were hungry

• They couldn't find their toys

• They got lost

• They were stuck and needed each other's help

How did the cat and dog resolve their crisis?

• They called for help

• They worked together using their unique abilities

• They waited for their owner

• They ignored the problem