Lesson Plans for BREEDS OF DOGS level P

Expand the Reading

Writing Connection
Have children think about a person that they know (a parent, grandparent, sibling, cousin, friend) and ask them to choose the breed of dog that would be most suitable for that personality. They can write several paragraphs about why the selected dog is the best match for that person.

Social Studies Connection
Select a country or have children choose a country, and see what role dogs play in that society and if there are breeds specific to that area.

Reading Independently
Have children read the book independently or with a partner. You can also encourage them to read other books of their choice at the appropriate level. Have children bring a favorite book about a dog and share it with several partners.

Home Connection
Send the book home to be read to or with family members. Families may watch any of the various classics, such as Lassie, Rin Tin Tin, Dog of Flanders, or All Dogs Go to Heaven. They can then discuss the film and identify the breed and the characteristics. Families may attend a dog show to see different breeds of dogs. These occur several times a year in larger cities.

Assessment
  • Monitor children’s responses in the Comprehending the Text section to assess how well they understand the text or story.
  • Monitor reading to see if children are using the effective reading strategies.
  • Assess children’s knowledge of and ability to make comparisons about breeds of dogs by checking the worksheets and their written work for accuracy and application.


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