Vocabulary
What is the definition for symbol?
an object or picture that stands for something else (means something)
What is the definition for foster?
cared for by an adult for a period of time
What is the definition for confesses?
admits something is true
What is the definition for disobey?
Why did Ira go from being a service dog to being a guide dog?
Because the service dog facility wasn't ready, yet.
(438)
What is the definition for performs?
to act for an audience
to do something for an audience
What is the definition for confidence?
feeling sure/proud about your abilities
How does Ira help his owner Don at work?
He guides him to the piano because he is blind. (440)
What is the main idea of this text?
how service and guide dogs are trained
What does the word "collection" mean?
1- to gather something
2- to call someone
3- the result of gathering things
4- the result of playing
the result of gathering things
collect- gather
-tion - the act/result of an action (makes verbs nouns)
What is the definition for reward (verb)?
to give thanks or something (object) to someone for their help
What is the definition for ceremony?
a special, usual formal event
When did the puppies get to meet their "puppy raisers"?
when they turned 8 weeks old
(page - 433)
Before summer vacation, how did Sandy reward her students for helping with Ira?
Sandy arranges a field trip to Shy Bear Farm. (437)
What does the word "animations" mean?
Disney makes the best animations.
1- to draw
2- drawings that move
3- to look at animals
4- to act like an animal
drawing
animate - bring to life/ move
tion - the result of making drawings move
What is the definition for graduate?
to complete or finish school
What is the definition for patiently?
wait without complaining
Sequence of Events
What is the order in which Ira learned his service dog skills?
8 steps from pages 433 to 435
1st- retrieve dropped keys (433)
2nd- come, sit and walk at heel on a leash (434)
3rd- press a wheelchair access sign (434)
4th- getting on and off a bus (435)
5th- learn not to be distracted (stores, market, etc.) (435)
6th- tug open a door (435)
7th- sit quietly (435)
8th- enter an elevator (435)
Why did Ira's name change to Irah?
Because at Guide Dog for the Blind there was already a dog named Ira and they needed all the dogs to have different names (page 438
What does the word "celebration" mean?
1- to dance
2- a sad time
3- to party
4- an enjoyable event
an enjoyable event
celebrate - to do something enjoyable for a reason
-tion - the act/result of an action (makes verbs nouns)