Easy
What is the name of the main character in "Love That Dog?"
Jack
In what month did Jack write his first poem?
September
Who does Jack write a letter to?
Mr. Walter Dean Myers
What does Miss Stretchberry do to encourage Jack?
She types his poems, displays them and encourages him to share and put his name on them
Who is the main character in the story?
Toby
What is the name of Jack's teacher?
Miss Stretchberry
What Robert Frost poem does Jack's teacher share that jack finds difficult?
"Stopping by woods on a Snowy Evening"
Why does Jack write to Mr. Walter Dean Myers?
To thank him and tell him it inspired him
What word means to not want and name acknowledgement?
Anonymous
What contest did he enter?
Snack contest
What kind of paper did Jack's teacher use to type Jack's poem?
Yellow paper
How does Jack say his brain feels when he tries to write?
Empty or filled with too many words
What two things does Jack Send to Mr. Walter Dean Myers?
A letter and a typed copy of his poem "Love that Dog"
What kind of book is Love That Dog written as?
A book of poems / a poetry journal
What was the snack that made his "eyes light up"
Peanut butter swirl cookie
What animal poem by Wiiliam Blake does Jack read?
"The Tyger"
Why does Jack say he keeps his poems in his head?
Because he's shy and doesn't want others to laugh
What sound does Jack repeat when describing the speeding car?
"Blue car, blue car" - imitating a car zooming
What was the name of Jack’s dog?
Sky
What word would you use to describe the main charcter?
Perserverence or determination
What is Jack embarrassed for people to know at first?
That he is writing poetry
Which poem helps jack realize that poems don't have to rhyme?
"The Red Wheelbarrow" by William Carlos Williams
How does Jack connect "Love that Boy" to his own life?
He relates to "Love that Boy' because he loved his dog like a boy loved his father.
What does Jack volunteer his teacher to do to get Mr. Walter Dean Myers to come to the school?
Brownies
How did the main character show determination in creating his snack?
First :
Then:
Finallyy:
This shows: Never giving up