Vocabulary
What does the word OCCUPANT mean in paragraph 1?
person who lives in a house
What is the main idea of paragraph 3?
What is done with the money raised.
The process of designing houses for dogs is called....
Barkitecture
Why did the author include the photographs with the selection?
To show the reader examples of some of the houses.
What does ARCHITECT in paragraph 2 mean?
people who design buildings
What is the main idea of paragraph 5?
The material used in the doghouses.
Who wrote the book Barkitecture?
Fred Albert
Why would it not be a good idea to make a doghouse out of chew bones?
Because the dog would chew on it.
What is the meaning of BID in paragraph 2?
offer of money
What is the main idea of paragraph 6?
There are other activities to do at the events.
What type of doghouse style is in the photo on page. 11?
Log Cabin
What could you infer about the architects that build these houses?
1. They are creative
2. They like dogs
3. They want to raise money for dogs
In paragraph 5, what does the word PRACTICAL mean?
useful
What is the main idea of paragraph 7?
Barkitecure events are popular
What is an activity people can do at a barkitecture event?
1. play areas
2. pet adoptions
3. buy treats
4. fashion show
Why do they call it Barkitecture
It has bark for dogs and arcitecture for building
What does RECOGNIZED mean in paragraph 7?
shown appreciation, or acknowledged
What detail supports the idea that Barkitecture events are very popular?
1. The designs are featured in newspapers and TV.
2. Designers are awarded ribbons
3. Designs are on the internet.
What is an award named in the passage?
1. people's choice
2. kids' choice
3. most environmentally friendly
4. most unusual
What does the author think about barkitecture.
He thinks that it is amazing and interesting