Bo Lends A Paw
What is the genre of the story?
fantasy
How are prairie dogs similar to dogs?
They make a barking sound.
(n.) a complicated system of small streets, paths, etc.
maze
(n.) something that can hurt or cause damage
danger
Where would prairie dogs most likely build their town?
underground
What does Lana want to do in the story?
She wants to plant trees.
How do mother prairie dogs use grass?
as beds for their babies
plain
(adj.) simple and not having any added or extra things
(n.) a small pile
mound
Why does Bo dislike that Lana is late?
Bo is a busy dog and does not like waiting for Lana.
What problem does Bo have at the beginning of the story?
Bo is hungry.
Name 3 things that prairie dogs do when they sense danger is near.
1. It stands up.
2. It barks.
3. It flicks its tail.
(v.) to put or hide something in the ground
bury
flick
(v.) to move with short, quick movements
(adj.) useful or helpful
handy
What does Bo do after failing to get Lana's attention?
Bo looks for a buried bone.
Which of the following would also be a good title for this reading?
1. How Prairie Dogs Live on the Prairie
2. Prairie Dogs and What They Eat
3. How Prairie Dogs are Similar to Dogs
1. How Prairie Dogs Live on the Prairie
(v.) to laugh at and criticize someone in a way that is either friendly and playful or cruel and unkind
tease
connect
(v.) to join together
Which character is better at digging: Bo or Lana?
Bo is better at digging than Lana. He is also faster and better at finding bones.
We know that Lana has been angry about Bo's digging in the past because she says, "You were digging ______!"
again
Name 3 things that prairie dogs do to see who can come into their burrow.
1. They smell each other.
2. They taste each other.
3. They touch their teeth together.
4. They touch their noses together.
encourage
(v.) to give someone praise and support in a way that makes them more hopeful, or confident
(n.) a long hole underground used to travel through
tunnel
What is the first space near the top of a tunnel in a prairie dog burrow used for?
It is used as a listening room to wait and listen for nearby animals.