Vocabulary
Comprehension
Rosie
Questions
Bonus
100
As you _________ the playground you can hear children playing.
approach
100
Where did Rosie start her training?
At puppy kindergarten.
100
What does Rosie's uniform look like?
She wears a red harness and special badges.
100
What kind of question is this and why: What two things do visiting dogs have in common?
On the Line- on pg. 264 it says they are friendly and happy to work.
100
What does "ASPCA" stand for?
ASPCA: American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
200
Jose had studied hard and was ________________ that he would pass the reading test!
confident
200
What command tells Rosie that she may approach a person?
"Go say hello"
200
Why wasn't Rosie ready to be a good visiting dog when she was a puppy?
She was too wild and silly.
200
What kind of question is this and why: Why is Rosie a great visiting dog?
On the line- on pg. 274 the author says it is because she is a very good friend.
200
How can Rosie see through all her hair?
Her long lashes hold up her hair to let her see through.
300
The new store sells skates, balls, helmets, and other sports ________________.
equipment
300
Why did Rosie need to become a good traveler?
To get to work she might have to ride on a train, a bus, or even an airplane.
300
Why did Rosie's owner think she would be a good visiting dog someday?
She was gentle, friendly, and a good listener.
300
What kind of question is this and why: Where was Rosie trained to be a visiting dog?
Between the line- she was trained at puppy kindergarten (pg. 261) and at the ASPCA (pg. 264).
300
Carlos begged to stay up later, but his mom was very ________ about his bedtime.
firm
400
The City of Mesa has an after school ____________ for kids who want to play soccer.
program
400
What did the author do to prepare Rosie for her work?
She played games, let her visit with other dogs, visited lots of different people, and traveled.
400
How is Rosie different from other dogs?
She is a working dog or a visiting dog.
400
What kind of question is this and why: What does it mean that Rosie has "good sense"?
Above the line- On pg. 263, it points out that with someone who wants to play, Rosie plays, but with someone who is shy, Rosie will wait for the person to come to her. This makes me think that having "good sense" means that she figures out what kind of help each person needs.
400
I called the doctor's office to make an ______________.
appointment
500
"This is the most ______________ couch I've ever sat on!" exclaimed Miss Shepherd.
comfortable
500
What kinds of tests did Rosie get at the end of her training?
Rosie went into a room with volunteers who beahved the way the people Rosie would visit might behave. Rosie had to not nip at a girl's tubes, a woman dropped a walker in front of Rosie, and many other tests.
500
What is a visiting dog's job?
A visiting dog's job is to cheer up people who are sad, sick, or lonely.
500
What kind of question is this and why: Name two of the people that Rosie helped, and how did she help them?
Between the lines- Nina (in the wheelchair)- Rosie played fetch Peter (blind)- Peter brushed Rosie Alexander (too sick to play with others) Rosie laid down with him Bea- can't use arms or legs, so watches Rosie Thomas- Rosie was cuddly like his grandson Rosie- sad and Rosie cheered her up Bill- doesn't talk to anyone but was curious enough about Rosie's eyes to ask questions
500
Write down an example of a singular possessive noun.
Any correct answer will work
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