Plot Paw-suits – Key events and timeline
What caused the puppy to be alone and scared at the start of the story?
A storm/hurricane.
What does “matted” mean in the sentence: “His fur was soaked and matted”?
Tangled, dirty, and clumped together.
Why didn’t the puppy bark or cry when he was alone?
He had learned it didn’t help and he was too weak or scared.
What are 3 things animal shelters provide to stray animals?
Food, medical care, shelter.
What hard decision did Will make that changed Storm’s life?
He chose to call for help instead of walking away.
What did Will give the puppy before asking for help?
A granola bar.
What does it mean when Storm “flinched” as Will reached out?
He pulled back out of fear or trauma.
What might Storm have been feeling when Will offered food?
Hesitant but desperate/trusting just enough.
True or False: All stray animals are dangerous or mean.
False.
What risks did Will take when approaching the stray dog?
He didn’t know if the dog was safe or how others would react.
What name did Will give the puppy?
Storm
What type of figurative language is: “a jacket that smelled like hope”?
Metaphor.
What do you think Storm was thinking when he was picked up and brought to the shelter?
Confused, scared, unsure if he was safe.
Name a reason why an animal might end up homeless like Storm.
Abandonment, natural disaster, neglect.
Why do you think other people passed the puppy by before Will stopped?
They didn’t notice, didn’t care, or didn’t know what to do.
What was the first small sign that Storm started trusting people at the shelter?
He came closer to the front of his crate to listen.
What does it mean that Will “froze” when he saw the dog under the bush?
He stopped moving out of surprise or uncertainty.
Why did Storm choose to step toward the girl instead of backing away?
He saw something familiar: patience and kindness.
What challenge do shelters face when trying to help many animals at once?
Overcrowding, limited resources, underfunding.
What’s one way you (a student) can help homeless animals in your community?
Donate, volunteer, educate, or create flyers/events.
How did Storm show he chose the girl at the end of the story?
He stood up and wagged his tail.
Why does the author list: “food. a blanket. a name.” at the end? What is this called?
Repetition for emphasis; shows small things matter.
Why is naming the dog “Storm” so powerful in this story?
Why is naming the dog “Storm” so powerful in this story?
Why is it important to share stories like Storm’s?
To raise awareness and encourage adoption/advocacy.
Why are small decisions (like feeding Storm) sometimes just as powerful as big ones?
Small acts can build trust and lead to major change.