Bob the Dog
What kind of animal is Bob?
A dog
Who is Bob's closest friend?
Ivan
How is Bob’s current environment different from his past?
It is safer and more stable
You have $20. You buy a toy for $13.75. How much money do you have left?
20.00
-13.75
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$6.25
What point of view is the story told in, and how do you know?
First person, because Bob says “I”
What animal is Ruby?
A baby elephant
How would Ivan handle difficult situations?
Carefully, thoughtfully, potentially optimistic
A number has 5 thousands, 2 hundreds, 8 tens, and 4 ones. What is the number?
Break it apart by place value:
Now add them:
5,000 + 200 + 80 + 4 = 5,284
What motivates Bob the most in these chapters.
Choose one of the following: fear, friendship, both
Both
Is Ruby or Bob younger? Why does Ruby behave differently than Bob?
Ruby is younger and hasn’t experienced the same hardships
How does Bob’s personality BOTH help and hurt him in Chapters 1–2?
It helps him stay strong and survive, but hurts his ability to trust and connect with others
Which is longer: 4 feet or 48 inches? Explain.
They're the same
List one of the most remarkable things that a dog can smell. (There are four acceptable answers, please name one).
Danger, Molecule of Roast Beef, Feelings, Sicknes
How are Bob and Ivan different in how they act?
Bob is grumpy; Ivan is calm and thoughtful
Bob often sounds negative or grumpy. How might this actually be a sign of something deeper?
It hides fear, caring, or vulnerability
Will also accept: could be tired from guarding - signifying protection/caring.
School starts at 8:15 AM and ends at 2:45 PM. How long is the school day?
Let’s break it into parts:
Now add them:
4 hours + 2 hours 30 minutes = 6 hours 30 minutes
Final Answer: The school day is 6 hours and 30 minutes
Give one example of how Bob shows, not tells, that he cares about his friends, family, etc.
Stays near friends, protects them, watches them, etc.
What does the group’s (Bob, Ivan, Ruby) behavior suggest about the importance of community?
That support from others helps individuals heal and grow
What internal conflict does Bob face?
__________ vs. ___________
(ex: an internal conflict you might have could be: should I go to Summer Bridge or sleep all day)
Wanting to care vs. wanting to stay guarded
Without solving exactly, which is larger: 6,789 − 2,999 or 6,789 − 3,001? Explain your reasoning.
6,789 − 2,999 is larger because you subtract less