Vocabulary
the reason why something is done or used; the aim or intention of something
purpose
to answer; reply
respond
What do rescue dogs do?
they team up with police, fire, and other rescue workers to help people in danger
When do rescue dogs begin their training?
when they are puppies
What are some of the meanings of the homograph fine?
good or good enough; healthy and well;
of high quality; etc.
a sudden and destructive event bringing great damage, loss, or destruction
disaster
the set of tools, clothing, etc., needed for a particular activity or purpose
equipment
How long does it take for rescue dogs to be completely trained?
up to two years
What special equipment do rescue dogs use?
their excellent hearing and their good nose
Use the context clues to find the meaning of the word handler:
They are friendly and get along well with their handlers, the people who work with them.
the people who work with the rescue dogs
causing damage or injury to somebody/something, especially to a person's health or to the environmen
harmful
happening by chance or accident; not planned; unexpected
accidental
What traits do good rescue dogs have?
they are smart and brave, obedient, friendly, and hard-working
What are the 4 dog breeds mentioned in the story that make good rescue dogs?
Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Border Collie, and Bloodhound
What is the root word of the word considerate and what does it mean?
consider: to think about it
considerate: to think of others' feelings
the action of stopping something from happening
prevention
when you do not pay enough attention to what you are doing, and so you make mistakes, or cause harm or damage
careless
What do rescue dogs get at the end of every rescue?
praise and treats for doing a good job
What else do rescue dogs do besides saving people in danger?
sometimes rescue teams go to schools and teach children about safety and disaster prevention
Use the context clues to find the meaning of the word lethargic:
Diane was lethargic; she didn't have the energy to get out of bed
having no energy to do something
non-fiction texts that give facts and information about a topic
expository text
hints found within a sentence, paragraph, or passage that a reader can use to understand the meanings of new or unfamiliar words
context (sentence) clues
Why is it important for the rescue dogs and their handlers to have a positive relationship?
so that they can work quickly and avoid making careless mistakes
What are some other teams and how do they work together?
if I think your answer is good then you get the points :)
Use the context clues to find the meaning of the word elated:
The team was elated because they just found out they placed in the semifinals
extremely happy and excited