Vocabulary 1
Parents
Firefighters
Police
EMTs
Why should you exercise?
To get healthy and strong
How do you think Dex feels about being overlooked by the other animals?
Sad and lonely
How has Dex changed since the beginning of the story?
He has become strong and confident
Why did the animals come to Dex's house to bang on his door?
They needed his help to save Cleevis.
What does sore mean?
pain in a muscle or body part
What do you like to gaze at outside?
The sky
Insects
Clouds
etc.
How does Dex's size cause him problems?
He can't keep up with the other animals, he is left out and made fun of.
How did Dex move when he sprang into action? Fast or slow?
Fast
How did Cleevis change from the beginning of the story to the end?
Cleevis was like a bully and then he became nice towards Dex in the end.
Name a type of exercise Dex did.
Running
Jumping
Pushups
If you don't study much for a test, how do you think you would do?
Poorly
How is the way Dex sees himself in his dreams different from his real self?
In his dreams he is strong and a hero, in real life he is just a small dog.
Super Dog
Why does Dex ask all the animals to jump on the other end of the teeter totter?
Name a word that means sprang?
Jumped
Who do you depend on?
Parents
Teachers
Friends
What does Dex do to change his life?
exercise and become strong
Why does the other animals make fun of Dex's suit?
They didn't understand he was wearing it to show people he wanted to help people.
Scared because of his face and screeching.
What is the difference between gazing and staring?
Gazing is looking at fondly while thinking
Staring is direct eyes focused on something
If I overlooked something, what does that mean?
I didn't see it.
What package does Dex get that makes him feel ready?
a superhero costume
How does Dex feel about helping others?
Happy and proud.
What does the author mean when she says "Dex lived on dreams"?
Dex always thinks about what he wants to be.