Main Idea
What is the story mostly about?
A girl helps reunite a lost puppy with its owner.
Who is the main character?
Maya.
What is one theme?
Helping others.
What does "whimper" most likely mean?
A. Laugh
B. Bark loudly
C. Soft cry
D. Sing
Answer: C
Why was the puppy hungry?
It had likely been lost for a while.
Why did Maya help the puppy?
She cared about the puppy and wanted to help.
Name one character trait that describes Maya.
Possible answers:
Caring
What lesson did Maya learn?
Doing the right thing can make others happy.
What does "investigate" mean?
A. Run away
B. Look closely
C. Sleep
D. Hide
Answer: B
Why didn't Maya keep the puppy?
She knew it belonged to someone else.
What lesson does this story teach?
Helping others is the right thing to do.
Which action proves Maya is caring?
She fed and cared for the puppy.
Would you have helped the puppy? Explain.
Answer vary.
Why did the author use the word "curious"?
To show Maya wanted to find out what she heard.
How do you know the elderly man loved Max?
He searched everywhere and cried when he found him.
Which sentence best supports the main idea?
They made colorful posters that read 'Lost Puppy.
How did the elderly man probably feel when he found Max?
Happy and relieved.
Which sentence best supports the theme?
Maya smiled because she knew helping someone else was the right thing to do.
Which word means nearly the same as "frightened"?
A. Brave
B. Happy
C. Scared
D. Excited
Answer: C
How was Maya feeling at the end?
Sad to say goodbye but happy she helped.
Explain the main idea using two details from the story.
Answer may vary. [Your answer should be base off the supported details]
Compare Maya and her grandmother. How are they alike?
Both are caring, kind, and willing to help.
Explain how Maya showed kindness throughout the story using at least three examples.
Based off of the supported detail
Use the word "investigate" in your own sentence.
Why didn't the puppy have a name tag?
It may have fallen off while the puppy was lost.