Job Wanted

Job Wanted

A sorry looking hound plods up to a farmer to ask for a job. The farmer doesn't want a dog. But this old dog proves he can learn plenty of new tricks!

By: Teresa Bateman
Fiction

Discovery Questions

After your child receives and reads this book, Discuss one or more of the following questions to help him/her make connections and build comprehension.

  • The dog is not discouraged when he hears the word, "No." How do you keep from becoming discouraged? Write about it. Share your writing with a parent.
  • Fox are often portrayed as bad, sneaky creatures. Think of another story with a fox. Use a Venn diagram. How is that fox like the fox in this story. How are they different? Share your diagram with a parent.
  • The dog did more than the farmer expected. As a result, everyone won. The dog had a place to live, the farmer had help with the farm, and the animals were better taken care of. Why is it a good thing to do more than is expected? Talk about it with a parent.
  • The dog is very clever at getting what he wants. Write a story about you being clever at getting what you want. Don't forget to draw and color the pictures! Share your story with a parent.

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Book Details

Pages
32
Grade Level
3rd Grade
Genre
Fiction
Bilingual?
No
Life Skills?
No
Culturally Diverse?
No
Student Favorite?
Yes
Part of a Series?
Yes
Book Code
#538
ISBN
9780823444441
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