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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

Discovery Questions

  • 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.

Discovery Questions are available in 100+ languages in the app.

Book Details

Grade Level
3rd Grade
Book Code
538
Genre
Fiction
ISBN
9780823444441
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