Module 1, Love That Dog: March - June

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'as brave as a lion'.

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What does it mean when Jack says his brain feels like a squashed pea?

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It means that Jack's brain hurts from thinking too much, especially about Walter Dean Myers.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that gives the main points of a text.

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Who is Jack's dog?

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Jack's dog is named Sky.

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What does it mean to write to someone?

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To write to someone means to send a message or letter to that person.

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What is the main idea of Jack's journal entry on March 22?

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Jack talks about his funny, slobbery dog, Sky, who follows him everywhere.

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What does it mean to be frustrated?

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To be frustrated means to feel upset or annoyed because something is not working as you want it to.

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What is the role of Miss Stretchberry in Jack's story?

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Miss Stretchberry is Jack's teacher who encourages him to write.

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What does it mean when Sky jumps up on Jack?

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It shows that Sky is happy and excited to be with Jack.

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Why does Jack feel frustrated about his letter to Walter Dean Myers?

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Jack is frustrated because he learns that his letter might take a long time to reach Walter Dean Myers.