Dog Days

What pet does Greg's family get, and what is its name?

• A dog named Sweetie

• A cat named Whiskers

• A fish named Bubbles

• A bird named Chirpy

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What is the meaning of the phrase 'Dog Days'?

• A) The hottest days of summer

• B) Days when dogs are most active

• C) Days dedicated to dog festivals

• D) Days when dogs are trained

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Which of the following sentences uses the phrase 'Dog Days' correctly?

• A) The dog days of winter are the coldest.

• B) During the dog days of summer, we often go swimming.

• C) The dog days of spring bring beautiful flowers.

• D) The dog days of autumn are full of falling leaves.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

In literature, what do 'Dog Days' often symbolize?

• A) A period of prosperity

• B) A time of hardship and struggle

• C) A time of celebration

• D) A period of rest and relaxation

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which of the following is a synonym for 'Dog Days'?

• A) Winter solstice

• B) Summer doldrums

• C) Spring equinox

• D) Autumn equinox

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Identify the correct sentence:

• A) The dog days of summer is a time for ice cream.

• B) The dog days of summer are a time for ice cream.

• C) The dog days of summer was a time for ice cream.

• D) The dog days of summer were a time for ice cream.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the origin of the term 'Dog Days'?

• A) It refers to a time when dogs are most active.

• B) It comes from the ancient belief that the star Sirius, the Dog Star, added to the sun's heat.

• C) It is named after a famous dog festival.

• D) It originated from a popular dog training season.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which of the following best describes the tone of a passage about 'Dog Days'?

• A) Joyful and celebratory

• B) Melancholic and reflective

• C) Tense and suspenseful

• D) Hot and lethargic

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Choose the correct form of the verb: 'During the dog days, the sun ___ brightly.'

• A) shine

• B) shines

• C) shone

• D) shining

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the effect of 'Dog Days' on people's mood according to common expressions?

• A) It makes people energetic and lively.

• B) It makes people lazy and sluggish.

• C) It makes people anxious and worried.

• D) It makes people joyful and excited.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A