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The Dog and Her Puppies
Worksheet · Grades 2–4
Comprehension Questions
- What was the weather like when the dog came to the shepherd's door?
- What did the shepherd do the first time the dog asked for help?
- What did the dog ask the second time?
- How did the puppies change as they grew?
- What did the dog say to the shepherd on the cold evening?
Vocabulary
Match each word with its meaning. Write the letter next to the word.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1. shepherd | A. bent up at the edge |
| 2. straw | B. made a low, angry sound |
| 3. tumbling | C. a person who looks after sheep |
| 4. curled | D. showed teeth and made an angry sound |
| 5. growled | E. dry stalks used as a soft bed for animals |
| 6. snarled | F. rolling and falling over in play |
Writing Task
Write a letter from the shepherd to the dog. Tell her how you felt on the cold evening. Start with: "Dear dog, when I reached for my own door..."
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