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The Dogs House

Worksheet · Grades 2–4

Comprehension Questions

  1. What season does the Dog start to make a house for himself?
  2. How does the Dog feel during the winter, and why does he decide to create a house?
  3. Describe how the Dog's attitude changes when summer comes.
  4. What lesson can we learn from the Dog's experience regarding preparation and comfort?
  5. Why do you think the Dog believed making a larger house was unnecessary once summer arrived?

Vocabulary Exercise

Match the words from the story with their correct definitions.

WordDefinition
1. Curl upA. To make something or become larger
2. AccommodateB. To gather oneself into a small, compact shape
3. NecessaryC. Required or needed for a particular purpose
4. StretchD. To extend or enlarge in size
5. DetermineE. To decide or conclude after consideration

Writing/Reflection Task

Reflect on the story of the Dog and what it teaches us about planning and comfort.

  1. What do you think the Dog could have done differently regarding his house?
  2. How does this story relate to your own experiences with preparation or comfort?
  3. Write down your thoughts on the moral of the story.

Feel free to discuss your answers with a partner or your teacher!

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