Dog Stories for Older Students
Dogs are said to be "man's best friend." Considering the amount of literature and writing devoted to these faithful friends, that may very well be true. This reading set is for older students and includes both fiction and nonfiction.
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(8) Passages included in this Reading Set:
The Toughest Sled Dog Race in the World
Students will read a passage about the Yukon Quest and the difficult nature of the race. Students will then answer questions ab...
Stickeen
In 1879, noted naturalist John Muir went to Alaska t...
The Great Race of Mercy
Students will read a passage about sled dogs and the 1925 Great Race of Mercy. Students will then answer questions about the ma...
Good Night, Archie
Archie is a problem! Students will read a story abou...
Racing Alaska’s Historic Iditarod Trail
Students will read a passage about the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. They will learn about the history of the trail and the bre...
Mushing During the Klondike Gold Rush
Students will read a passage about the role of sled dogs in the late 19th century Klondike Gold Rush. Students will then answer...
Nana the Nanny
Chapter 1 passage: The novel “Peter Pan” began as a ...
A Puppy for Poppy
When her boy has to go away to college, Poppy is so ...