WALT: Be willing to meet the challenges of more difficult texts.

Group: The Moon

A dog for keeps

How many pets do you have at home?

Why do you have pets?

What animal do you think makes a better pet?

Which pet would you rather, cat or dog? Why?

A dog for keeps

Think of some reasons to convince Barney’s mother to allow him to have a pet dog.

A dog for keeps

Why wasn’t Barney’s mother in favour of him having a pet dog?

How did Jess come to be trapped on the cliff ledge?

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A dog for keeps

What reaction did Barney’s friend Mike have towards Jess?

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Why do you think Barney’s mother became fond of Jess?

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