Teaching A Boy and His Dog | Daily Lessons

Daily Lessons

This section contains 30 daily lessons. Each one has a specific objective and offers at least three (often more) ways to teach that objective. Lessons include classroom discussions, group and partner activities, in-class handouts, individual writing assignments, at least one homework assignment, class participation exercises and other ways to teach students about the text in a classroom setting. Use some or all of the suggestions provided to work with your students in the classroom and help them understand the text.

Lesson 1

Objective: Chapter 1 Vic and his dog Blood seem to get along well, but they tease each other. This lesson examines why they seem to feel teasing is an important part of their relationship.

1) 1) In class Discussion -
Why might teasing be an important part of Vic and Blood's relationship? What is the significance of Blood calling Vic "Albert"? Why does Vic react the way he...
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