This is a 78-page novel study on the beautiful book “The Way of Dog” by Zana Fraillon. This book is featured on the CBCA shortlist for Younger Readers in 2023.
The Way of Dog is told in an unusual, but engaging way, through the use of verse. Rather than taking on the structure of a classic narrative, it almost like a series of poems, told from the dog’s (Scruffity) perspective.
Scruffity is a clever, loyal, loving dog who meets four very special, very different people in his life who love him and can see how special he truly is. He also experiences cruelty, hunger and neglect as well. The Way of Dog is written by a true dog-lover – we can hear just how much Zana Fraillon loves and admires her own dogs, and all dogs, for their empathy and ability to know what their humans need.
This resource consists of a chapter-based comprehension guide (divided into “chunks” of approximately 15 pages at a time). The questions cover a range of comprehension skills, from literal to inferential, plus author purpose, comparing and contrasting, summarising, predicting and much more. A comprehensive answer guide is also provided.
Each section also has a creative response, designed to be high-interest, independent and engaging. These are often linked to the Creative and Practical Arts.
This book would be suitable for a whole class read-aloud, or as a reading group text for Stages Two or Three.
There is a bank of ten Literacy Circle tasks, designed to be printed and laminated for future use. These involve a high degree of student choice, so as to be independent. All associated printables are also included.
I have many other literature-based resources in my store (most of them Australian) so feel free to check them out.
Happy reading!
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