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Dog Man: A Tale of Two Kitties (Dog Man #3)
Last updated Monday, December 30, 2019
Author: Dav Pilkey
Date of Publication: 2017
ISBN: 0545935210
Grade Level: 3rd (GLCs: Click here for grade level guidelines.)
Date(s) Used: Jan. 2020
Synopsis:
He was the best of dogs... He was the worst of dogs... It was the age of invention... It was the season of surprise... It was the eve of supa sadness... It was the dawn of hope... Dog Man hasn't always been a paws-itive addition to the police force. While he can muzzle miscreants, he tends to leave a slick of slobber in his wake! This time, Petey the cat's dragged in a tiny bit of trouble -- a double in the form of a super-cute kitten. Dog Man will have to work twice as hard to bust these furballs and remain top dog!
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What are some superheroes that you can think of? Are any of them animals?
Vocabulary
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Dickens - used for emphasis; used when asking questions to express surprise
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oppression - the state of being subject to unjust treatment or control
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redemption - the action of saving or being saved
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precarious - not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse
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butler - the chief manservant of a house
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clone - an organism or cell produced from one ancestor or stock to which they are genetically identical
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animated - full of life or excitement; a movie or image
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bionic - having articicial body parts; having ordinary human powers by the aid of bionic devices
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| Discussion topics for during/after reading: |
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What did Petey get as his new butler? Why did it go wrong?
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What did Dogman do to Flippy the fish? What was the scientist going to use Flippy the fish for?
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How did Dogman and Lil Petey become friends?
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What factory did Flippy stumble upon? How was it going to get revenge?
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What does Lil Petey make for Flippy? How does he calm Flippy in the end?
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What does this story teach you about teamwork?
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| Craft ideas: |
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Create your own animal superhero! Use construction paper and colored pencils. Then, share with everyone what their superpowers are! Remember to include gadgets and outfits, and CAPES! Be as detailed as possible!
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Check our craft ideas on Pinterest! https://www.pinterest.com/readingtokids/january-2020-mysteries-new-adventures/
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*Note: These craft ideas are just suggestions.
You can use them, but you don't have to use them.
You can expand upon them, or add your own twist.
Remember, though, that the focus of your time should
not be on the development and execution of a craft;
the focus should be on the read-aloud and the
enjoyment of the book!
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