Which character is the narrator? (Who is telling the story?)
King, the dog, is telling the story.
Why wouldn't King know how many nights ago fourth of July is?
He is a dog and doesn't understand time or numbers.
Why might Fred feel scared of Kayla?
Kayla is a stranger and human and Fred doesn't know if he can trust her.
What game were King and Kayla playing?
Catch/ ball/ fetch
Where is the setting of the story?
Grandma's House, the lake, outside
Who does King smell? Does King know the other character?
He smells Fred. They do not know each other.
What happened to Fred?
He got lost and lost his collar under a fence.
Why might Independence Day be scary for dogs?
The loud noises and bright colors of fireworks could startle them.
Predict: How might King and Kayla help Fred?
examples: put up flyers, ask people if they have lost a dog, call the police, give Fred a place to stay temporarily, etc.
What night was Fred lost? How do you know?
He was lost on fourth of July/ Independence Day. Evidence: he smells like hamburgers, there were big booms (fireworks) when he got lost, it is summertime.
What is the problem in the story?
Fred is lost.
Why can't Kayla understand Fred? Why can King understand Fred.
Fred and King are both dogs and can communicate. Kayla is human and cannot understand a dog.
Why does King like how Fred smells?
Fred smells like hamburgers, King's favorite food!
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