Lesson Plan - Dog Man Returns

Watch the Video
Play the video “How to Draw Big Jim” and invite students to make their own sketches of the character.

Set a Purpose for Reading
As students read, have them identify reasons that it has been “an exciting few months for Dog Man fans.”

1. Why does the article say it has been “an exciting few months for Dog Man fans”?
The article says that it has been “an exciting few months for Dog Man fans” because the 13th book in the Dog Man series was released in December and the first Dog Man movie hits theaters in January.
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2. Based on the article, how did Dav Pilkey’s plans for the Dog Man series change over time?
At first, Dav Pilkey planned for the Dog Man series to include only two books. But over time, he kept coming up with new ideas for the series. He is now working on the 14th book in the series.
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3. What might be another good title for the article? Explain.
Sample response: Another good title for this article might be “Big News for Dog Man Fans” because the article focuses on two exciting pieces of news related to the book series.
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FEATURED SKILL: Reading Response
Let this article spark excitement about reading in your classroom! Have students recall a book they read recently and use the skill builder “My Book Review” to write a review of it for their classmates. Compile students’ reviews in a binder, with separate sections for fiction and nonfiction, for later reference.
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