HomeMy WebLinkAboutRead Aloud Book Gr. 1-Lesson 23If you’ve ever seen a puppy, you know how cute it can be! Puppies love
to play and chew and eat. They will give you lots of love and attention. But
training a new puppy is hard work. You must be willing to teach and coach
your puppy every day.
Think about a time when you were in a brand new place. How did you feel?
Were you excited? Scared? Curious? If you ever get a new puppy, it will see
your home as a brand new place, too. It may feel excited and scared, as well
as curious. This is why it’s important to create a loving relationship with your
puppy from the very beginning. You can do this in a number of ways.
First, remember that puppies are curious creatures. Let your puppy sniff
and look around. If you have a friend over, ask your friend to pet and play
with your puppy so they can get to know each other. By giving your puppy the
chance to explore and become familiar with many different people and things,
you are helping your puppy grow and learn.
When it comes to food, water and dog food are best. People food—even in
small amounts—is never healthy for a puppy. If your puppy begs for a piece
of hamburger or a bite of pizza, don’t give in! Your puppy will soon learn that
people food is off limits.
Puppies love to chew on things, so be sure to have pet toys around the
house. Play with your puppy, using these toys. Remember that it’s important
to supervise, or look after your puppy, as much as possible. But it is also
important to give your puppy alone time and independence. Each individual
puppy is different and will learn in different ways. But if you are patient and
kind, your puppy will grow into a good dog that will give you lots of love.
COMPREHENSION Why do you think it is important to train a puppy?
Which words from the selection have to do with teaching and learning?
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One Saturday afternoon, Raphael’s nana called to him from downstairs.
“Raphael, could you come here? I have something to show you.”
Raphael walked downstairs and into the living room. There was a cardboard box
on the fl oor. It was moving and shaking. “What’s in the box?” Raphael asked Nana.
“Open it and see,” she replied.
Carefully, Raphael opened the box. Out sprang a puppy—a beautiful black
puppy! Raphael couldn’t believe his eyes.
“This puppy will be your responsibility,” said Nana. “That means you must take
care of him. Do you think you can do that, Raphael?”
“Yes, Nana!” said Raphael happily. “I know I can.”
Raphael scooped the puppy into his arms. “I’m going to name you Frisco,” he
said. Frisco licked Raphael’s face. He liked his new name!
Raphael wanted to start training Frisco right away, so he took Frisco into the
kitchen. “OK, Frisco,” Raphael said. “I want you to be attentive. Look at me and
listen carefully.” Frisco wagged his tail, but he didn’t understand. All Frisco wanted
to do was play. He ran through the kitchen and knocked over the trash barrel.
“Frisco, stop!” scolded Raphael. “You don’t have permission to do that! You
must follow the rules and be a good dog.” But Frisco didn’t know what the rules
were. He didn’t know how to behave. He ran to the closet and chewed on
a shoe.
“Frisco, no!” cried Raphael. “You shouldn’t misbehave like that!” Frisco barked
and ran. He wasn’t trying to make trouble or act rude, he only wanted to play.
Finally, Raphael decided to try something different. He knew that Frisco wanted
to play, so maybe he could learn to fetch. Raphael and his nana took Frisco
outside. Raphael threw a ball. “Go fetch, Frisco,” Raphael said. The puppy ran
to get the ball. “You listened!” cried Raphael as he scooped Frisco into his arms
again. “Good dog!”
COMPREHENSION Which words from the story describe ways to behave?
What do Raphael and Frisco learn by the end of the story?
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