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Grade: 2
Animal Study • The Faithful Working Dog
“What is your dog’s name? How old is he? Is he large or small? What color is he? Has he a smooth or a shaggy coat of hair? What can he do? Has he any tricks? Can he swim? Is he a useful dog? In what way is he useful?”
Descriptive Focus: Adjectives of size, texture & color • Verbs of motion • Working utility.
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Physical Appearance & Coat Texture
Describe the dog's physical characteristics using rich, precise adjectives:
1. Name & Age: My dog's name is , and he is old.
2. Size & Color: He is a dog, and his color is .
3. Coat Texture: Does he have a smooth or a shaggy coat of hair?
His coat of hair is
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Clever Tricks, Swimming & Utility
Describe what your faithful companion can do to help and protect your family:
1. Swimming & Play: Can he swim? What athletic feats can he perform?
He can
2. Clever Tricks: Name one or two tricks your dog has learned:
He knows how to
3. Practical Use: In what important ways is he a useful animal?
He is useful because he
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Narrative Paragraph • “My Dog”
Write a complete, spirited 3-to-4 sentence paragraph describing your dog: