83 pages • 2 hours read
Gordon KormanNo More Dead Dogs
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2000A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Reading Questions & Paired Texts
Reading Check and Short Answer questions on key points are designed for guided reading assignments, in-class review, formative assessment, quizzes, and more.
Chapters 1-2
Reading Check
1. What does Wallace read in English class?
2. Whom does Rachel send letters to in her free time?
Short Answer
Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.
1. What is Wallace’s approach to his father’s lying, and why does it create problems for him?
2. What is the reaction of the theater students to Wallace’s presence at theater practice?
Paired Resource
- This 6-minute video describes the value of being heard.
- Shared themes include Honesty Resolves Conflict and Forced Adherence Leads to Poor Performance and Resentment.
- Why is it important to be heard? Why might it be difficult for some to acknowledge feelings? Do you think Wallace feels heard? How might Mr. Fogelman help Wallace to feel validated while still disagreeing?
Chapters 3-5
Reading Check
1. Who writes an article about Wallace titled “Gimme an A or I Won’t Play?”
2. Who is in love with Wallace?
Short Answer
Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.
1. Why does Rachel believe Wallace is responsible for vandalizing the stage? Why might she be justified in believing he is responsible for the vandalism?
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