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Teaching Bad Dog

Bad Dog

In the short story "Bad Dog" by Joseph Bruchac, a boy realizes an important lesson about dealing with difficult situations after meeting an old man at a powwow and hearing his story. The instruction focuses on inferences,characterization, and symbolism.

Joseph Bruchac
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ESSENTIAL QUESTION:

How can listening to others' stories help us cope with difficult situations?
STANDARDS:

DEPTH OF KNOWLEDGE (DOK) LEVELS:

2,3
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