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Books and Posters Here are three items that are wonderful tools in educating children about the world of dogs. The links below will take you to more information on each item in the AKC Online Store. The New Complete Dog Book The best selling dog book of all time, The New Complete Dog Book includes […]

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Brochures Our brochures are available in a downloadable PDF that can be printed and copied for your convenience. The Joys and Advantages of Owning an AKC®-Registered Purebred Dog View and Print Online Welcome to the American Kennel Club View and Print Online Why Register Your Purebred Dog with the AKC®? View and Print Online Careers […]

  Learning Objectives Students will be able to make inferences using details in a picture and their prior knowledge. Grade Levels K-2   Common Core Standard CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1 Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3 Describe how characters in a […]

Learning Objectives Students will be able to identify character traits and find portions of textual evidence to support them.   Grade Levels 3-5   Common Core Standard CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3 Describe characters in a story (e.g., their traits, motivations, or feelings) and explain how their actions contribute to the sequence of events.   Materials Needed Officer Buckle […]

  Learning Objectives Students will be able to describe the purpose of figurative language and identify it within a poem. Grade Levels 3-5 Common Core Standard CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative language such as metaphors and similes.   Materials Needed “My Dog” Poem […]

Learning Objectives Students will be able to identify and create different types of story introductions.   Grade Levels 3-5   Common Core Standard CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.1.A Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure in which related ideas are grouped to support the writer's purpose.   Materials Needed The Incredible Journey by […]

Learning Objectives Students will make inferences from text to determine a character’s personality traits, consider what jobs might best suit them, and then create a business card that highlights their traits.   Grade Levels 6-8   Common Core Standard CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1 Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says […]