Language and Content

Think About “Dog Detectives”

Check Your Understanding

1.–2. Work with a partner to complete each item.

  • 1. Identify Cause and Effect Make a chart like the one below. Find causes and effects from “Dog Detectives” to complete the chart.

    illustration of cause-and-effect graphic organizer

  • 2. Sum It Up Use your chart to tell about how SAR dogs help and rescue people.

Review Vocabulary

3.–7. Read the paragraph aloud. Add the vocabulary words.

Search-and- _______ dogs help during _______. After disasters like _______, SAR dogs can help _______. SAR dogs can save a person’s _______.

Vocabulary

  • earthquakes

  • emergencies

  • life

  • police officers

  • rescue

Write about Helping a Friend illustration of pen icon

8. Animals can be trained to help people in emergencies. Have you ever helped in an emergency? Write about a time when you were with someone when they needed help.