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WEEK 1

Sal by Paola Rizzi

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Sal begs for a pet.

His mom had many pets.
His mom is not a fan.
READ & RESPOND Main Ideas and Details

Does Sal’s mom like pets? How do you know?

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Sal runs in.
Fun, fun, fun!
READ & RESPOND Setting

What kinds of things do you see in a zoo?

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Is it a pet?
It is big. It is fun.
But it is not a pet.
READ & RESPOND Setting

Where does this part of the story take place?

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cheet

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It is a big cat!
Sal can not sit on it.
It is not a pet.
READ & RESPOND Setting

Are Sal and his mom still at the zoo?

How do you know?

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It is a big cub!
It can hug Sal.
No cub hugs for Sal!
READ & RESPOND Setting

Why do you think this story takes

place in the zoo?

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Dad has a box.
What did it hold?
It is not a big cub.
But it is a good friend!
READ & RESPOND Setting

Did the setting change? How do you know?

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 Reread and Respond
Check the answer.
1 What does Sal want?
a pet
a sister

2 Where did Sal go?

to the vet
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to the zoo

3 Who went with Sal?

his mom
his dad

Write about an animal Sal saw.

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