“Beware of the Dog” Things aren’t always as they appear!

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“Beware of the Dog” Things aren’t always as they appear!

Journal Topic There’s an old saying, “Appearances can be deceiving.” Have you ever been misled by a person’s appearance? Explain with examples

Read “Beware of the Dog” What is significant about the title? Explain how things appear in the story as well as the way that they actually are. What is the main conflict in this story? Is it internal or external? Explain. Identify the five parts of plot for this story: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution

Read “Wounded and Trapped” Read this non-fiction story about fighter pilots during World War II