The Dog Who Cried Wolf Study Guide

By Gabriella

Introduction

This book is about a girl named Michelle

who reads a book about wolves to her dog,

Moka. Moka thinks wolves are free and a

house pet is not free. Then Moka decides to

leave the house because he wants to be a

wolf. Will Moka love to be a house pet or a

wolf?

Vocabulary

Pant- To breathe hard and quickly

I was panting because of all that running.

Vocabulary Continued

Snuck (sneak) - to go in a secretive wayI snuck out of the bed because I wanted to get my mom’s money.

Vocabulary Continued

Exclaim- to speak suddenly and with strong feeling.“Wow!” I exclaimed when I saw the present.

Listen to the story

The End

Questions

1. What do you think Moka learned?2. Would you like to stay at home or

be free? Why?3. Have you ever thought you might

leave home? Why?4. Have you been jealous of someone?5. What do you think is the most

important event in the story?6. Why is that event so important?

Writing Activity

• What is going to happen to Michelle? Continue the story.