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Directions: Below is a story written from a dog’s point of view. Answer the questions. Then write
a short story from the dog owner’s point of view.The Trouble With Valerieby Maxheimer
My owner, Valerie, just doesn’t get it. Sure, she pets me
when she gets home from school, but then she goes off
and does homework or to her friends’ without me. Doesn’t
she understand that Iam supposed to be her best friend?
And here’s another thing. She comes and goes as she
pleases, but I am stuck in the house all day by myself. She should get me a playmate or at
least a doggie door so I can go out in the yard. There’s more. When I bark, she shushes me.
I am only trying to express myself! And what’s with this leash business? Doesn’t she trust
me? Finally, the supreme insult—a bath. Fleas or no fleas, you don’t see cats having to
endure such humiliation. I do love Valerie, but she treats me like a dog!- From Maxheimer’s point of view, what two things should Valerie get for him?
_________________________________________ ___________________________________________- What is Maxheimer’s maincomplaint about Valerie? _____
_____________________________________________________________________________________- What is Maxheimer’s explanation of barking? ___
- What does Maxheimer imply he would do if he were not subjected to being on a leash?
_____________________________________________________________________________________- Does Maxheimer enjoy having Valerie give him a bath? __
- Does Maxheimer feel that cats have it better or worse than dogs? _____
- How does Maxheimer feel about being treated “like a dog”? __
My Dog Maxheimerby Valerie
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