Love That Dog
by Sharon Creech • Related Edition: Spanish-Language
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- Grade
- 3-8
- Genre
- Poetry
- Realistic Fiction
Year Published 2001
Word Count 3,935
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 1010L
- ATOS Reading Level: 4.5
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 52616, 1 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
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Meet-the-Author Movie with Sharon Creech
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Sharon Creech reads from Love That Dog
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In-depth Written Interview with Sharon Creech
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Poetry Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Vocabulary Graphic Organizers
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 8
Cultural Representation Reflection
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Poetry Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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Discussion Guide from HarperCollins
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Teacher's Guide 2 from HarperCollins
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Teacher Guide 1 from HarperCollins
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Book Readings 1

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Vocabulary Resources 1
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Awards & Distinctions 6

CCBC Choices
Selection, 2002

ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2025
Commended, 2002

Notable Children’s Books in the Language Arts Award, 1997-2025
Selection, 2002

Lasting Connections, 2000 - 2020
Selection, 2001
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