To explain why dogs are better behaved if they are used to being around people

To suggest that many dog owners do not give their pets an opportunity to exercise

To share information about a potential volunteer opportunity at the Medway dogpark

To convince the town council that the citizens of Medway would benefit from a dogpark

reduce

encourage to take action

settle

change on a regular basis

He mentions that dog owners should have a fence around their yard for their dog.

He includes the advantages of a dog park for people who do not have pets.

He restates the fact that the town has a law requiring dogs to be leashed.

He proves that most dog owners feel that their dog is safer on a leash.

It explains that spending time at a dog park can have a positive effect on the behavior of dogs.

It suggests that people should avoid approaching a dog they have not met before.

It demonstrates that most dog owners prefer to have their dogs behave in a friendly way.

It reveals that most dogs act in a similar way when encountering new people or animals.

Few things make dogs happier than running.

However, there is one thing our town cannot go on without.

I walk my beagle daily, and I often see other people out walking their dogs.

I really enjoy going to the local library and playing at the local baseball field.

provide them with assistance for dog training

provide them with a place to talk with one another

prevent them from walking their dogs on the street

offer them an outdoor area to sit and relax

It explains that the author has a plan for creating the park.

It suggests that the author’s dog is familiar with the meadow in the park.

It shows that the author has experience caring for dog parks.

It proves that the author has found willing volunteers.

People and animals eat parts of the cholla cactus.

The cholla cactus attracts bees because of its pollen.

People sometimes roast the buds of certain types of cholla cactus.

The fruit of the cholla cactus is quite juicy.

flowers

stems

spines

roots

identify the ways in which animals survive in the desert

understand the kinds of plants that live in sandy soil

learn about people who live in extreme conditions

visualize a hot desert region

Many animals live in severe environments.

There are many different types of cholla.

The author is knowledgeable about desert animals.

The cholla can be used for different purposes.

They help keep intruders away.

They prevent the baby birds from moving around in the nest.

They are a source of food for the young hatchlings.

They offer cool shade from the desert heat.

copies the actions of other animals

makes noises that are more pleasant to listen to

worries about the needs of other animals

feels comfortable in the heat of the desert

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Definition 1

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how much work the wren does to build a nest

how animals are able to find an abandoned nest

why most animals would not want to touch the cactus

where the wren sits on the cactus to sing in the afternoons

mother bird

baby bird

mouse

cricket

The article consists of factual information, while the poem allows for a deeper understanding of an animal’s experience.

The article describes the appearance of the cholla cactus, while the poem describes its growth patterns.

The article describes an animal’s daily activities, while the poem does not.

The article discusses the usefulness of the cholla cactus, while the poem does not.

be near food for its young

be protected from other animals

seek shelter from the sun

be close to a source of water

The cholla cactus also provides tasty meals for many other desert animals.

Many animals also seek shelter from the scorching sun.

While the desert may seem virtually uninhabitable, it is home to many animals and plants.

The cholla cactus not only survives in the desert but also helps animals live comfortably in this extreme environment.