Love That Dog
by Sharon Creech. (Harper Trophy, 2001)

Love That Dog shares poems about a student who didn’t want to write poetry but ends up liking it.

Activity: Brainstorm objects or shapes to create a concrete poem. Draw this shape and then write a concrete/shape poem. :

Visit these sites for more activities:

• Virginia Young Readers Quiz
• Sharon Creech’s web site

This activity is based on 6+1 Traits® for developing word choice. 6+1 Traits® is a registered name by the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory. For more information, visit: their web site .

Intermediate literature link for grades 3-5:
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