CALENDAR: THE OUTSIDERS

​THE AMAZING HISTORY OF DOGS

Constructed-Response Questions  

Using your BEST 8th grade writing skills, including text evidence and well developed commentary answer these 2 questions on a sheet of notebook paper.  10 points EACH

The articles are written by:  Sarah Albee and Lauren Tarshis

1. According to “How the Dog Became Part of the Family,” what happened in the late 1800s that made it easier to keep dogs as pets? Provide three pieces of text evidence to support your answer.
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2. The dog-human relationship has changed a lot over the millennia. In what way has it stayed the same? Use information from both articles to support your answer.