Rudy the Pig

Read the Story

Pronunciation Practice — Rhyming Words

Read the heading word. Then read the words under it. The words under each heading rhyme with the heading word.

Vocabulary — Matching

Match each word to the best definition.

Vocabulary in Context

Choose the best word from the box to complete each sentence.

1. Rudy was first seen — wandering reunited transported in a neighborhood.
2. Police and a resident used a — reunited leash wandering to guide Rudy.
3. Animal Control — transported leash wandering Rudy to Hooved Animal Society.
4. Later, Rudy was — transported wandering reunited with its owner.

Multiple Choice

Select the best answer. The choices are shuffled each time you press Shuffle or Reset.

1. 1. Where was Rudy first seen?
   In a stable in Barrington In a front yard on Dartmoor Drive In a police car At the animal shelter gate
2. 2. Who helped officers with Rudy?
   Rudy’s owner A veterinarian A local resident A school teacher
3. 3. Where did Animal Control take Rudy?
   Crystal Lake City Hall A farm in Woodstock Hooved Animal Society in Barrington A pet store in McHenry
4. 4. How did Rudy return to its owner?
   It walked home alone Police posted online, and the owner picked Rudy up A child recognized Rudy at school Rudy was found by a bus driver

Cloze — Fill in the Blanks

Click a blank, then click a word in the bank to place it. Used words cross out automatically. You can also type if you want. Tap the 🔎 for a first-letter hint.

True / False

1. Rudy was a potbellied pig. — True False
2. Police found Rudy many miles away. — True False
3. Rudy stayed in its own stable. — True False
4. Rudy never returned to its owner. — True False

Sequencing

Put these events in the correct order.

1. Police posted about Rudy online
2. Rudy was transported to Hooved Animal Society
3. Rudy was spotted in the neighborhood
4. Rudy was reunited with its owner
5. Officers and a resident used a leash to guide Rudy

For Example

Write one sentence for each word.

Discussion / Writing

• Why do you think this story became interesting to the public?
• What should people do if they see a loose pet or farm animal?

Role Play — Dialogue (12 lines)

Students: Maya and Leo. Read with a partner. Then switch roles.

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