Text interpretation: The little dog Manolo

activity text interpretation, aimed at fifth-year elementary school students, about the dog Manolo. He had a big dream, but something happened… What will it be, huh? Let's find out? So, read the text carefully! Then, answer the various questions proposed!

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SCHOOL: DATE:

PROF: CLASS:

NAME:

Read:

Manolo the dog

Manolo was a very diligent and intelligent dog, he always got the best grades in the class. Everyone thought that later he might dedicate himself to science or research. But you only had to listen to him for a few minutes to realize what he really wanted.

— I want to be the most famous football player of all time, and no one can stop me! — He said constantly.

His father, already elderly, knew life in depth. That's why he always said:

—Son, I like the confidence you have in yourself. But you must take into account that we are not always able to make our dreams come true. Life may have different plans for us. Do you understand? If for some reason you can't be a good football player, I wouldn't want to see you depressed because of it.

— No, father! I have enough willpower and firmness to achieve my ideal. —Manolo replied, a little annoyed.

These discussions were frequent. Time passed and his father fell ill and died. A few days later, Manolo fell and broke a leg. The doctors could do nothing to restore his former physical capacity. He walked normally again, but he would have to forget his dream, because he would never play football again with the performance he had before.

Distressed, Manolo understood what his father had wanted to tell him… to spare him. Since that moment, he has changed. He realized that his dream was over, but his life continued and that he could still have other dreams.

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Questions

Question 1 – Read back:

“Manolo was a very diligent and intelligent dog, he always got the best grades in the class.”

Identify the purpose of this passage of text:

Question 2 – According to the text, everyone believed that Manolo “could dedicate himself to science or research” in the future. However, he wanted to be:

Question 3 – In “His father, now elderly, knew in depth life.”, the underlined expression indicates:

( ) place.

( ) mode.

( ) time.

Question 4 – The story goes that Manolo's father liked his son's self-confidence in realizing his big dream.

But he always told her something about it. What did he say?

Question 5 – In the segment “A few days later, Manolo fell It is he broke a paw.”, the highlighted term indicates:

( ) facts that add up.

( ) facts that alternate.

( ) facts that contrast.

Question 6 – According to the story, Manolo “would have to forget his dream”. Explain:

Question 7 – Watch:

“He realized that his dream was over, but his life continued and that he could still have other dreams.”

At the end of the story, Manolo shows himself:

( ) sad.

( ) afraid.

( ) trusting.

Question 8 – It can be concluded that the text about the little dog Manolo has the intention of:

( ) give news.

( ) debate a topic.

( ) transmit a teaching.

By Denyse Lage Fonseca
Graduated in Literature and specialist in distance education.