Copyright: 2009Publisher: Amulet Books
About the Novel:
It's summer vacation and Greg Heffley doesn't want to go outside and enjoy the sun and sand. Instead, he would rather stay inside all day playing video games like Twisted Wizard. Greg is only allowed to enjoy playing these games for so long, because his mother forces him to go outside as well as participate in "family activities." Greg decides that maybe being outside isn't so bad - that is when he's slurping expensive drinks at the country club in town and drooling over the good looking high school lifeguard. But what will Greg do when he runs into a $90.00 bill for him and his best friend Rowley's smoothies, and what will happen when Greg has to choose between his high school sweetheart and cleaning up a pile of vomit? Greg's summer vacation is full of surprises and laughs - you'll never know what he will do and what will be the consequence! Read Dog Days to have a summer vacation like never before.
What is this book like?
- Fiction
- Graphic novel
- Engaging
- Fast-paced
- Kid friendly
Online Resources to Support Text:
Kids get to know the author of the famous Diary of a Wimpy Kid series as they learn about his life, hobbies, and life as an author.
Site is full of fun and exciting journal prompts to get kids started!
Teaching Suggestions:
1. Some of the words in Dog Days are challenging for students to understand. Try creating a Wimpy Kid word wall of these terms and encouraging the children to use the new vocabulary words in their writing. The words may be taught explicitly or through interactive games such as vocaublary bingo.
2. During reading have children fill out a character analysis chart to extend student learning and enhance their appreciation of the text.
3. After reading, encourage children to create their own journal in the same format as Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Children can choose to create their journal describing events in their own life, or extend events in Greg Heffley's. An interesting topic that children could write about is Greg as a high schooler or college student.
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