- What is Sally trying to do?
- Sally is trying to comfort herself by playing with her dog, who is her loyal friend.
- How do you know?
- The text says she felt lonely and played with the one friend that never left her side, and the picture shows her hugging and playing with the dog.
- How does the dog feel?
- The dog feels happy and content.
- How do you know?
- The dog’s tongue is out, its eyes are closed in a smile, and it looks relaxed while being hugged by Sally.
- How does Sally feel?
- Sally feels comforted and less lonely.
- How do you know?
- She is smiling gently while cuddling her dog, showing she feels better because of her companion’s presence.
- How does the picture help the text make sense?
- The picture visually shows the close bond between Sally and her dog, making it clear why the dog is described as “the one friend that never left her side” and how this companionship helps ease her loneliness.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of using illustrations to understand text worksheet.
