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People who Care for Animals
Precious McKenzie
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Before Reading:
Building Academic Vocabulary and Background Knowledge Before reading a book, it is important to tap into what your child or students already know about the topic. This will help them develop their vocabulary, increase their reading comprehension, and make connections across the curriculum.
1.Look at the cover of the book. What will this book be about?2.What do you already know about the topic?3.Lets study the Table of Contents. What will you learn about in the books chapters?4.What would you like to learn about this topic? Do you think you might learn about it from this book? Why or why not?5.Use a reading journal to write about your knowledge of this topic. Record what you already know about the topic and what you hope to learn about the topic.6.Read the book.7.In your reading journal, record what you learned about the topic and your response to the book.8.After reading the book complete the activities below.Content Area VocabularyRead the list.
What do these words mean? breeds clinic clippers conservation ecosystems foal gaits kennels knowledge obedience preserve surgery After Reading: Comprehension and Extension Activity After reading the book, work on the following questions with your child or students in order to check their level of reading comprehension and content mastery. 1.What are some concerns people who work with animals may have? (Asking questions) 2.Why are these careers important for animal health and wellness? (Summarize) 3.Explain the similarities between going to a vet for your pet and going to your doctor for you? (Text to self connection) 4.Why are conservation efforts important? (Summarize) 5.Why is it important for animal scientists to observe animals in their natural habitat? (Inferring) Extension Activity Career connection! Brainstorm with your family or classmates a list of different animals. Now list what each animal needs in order to be cared for properly. Look at each animal and identify which type of job will be responsible for helping to care for that animals needs. Choose one of the careers listed, research it, and present it to your classmates or family. You should research basic job functions, education and training needed, salary, and where you could work.
Is this a future job for you?
Chapter 1
Pet Care
Do you have pets at home? If you do, then their care begins with you. It is an important and rewarding responsibility.
Pets depend on their owners for all their needs, such as food, proper housing, and lots of love and affection.
Farmers dont usually think of their animals as pets but they too work hard to make sure their animals are safe and healthy. Taking care of animals requires love, kindness, and . It is also a lot of fun.
Animals appreciate the care and time you give them.
Chapter 2
Pet Sitters and Kennels
Chicken sitters take care of chickens when their owners are not home. Chicken sitters feed the chickens twice a day, close the chickens in the coop at night, and let them out of the coop in the morning If you travel and cannot take your pet with you, a pet sitter can help. A pet sitter will come to your house to feed your pet, take it for a walk, and play with it so it does not become lonely while you are away. CAREER DETAILS
To be a kennel assistant, you will need a high school diploma. Most kennels like to hire people who have some experience caring for animals. People also use boarding .
If theres an emergency while youre away, the doctor is close by! MEET THE SITTER LaVerne Cutrone owns a pet sitting service in Vero Beach, Florida called Vero Beach Pet Care. In business for over 15 years, Laverne says, Cats and Dogs are sooooo wonderful because: They will listen to you when you are feeling sad. They will never get mad at you. They will love you unconditionally even when you are sick. They will be your friend forever. com to learn more about her services.
Chapter 3
Groomers and Trainers
CAREER DETAILS
To be a groomer, you need a high school diploma. com to learn more about her services.Chapter 3
Groomers and Trainers
CAREER DETAILS
To be a groomer, you need a high school diploma.
Then you will attend a state-approved dog grooming school. After a year in training, youll be a professional groomer. Many people enjoy animals so much that they decide to spend their lives working with them. Groomers are trained to bathe and trim all of dogs.They also wash and trim cats. Most dogs and cats do not like baths so groomers must have patience. Groomers use , hair dryers, and scissors that might scare dogs or cats at first. A scared cat may scratch.
A nervous dog may bite. Safety is always a concern. Groomers use smiles, pats, praise, and treats to make bath time fun. MEET THE GROOMER Sasha Riess started his career twenty years ago in Europe. He opened his own grooming studio and show dog care company in Serbia. Today, Sasha is considered one of the best poodle grooming specialists in the world.