SC 4th Grade ELA Meaning and Context Standards

Standard 5: Determine meaning and develop logical interpretations by making predictions, inferring, drawing conclusions, analyzing, synthesizing, providing evidence, and investigating multiple interpretations.

Standard 8: Analyze characters, settings, events, and ideas as they develop and interact within a particular context. 

Lesson Incorporation:

I would use this book to practice making predictions and analyzing characters and events. When reading, students would be asked to predict what will happen next, discuss what emotions Ollie and other characters are feeling, and describe characters' personalities. As an extension activity, students could create a dog of their own that represents their personality and write a story about them.