Dear Mrs.LaRue

1. Dear Mrs.LaRue Genre: fantasy-a story about characters and setting that could not exist in real life

2. *obedience the state of being obedient, willing to obey (listen to others and do as told) What do you think a dog obedience school does? Does this picture show obedience? Why?

3. * risks the possibility that something bad or unpleasant (such as an injury or a loss) will happen  Take risks- trying to do something even though it might not work out

4. *to be appreciated to understand the worth or importance of (something or someone) : to admire and value (something or someone)

5. *desperate very sad and upset because of having little or no hope : feeling or showing despair Why would a person feel desperate?

6. *bluff To pretend that you will do something to make another person do what you want. I thought he was bluffing when he told me he was going to escape.

7. *endured  to experience (pain or suffering) for a long time You wouldn’t believe the misery I endured. How do these people endureswimming in icy water?

8. *misunderstood Mis- prefix (meaning:wrong, not right) Misunderstood – not understood correctly Mistreated –not treated right: I am being horribly mistreated Misconceptions-incorrect opinion, misunderstanding. I’d like to clear some misconceptions about the Hibbins’ cats.

9. *neglected to give little attention or respect to, didn’t care to do something Mrs.LaRueneglected looking both ways before stepping out into traffic. You should not neglect wearing a helmet when riding a bike

10. I am at my wit’s end! I don’t know what else to do Mrs.LaRuewas at her wit’s end about her dog’s behavior.

11. warden A person who is in charge of a prison Warden Guards

12. howl

13. Feeling queasy Having a sick feeling in the stomach like you are going to throw up

14. Barren wasteland Empty land where nothing grows