Marty struggles with the questions of returning the dog to his owner where he knows it will be abused or lie to his family to hide the dog. As a comprehension activity students must draw detailed illustrations showing important events that happened in each chapter since there are no pictures. Students can complete a Venn Diagram comparing and contrasting the book and the movie. Students can write a part two to the story Shiloh. Then students can read the second and third stories written by Naylor.
Students can complete a character web.
Students can keep a double entry journal. Vocabulary I would pull vocabulary words from each chapter. Communication Arts Connections Students can work in groups and choose any scene from the story and act it out. Students will watch the movie Shiloh. Media Connections Shiloh received the Newbery Award.