Provide hands-on activities for practice and mastery. Check for understanding of concepts and skills by using relevant standard materials, i.e. worksheets, text problems, workbooks, teacher prepared exercises, etc.

"T" chart elements of story; student letters to and from Billy.

Objective: To further explore the aspect of separation as a form of change.

Activity:
1. Whole group lists adjustments people make when separation (change) occurs.
2. In cooperative learning groups, students create a "T" chart: on right side cite changes Billy made to accept the dogs into his life; on the left side changes when they died. Share "T" charts with whole class.
3. Students discuss how adjustments help them cope and continue with healthy lives when change/separation occurs. Share with whole group.
4. Students will each write a letter to Billy concerning the death of his dogs, and another letter from Billy to them.

Assessment: Quality of "T" charts and letters to/from Billy; contribution to whole group.