In Tulsa, Oklahoma, a dog accidentally started a house fire. The dog chewed on a battery, which caused sparks and flames. Luckily, the pets escaped through a dog door. The family also got out safely because of this door.

The fire department said the dog door was very important. Without it, the pets might have been in danger. The family was safe, showing how important safety measures are. This incident reminds us that pets can be unpredictable.

This isn’t the first time something like this has happened. Many families have electronic devices that can be risky for pets. The Tulsa fire teaches pet owners to be careful with what they leave around. It’s important to think about safety features to stop accidents.

Original news source: Moment dog sparks house fire after chewing power bank (BBC)

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Group or Classroom Activities

Warm-up Activities:

– CHARADES
Instructions: Students will act out the main events from the article without speaking. Other students will guess what they are acting out. Key phrases to act out include “dog door,” “fire,” “sparks,” and “chewed on a battery.”

– OPINION POLL
Instructions: Students will discuss in pairs their opinions on whether having pets is safe. After a few minutes, they will share their thoughts with the class. Encourage them to use phrases like “I think,” “I believe,” and “In my opinion.”

– HEADLINE CREATION
Instructions: Students will work in small groups to come up with a catchy headline for the article. They should focus on making it engaging and relevant to the main points of the story. Each group will then present their headline to the class.

– MIND MAP
Instructions: On the board, draw a mind map with “Dog Fire Incident” in the center. Students will contribute ideas related to the article such as “safety,” “pets,” “fire hazards,” and “dog door” to expand the mind map. Encourage them to connect their ideas.

– VOCABULARY PICTIONARY
Instructions: Choose key vocabulary words from the article (e.g., “fire,” “battery,” “safety,” “door”). One student will draw a word on the board while the others guess what it is. Rotate roles so that everyone has a chance to draw and guess.

🤔 Comprehension Questions:

1. Where did the dog start a fire?
2. What did the dog chew on that caused the fire?
3. How did the pets escape from the house?
4. Why was the dog door important for the family?
5. What does this story teach us about pets?
6. What should pet owners be careful about in their homes?
7. Why is it important to think about safety features?
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In Tulsa, Oklahoma, a dog accidentally (1)______ a house fire. The dog chewed on a battery, which caused (2)______ and flames. Luckily, the pets escaped through a dog (3)______. The family also got out safely because of this door.

The fire department said the dog door was very important. Without it, the pets might have been in danger. The family was safe, showing how important (4)______ measures are. This incident reminds us that pets can be (5)______.

This isn’t the first time something like this has happened. Many families have electronic devices that can be risky for pets. The (6)______ fire teaches pet owners to be careful with what they leave around. It’s (7)______ to think about safety features to stop accidents.
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💬 Discussion Questions:

Students can ask a partner these questions, or discuss them as a group.

1. What is a pet that you would like to have?
2. How would you feel if your pet caused a fire in your home?
3. Do you think it is important to have a dog door? Why or why not?
4. Have you ever seen a fire? What happened?
5. What is a safety measure you have at home?
6. How would you feel if you had to leave your pet behind during an emergency?
7. Do you think pets can be dangerous sometimes? Why or why not?
8. What is your favorite memory with a pet?
9. How would you feel if you lost your pet?
10. Do you think families should have more safety features for pets? Why?
11. What is a good way to keep pets safe at home?
12. Have you ever had a scary experience with a pet? What happened?

Individual Activities

📖💭 Vocabulary Meanings:

Match each word to its meaning.

Words:
1. accidentally
2. battery
3. sparks
4. flames
5. escaped
6. department
7. important
8. measures
9. incident
10. unpredictable
11. electronic
12. features

Meanings:
(A) Tiny bits of fire or light that jump out
(B) Actions taken to make something safe
(C) Not easy to guess what will happen next
(D) Hot, bright, burning parts of a fire
(E) Very needed or necessary
(F) Using electricity to work
(G) An event or something that happened
(H) A part of a larger organization or group
(I) Not on purpose, by mistake
(J) Got away from a dangerous place
(K) A small object that gives power to things like toys or phones
(L) Special parts or qualities of something
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🔡 Multiple Choice Questions:

1. What caused the house fire in Tulsa?
(a) A dog chewing on a battery
(b) A candle left burning
(c) A stove left on
(d) A broken heater

2. How did the pets escape from the fire?
(a) Through a window
(b) Through a dog door
(c) Through the front door
(d) They ran outside

3. What did the fire department say was very important?
(a) The fire alarm
(b) The kitchen
(c) The windows
(d) The dog door

4. What does the article remind us about pets?
(a) They always listen to commands
(b) They do not need safety measures
(c) They are always safe
(d) They can be unpredictable

5. What can be risky for pets according to the article?
(a) Toys
(b) Food
(c) Electronic devices
(d) Water

6. What should pet owners think about to stop accidents?
(a) Safety features
(b) More toys
(c) Bigger houses
(d) Longer walks

7. What happened to the family during the fire?
(a) They were trapped inside
(b) They got out safely
(c) They called for help
(d) They were not home

8. What is the main lesson from the Tulsa fire incident?
(a) To buy more batteries
(b) To get a bigger dog door
(c) To be careful with pets and safety
(d) To leave pets outside

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🕵️ True or False Questions:

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📝 Write a Summary:

Write a summary of this news article in two sentences.

Writing Questions:

Answer the following questions. Write as much as you can for each answer.

1. What did the dog chew on that caused the house fire?
2. How did the pets escape from the fire?
3. Why was the dog door important during the fire?
4. What does the article say about pets and safety?
5. What should pet owners be careful about to prevent accidents?

✅ Answers

🤔✅ Comprehension Question Answers:

1. Where did the dog start a fire?
The dog started a fire in a house in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

2. What did the dog chew on that caused the fire?
The dog chewed on a battery, which caused sparks and flames.

3. How did the pets escape from the house?
The pets escaped through a dog door.

4. Why was the dog door important for the family?
The dog door was important because it helped the pets escape safely from the fire.

5. What does this story teach us about pets?
This story teaches us that pets can be unpredictable and may cause accidents.

6. What should pet owners be careful about in their homes?
Pet owners should be careful about leaving electronic devices and other risky things around.

7. Why is it important to think about safety features?
It is important to think about safety features to help prevent accidents and keep pets and families safe.
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🎧✍️✅ Listen and Fill in the Gaps Answers:

(1) started
(2) sparks
(3) door
(4) safety
(5) unpredictable
(6) Tulsa
(7) important
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📖💭✅ Vocabulary Meanings Answers:

1. accidentally
Answer: (I) Not on purpose, by mistake

2. battery
Answer: (K) A small object that gives power to things like toys or phones

3. sparks
Answer: (A) Tiny bits of fire or light that jump out

4. flames
Answer: (D) Hot, bright, burning parts of a fire

5. escaped
Answer: (J) Got away from a dangerous place

6. department
Answer: (H) A part of a larger organization or group

7. important
Answer: (E) Very needed or necessary

8. measures
Answer: (B) Actions taken to make something safe

9. incident
Answer: (G) An event or something that happened

10. unpredictable
Answer: (C) Not easy to guess what will happen next

11. electronic
Answer: (F) Using electricity to work

12. features
Answer: (L) Special parts or qualities of something
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🔡✅ Multiple Choice Answers:

1. What caused the house fire in Tulsa?
Answer: (a) A dog chewing on a battery

2. How did the pets escape from the fire?
Answer: (b) Through a dog door

3. What did the fire department say was very important?
Answer: (d) The dog door

4. What does the article remind us about pets?
Answer: (d) They can be unpredictable

5. What can be risky for pets according to the article?
Answer: (c) Electronic devices

6. What should pet owners think about to stop accidents?
Answer: (a) Safety features

7. What happened to the family during the fire?
Answer: (b) They got out safely

8. What is the main lesson from the Tulsa fire incident?
Answer: (c) To be careful with pets and safety
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