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Selected because Dad changes his mind in three short sentences. He had said flies cannot be pets. Now he agrees the fly deserves a name. Tedd Arnold teaches dialogue punctuation here, and the copywork shows how kindness can make even a grown-up change his mind.
"You are right," said Dad. "This fly is smart. He needs a name."
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Narration Prompt
Tell someone what happened in this story in order. When you get to the most important part, slow down and tell it carefully — what happened, why it mattered, and what you think about it.
Discussion Questions
- Dad says, "Flies can't be pets. They are pests." Then he gets out the flyswatter to kill the fly. Why does Dad think flies are pests instead of pets? What in the story makes you think so?
- When Dad swings the flyswatter, the fly cries "BUZZ!" and Buzz comes to the rescue. Was the fly trying to call Buzz on purpose, or was the fly just scared and making a sound? What in the story makes you think so?
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