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Brandon Brown Wants a Dog

Introduction

• Brandon dreams of having a dog.

• He wants a big dog like Clifford.

Importance of the term "like"

• "Like" means "like" or "as" in English.

• Example: "like Clifford" refers to a very big dog.

Characteristics of the desired dog

• Brandon wants a very big dog, not red.

• He desires a dog of the following colors:

  • White

  • Black

Characters

• Brandon: A boy who wants a dog.

• Katie: Brandon's sister who has a rat.

• Jamie: Katie's friend.

• Jake: Brandon's friend who has a big and intelligent dog.

Key verbs and vocabulary

• Tener: A verb that means "to have" in English.

• Hermana: Means "sister".

• Rata: Means "rat" (Katie has one).

Brandon's opinions

• Brandon does not want:

  • A horrible rat (he thinks they are horrible).

  • A horrible hamster (he also considers them horrible).

Brandon's wishes

• He wants a big, intelligent dog, not a small one.

• He sees many dogs in the park and on television.

• He mentions movies:

  • Marley and Me: Marley's dog is perfect for him.

  • Beethoven: He wants a dog like Beethoven, a Saint Bernard.

Conclusion

• In the first chapter, Brandon expresses his desire to have a big and intelligent dog.