Poodle Advice Reading Worksheet
Percy Jackson & The Lightning Thief
Chapter 12: We Get Advice from a Poodle
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Part 1: Quick Chapter Summary
Percy, Annabeth, and Grover camp out in the woods after escaping a monster. Grover shares his big dream of finding Pan, the god of nature. In the morning, Grover talks to a stray pink poodle named Gladiola. The poodle ran away from home and has a $200 reward. Gladiola kindly lets the friends turn him in so they can use the reward money to buy train tickets to Denver!
Part 2: Reading Check
(Circle the best answer)
1. Who does Grover talk to in the woods?
A. A winged horse
B. A pink poodle
C. A friendly dragon
2. Why does Gladiola the poodle agree to go back home?
A. To get money to help them
B. Because he was hungry
C. He missed his favorite toy
3. What do Percy and his friends buy with the $200 reward?
A. New camping gear
B. A big feast of burgers
C. Train tickets to Denver
Part 3: Write Your Gist
Gist = 1 or 2 sentences about the big idea
Write 1 or 2 complete sentences explaining what this chapter is mostly about. (Hint: Who was in it, what did they do, and how did it help them?)
Poodle Mission Summary Mat
The Lightning Thief • Chapter 12
Summary & Gist Mat
Grade 2 Reader
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Chapter 12 Story Summary
1 Rest in the Woods
Percy, Annabeth, and Grover sleep in the woods. Percy has a scary dream. Grover tells Percy that he wants to search for Pan, the god of nature.
2 Gladiola the Poodle
In the morning, Grover talks to a runaway pink poodle named Gladiola. Satyrs can talk to animals! The poodle's family offered a $200 reward.
3 The Helpful Plan
Gladiola agrees to go home so the trio gets the $200. With that cash, Percy and his friends buy train tickets to Denver to keep going on their quest!
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Gist Formula:
WHO + WHAT HAPPENED + WHY / HOW
Write Your Chapter 12 Gist
1 to 2 complete sentences
Use the story boxes above to help you write the big idea in your own words.
Told WHO it is about
Told WHAT happened
Capital letter & period
Poodle Advice Teacher Guide
Teacher Instructional Guide • Grade 2
Chapter 12 Gist & Discussion Guide
RL.2.1 • RL.2.2 • W.2.2
Lesson Target: Students summarize Chapter 12 by stating the central plot event in a 1-to-2 sentence gist.
15–20 Min
Model Gist Responses & Evaluation Rubric
Exemplar Gist (Target / 3 Stars) Complete & Focused
"Percy and his friends meet a pink poodle named Gladiola, who helps them get reward money so they can buy train tickets to continue their quest."
Teacher Note: Identifies characters (Percy & friends), the pivotal ally (Gladiola), and the outcome that moves the plot forward (train tickets to Denver).
Acceptable Gist (Developing / 2 Stars) Accurate but Simple
"Grover talks to a lost dog so the kids can get reward money to buy train tickets."
Teacher Note: Captures the main event accurately. Coach student to name Gladiola and mention their quest.
Common Pitfall (Minor Detail Only / 1 Star) Needs Guidance
"Percy had a scary dream about a dark pit in the woods."
Teacher Prompt: "That did happen at the start! But what big event happened in the morning that solved their money problem?"
Teacher Think-Aloud Script (Model for the Class)
"Readers, when I find the gist, I don't retell every little thing. I ask myself: Who are the main friends? (Percy, Annabeth, Grover). What big surprise happened? (They found a talking pink poodle!). Why did it matter? (It gave them money for train tickets to Denver). Now let's put those three puzzle pieces together into one strong sentence!"
Guiding Questions to Prompt Students
To Help Identify the 'Who':
"Who did Grover wake up talking to? Why was this animal special?"
To Help Identify the 'What':
"What problem did Percy and his friends have with travel? How did Gladiola help?"
To Help Refine the 'Why':
"Why was getting $200 the most important thing that happened in this chapter?"
Partner Turn-and-Talk:
"Tell your partner in 10 seconds: How did a poodle save the quest?"
Worksheet Answer Key
Q1: B (Pink poodle) • Q2: A (Help with money) • Q3: C (Train tickets)
Scaffold Sentence Frame (ELL / Tier 2)
"In Chapter 12, Grover talks to Gladiola so the friends can buy train tickets."
