Mark Twain wrote “A Dog’s Tale” using the dog as the narrator. Write a paragraph exploring why he chose to use a dog’s point of view to convey the theme.

The main point of view of the book is the first person. The book is narrated by a dog who goes through 4 different lifetimes and the reader sees everything from the dog's point of view. His point of view is shaped by the loyalty and love he feels for the humans he comes in contact with.

  plan: i will begin with a quotation about the importance of unity in a community. then, i will state my claim that an activity will unite our school by creating a shared vision, purpose, and direction. in the body, i will use three main points that describe the different avenues the students can take: through a variety of clubs, through a special event, or through an awareness week. i will provide evidence about other towns that have unity activities and the kinds of events that they include. pictures will illustrate my three main points in action. for the ending, i will restate the main idea in a new way and pose a question to keep the audience thinking.