The Year of the Dog Why Were Different Animals Chosen? Each new year in Chinese culture is known by an animal. There are twelve different animals altogether. This tradition began a very long time ago and is thought to have started with a story about Buddha. Buddha asked all of the animals on Earth to come and see him one day but only twelve animals came. Buddha gave each one of these animals their own year in the Chinese zodiac cycle to say thank you. When Does the Year of the Dog Start? The Year of the Dog starts on 16 th February 2018. Once it is over, it will not be the Year of the Dog again until 2030. What Is Good about the Year of the Dog? There are lot of good things about being born in the Year of the Dog. If someone is born in the Year of the Dog, Chinese culture believes that they will be: honest they will always tell the truth; clever they will be smart; independent they will be able to do things on their own; a fantastic friend; a good listener; quick to forgive other people; someone who always does the right thing. What Jobs Would People Be Good At? Chinese culture believes that people born in the Year of the Dog might make good: police officers; scientists; politicians; nurses; judges. Page 1 of 2
The Year of the Dog You were born in the Year of the Dog if you were born in: 1958 1982 2006 1970 1994 2018 Did You Know...? If you were born in the Year of the Dog: your lucky colours are red, green and purple; your lucky flowers are roses and orchids; your lucky numbers are 3, 4 and 9; your lucky days are the 7th and 28th of every Chinese month; you need to be careful in 2018 because it is predicted to be an unlucky year. Page 2 of 2
Questions Year of the Dog 1. On which date does the Year of the Dog start in 2018? Tick one. 20 th June 30 th March 1 st January 16 th February 2. Which of these is a lucky number for someone born in the Year of the Dog? Tick one. 4 8 7 1 3. How many different animals went to see Buddha when he asked? Tick one. 11 12 13 14 4. Which of these years was a Year of the Dog? Tick one. 1948 1960 1982 2004 5. Fill in the missing words in this sentence: People born in the Year of the Dog need to be an year. in 2018 because it is predicted to be 6. Name one thing that people born in the Year of the Dog are good at. 7. Why do you think that people born in the Year of the Dog might make good police officers?
Answers Year of the Dog 1. On which date does the Year of the Dog start in 2018? Tick one. 20 th June 30 th March 1 st January 16 th February 2. Which of these is a lucky number for someone born in the Year of the Dog? Tick one. 4 8 7 1 3. How many different animals went to see Buddha when he asked? Tick one. 11 12 13 14 4. Which of these years was a Year of the Dog? Tick one. 1948 1960 1982 2004 5. Fill in the missing words in this sentence: People born in the Year of the Dog need to be careful in 2018 because it is predicted to be an unlucky year. 6. Name one thing that people born in the Year of the Dog are good at. Accept any one of the following answers: telling the truth, doing things on their own, being a friend, listening to others, forgiving people quickly, doing the right thing. 7. Why do you think that people born in the Year of the Dog might make good police officers? Children s own responses, such as: They would make good police officers because they always tell the truth; because they are clever and can use that to help them solve crimes; because they are good at listening to people; because they always do the right thing.
The Year of the Dog The Chinese Horoscope In Chinese culture, each new year is known by one of twelve animals. This tradition is thousands of years old and started with a story about Buddha. The story tells that Buddha asked all of the animals on Earth to come and see him one day but only twelve animals ever came. To repay those animals for taking their time to see him, Buddha gave each one of these animals their own year in the Chinese zodiac cycle. The Year of the Dog starts on 16 th February 2018. It is the 4716 th year of the Chinese calendar. Once the Year of the Dog is over, the next one will not be until 2030. Traits of the Dog A trait is a quality that someone has which is specific to them or a group they belong to. People born in the different years of the Chinese calendar each have different traits and qualities. These qualities link to the animal the year is named after. The dog is said to be the most likeable animal of the Chinese zodiac and has lots of good qualities. The dog is believed to be honest, clever and independent. People born in these years are said to be fantastic friends to have. They listen to other people s problems and they quickly forgive other people. It is believed that people born in the Year of the Dog are loyal, meaning that they will stick by you, no matter what happens. They believe in truth and will always do the right thing. Perfect Professions People born in the Year of the Dog tend to do well in jobs which involve helping other people. They are always great at their jobs because they put a lot of effort into the work that they do. Other people enjoy working with people who were born in the Year of the Dog because they are kind and helpful. They often lend a helping hand to other people and complete the work of others when they have too much to do. Page 1 of 2
The Year of the Dog Popular careers for people born in the Year of the Dog include: police officers; politicians; scientists; nurses; counsellors; priests; designers; judges. teachers; You were born in the Year of the Dog if you were born in: 1958 1982 2006 1970 1994 2018 Did You Know...? Justin Bieber and Donald Trump were both born in the Year of the Dog. Page 2 of 2
Questions Year of the Dog 1. Which one of these years was not a Year of the Dog? Tick one. 2017 1994 1970 1982 2. Draw a line to complete each sentence. The Year of the Dog starts on 4716 th year of the Chinese calendar. It is the 16 th February 2018. It will be the Year of the Dog again in 2030. 3. People born in the different years of the Chinese calendar each have different traits What does the word trait mean? Tick one. the way that someone walks a quality that someone has a favourite place to live a bad temper 4. Who asked the animals of the Earth to come and see him? Tick one. the dog the Chinese zodiac Buddha a dragon 5. Name two good traits of someone who was born in the Year of the Dog.
6. Why might the dog be the most likeable animal of the Chinese zodiac? Year of the Dog Questions 7. Why might you want to work with someone who was born in the Year of the Dog? 8. Explain why people born in the Year of the Dog would make good teachers.
Answers Year of the Dog 1. Which one of these years was not a Year of the Dog? Tick one. 2017 1994 1970 1982 2. Draw a line to complete each sentence. The Year of the Dog starts on 4716 th year of the Chinese calendar. It is the 16 th February 2018. It will be the Year of the Dog again in 2030. 3. People born in the different years of the Chinese calendar each have different traits What does the word trait mean? Tick one. the way that someone walks a quality that someone has a favourite place to live a bad temper 4. Who asked the animals of the Earth to come and see him? Tick one. the dog the Chinese zodiac Buddha a dragon 5. Name two good traits of someone who was born in the Year of the Dog. Accept any two of the following answers, in any order: honesty, cleverness, independence, being a fantastic friend, listening to other people s problems, quickly forgiving other people, loyalty, believing in the truth, always doing the right thing.
Year of the Dog Answers 6. Why might the dog be the most likeable animal of the Chinese zodiac? Children s own responses, such as: They might be most likeable because they have so many good traits. 7. Why might you want to work with someone who was born in the Year of the Dog? Children s own responses, such as: Someone born in the Year of the Dog would be good to work with because they are good at their jobs; because they put in a lot of effort; because they are kind and helpful; because they lend a helping hand to their colleagues; because they will help you with your work. 8. Explain why people born in the Year of the Dog would make good teachers. Children s own responses, such as: People born in the Year of the Dog would make good teachers because they are kind and helpful; because they put a lot of effort into their job and they are good at what they do; because they are clever and can pass on their knowledge; because they are good at listening to people; because they are good at helping people.
The Year of the Dog The Legend of the Chinese Horoscope In Chinese culture, each new year is represented by one of twelve animals. This tradition dates back thousands of years and begins with a story about Buddha. The Chinese myth tells that Buddha called out to all of the animals on Earth and asked them to come and see him one day. Only twelve animals answered Buddha s call. To repay them for their loyalty, Buddha gave each one of these animals their own year in the Chinese zodiac cycle. The Year of the Dog begins on 16 th February 2018. It is the 4716 th year of the Chinese calendar and will last until 5 th February 2019, when the Year of the Pig begins. Once the Year of the Pig begins, the next Year of the Dog will not be until 2030. Traits of the Dog People born in the different years of the Chinese zodiac cycle are believed to have particular traits and qualities. These characteristics reflect the animal the year is named after. The dog is said to be the most likeable animal of the Chinese zodiac and has lots of positive qualities. In Chinese culture, the dog is honest, clever and independent. People born in the Year of the Dog are said to be fantastic friends to have. They listen to other people s problems and they quickly forgive those who upset them. Just like the real-life creature, people born in the Year of the Dog are extremely loyal and you can always trust them to stick by you, no matter what happens. They believe in truth and will always stand up for the right thing to do. Making Friends Each animal in the Chinese zodiac cycle has other animals that they get on well with. If you were born in the Year of the Dog, it is thought you can easily make friends with those who are Horses and Tigers. You may also find it easy to get along with those born in the Year of the Rabbit. Page 1 of 2
The Year of the Dog Perfect Professions People born in the Year of the Dog tend to do well in jobs that involve helping other people. They are always great at their jobs because they put a lot of effort into the work that they do. Other people enjoy working with people who were born in the Year of the Dog because they are kind and helpful colleagues. They often lend a helping hand to others, completing some of others work when they have too much to do. Popular careers for people born in the Year of the Dog include the emergency services, medical professionals, teachers, legal professionals, designers and members of religious organisations. You were born in the Year of the Dog if you were born in: 1958 1982 2006 1970 1994 2018 Did You Know...? Justin Bieber and Donald Trump were both born in the Year of the Dog. Page 2 of 2
Questions Year of the Dog 1. and has lots of positive qualities. What does the word positive mean? Tick one. horrible hungry good frightening 2. Match each question to the correct answer. Which year of the Chinese zodiac begins on 16 th February 2018? The Year of the Pig Which year will follow the Year of the Dog? The Year of the Horse People born in the Year of the Dog are likely to get along with people born in which other year? The Year of the Dog 3. Name two famous people who were born in a Year of the Dog. 4. Fill in the missing words from this sentence: People born in tend to do well in that involve 5. To repay them for their loyalty How else could the author have written this phrase?.
Year of the Dog Questions 6. What might people born in the Year of the Dog do when they are around other people? 7. What might happen if someone born in the Year of the Dog has to sit next to someone who was born in the Year of the Tiger? Give a reason for your answer. 8. Would you like to be friends with someone who was born in the Year of the Dog? Give a reason for your answer.
Answers Year of the Dog 1. and has lots of positive qualities. What does the word positive mean? Tick one. horrible hungry good frightening 2. Match each question to the correct answer. Which year of the Chinese zodiac begins on 16 th February 2018? The Year of the Pig Which year will follow the Year of the Dog? The Year of the Horse People born in the Year of the Dog are likely to get along with people born in which other year? The Year of the Dog 3. Name two famous people who were born in a Year of the Dog. Accept the answers Justin Bieber and Donald Trump in any order. 4. Fill in the missing words from this sentence: People born in the Year of the Dog tend to do well in jobs that involve helping other people. 5. To repay them for their loyalty How else could the author have written this phrase? Children s own responses, such as: to say thank you for answering, to reward them for coming to him, to pay them back for being dedicated.
Year of the Dog 6. What might people born in the Year of the Dog do when they are around other people? Children s own responses, such as: People born in the Year of the Dog are very helpful, kind and considerate. Therefore, when they are around other people, they may help them, listen to them, stand by them through difficulties or show them kindness. 7. What might happen if someone born in the Year of the Dog has to sit next to someone who was born in the Year of the Tiger? Give a reason for your answer. Children s own responses, such as: I think that they would make friends because the Dog and the Tiger are zodiac signs which get on well. 8. Would you like to be friends with someone who was born in the Year of the Dog? Give a reason for your answer. Children s own responses, such as: Yes I would because they are said to be a fantastic friend to have; Yes, because they are a great listener; No, because I sometimes like my own space and I think that they might be too clingy; No, because they might not let me be independent. Answers