Dogs are Great Friends

Worksheet Description

This worksheet includes a reading passage titled “Dogs are Great Friends,” which shares the story of Sam and his beloved dog, Cooper. Every day after school, Sam looks forward to playing with Cooper, who loves fetching balls and cuddling. One day, Sam teaches Cooper a new trick: shaking hands. After a week of practice, Cooper successfully learns the trick, and they celebrate by going to the park, where they meet a new friend, Daisy, a shy little dog who becomes part of their fun day.

The primary goal of this worksheet is to enhance students’ reading comprehension skills through a heartwarming and relatable narrative. By following the story of Sam and Cooper, students practice identifying key details, understanding the sequence of events, and recalling specific information from the text. The comprehension questions prompt students to think critically about the passage, encouraging them to extract essential details and reflect on the characters’ experiences. This exercise aims to make learning enjoyable and relevant by connecting it to the theme of friendship and the special bond between a boy and his dog, thereby improving students’ ability to comprehend and retain information.