Pete the Puppy

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is a reading activity featuring a story about a puppy named Pete and his owner Toby. The story describes Pete’s size, behavior, and how he interacts with Toby, noting that Pete is small, playful, and can be shy with unfamiliar people and places. It also details how Pete acts when he’s feeling playful or shy. After reading the story, students are asked to fill in the blanks with words that best complete the sentences about Pete’s characteristics and reactions.

The worksheet is designed to teach students reading comprehension and context clues. It encourages them to deduce information from the text to find the appropriate words to complete the sentences accurately. This exercise helps to reinforce vocabulary related to emotions and behaviors, and also aids in developing empathy by considering how Pete the puppy might feel in different situations. Furthermore, it assists students in understanding that character traits can influence how individuals react to their environment.