Worksheets and No Prep Teaching Resources
Worksheets and No Prep Teaching Resources
Reading Comprehension Worksheets
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving for the Dogs

Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving for the Dogs
Print Thanksgiving for the Dogs Reading Comprehension with Third Grade Work

Print Thanksgiving for the Dogs Reading Comprehension with Fourth Grade Work

Print Thanksgiving for the Dogs Reading Comprehension with Fifth Grade Work

Print Thanksgiving for the Dogs Reading Comprehension

Reading Level
     edHelper's suggested reading level:   grades 3 to 5
     Flesch-Kincaid grade level:   3.29

Vocabulary
     challenging words:    authority, biscuits-she, bristled-with, bustle, doggie, hand-fed, hustle, mistress, pillbox, poodle, Widmer, bounded, packing, chubby, silky, thoughtful
     content words:    Thanksgiving Dinner, Brian Chang, Hey Brian, Great Dane, Pet Paradise, Thanksgiving Day

Thanksgiving for the Dogs
By Colleen Messina 		  
1     "Where are the doggie biscuits for the dogs that might come?" asked Mrs. Rich. Silky furs enfolded her body. A pillbox hat ruffled with lace sat on her smoothly styled hair. Mrs. Rich bristled with authority. She ran the local charity that hosted a free Thanksgiving dinner. Fufu danced on tiny feet around her mistress. The black poodle's fur was dotted with pink ribbons. Her polished toenails clicked on the floor.
 
2     Doggie biscuits? She must be kidding, thought Brian. He was a high school senior. He was packing up boxes of Thanksgiving food for people...not their dogs! Some folks wanted dinner at home, not at the hall. Now he had to worry about dogs too! Where could he get dog biscuits now? He had boxes to deliver!
 
3     The charity dinner was a big deal. Turkeys needed stuffing. Potatoes needed mashing. Tables needed orange tablecloths and plastic turkeys. And of course, pies must be cut. The list was endless. Many helpers ran here and there. Brian Chang liked the hustle and bustle as they prepared for the big meal, and he enjoyed helping folks who couldn't afford Thanksgiving dinner.
 
4     Brian's mother always used a Chinese proverb when she encouraged Brian to volunteer. She said, "The smile you send out returns to you." She said doing good deeds had a way of bringing good things back to you. Brian knew he spread smiles by helping with the charity dinner, but he didn't expect a reward for his work.
 
5     "Hey, Brian, can you run this box across the street to Mrs. Widmer?" asked Mr. Chang. He handed Brian a box filled with cranberries, peas, rolls, and a piece of turkey breast. Mr. Chang gently placed a wedge of pumpkin pie on the pile. The sweet smell of nutmeg filled the air.
 
6     "Sure," said Brian. He was happy to have a short break.
 
7     Brian carried the box across the street. Mrs. Widmer's Great Dane danced around him on Frisbee-sized feet. The dog's huge tail whipped the air in joyful circles. Brian tapped the door with his foot since his hands were full.
 
8     "Thank you, dear," said Mrs. Widmer after she had opened the door and taken the box from Brian. "Do you have time to take Muffin for a walk? He is so full of pep today!"

Paragraphs 9 to 19:
For the complete story with questions: click here for printable
Weekly Reading Books

          Create Weekly Reading Books

Prepare for an entire week at once!

Feedback on Thanksgiving for the Dogs
Leave your feedback on Thanksgiving for the Dogs   (use this link if you found an error in the story)

Thanksgiving
             Thanksgiving

More Lessons
             High Interest/Low Readability Reading Comprehensions



Copyright © 2025 edHelper