Dog Story Tracing

This worksheet provides a short story about a dog named Doug, where students trace each sentence to practice handwriting and reading. The story is simple, using repetitive phrases and familiar words to build confidence and reading fluency. With phrases like “Doug has a house” and “He is happy,” students learn narrative structure in an easy-to-follow format. This worksheet also offers a sense of accomplishment as students complete an entire story.

Tracing story sentences aids in building fluency and comprehension skills by reinforcing sequential reading. The repetitive and simple language boosts reading confidence and sentence retention. Understanding a brief story structure enhances narrative comprehension, which is fundamental in developing literary awareness. Through tracing, students improve their handwriting and focus, supporting both literacy and motor skills.