I Took My Doggy for a Walk

This Reading Response worksheet features a lively poem titled “I Took My Doggy for a Walk” from the book My Cat Knows Karate, which humorously describes a walk gone awry when a dog takes control. The reading response activity encourages personal engagement by asking students to rate the poem, identify their favorite part, and share what the poem reminds them of. This exercise promotes reading comprehension, personal reflection, and connection to literature. The relatable theme of pet mishaps makes it particularly engaging for grades 1-3, while encouraging students to connect their own experiences with the amusing scenario presented in the poem.