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Dash's Big Race

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Dash's Big Race

Dash was a small dog. But he had a big dream. He wanted to run in the Iditarod! The Iditarod is a very long dog sled race in Alaska.

Dash lived with a musher named Sarah. Sarah loved all her dogs. She knew Dash was small, but he had a strong heart.

One day, Sarah said, "Dash, you can be on my team!" Dash wagged his tail. He was so happy!

The race started. The dogs ran fast. Dash ran his best. He pulled and pulled. The snow was cold. The wind blew hard.

Some days were sunny. Some days were snowy. But Dash never stopped. Sarah cheered him on. "Good job, Dash!" she called.

Finally, they saw the finish line. Dash and his team ran faster. They crossed the line! They did it! Dash was so proud. He was a small dog with a big heart. And he finished the Iditarod!

Glossary
Musher:
A person who drives a dog sled.
Iditarod:
A long dog sled race in Alaska.
Team:
A group of dogs that work together.
cheered:
Shouted happy words to show support or excitement for someone.
proud:
Feeling very happy and pleased about something you did well.
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About this fiction passage for Lower Elementary

“Dash's Big Race” is a fiction reading passage about Dog Sled Race, written for Lower Elementary. It takes about 1 minutes to read (155 words) and comes with an interactive quiz and a printable worksheet with comprehension questions and an answer key.

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It’s written for Lower Elementary — a fiction text about Dog Sled Race, about a 1-minute read (155 words).

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