First Grade Reading Passages & Comprehension Worksheets
 
This is a set of first grade reading comprehension worksheets designed to support early readers and build their understanding of text. They target both fluency and comprehension skills. Perfect for home or classroom use and just the right length for homework, independent work, or even an assessment. 
 
In addition to the worksheets, there is also a set of sight word cards containing 56 different words found in the stories.
 
 
🔵 FEATURES
 
These reading worksheets are designed to build reading skills in young learners. They have specific features that support first graders:
 
large, primary font
short decodable passages
common first grade sight words
uncluttered design
consistent format
plenty of space for written responses
built-in fluency practice
 
Comprehension Practice:
Each printable worksheet includes a short story followed by three text-based comprehension questions. These are basic questions appropriate for young readers with answers easily found in the story. Students must go back to the passage to find specific details that answer each question. This teaches students to refer back to the text instead of just guessing or trying to remember what they read.
 
Two of the questions are multiple-choice and the third requires a short written response. The multiple-choice questions have two possible answer choices with large “bubble” circles so students can color in the correct answer. 
 
Learning to "bubble in" their answers, prepares students for future standardized testing. 
 
 
Fluency:
These worksheets encourage repeated reading which helps build fluency. Students are prompted to read the passage three times before they answer questions. There is a smiley face to color in each time they read it. This feature is a great way to incorporate fluency practice. 
 
 
🟢 WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THIS RESOURCE:
 
15 reading passages with comprehension questions (in 2 versions)
56 sight word cards
Answer keys
 
Each worksheet is provided in two versions:
 
Version A - Can be used as homework and includes space for parent initials
Version B - Can be used as classwork or assessment with a space for a score or grade
 
An answer key for each worksheet is also included.
 
The sight word cards let you pre-teach new words students will encounter as they read. These cards can used as flashcards to help students build automaticity. I suggest pre-teaching (or reviewing) these words before having students complete the reading comprehension worksheet. This will help them be more successful when working independently. 
 
 
The short stories featured on these worksheets have topics that are interesting to 1st graders. The titles include:
 
My Friend, Stan
Lucky the Dog
Jan the Bear
A Day at the Park
Apples
Small Green Frog
Party Time
Anna and Her Bike
David's Truck
Grandma's Kitten
Funny Snowman
Here Comes the Rain
Family Trip
Mr. Brown's Farm
Molly's Mess
 
 
This resource builds reading comprehension skills in first grade students, but can also be used for remediation and intervention in second grade! 
 
🔴 Try before you buy with this set of free worksheets: First Grade Reading Comprehension Worksheets SAMPLE
 
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First Grade Main Idea & Details Graphic Organizer Worksheets
Compare and Contrast For Primary Grades
Sight Word Practice Worksheets for Kindergarten and First Grade