1st Grade Close Reading Printables

Delve further into "Can a Cat Do That?" by Eric Carle. This is a great way to think and interact with the story, and also introduce noun and verbs to students.

This include both color and a printer friendly black and white version.

Included is

• A sight word list to practice before reading the story.
• Flash cards for animal names that may be more difficult for students to read.
• Definitions of noun and verbs and a corresponding worksheet for students to find examples of both grammar definitions.
• Several Worksheets to test reading comprehension.
• 2 drawing worksheets

Interested in similar stories ....

Dr. Seuss's "Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You?"

I Like Myself by Karen Beaumont

Penguin and Pinecone by Salina Yoon

These Animals A-Z Reading Comprehension Passages are a captivating educational resource that will engage young minds while improving their reading skills and knowledge about animals.

The passages are carefully crafted to align with the reading abilities and interests of grade 2 and 3 students, but they are also accessible to grade 1 learners who are developing their reading skills. Likewise, grade 4 students can benefit from the passages as they reinforce comprehension strategies and expand their knowledge base.

Accompanying each passage is a main idea question that challenges readers to identify the central theme or message of the text. There is also a set of multiple-choice questions that test comprehension and understanding and answer keys.

The animals in the passages include:

• Armadillo
• Baboon
• Camel
• Dolphin
• Elephant
• Frog
• Gecko
• Hippopotamus
• Iguana
• Jackal
• Koala
• Lobster
• Meerkat
• Narwhal
• Octopus
• Porcupine
• Quokka
• Reindeer
• Sloth
• Turkey
• Urchin
• Vulture
• Warthog
• X-Ray fish
• Yellowfin Tuna
• Zebra

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✅Bugs:

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☑ Summer Ending Letter Sounds

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✅Reptiles:

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✅Safari:

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☑ Safari Bingo (3)

☑ Movement Activities

☑ Coloring Pages

☑ Demonstrative Pronoun Activities

☑ Write the Room Activities

☑ Bookmarks

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☑ Literacy Task Cards

☑ Reading Comprehension

☑ Movement Activities

☑ Research Reports

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This fun worksheet is packed with activities to help kids plan a special surprise for Mom on Mother's Day!

Here's what you'll find inside:

• Activity 1: Story Time! Read a short story about a special Mother's Day surprise. As you read, checkmark each paragraph after you finish it.
• Activity 2: Comprehension Challenge! After reading the story, answer three questions to test your understanding. (Don't worry, we'll give you some hints to help you answer!)
• Activity 3: True or False? Read some statements about the story. Draw a smiley face next to the statements that are TRUE and a sad face for the ones that are FALSE.
• Activity 4: Clean Up Crew! Help Mom keep the house sparkling clean! Cut out the pictures of cleaning supplies and paste them in the correct boxes.
• Activity 5: Be Mom's Little Helper! Let's show Mom some appreciation! Draw a picture of yourself helping Mom with a chore or activity.

This worksheet is a great way to:

• Celebrate Mom and show her how much you care
• Practice reading comprehension
• Learn about helping others
• Have some creative fun!

Dear Dragon Detectives, the lost baby dragon needs your help! This 1st-grade mystery reading passage with comprehension questions will have students cracking codes and solving the mystery!

Many reading comprehension activities are all about reading a story and then reflecting on it. But this 8-page NO-PREP story allows first-graders to be a part of the story through immersive storytelling. Students work their way through the story, stopping along the way to reinforce what they've read while helping the characters in the story.

Cracking the code on these skills:

~CVC phonics

~order of events sequencing

~new vocabulary

~prediction practice

~shapes & adjectives

Engage in these activities:

~coloring & drawing

~decoding ciphers (image and numbers)

~unscrambling words and letters

~deciphering footprints and facial expressions

~maze

~logic puzzle

Students will beg you for more of these Solve the Mystery Games! True reading comprehension happens when students feel immersed and engaged in the story, no matter how long or short it is. Help save the baby dragon today!

Love,

Teacher Bethanie

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Berenstain Bears and Too Much Vacation Reading Comprehension Test Questions Quiz & Story Sequencing Set!

Includes both multiple choice and short answer versions.
Based on the book by Stan & Jan Berenstain. (Book NOT included.)

8 Pages Total Include:

10 Comprehension short-answer questions

10 Multiple Choice Questions

* * * answer sheets (corresponds with both sets)

Sequencing : 12 written scenes from the story to place in order, with illustrations

* * * Sequencing : Blank paste sheet

* * * Sequencing answers

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Berenstain Bears Too Much Vacation : Comprehension Thematic Unit Activity Pack

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Cloze sentences provide young learners an opportunity to use words in context and to gain a better understanding of sentence sense. Use the cloze sentences on the following pages for children to practice selecting the correct word from the word boxes to complete each sentence.

To extend the activity, have children create their own sentences with a missing word. The sentences can also be copied on a separate sheet of paper, cut apart, and reconstructed for sentence sense practice.

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Kindergarten reading comprehension worksheets that are suitable for distance learning as well. The sentence structure is simple and suitable for late kindergarten or first graders.

Download a free sample here, some of the texts are similar to that found in this paid packet.

The texts are based on information that is available in the fruits information cards, which can be found here.

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Mother's Day Reading Comprehension Passages are a set of educational materials designed to help students improve their reading comprehension skills while learning about Mother's Day.

These passages cover topics related to Mother's Day, such as the history of the holiday, different cultural celebrations, and how families celebrate the occasion. The passages are accompanied by comprehension questions that test students' understanding of the text, as well as vocabulary and critical thinking exercises.

These materials can be used by teachers in the classroom or by parents at home to help their children improve their reading comprehension abilities while celebrating the special day.

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• 20 Pages

• ( PDF + PNG )

• Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper

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• Great for kids, boys and girls

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This is a 2-page reading passage (informational newsletter) that gives information on the Ocean Habitat.

This Ocean Newsletter is a comprehensive and student-friendly nonfiction research newsletter designed to empower students with valuable resources for academic exploration.

Student-Centric Content: Recognizing the unique needs of students, our newsletter focuses on content that is not only academically rigorous but also accessible and engaging. We bridge the gap between complex research and student comprehension, making it easier for learners to incorporate information into their work.

It gives information on...

➡️ Location

➡️ Weather

➡️ Animals

➡️ Plants

➡️ Geography

Set your student's up for success with this Learning Strategies Bundle. With Reading, Writing and Mathematics Strategies to assist with your students reading, writing and ability to work mathematically.

This Bundle is a great way to keep your student's focused and working towards a learning goal. They can also be used as a bulletin board display.

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Use this slideshow to help you introduce the 5 spelling rules of English AND print out the charts to hang up for students to reference!

This slideshow includes 2 slides per rule.

One slide is to introduce the rule. This is an INTERACTIVE slide for you to click through as you introduce the rule.

**There is TEACHER VERBIAGE included in the notes section of the slideshow. This tells you exactly what to say as you introduce the rule and click through the slide.

The second slide is an anchor chart that lays out the check points and provides sample words.

*Access to the slideshow is provided through a link in the downloaded PDF. This will force you to make a copy of my original google slideshow.

If the preview video doesn't work, click this link to view it!

| Credit and Debit Cards | Functional Text | Life Skills Reading | Comprehension Questions | Special Education

This is a NO PREP, print and go resource.

This resource includes:

• 5 different realistic credit card
• 2 levels
• A color & black and white set
• Teacher answer key

Level 1 - Cut & Paste - Simpler Questions

• 2 example/ teaching worksheets (chip/ tap payment)
• 3 practice worksheets sorting chip/ tap payment with 24 questions (8 questions per page)
• 11 worksheets with 55 questions (5 questions per page)

Level 2 - Write in the Answer - More Complex Questions

• 2 example/ teaching worksheets (chip/ tap payment)
• 6 practice check off worksheets identifying chip/ tap payment with 48 questions (8 questions per page)
• 3 practice write in the answer worksheets identifying chip/ tap payment with 24 questions (8 questions per page)
• 11 worksheets with 66 questions (6 questions per page)

A total of 38 different worksheets and 217 questions per set.

A total of 76 different worksheets.

This resource aims to familiarize students with range of authentic credit cards used in everyday life, with the initial half of the lesson focusing on chip and tap payment methods. Students learn to differentiate between what chip and tap payments look like through teaching pages, & engaging scaffolded practice worksheets that include: cut and paste, checking off, and writing activities. Following, realistic credit cards are featured, accompanied by comprehension questions to assess understanding.

This resources helps students to look at and read credit cards to find the important information to be able to purchase products online or call/ chat customer service. Examples of questions: Visa or MasterCard?, What is the card number?, When does this card expire?, What is the security code? & more

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Understanding Instructions Unit 7

Reading Product Labels Unit 1

Reading Websites Unit 1

Reading Medicine Labels Unit 3

Kindergarten reading comprehension passages! Each of the 25 reading passages have a picture (all pages done in black-line masters for easy printing) and 3 comprehension questions. Each kindergarten comprehension passage has basic sight words and picture clues! Look at the preview for a detailed look at sample kindergarten comprehension passages.

Common Core Standards

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.K.1

With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.K.2

With prompting and support, retell familiar stories, including key details.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.K.3

With prompting and support, identify characters, settings, and major events in a story.

VA SOLS

K.9 The student will demonstrate comprehension of fictional texts.

This product is part of the ULTIMATE K/1 READING BUNDLE!

ULTIMATE K/1 READING BUNDLE

1st Grade / 2nd Grade passages coming soon!

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1st Grade Salt Life

Fire Safety Week Reading Comprehension & Coloring Activities

Ignite learning and safety with this comprehensive Fire Safety Week activities pack! Designed to engage young learners while reinforcing essential fire safety concepts, this pack offers a variety of activities that cater to different learning styles.

What's Included:

• Reading Passage and Questions
• Writing Activities
• Word Search (2 options)
• Crossword (2options)
• Word Scramble
• Wordsmith
• Color By Number
• Maze
• I Spy
• Coloring Pages
• Answer Key

May you like to explore our FIRE SAFETY resources

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This product contains the true story of Thanksgiving turkey pardoning in two different formats. It can be printed as a flip book or as a packet (front and back). The product contains vocabulary and comprehension questions with an answer key page for teachers.

Do your students love to interact with the stories they read? These worksheets are a great way for your students to interact more with Berenstain Bear The Big Honey Hunt.

The story sequence is a great way for students to focus on the order of the story. This resource includes a full color story sequence and a more printer friendly coloring sequence for you to decide which is best for your students!

Check out the story sequence for Little Blue Truck!

This set of 3 Mother’s Day Reading Comprehension Passages with Multiple Choice Questions is a wonderful educational resource designed to enhance reading comprehension skills and knowledge about Mother’s Day.

It is ideal for students in 1st to 2nd Grade, but can also be used by kindergarten students to learn about Mother’s Day.

The passages include:

• What is Mother’s Day?: This passage provides an overview of Mother’s Day, its origin, and why it is celebrated.
• Tommy’s Mother’s Day Surprise: This passage encourages students to think about the ways they can express their love and appreciation for their mothers.
• My Mum is My Best Friend: This passage explores the beautiful bond between a child and their mother, emphasizing the role of a mother as not just a parent, but also a best friend.

Each passage is followed by multiple-choice questions that test the student’s understanding of the passage. Answer keys are also included, making it easy for teachers or parents to check the answers.

This product can be used as a whole-class activity, a small group discussion, or an independent assignment, making it a versatile tool for both classroom and home learning environments.

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❤️Looking for engaging January resources for your classroom? This growing bundle, with differentiated activities, is the perfect way for your students to celebrate the month January, while practicing math, literacy, social studies, fine motor, and art skills!

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☑ Opposites Printable Worksheets

☑ Opposites Flashcards & Puzzle Activities

☑ Opposites Playdough Mat Activities

☑ Opposites Emergent Mini Readers

☑ Opposites Bingo Activities

Winter Boom Cards:

☑ Literacy skills:

1. Sight Words

2. Letter Recognition

3. Letter Sounds

4. Matching Uppercase to Lowercase Letters

5. Matching Lowercase to Uppercase Letters

6. Beginning Letter Sounds

7. Rhyming Pictures

☑ Math skills:

1. Counting to 10

2. Making Ten Frames 1-20

3. Ten Frames 1-20 How Many?

4. Missing Numbers 1-30

5. Biggest Number 1-30

6. Smallest Number 1-30

7. Skip Counting by 2s to 100 / Even Numbers

8. Skip Counting by 2s to 99 / Odd Numbers

9. Skip Counting by 5s to 100

10. Skip Counting by 10s to 100

11. Comparing Numbers to 20

12. Addition Ten Frames to 10

13. Subtraction within 10 Ten Frames

14. Completing Patterns

15. Building Patterns

16. US Coin Counting

17. US Coin Amount

18. Measuring Height with Cubes

19. Measuring Length with Cubes

20. Heavier Objects

21. Lighter Objects

22. Telling Time

Winter Activities:

☑ Social Emotional Activities (3)

☑ Winter CVC Beginning Letter Sounds

☑ Winter CVC Middle Letter Sounds

☑ Winter CVC Ending Letter Sounds

☑ Winter Worksheet Packs (2)

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