Comprehension Grade 1

Instruction: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions correctly

My School

Hi, my name is Anne, and this is my new school. It is a big school for boys and girls. There are about 700 hundred pupils in my school. Some of them aren't English. They are from different countries.

There are many classrooms upstairs, alot of toilets and a library. The library has forty thousand books.

The computer room is next to the teachers room where there are thirty computers.

Downstairs, there is a canteen where pupils have lunch. Also, the head teacher's office.

Behind the school, there is a gym. In front of the school, there is a courtyard and a garden with lots of flowers where pupils can play.

Question 2: The school is meant for —————.

Comprehension Grade 1

Instruction: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions correctly

My School

Hi, my name is Anne, and this is my new school. It is a big school for boys and girls. There are about 700 hundred pupils in my school. Some of them aren't English. They are from different countries.

There are many classrooms upstairs, alot of toilets and a library. The library has forty thousand books.

The computer room is next to the teachers room where there are thirty computers.

Downstairs, there is a canteen where pupils have lunch. Also, the head teacher's office.

Behind the school, there is a gym. In front of the school, there is a courtyard and a garden with lots of flowers where pupils can play.

Question 3: How many pupils does Anne have in her school?

Comprehension Grade 1

Instruction: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions correctly

My School

Hi, my name is Anne, and this is my new school. It is a big school for boys and girls. There are about 700 hundred pupils in my school. Some of them aren't English. They are from different countries.

There are many classrooms upstairs, alot of toilets and a library. The library has forty thousand books.

The computer room is next to the teachers room where there are thirty computers.

Downstairs, there is a canteen where pupils have lunch. Also, the head teacher's office.

Behind the school, there is a gym. In front of the school, there is a courtyard and a garden with lots of flowers where pupils can play.

Question 4: Where are the classrooms located?

Comprehension Grade 1

Instruction: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions correctly

My School

Hi, my name is Anne, and this is my new school. It is a big school for boys and girls. There are about 700 hundred pupils in my school. Some of them aren't English. They are from different countries.

There are many classrooms upstairs, alot of toilets and a library. The library has forty thousand books.

The computer room is next to the teachers room where there are thirty computers.

Downstairs, there is a canteen where pupils have lunch. Also, the head teacher's office.

Behind the school, there is a gym. In front of the school, there is a courtyard and a garden with lots of flowers where pupils can play.

Question 5: How many books are in the library?

Comprehension Grade 1

Instruction: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions correctly

My School

Hi, my name is Anne, and this is my new school. It is a big school for boys and girls. There are about 700 hundred pupils in my school. Some of them aren't English. They are from different countries.

There are many classrooms upstairs, alot of toilets and a library. The library has forty thousand books.

The computer room is next to the teachers room where there are thirty computers.

Downstairs, there is a canteen where pupils have lunch. Also, the head teacher's office.

Behind the school, there is a gym. In front of the school, there is a courtyard and a garden with lots of flowers where pupils can play.

Question 6: Which room is next to the teacher's room?

Comprehension Grade 1

Instruction: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions correctly

My School

Hi, my name is Anne, and this is my new school. It is a big school for boys and girls. There are about 700 hundred pupils in my school. Some of them aren't English. They are from different countries.

There are many classrooms upstairs, alot of toilets and a library. The library has forty thousand books.

The computer room is next to the teachers room where there are thirty computers.

Downstairs, there is a canteen where pupils have lunch. Also, the head teacher's office.

Behind the school, there is a gym. In front of the school, there is a courtyard and a garden with lots of flowers where pupils can play.

Question 7: Where do the pupils have lunch?

Comprehension Grade 1

Instruction: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions correctly

My School

Hi, my name is Anne, and this is my new school. It is a big school for boys and girls. There are about 700 hundred pupils in my school. Some of them aren't English. They are from different countries.

There are many classrooms upstairs, alot of toilets and a library. The library has forty thousand books.

The computer room is next to the teachers room where there are thirty computers.

Downstairs, there is a canteen where pupils have lunch. Also, the head teacher's office.

Behind the school, there is a gym. In front of the school, there is a courtyard and a garden with lots of flowers where pupils can play.

Question 8: Where is the head teacher's office?

Comprehension Grade 1

Instruction: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions correctly

My School

Hi, my name is Anne, and this is my new school. It is a big school for boys and girls. There are about 700 hundred pupils in my school. Some of them aren't English. They are from different countries.

There are many classrooms upstairs, alot of toilets and a library. The library has forty thousand books.

The computer room is next to the teachers room where there are thirty computers.

Downstairs, there is a canteen where pupils have lunch. Also, the head teacher's office.

Behind the school, there is a gym. In front of the school, there is a courtyard and a garden with lots of flowers where pupils can play.

Question 9: Where is the gym located?

Comprehension Grade 1

Instruction: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions correctly

My School

Hi, my name is Anne, and this is my new school. It is a big school for boys and girls. There are about 700 hundred pupils in my school. Some of them aren't English. They are from different countries.

There are many classrooms upstairs, alot of toilets and a library. The library has forty thousand books.

The computer room is next to the teachers room where there are thirty computers.

Downstairs, there is a canteen where pupils have lunch. Also, the head teacher's office.

Behind the school, there is a gym. In front of the school, there is a courtyard and a garden with lots of flowers where pupils can play.

Question 10: Where do the children play?

Comprehension Grade 1

Instruction: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions correctly

A Special Gift

James got a new bicycle for his tenth birthday. His uncle bought it for him. He hid it in his truck to surprise him.

When James went to get his truck, he saw the shiny new bicycle. It is bright red with black wheels. When he saw it, he jumped for joy.

He quickly ran over to his uncle and gave him a big hug. ''This is what I've always wanted, thank you so much'' he said.

James loves his bicycle so much. He rides it around the house, and across the street. His friends likes the bicycle too, they all have fun riding it.

Question 1: What did James get for his birthday?

Comprehension Grade 1

Instruction: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions correctly

A Special Gift

James got a new bicycle for his tenth birthday. His uncle bought it for him. He hid it in his truck to surprise him.

When James went to get his truck, he saw the shiny new bicycle. It is bright red with black wheels. When he saw it, he jumped for joy.

He quickly ran over to his uncle and gave him a big hug. ''This is what I've always wanted, thank you so much'' he said.

James loves his bicycle so much. He rides it around the house, and across the street. His friends likes the bicycle too, they all have fun riding it.

Question 2: who got James a bicycle?

Comprehension Grade 1

Instruction: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions correctly

A Special Gift

James got a new bicycle for his tenth birthday. His uncle bought it for him. He hid it in his truck to surprise him.

When James went to get his truck, he saw the shiny new bicycle. It is bright red with black wheels. When he saw it, he jumped for joy.

He quickly ran over to his uncle and gave him a big hug. ''This is what I've always wanted, thank you so much'' he said.

James loves his bicycle so much. He rides it around the house, and across the street. His friends likes the bicycle too, they all have fun riding it.

Question 3: Where did he hide it?

Comprehension Grade 1

Instruction: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions correctly

A Special Gift

James got a new bicycle for his tenth birthday. His uncle bought it for him. He hid it in his truck to surprise him.

When James went to get his truck, he saw the shiny new bicycle. It is bright red with black wheels. When he saw it, he jumped for joy.

He quickly ran over to his uncle and gave him a big hug. ''This is what I've always wanted, thank you so much'' he said.

James loves his bicycle so much. He rides it around the house, and across the street. His friends likes the bicycle too, they all have fun riding it.

Question 4: What colour is the bicycle?

A Problem at the Zoo

Mr. Gonzalez's class was worried. The polar bears at the zoo were acting nervous. The oldest bear was swimming all the time. He never rested!

The zookeeper told the kids the problem was noise. The bear reserve was near the highway. The bears heard cars go by. Drivers blew their horns. What could be done?

The class wrote letters to the mayor. The mayor suggested lowering the speed limit for the cars. She also said she could post signs that said, “NO HONKING! It disturbs the bears.” The signs went up and the speed limit was lowered.

The class noticed right away that the bears were napping more. They felt they had made a change using their government.

What was causing the bears to be nervous?

A Problem at the Zoo

Mr. Gonzalez's class was worried. The polar bears at the zoo were acting nervous. The oldest bear was swimming all the time. He never rested!

The zookeeper told the kids the problem was noise. The bear reserve was near the highway. The bears heard cars go by. Drivers blew their horns. What could be done?

The class wrote letters to the mayor. The mayor suggested lowering the speed limit for the cars. She also said she could post signs that said, “NO HONKING! It disturbs the bears.” The signs went up and the speed limit was lowered.

The class noticed right away that the bears were napping more. They felt they had made a change using their government.

What was the bear home near?

A Problem at the Zoo

Mr. Gonzalez's class was worried. The polar bears at the zoo were acting nervous. The oldest bear was swimming all the time. He never rested!

The zookeeper told the kids the problem was noise. The bear reserve was near the highway. The bears heard cars go by. Drivers blew their horns. What could be done?

The class wrote letters to the mayor. The mayor suggested lowering the speed limit for the cars. She also said she could post signs that said, “NO HONKING! It disturbs the bears.” The signs went up and the speed limit was lowered.

The class noticed right away that the bears were napping more. They felt they had made a change using their government.

Which event happened last?

A Problem at the Zoo

Mr. Gonzalez's class was worried. The polar bears at the zoo were acting nervous. The oldest bear was swimming all the time. He never rested!

The zookeeper told the kids the problem was noise. The bear reserve was near the highway. The bears heard cars go by. Drivers blew their horns. What could be done?

The class wrote letters to the mayor. The mayor suggested lowering the speed limit for the cars. She also said she could post signs that said, “NO HONKING! It disturbs the bears.” The signs went up and the speed limit was lowered.

The class noticed right away that the bears were napping more. They felt they had made a change using their government.

How did the class solve the polar bears’ problem?

The Great Library

The Great Library of Alexandria, in Egypt, was a public library. In ancient times, people called it a wonder.

The books were not like our books. They were scrolls. They were made of paper. They were round like a tube. The library had many thousands of scrolls.

The library wanted as many books as it could get. Kings would write to other kings. They would ask for books. Sometimes they didn’t return them.

Books were bought. Sometimes the librarians stole books for the library.

Sadly, the library burnt down. But it was a model for libraries we know today. It was the first great library.

Which statement is a fact from the passage?

The Great Library

The Great Library of Alexandria, in Egypt, was a public library. In ancient times, people called it a wonder.

The books were not like our books. They were scrolls. They were made of paper. They were round like a tube. The library had many thousands of scrolls.

The library wanted as many books as it could get. Kings would write to other kings. They would ask for books. Sometimes they didn’t return them.

Books were bought. Sometimes the librarians stole books for the library.

Sadly, the library burnt down. But it was a model for libraries we know today. It was the first great library.

The librarians stole books because

The Great Library

The Great Library of Alexandria, in Egypt, was a public library. In ancient times, people called it a wonder.

The books were not like our books. They were scrolls. They were made of paper. They were round like a tube. The library had many thousands of scrolls.

The library wanted as many books as it could get. Kings would write to other kings. They would ask for books. Sometimes they didn’t return them.

Books were bought. Sometimes the librarians stole books for the library.

Sadly, the library burnt down. But it was a model for libraries we know today. It was the first great library.

Why did kings write to other kings to get books?

The Great Library

The Great Library of Alexandria, in Egypt, was a public library. In ancient times, people called it a wonder.

The books were not like our books. They were scrolls. They were made of paper. They were round like a tube. The library had many thousands of scrolls.

The library wanted as many books as it could get. Kings would write to other kings. They would ask for books. Sometimes they didn’t return them.

Books were bought. Sometimes the librarians stole books for the library.

Sadly, the library burnt down. But it was a model for libraries we know today. It was the first great library.

What might be a good heading for the next paragraph for this reading?

There are 5 apples and you take 3. How many apples do you have?

What has To be broken before it can be used ?

What is black when its clean and white when its dirty ?

Read carefully the following text.

^{My Cat Sam}

I have a cat called Sam. I like him very much. He climb up trees and then jump down. He makes many noises when he is hungry. He likes to eat tuna fish and drinks water.

He is orange and small.

1.What is the name of the cat?

^{My Cat Sam}

I have a cat called Sam. I like him very much. He climb up trees and then jump down. He makes many noises when he is hungry. He likes to eat tuna fish and drinks water.

He is orange and small.

What color is Sam?

My Cat Sam

I have a cat called Sam. I like him very much. He climb up trees and then jump down. He makes many noises when he is hungry. He likes to eat tuna fish and drinks water.

He is orange and small.

3.What kind of food does he eat?

My Cat Sam

I have a cat called Sam. I like him very much. He climb up trees and then jump down. He makes many noises when he is hungry. He likes to eat tuna fish and drinks water.

He is orange and small.

4.What does he drink?

My Cat Sam

I have a cat called Sam. I like him very much. He climb up trees and then jump down. He makes many noises when he is hungry. He likes to eat tuna fish and drinks water.

He is orange and small.

5.What does he do when is hungry?

My Cat Sam

I have a cat called Sam. I like him very much. He climb up trees and then jump down. He makes many noises when he is hungry. He likes to eat tuna fish and drinks water.

He is orange and small.

6.What can he do?

Would you like to have a pet?

What are the other animals that most people like to keep as pets?

We're Racing, Racing Down the Walk

We're racing, racing down the walk,

Over the pavement and round the block.

We rumble along till the sidewalk ends-

Felicia and I and half our friends.

Our hair flies backwards. It's whish and whirr!

She roars at me and I shout at her

As past the porches and garden gates

We rattle and rock

On our roller skates.

1) What makes a rumbling sound in the poem?

We're Racing, Racing Down the Walk

We're racing, racing down the walk,

Over the pavement and round the block.

We rumble along till the sidewalk ends-

Felicia and I and half our friends.

Our hair flies backwards. It's whish and whirr!

She roars at me and I shout at her

As past the porches and garden gates

We rattle and rock

On our roller skates.

2) What happens as the children roller skate?

We're Racing, Racing Down the Walk

We're racing, racing down the walk,

Over the pavement and round the block.

We rumble along till the sidewalk ends-

Felicia and I and half our friends.

Our hair flies backwards. It's whish and whirr!

She roars at me and I shout at her

As past the porches and garden gates

We rattle and rock

On our roller skates.

3) What makes the sound of whish and whirr?

We're Racing, Racing Down the Walk

We're racing, racing down the walk,

Over the pavement and round the block.

We rumble along till the sidewalk ends-

Felicia and I and half our friends.

Our hair flies backwards. It's whish and whirr!

She roars at me and I shout at her

As past the porches and garden gates

We rattle and rock

On our roller skates.

4) What do you know about the girl in the poem?

We're Racing, Racing Down the Walk

We're racing, racing down the walk,

Over the pavement and round the block.

We rumble along till the sidewalk ends-

Felicia and I and half our friends.

Our hair flies backwards. It's whish and whirr!

She roars at me and I shout at her

As past the porches and garden gates

We rattle and rock

On our roller skates.

5) In what kind of place does the girl live?

We're Racing, Racing Down the Walk

We're racing, racing down the walk,

Over the pavement and round the block.

We rumble along till the sidewalk ends-

Felicia and I and half our friends.

Our hair flies backwards. It's whish and whirr!

She roars at me and I shout at her

As past the porches and garden gates

We rattle and rock

On our roller skates.

6) The poem is mostly about

Cleve was scared because he heard someone walking around his house. What is the cause in the sentence.

Marcus ate a whole pizza by himself and as a result he became very sick. What is the cause in the sentence?

The rain was so heavy that it caused a flash flood. What is the cause in the sentence?

Kelly studied every night for a month and got an A in test. What is the cause in the sentence.

Joe went to the grocery because he needed food. What is the effect in the sentence?

Tasha played quietly because her baby brother was asleep. What is the effect in the story?

Gemma raised her hand in class because she had a question for the teacher. What is the effect in the question?

An earthquake in the Pacific Ocean caused a giant tsunami . What is the effect in the sentence.

Cause: I studied all night for my spelling test.

What is the effect?

Effect: My chocolate ice cream melted!

What is the cause?

Cause: I forgot to water my plants.

What is the effect?

I got a drink from the water fountain, because _____________________.

The dog escaped from the house, so _________________.

What is a cause?

What is an effect?

Cause: It was raining outside.

What is a possible effect?

Effect: I was late for school today.

What is the cause?

What are some signal words for cause and effect?

(Hint: select ALL the answers you think are correct!)

Who was the main character in the story?

This photo shows which part of the story?

This picture shows which part of the story?

What part of the story is this picture showing?

What is the problem in the story? What does the main character want?

The problem in the story (Cinderella wants to go to the ball) represents which part?

How is the problem solved?

Why is it important that Cinderella's problem is solved?

What are readers suppose to learn from Cinderella?

What always happens in the beginning of stories?

Which goes first?

Which goes last?

First, I have an apple. What happens next?

Which shows the sequential words in order?

What happens last?

First, Max got the ice. What happened next?

Which are sequence words? (select all that apply)