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✨ Grade 1 Reading: Comprehension Stories (3-Page Packet)
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Reading Comprehension

Focus: Long A & Long E Sounds
Grade 1 Reading
Story 1 of 3
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Story 1: The Great Cake Race

Long A & E

Kate and her teammate Dave bake a huge, sweet cake by the lake. They put neat green grapes and whipped cream on top of the plate.

Suddenly, a big red train makes a loud beep near the gate! Kate and Dave dash to reach the finish line by the tree. The team cheers and claps because their sweet cake wins the grand prize!

Comprehension Questions: Read the questions carefully and write your answers on the lines provided.
  1. Who bakes the cake with Kate?
  2. Where do they bake the sweet cake?
  3. What toppings do they put on the plate?
  4. What makes a loud sound near the gate?
  5. Where is the finish line located?
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Reading Comprehension

Focus: Long I & Long O Sounds
Grade 1 Reading
Story 2 of 3
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Story 2: The Bright Night Flight

Long I & O

Mike rides his white bike down the quiet stone road. The night sky has a bright, glowing yellow moon. Up high, a wise old owl takes flight over the pine trees.

Mike sees a tiny green toad resting by a golden boat. The toad croaks three times and hops home into the tall grass. Mike smiles, waves goodbye, and rides home happy.

Comprehension Questions: Read the questions carefully and write your answers on the lines provided.
  1. What color is Mike's bike?
  2. What glows brightly in the night sky?
  3. Who takes flight over the pine trees?
  4. Where is the green toad resting?
  5. How many times does the toad croak?
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Reading Comprehension

Focus: Long U & Mixed Review
Grade 1 Reading
Story 3 of 3
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Story 3: Duke and the Blue Flute

Long U & Mixed

Duke the mule is huge and very friendly. On a warm sunny day in June, Duke plays a cheerful new tune on his silver flute by a blue tube in the yard.

A flock of white sheep gathers close to hear the sweet music. A tiny cute hummingbird swoops down to hum along. Duke is glad his wonderful tune makes all his animal friends smile.

Comprehension Questions: Read the questions carefully and write your answers on the lines provided.
  1. What kind of animal is Duke?
  2. In which month does the story happen?
  3. What musical instrument does Duke play?
  4. Which animals gather close to hear the music?
  5. Who swoops down to hum along with Duke?
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Tutorial Center: Preschool to Grade School

Teacher & Parent Answer Key

Complete Solutions for Stories 1, 2 & 3
Answer Key
Page 4 of 4
Scoring Guide: Award 1 point for each correct answer written in neat handwriting.
🔑 Story 1: The Great Cake Race (5 Points)
  1. Dave.
  2. By the lake.
  3. Green grapes and whipped cream.
  4. A big red train (making a loud beep).
  5. By the tree.
🔑 Story 2: The Bright Night Flight (5 Points)
  1. White.
  2. The yellow moon.
  3. A wise old owl.
  4. By a golden boat.
  5. Three times.
🔑 Story 3: Duke and the Blue Flute (5 Points)
  1. A mule.
  2. June.
  3. A silver flute.
  4. White sheep.
  5. A tiny cute hummingbird.