Year 1 Reading comprehension worksheets
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Reading comprehension: The Cat and the Mouse
Here is the story of The Cat and the Mouse. Can you read it with your mum or dad? Underline any important words or names you might need to remember then have a go at answering the questions.
First reading comprehension
Use this teacher-created reading comprehension activity to help your child with reading aloud and answering questions on a text.
Reading comprehension: A TRIP TO THE MARKET
Read the story about a trip to the market and then answer questions.
Reading comprehension: Lucy’s first day
Read this story about Lucy's first day of school then answer the questions below.
Reading comprehension: The New Girl
Can you read this story with your mum or dad? Underline any important words or names you might need to remember. then have a go at answering the questions.
Reading comprehension: The Hare and the Tortoise
Here is the story of The Hare and the Tortoise. Can you read it with your mum or dad? Underline any important words or names you might need to remember and then have a go at answering the questions.
Reading comprehension: The Cat and the Mouse
Here is the story of The Cat and the Mouse. Can you read it with your mum or dad? Underline any important words or names you might need to remember then have a go at answering the questions.
Reading comprehension: The Birthday Party
Can you read this story with your mum or dad? Underline any important words or names you might need to remember and then have a go at answering the questions.
Reading comprehension: My Little Brother
Can you read this poem with your mum or dad? Underline any important words or names you might need to remember then have a go at answering the questions.
Reading comprehension: Cinderella
Here is part of the story of Cinderella. Can you read it with your mum or dad? Underline any important words or names you might need to remember then have a go at answering the questions.
Reading comprehension: The Camping Holiday
Can you read this story with your mum or dad? Underline any important words or names you might need to remember then have a go at answering the questions.
Reading comprehension: Greedy Goldilocks
A simple writing activity to help your child practise the question and answer format of reading comprehension work. They'll also need to draw a picture to show they understand what greedy Goldilocks is doing in the text.
Retelling a story
As reading becomes easier your child will be able to reflect on story events and sequences more. Help them reflect on stories they enjoy with this worksheet, aimed at Y1 reader and writers.
Engaging With English
Created by an early years education expert, the Engaging with English pack will provide you with lively and original ideas to help bring four popular children’s books vividly to life. Whether your child is in the EYFS or KS1 these activities are the perfect starting point for turning book-shy children into bookworms.
First reading comprehension
Use this teacher-created reading comprehension activity to help your child with reading aloud and answering questions on a text.