1st Grade Common Core: RL.1.3

Lily and her mom are having a picnic. They hear lots of beautiful music. Where are the sounds coming from?

Ian and his dog, Sir Wags-a-Lot, want to leave milk and cookies for Santa. Which cookies will they choose?
(Approx. Grade Level: 1-2)

What will happen when Anna is asked to bring her class pet home for a long weekend?

Ian, his dad, and Sir-Wags-a-Lot are fishing in a canoe. Every time a fish comes near the boat, the dog barks and scares it away.

Aunt Lee doesn't have normal pets, like cats or dogs.  She has chickens!  Find out where she keeps them and what they eat.

Ivy's Mommy, Grandma, and Grandpa are busy in the kitchen, preparing for Thanksgiving. Ivy wants to help. What can she do?
(Approx. Grade Levels: 1-2)

Matt searches everywhere for his missing pencil.  You wouldn't believe where he finds it.

Zac and Sam are at the store, but they can't agree on what to buy.

A frog is lost and cannot find his way home.

While Ian is asleep in his bed, he awakes when he hears the door creak open. Then he hears a strange sound. Is it his dad, his mom, a ghost, or something else?

Read the fiction story about Jen and her dog Max.  Students then answer a series of questions that go along with the story.

You've heard the phrase, "The early bird catches the worm." However, that's not the case in this story.
(Approx. Grade Level: 1-2)

Bella and James are playing a rhyming game. When it's James' turn to rhyme words, he makes Bella laugh.

Jill's cat, Sam, gets lost under the bed when he chases his bell.

Ian can't think of just the right name for his new dog. The names that his father suggests just don't seem right.

Rosie tries all of the rides at the playground, but which one is her favorite?

Ian takes Sir Wags-a-Lot camping with Dad. Dad thinks Sir Wags-a-Lot will get in the way. Can Sir Wags-a-Lot show he's useful instead?

Tom is excited to be at the beach, but how can he have fun without any friends to play with?

It's farmer Ted's birthday, but he has forgotten!

Emma is worried she won't find any eggs at the egg hunt, because most of the kids there are bigger and faster.
(Approx. Grade Level 1-2)

Beth and her friends choose instruments and form a rock band.

Members of the group discuss connections between the story and events that happen in real-life.

Draw straight lines to match each character name to the correct description.

An origami cube you can cut, fold, and glue.  Students roll the cube for reading comprehension questions.

Ian needs to find the right tree for the tree house his dad is building. Ian asks his dog for help because his dog is good at finding things.

Answer the questions about Stanley's adventures. Includes multiple choice, matching, and short answer questions.

Can you identify the person speaking for each quotation from the book, Flat Stanley?

Give the name of the character who is speaking for each quote on the page.

Create a book report poster for a fiction book. Students write about main characters, setting, conflict, and resolution. This version fits on one page and does not require cutting and gluing.

When all Ian's family members are too busy to listen to him read, what will he do? Activity includes comprehension questions, vocabulary words, and a writing prompt.

When Brandon wants to introduce Nick to his "kitty," Nick is expecting to meet Brandon's pet! Who he meets at the end of the story is definitely a surprise!

Mom can't find her keys anywhere! Together, she and Lily search the kitchen for the missing keys. Will they be able to find them? Reading comprehension questions, vocabulary from the story, and a writing activity are included with this worksheet.

Ian has a brand new tree house, but something doesn't seem quite right? What's missing from Ian's tree house? Find out in this reading activity geared toward a first grade reading level.

Lia and Andy are almost ready for trick-or-treating! But to make their Halloween night just right, they will have to make a few swaps first.

Ian knows what he wants to be when he grows up, but can Sir-Wags-a-Lot figure out what he wants to be too? Reading comprehension questions, writing prompt, and vocabulary words are included.

James and Bella want to play catch outside, but they can't find their ball! Will their dog, Penny, help them out, or does Penny have a different game in mind? This reading activity includes a writing exercise, vocabulary matching from the story, and comprehension questions.

Mia helps her brother Nate look for his missing book. Will they be able to find it? This reading comprehension activity includes vocabulary words, comprehension questions, and a writing response.

Chipmunk is looking for her breakfast, but it looks like her friends have already eaten all of the food in the forest. When she finds her friends, she discovers that they've planned a special surprise.

Join Ian and Sir-Wags-a-Lot as they make an extra special birthday cake for Dad! Reading comprehension questions, vocabulary words, and a writing prompt are included.

This reading comprehension activity is all about farms. Learn about the types of foods farmers grow on their farms. This activity includes short answer questions and a vocabulary exercise.

Jordan can't remember where he set down his bowl of ice cream! He and Ava better hurry up and find it before it all melts! Reading activity includes comprehension questions. An answer key is included.

James and Bella are guessing what Mom is making for a tasty snack. Can they put the clues together and figure out what it is?

Ian isn't the luckiest when it comes to catching a baseball at the ball game. Can his dog, Sir-Wags-a-Lot, help him out?