Free reading comprehension worksheets

Read a story. Find the evidence.

Choose a story for your readers, then work with its details, vocabulary and ideas. Four grade versions include student pages and a facilitator guide.

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Each grade version is a separate PDF. Choose by reading demands as well as grade.

First page of Kindergarten
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Kindergarten

A short story about Pip and his missing ball, with comprehension questions and a facilitator guide.

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First page of Grades 1 to 2
Worksheet + facilitator guide

Grades 1 to 2

A short story about Pip and his missing ball, with comprehension questions and a facilitator guide.

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First page of Grades 3 to 5: Community Garden Rescue
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Grades 3 to 5: Community Garden Rescue

Read about a community garden, support answers with details, and explore vocabulary and connections. Designed around Grade 4.

6 pages: 2 student + 4 facilitator

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First page of Grades 6 to 8: The Library of Things
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Grades 6 to 8: The Library of Things

Consider access, cost and a community compromise. Work with evidence, context clues and an extended response. Designed around Grade 7.

8 pages: 3 student + 5 facilitator

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Preview the passageChoose a text your students can read independently or explore with support.
Keep the guide nearbyUse the worked answers to discuss evidence and accept supported alternatives.
Allow room to respondStudents can use extra paper for longer written answers.

A few things to know.

Do the PDFs include the reading passages?

Yes. Each version includes its passage, student questions and facilitator guide.

Are these full lessons?

They are reading activities with teaching guidance. You can use them within your own lesson.

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