Reading

Comprehension
Passages & Questions
 What is in this download?
36 Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions (These are
included in my MEGA Reading Curriculum Bundle.) The bundle
includes everything you will need to teach reading
comprehension, fluency, vocabulary, phonemic awareness and
phonics! They begin easy and gradually get difficult.

BONUS MATERIAL
(These are NOT included in the Bundle. They are yours to
have for free!)

7 UPPER ELEMENTARY (advanced) Passages and Questions

7 PRE-Kindergarten (beginning) Passages to read out loud

with answer picture cards

1 Comprehension Roll (Game)

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Introduction

This download was designed by a teacher, for teachers. Teaching students to

read is the single most important achievement an educator can accomplish. The
goal of teaching reading is to produce students who can comprehend text. This
download contains practice pages that you would want to do in small group.

Each passage has a word family which is easily located in the upper right hand
corner. You can also find these printables in my YEARLONG READING
COMPREHENSION PROGRAM.

These 36 reading passages start out simple and increasingly get more difficult.
They are designed to use one each week in reading group, but sometimes you
will find out some passages are too hard or too easy.
Figuring out where students are individually is key to target the areas needed to
move forward with students. You can find the Quarter and Week numbers at
the bottom of each printable. (4-1 = 4th Quarter, 1st week) I know your job is
time consuming and want to make teaching reading a snap! Please find the
Yearlong Reading Comprehension Program for reading tests, strategies and
graphic organizers for the year. Feel free to contact me with any suggestions or
questions at [email protected] .

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Name________________ Reading Comprehension -at
Practice

The Cat
The cat is fat.
The cat looks black.
It is a fat, black cat.
The cat can sit on the mat.
That cat is fat, black, and sits on a mat.

1. The cat is .
2. The cat looks
.
3. The cat sits on a .
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Name________________ Reading Comprehension -ap
Practice

My Map
He has a map.
The map has an X.
After his nap, he will
look at the map. He hopes it is not a
trap.

1. He has a .
2. The map has an .
3. He hopes it is not a .
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Name________________ Reading Comprehension -am
Practice

Jam
Sam loves jam.
His favorite jam is grape.
He likes it on bread.
Sam will eat the jam with Pam.

1. Sam loves
.
2. His favorite is .
3. Sam will eat with .
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Name________________ Reading Comprehension -ad
Practice

Mad Dad
Dad is mad.
I broke his pen.
He has a lot of pens.
I don’t like to see him sad.
So, I gave him a hug. He was glad.

1. Dad is
.
2. He as a lot of .
3. I gave him a .
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Name________________ Reading Comprehension -ag
Practice

The Bag
Bob saw a bag.
The bag was brown.
Bob picked up the brown bag.
There was a rag in the bag.
He did not keep the bag.

1. Bob saw a
.
2. The bag was .
3. There was a in the bag .
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Name________________ Reading Comprehension -ig
Practice

BIG PIG
The pig is big.
It is pink.
The big pig loves mud.
Big pigs love to dig.
The pig rolls in the mud.

1. The pig is .
2. The color of the pig is .
3. Big love to dig .
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Name________________ Reading Comprehension -in
Practice

Tiger Grin
The tiger has a grin.
He won a game.
Then, he jumped up and down.
He loves to win.
Do you grin when you win?

1. The tiger has a .

2. He jumped up and .
3. He loves to .
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Name________________ Reading Comprehension -id
Practice

Little Kid
The little kid picked a
flower. She did pick the
pretty flower. Then, she got
rid of a weed. The weed did not
look pretty, like the flower.

1. The little kid picked a .

2. It was .
3. She got rid of a .
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Name________________ Reading Comprehension -im
Practice

Tim
Tim went outside.
It was bright outside.
Tim met his friend Jim.
Jim and Tim went inside,
where it was dim. They played with
Kim.

1. Tim went .
2. It was .
3. Jim and Tim went .
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Name________________ Reading Comprehension -it
Practice

Hit the Ball

Can you hit the ball?
The boy hit the ball hard.
It went behind him.
The boy threw a fit. The coach
made him sit, after he had a fit.

1. The boy the ball .

2. It went .
3. The boy threw a .
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Name________________ Reading Comprehension -um
Practice

Gum
Don’t give the baby gum.
The baby made a bubble.
The bubble popped!
It made a mess all over the baby.
The gum made the baby say, “YUM!”

1. The baby had .

2. The bubble .
3. The baby said, !
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Name________________ Reading Comprehension -ug
Practice

The Bug
Pat saw a bug.
The bug was blue.
It fell in her mug!
She saved the bug in the mug.
It jumped on Ken.
Pat and Ken laughed and laughed.

1. Pat saw a .
2. The bug was .
3. It fell in Pat’s .
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Name________________ Reading Comprehension -ut
Practice

My Hut
My hut is my home.
I love to live in my hut,
but sometimes it is hot. When the
door is shut, the hut is hot. My gut
tells me to open the door. Finally, it is
cool.

1. My hut is my .
2. Sometimes it is .
3. My gut tells me to .
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Name________________ Reading Comprehension -un
Practice

Soccer Fun
Dan has fun playing soccer.
He plays in the hot sun.
Sometimes the sun is so hot, it is not
fun to run in the sun. So, Dan gets out
of the sun when he is all done.

1. Dan has fun playing .

2. Sometimes it is .
3. Dan gets out of the .
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Name________________ Reading Comprehension -ub
Practice

Cub
Timmy went to the zoo.
He saw a panda cub.
The cub was in a tub of water.
The panda cub splashed.
His mom gave him a good scrub.

1. Timmy went to the .

2. The panda cub .
3. His mom gave him a good .
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Name________________ Reading Comprehension -ot
Practice

Hot Pot
Ann smells the soup
in the pot. The pot is on
top of the stove. It is a hot pot.
Ann takes the top off the pot.
She sees it is chicken soup in the pot.

1. Ann smells the .

2. The pot is on the .
3. Ann takes the top .
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Name________________ Reading Comprehension -op
Practice

Hop On
Harry likes to hop on
top of the cow. The
cow is not happy about how Harry
hops on top of him. The cow will stop
Harry. The cow will pop him with a
chop if he doesn’t stop.

1. Harry likes to hop on the .

2. Harry is a .
3. The cow will him .
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Name________________ Reading Comprehension -og
Practice

My Dog
My dog loves to go for a jog.
He is funny. Sometimes
he stops to see things. One time he
saw a frog and a hog. They were near
a log. He chased them. They
disappeared in the fog.

1. My dog loves to .
2. He saw a .
3. The hog disappeared in the .
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Name________________ Reading Comprehension -ed
Practice

The Bed
The bed is red and hard. I did not
like to sleep in that bed. My bed was in
the shed. My mom led me to the bed without being
fed. I cried. Mom fed me some red strawberries. I
smiled!
1. What is hard?

2. Did the person like the bed?

3. Why did they cry?

4. Who led them to the bed?

5. How do you know they liked the strawberries?

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Name________________ Reading Comprehension -en
Practice

See the Hen

Penny was a fat hen. Penny ran away
from her mom. She was ten. That is old
for a hen! Penny liked when it was time to see the
men. The men came home. Penny was found by the
men when she was ten.
1. What kind of animal was Penny?

2. Who else was in the story?

3. How old was Penny?

4. Who found Penny?

5. Who do you think Penny liked?

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Name________________ Reading Comprehension -et
Practice

Jet Set
Bob has a lot of money. He has a jet.
He has a jet set lifestyle. He travels
in his jet all the time. He met a star in Hawaii.
They made a bet. Bob lost his jet in the bet. Now,
Bob has a boat.
1. What did Bob have first?

2. Who did Bob meet in Hawaii?

3. What did Bob lose?

4. What does “jet set” mean?

5. Explain why Bob has a boat.

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Name________________ Reading Comprehension -ick
Practice

Sick
A brick fell on Jane. Jane was hurt.
The pain was so bad that she felt sick.
Her dad gave her a lollipop to lick. The
lollipop was thick, but it kept her mind off of being
sick with each lick.
1. What fell on Jane?

2. How did Jane feel?

3. How do you think the lollipop tasted to Jane?

4. Who gave Jane the lollipop?

5. Explain how the lollipop helped Jane.

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Name________________ Reading Comprehension -ack
Practice

Quack Quack
There were ducks in the pond. When one duck
would quack, the others would quack back. The
ducks made music when they wanted a snack. The
louder they would quack, the faster the people would
bring them a snack of bread.
1. What was in the pond?

2. What did the ducks want?

3. How did the people know to bring a snack?

4. Who gave them a snack?

5. What did the ducks sound like when they quacked?

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Name________________ Reading Comprehension -ock
Practice

Dirty Sock
My dog found a dirty sock. It was on a rock.
The sock smelled bad. My mom washed it. She put
it on the dock to dry out. Rex ran on the dock. I
hope my dog doesn’t knock the sock off the dock.
Opps! It fell off the dock.
1. What is the dog’s name?

2. Where did mom put the sock?

3. Who washed the sock?

4. What did Rex do on the dock?

5. Describe how the sock fell of the dock?

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Name________________ Reading Comprehension -uck
Practice

Lucky Duck
Becky was a lucky duck! Everywhere
she went she had luck. Becky needed a
ride to the store. There was a truck. She
needed money. Her friend gave her a buck. Becky
was hungry. So, her friends make potluck.
1. What is the duck’s name?

2. Who gave her a buck?

3. What showed up to take her to the store?

4. What did her friends make her?

5. Describe how she felt?

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Name________________ Reading Comprehension -ing
Practice

Find the Ring

Molly was baking bread. She liked to
sing, while she baked. When the timer
would ding, Molly could not find her ring. She looked
and looked. There was no ring. Molly was sad until
she bit into her bread.
1. What was Molly baking?

2. What did Molly like to do why baking?

3. What was the problem?

4. Where do you think she was in the story?

5. Do you think she found the ring? Explain.

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Name________________ Reading Comprehension -ate
Practice

Dog Ate the Gate

Max did not like to be locked behind
a gate. He would stare at you until
you opened the gate. Max was so upset one day
that he ate a hole in the gate. When he was free,
he found his mate. He was glad he got out.
1. What was the dog’s name?

2. Who let him out?

3. What was the problem?

4. What did he find when he was free?

5. Describe how Max felt.

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Name________________ Reading Comprehension -ake
Practice

Cake
Frank woke up with a smile on his face.
He could not wait to start this day.
Today was a special day. It was his 8th birthday. He knew his
mom would make a cake for his birthday. She could bake the
best cake! It was so delicious! He didn’t even care about
opening gifts. For Frank, the cake was the gift.

1. Why was Frank smiling?

2. Who was making something for Frank?

3. Did Frank want a lot of gifts?

4. What did the cake taste like?

5. Describe how Frank felt that day.

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Name________________ Reading Comprehension -est
Practice

Yellow Vest
Construction workers wear a yellow vest.
This way they can be seen easily by the rest of the
workers while on the job site. If you see a person
working on a busy road, chances are wearing a bright
colored vest. Sometimes the vest has reflective
stripes to help drivers see workers at night. The color and the
reflective striping helps workers stay safe!
1. Who wears a yellow vest?

2. Why do they wear yellow vests?

3. When should workers have reflective stripes on their vests?

4. What other colors might be good for a safety vest?

5. Describe what drivers might see at night.

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Name________________ Reading Comprehension -ine
Practice

Growing Vine
In our backyard, there is a green vine. It grows fast. My
mom has some pink roses in the garden. There is a palm
tree that is mine. The growing vine covers my mom’s roses.
Sometimes it covers my tall palm tree. My dad always cuts
the vine. He said the roses and my palm tree will be fine
now that he has cut the vine.
1. Where was the vine?

2. Who had roses in the garden?

3. Did the vine grow?

4. What did the vine cover?

5. Describe how the tree would be fine.

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Name________________ Reading Comprehension -old
Practice

Cold Snow
Jamie looked outside the window. He saw a little boy building
a snowman. It was very cold outside. The boy was probably
about five years old. He told the boy to
put a carrot on the head for a nose. The boy did
not have a carrot. Jamie put on his coat and hat.
He walked to the door.

1. Where was Jamie?

2. How old was the boy?

3. What did Jamie tell the boy?

4. Describe how you think the weather felt?

5. Predict what happened next in the story.

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Name________________ Reading Comprehension -ink
Practice

Wink, Wink
When people are joking, they sometimes will
wink. My dad was teasing my brother one time
when it was time to go to school. He said, “No school today!”
My brother was so happy! I was too. Then he added, “Only
for children who wear pink!” Then, my dad winked at me. I
knew it was not true. That was when a wink really did stink!

1. According to the story, when do people wink?

2. Who was teasing the brother?

3 Why were the children happy?

4. How did she know dad was joking?

5. Explain why she said the wink really did stink.

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Name________________ Reading Comprehension -ump
Practice

You Can Jump

Jay really wanted to play basketball. He needed to
learn how to jump. Jay was good at shooting the ball,
dribbling the ball, and passing the ball. Every time
he would jump, he would not get very high.
He wanted to jump higher. He felt like a chump.
Then, he watched a video, practiced, and perfected his jump.

1. What game did Jay play?

2. What was the problem in the story?

3. How did Jay feel about his jump?

4. Name one thing Jay was good at.

5. Explain how Jay solved his problem.

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Name________________ Reading Comprehension -ow
Practice

Brown Cow
Tess was a cow. She was brown. Tess
liked to be friendly with the other cows. She
talked to the other cows. Now and then she would bring them
treats from the garden. Tess was a popular cow because she
was so nice to others. All the cows can learn from Tess how
to treat other cows. Then, the farm would be a better place.

1. How did other cows feel about Tess?

2. What did Tess bring the cows?

3. What would make the farm a better place?

4. Was Tess a black cow?

5. Use one word to describe Tess.

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Name________________ Reading Comprehension -out
Practice

The Trout
Teebo likes to go fishing. He went with
his best friend, Sam. They both had fishing poles. Teebo’s
was red. Sam’s was blue. Sam caught a trout. Teebo started
to shout because he never saw such a big trout. Sam pulled up
the big fish quickly. He shouted, “Watch OUT!” The trout fell
off the line, hit Teebo on the cheek, and flopped back into the
shimmering water.
1. Who was Teebo’s best friend?

2. What color was Teebo’s fishing pole?

3. Why did Sam shout at Teebo?

4. Where did the fish land?

5. How do you think Sam felt at the end of the story?

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Name________________ Reading Comprehension -and
Practice

The Band
Mason could listen to the band all night.
The band played jazz music. Mason could
close his eyes and feel the music in his soul. The
band was playing outside on the beach. The sand felt soft
under Manson’s toes. Mason’s favorite part was when the
man would use his hand to hit the drum. Mason could not wait
until they played again.
1. What kind of music did the band play?

2. Who felt the sand on their toes?

3. What was Mason’s favorite part?

4. Where did the band play?

5. Do you think Mason liked the band? How do you know?

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 ADVANCED
COMPREHENSION
PASSAGES (Resource #2)
7 Passages
Highlight Information, Main Idea and Unknown Words

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Name________________ Reading Comprehension

Crocodile or Alligator
Crocodiles and alligators are different. They both live in water. One has
a wider, U-shaped mouth. It is a reptile. It has lived on Earth for millions of
years. It is sometimes described as a “living fossil.” Do you know what animal
it is yet? Let me give you some more clues.
Its bottom cone shaped teeth do not stick out when its mouth is closed.
They don’t have glands in their mouth to help them get rid of extra salt. They
live in fresh water and are cold-blooded. This animal eats different animals
such as fish, birds, turtles, and even deer. There eggs become male or female
depending on the temperature. In warmer temperatures the eggs become
male. In cooler temperatures, the eggs become female. This animal is only
found in the United States and China. If you thought of
the animal being an alligator,
you would be correct.

1. How are alligators different from crocodiles?

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2. What do they both have in common?

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3. Which text structure did the author use to write the story? (circle one)
a. cause and effect b. compare and contrast

4. What do alligators eat?

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5. Explain how a crocodile can live easier in salt water.

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Upper Elementary
Name________________ Reading Comprehension

Frog and Turtle

Turtle has trouble getting into water. He sat on a log in the river. He
was wanting to get the water, but he was afraid of alligators that live in the
river. “Why are you not getting in the water?” asked Frog.
“It is freezing in there! But, I need to take a bath.” replied Turtle. “I will
jump in with you, if you are too scared to go by yourself.” said Frog. It took
Turtle a few minutes to figure out if he wanted to go into the water. All of
the sudden a bug buzzed by Frog and Turtle.
They both jumped after the bug. SPLASH!
“I’m all wet!” yelled Turtle. “I’m all wet too.” laughed Frog. They both
decided to share the bug while laughing in the refreshing water.
“Thank you for going in the water with me.” said Turtle.
“It’s a good day to swim with a friend!” replied Frog.
Turtle smiled.

1. Why did Turtle tell Frog the water was freezing?

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2. Explain what happened when you read the word, “SPLASH.”

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3. What kind of story is this passage? (circle one)
a. fiction b. non-fiction
4. Summarize the story.
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Upper Elementary
Name________________ Reading Comprehension

Blue Whale
What do you think the largest mammal is on Earth? If you said a Blue Whale, you
would be right! Blue Whales are the largest mammals and can get between 70-100 feet
in length on average. That is longer than two school buses. They can weigh up to 150 tons.
With that huge body, you would think that these whales eat a lot of other big animals!
Actually, they eat tiny organisms. They like plankton and krill, which they filter through
baleen plates. They can actually eat up to 7,000 pounds of krill per day! Krill are small
shrimp-like animals.
Blue Whales are found all over the world. They are gentle even thought hey are so
huge. They live in small groups called “pods.” Blue Whales breathe through a blowhole.
They come up to the top of the water surface of the ocean to breathe, and then they dive
deep into the ocean. Whales are mammals. Their babies are born big too! They are the
largest animal babies on Earth averaging about 8,000 pounds and over 25 feet long.
Blue Whales are so large in size that they are rarely ever attacked. Because they
are able to travel through the ocean without worrying about being hunted, they are known
as apex predators, which means they are predators that don’t have predators of their own.

1. How large are Blue Whales?

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2. Explain what an apex predator is in wild life.

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3. Which text structure did the author use to write the article? (circle one)
a. Informational b. compare and contrast

4. What do Blue Whales eat?

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5. Explain the size the babies when they are born.

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Upper Elementary
Name________________ Reading Comprehension

Forms of Matter
If you look around, you will find that everything you see is made of matter.
The clothes you wear, the air, the delicious food you eat is all matter. There are
three forms of matter that scientists label when describing matter.
One form of matter is a solid. Solids have a definite shape. It takes up a
definite space. The overall shape of a solid does not change. Solids do not flow.
Examples of solids are cars, books, and rocks.
Liquid matter takes the shape of the container. Even though the volume of
liquid remains the same, the shape can change. Because it can change it’s shape it is
easily poured into other containers. Examples of liquid is water, blood, and tea.
The third form of matter is a gas. Gas is invisible. The air around us that we
breathe is a gas. Gas can spread out to fill a container. You can put your hand
through gases. We are surrounded by different gases. Oxygen is a gas that we
breathe. Steam from boiling water is also an example of gas.

1. What are the three forms of matter?

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2. List some examples of liquids from the text.

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3. Which text structure did the author use to write the article? (circle one)
a. Problem & Solution b. Description

4. What is matter?

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5. Explain the form of gas.

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Upper Elementary
Name________________ Reading Comprehension

Vacation
This is the first time my family has ever traveled to the beach for a summer
vacation. We decided to go to a city called Daytona Beach located in Florida. My parents
forgot to pack any sun screen. My dad said we didn’t need it because we were not going
to be at he beach very long on the first day. We decided to wait until the next day to buy
sun screen.
We were only outside at the beach for one hour. It was nice and breezy at the
beach. The water felt amazing! We all went inside to get ready for dinner. Mom
screamed, “I’m totally burnt!” I looked at my dad, and he was as red as a strawberry. He
looked at me and said, “Looks like we are all fried.” I looked in the mirror to see bright red
skin. “I told you to get sun screen!” my mom shouted.
We went to dinner where we all were very uncomfortable. My skin was on fire.
Mom made my dad stop at a store on the way back to the hotel. We bought and wore
sunscreen for the rest of the vacation. We also bought some sunburn cooling gel to help
with our burn. It felt great to put it on my red skin! After a few days out of the sun, we
were able to enjoy the rest of our vacation. A sunburn can ruin a vacation.

1. What was the problem?

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2. Where did the family go on vacation?

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3. Which text structure did the author use to write the article? (circle one)
a. Problem & Solution b. sequence

4. How did they resolve the problem?

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5. Explain what his dad meant when he said, “Looks like we are all fried.”

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Upper Elementary
Name________________ Reading Comprehension

Karate
Collin was great at karate in middle school. He had been in karate for five years.
He was in three competitive events while taking karate. He has to do many activities to
prepare for his competitive events.
First, Collin always eats a healthy breakfast in the morning the day of the event. He
likes to eat eggs and bacon with orange juice. Then, he makes sure his karate uniform is
clean. After he checks to see if it is clean, he finds his belt and lays out his uniform on his
bed. He likes to wait to put his uniform on after he does a warmup practice for his routine
that he will be performing at the karate event.
When he prepares for an event, he stretches all of his muscles, runs in place, and
quietly meditates. Then, he takes a shower, so he doesn’t stink. After his shower, he puts
his uniform on, and makes sure it is neat. If he does well today, he will get to advance to a
new belt color.
Collin did well at the event. He passed his test and got to move up to a brown belt.
He was so happy that the day went smooth. His karate teacher hugged him and told him
that he was super proud to be his teacher. That made Collin feel great!

1. What did Collin do first to prepare?

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2. What does he do after the first step?

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3. Which text structure did the author use to write the article? (circle one)
a. Problem & Solution b. Sequence

4. How did Collin do at his event?

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5. Explain what happened at the end of the event.

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Upper Elementary
Name________________ Reading Comprehension

Shadow
My mother asked me to take Shadow outside to play ball with her. It was a hot day
outside, so we don’t usually play very long. Shadow’s fur makes her get hot quickly. We
have a nice neighbor who visits once a week to mow our lawn. The neighbor forgot to lock
and close the gate the last time he mowed the lawn. I threw the ball far in the yard. I
was happy to see how far I can throw. It landed on the side of the yard that I can’t see the
gate. Shadow chased the ball quickly. However; she never came back with the ball like
she normally does. She escaped from the open gate. I screamed for my mom to help me
find her. We walked around the neighborhood shouting her name. After ten minutes of
panicking over losing her, she finally came out running from the neighbors yard. I got
down on my knees to hug her. She barked and licked my face. My mother placed a leash
on her collar. We walked back to our yard to lock and tightly secure the gate. Then, we
went inside the house. Shadow went right to her treat jar, begging for one. Even though
my mom and I were upset that she escaped from our yard, we knew it wasn’t her fault.
We tossed her a treat. I wonder if she only came back to us because we have her favorite
treats. It doesn’t matter. I’m just glad she is home!

1. What caused Shadow to escape?

_______________________________________
2. Why did mom place a leash on her?

_______________________________________
3. Which text structure did the author use to write the article? (circle one)
a. Problem & Solution b. Cause and Effect

4. Explain how you know what kind of animal Shadow is?

______________________________________
5. What was the effect of Shadow coming back home?

_______________________________________
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Upper Elementary
 BEGINNING (Pre-K)
COMPREHENSION PASSAGES
with PICTURE CUES (Resource #3)
7 Passages for the TEACHER to Read
Cut the 4 Cards OUT on the 2nd page to Check for Comprehension

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Name________________ Reading Comprehension
Practice

Scat Cat
The was a cat that was always in the
way. In the morning, it was in the
kitchen. Mom would say, “Scat cat!”
In the afternoon, it was on the couch.
Dad would say, “Scat cat!” At dinner, it
was on the table. Mom and Dad would
say, “Scat cat!” At bed time, it was in
my bed. I would say, “Love you kitty!”

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Reading Comprehension Sequencing CARDS

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Name________________ Reading Comprehension
Practice

Popcorn
I love to eat popcorn! First, I get the
microwave bag of popcorn. Then, I ask
my mom to pop it. She puts it in the
microwave. Next, we put the popcorn
in a bowl. Last, we eat the popcorn. It
is so delicious!

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Reading Comprehension Sequencing CARDS

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Name________________ Reading Comprehension
Practice

Jack and Jill

Jack and Jill when up a hill
To fetch a pail of water
Jack fell down
And broke his crown
And Jill came tumbling after

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Reading Comprehension Story CARDS

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Name________________ Reading Comprehension
Practice

Humpty Dumpty
Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall,
Humpty Dumpty had a great fall:
All the king’s horses and all the
king’s men
Couldn’t put Humpty together
again.

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Reading Comprehension Sequencing CARDS

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Name________________ Reading Comprehension
Practice

Big Pig
The pig is big. She loves to
wear a wig. The pig likes to
dig in the brown mud. She
loves to go shopping at the
mall. She can not go shopping
until she has a bath.

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Reading Comprehension Story CARDS

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Name________________ Reading Comprehension
Practice

Pat’s Pets
Pat went to the pet shop.
First, she saw a puppy.
Then, she saw a cat.
Last, she saw some fish.

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Reading Comprehension Sequencing CARDS

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Name________________ Reading Comprehension
Practice

Sam’s Ball
Sam had a ball. The ball was
round. In the summer, Sam
likes to play soccer in the park
with his friends.

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Reading Comprehension Story CARDS

soccer
friends

park summer

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Name _______________________ Self Reflection
Comprehension

Did I Visualize

Did I Reread
Did I Ask Questions

Did I Make Connections

Name _______________________ Self Reflection

Comprehension

Did I Visualize

Did I Reread
Did I Ask Questions

Did I Make Connections

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 Comprehension Roll
GAME
After you read a story, take turns rolling the die. Answer the
question about the story according to the roll.

MAIN CHARACTER

SETTING
BEGINNING
ENDING
FAVORITE PART
SUMMARIZE
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Comprehension

The action or
capability of
understanding
something.
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 Author’s
Purpose
Inform
The author gives you
information about a topic.
Entertain
The author tells a story
for enjoyment.
Persuade
The author tries to get
you to do something or
believe something.

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Testing Strategies

R
READ the text carefully.
Reread the text.

E before you choose an answer.

Examine EVERY answer

L LOOK for proof in the text.

A your work.
ALWAYS check

X answers.
X-OUT wrong
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Name ________________ Graphic Organizer
Add the main idea on
the table top, details

_____________________ _____________________
_____________________ _____________________
Detail on the legs of the

Detail
_____________________ _____________________
_____________________ _____________________
table, cut, and fold
the legs to make the
table stand.

Main Idea
____________________
____________________
____________________
____________________
____________________
Detail
Detail

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Main Idea
 Story Map
For Interactive Notebooks
Title___________________________________

Author______________________________________

Beginning
I can sequence a story.

Write or draw under this tab what happened

in the beginning of the story.

Middle
Write or draw under this tab what happened
in the middle of the story.

Ending
Write or draw under this tab what happened
at the end of the story.

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Fold
 Reading Group Notes
Date ___________________________ Title____________________________

Skill _______________________________________________________________
Name NOTES

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