1st Grade Reading Comprehension Passages
Every 1st grade reading passage on KGD Sheets lives on this page: 7 original stories and articles with comprehension questions and answer keys. Each one prints on a single sheet, so a passage plus questions fits neatly into a 15-minute reading block at home or in class.
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The Lost Mitten
Grade 1 · Fiction · sequencing
Read the passage carefully. You may underline parts that help you answer.
Mia wore red mittens in the snow. She threw a snowball. Pop! One mitten fell off. Mia did not see it fall.
A little rabbit saw the mitten. He hopped to Mia. He gave the mitten back. Mia said, "Thank you, rabbit!" She put the mitten back on.
Answer the questions. Use details from the passage.
Answer Key
The Lost Mitten
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Tips for parents and teachers
- Alternate fiction and nonfiction week by week so kids get comfortable with both question styles.
- Ask your reader to retell the passage in three sentences before answering anything.
- Keep finished passages in a folder to reread later — rereading builds fluency fast.
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How long should a 1st grade passage take?
Most 1st graders read one of these passages and answer the questions in 10 to 20 minutes.
Are the passages original?
Yes. Every passage is written for KGD Sheets, so your students will not have seen it in another workbook.
Do these come with answer keys?
Yes, each passage has a printable answer key with model answers for written responses.
Can I print several passages at once?
Open each passage page and print it, or download the PDFs and print them as a packet for the week.