Comprehension exercises for first grade
These worksheets introduce story elements (characters, plot, setting) and various comprehension concepts and skills. Some students will need help in reading the texts and exercises.
Compare and contrast worksheets: recognize how things are "alike" or "different"
Main ideas: what is the picture or story mostly about?
Sequencing: place the events in order
Characters: identify & describe the characters of a story
Plot: beginnings, endings, problems & solutions
Setting: identify & describe the setting of a story
Drawing conclusions: practice "figuring things out yourself"
Text connections: connect a part of a story to your own life
Cause and effect worksheets: linking cause and effect
Fact vs fiction: recognizing the difference between reality and fantasy
Prediction worksheets: guessing what will come next
The Five W's: identifying the who, what, when, where and why of a story
Sample grade 1 reading comprehension exercises
