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Short, original stories and nonfiction passages that children enjoy reading, each with four pages of practice: questions about the text, new words, a written answer, and an answer key.
1st grade
8 passages · 82 to 94 words · fiction and nonfiction
The Lost Kite, Busy Bees, Puddle Day, Turtles, Ben’s First Bus Ride, Penguins, Sam’s Carrots, The Moon
Open 1st grade2nd grade
8 passages · 129 to 158 words · fiction and nonfiction
The Bounce Test, From Egg to Frog, The Case of the Missing Lunchbox, Volcanoes, A Helping Hand, Elephants, The Treehouse Plan, Where Does Our Trash Go?
Open 2nd grade3rd grade
8 passages · 139 to 167 words · fiction and nonfiction
The Lemonade Stand, Bats, Grandpa’s Garden, The Water Cycle, The New Kid, Owls, The Library Detective, How Plants Make Food
Open 3rd grade4th grade
8 passages · 177 to 200 words · fiction and nonfiction
The Bridge That Fell, Sharks, The Snow Day Plan, The Wright Brothers, The Map in the Attic, Earth’s Layers, The Tryout, Monarch Butterflies
Open 4th grade5th grade
8 passages · 193 to 219 words · fiction and nonfiction
The Robot Contest, Coral Reefs, The Night of the Storm, The Moon Landing, The Secret Ingredient, Layers of the Rain Forest, The Garden on the Roof, Power from the Sun and Wind
Open 5th grade
Four pages for every passage
- 1. The passageNew words in color, numbered paragraphs, and a tracker for reading it three times.
- 2. QuestionsThree multiple-choice questions, then put events in order or decide true or false.
- 3. Words and writingMatch words to meanings, write a full-sentence answer, and draw.
- 4. Answer keyEvery answer, with a sample written response to mark against.
Before, during and after reading
Before, during and after reading- Before: look at the title and picture. Ask, “What do you think this will be about?”
- During: stop at the colored words and talk about what they might mean.
- After: retell it in three sentences: beginning, middle and end (or three facts for nonfiction).
- Prove it: for every question, find the sentence in the text that gives the answer.
Building up to longer texts? Start with sight words and CVC words.
Common questions
Are the passages original?
Yes. Every story and nonfiction passage was written for this collection by SK Kutubuddin, who teaches English to Grades 1 to 5 at an elementary school, and reviewed by Madina Sultana, an English teacher with an M.A. in English from the University of Calcutta, a B.Ed. and a TEFL certificate. The facts in the nonfiction passages were checked against reliable sources.
How do I help a child who guesses the answers?
Ask them to put a finger on the sentence that proves the answer before they circle it. The paragraphs are numbered so they can say where they found it ("paragraph 3").
Why does each passage teach three words?
Knowing the meaning of key words is a big part of understanding a text. The three words are in color in the passage, matched to meanings on page 3, and listed in the answer key.
Can I copy these worksheets for my class?
Yes. The PDFs are free to print and photocopy for classroom and home use, in color or in the black-and-white ink saver. Please link to this page rather than re-uploading the files.
