Post on 15-Jan-2022
First Grade
Differentiated
Reading
Passages
Unit 1
By: Betty Sanchez
Great for...
By: Be
&y Sanchez
Fluency
Phonics Text Evidence
Standard-Based Assessments
Supplemental Passages for First Grade
Journeys Unit 1
The passages contain:
• controlled vocabulary • phonetic-based words • comprehension strategies
• leveled based on the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level rating scale
Circle = approaching Triangle = on level Square = beyond
By: Be
&y Sanchez
DIRECTIONS:
1. Have the students read through the passages multiple times.
2. The students use their “detective skills” to locate the answers and highlight them using different colors.
3. They circle the question number in the assigned color then highlight the text where the evidence to prove the answer was found.
(My students write the answers with a regular pencil. The answer keys show the answers in color.)
Thank you for your support.
By: Be
&y Sanchez
Supplemental Passages for Journeys
Unit 1 Lesson 1 What is a Pal?
Main Idea and Details
CCSS 1.RL/RI.2 LAFS RL/RI 1.2
Short a patterns
Approaching: A Pal
(0.0 approx. reading level) On Level: Dan’s Pal
(0.0-0.4 approx. reading level) Beyond Level: A Pal is a Friend (0.4-1.4 approx. reading level)
(levels based on Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level rating)
By: Be
&y Sanchez
Name: ______________________________________ Date: _______________________________
Reading Comprehension Practice Directions: Read the informational text and answer the questions.
A Pal
A pal is a friend.
A pal can play with you.
A pal can help you.
A pal can be a mom and a dad.
Using text evidence, answer the following questions. Show proof by highlighting where
you found the answers in the text. (1. red, 2. blue, 3. yellow, 4. green, 5. purple)
1. What is a word that means the same as pal?
________________________________
2. Can a pal play with you? _____________________
3. Can a pal help you? ________________________
4. Can a mom be a pal? _______________________
5. Who else can be a pal? _______________________
***On the back, draw a picture of your pal***
Unit 1 Lesson 1 Circle
By: Be
&y Sanchez
CCSS 1.RL/RI.2 LAFS RL/RI 1.2
Name: ______________________________________ Date: _______________________________
Reading Comprehension Practice Answer Key Directions: Read the informational text and answer the questions.
A Pal
A pal is a friend.
A pal can play with you.
A pal can help you.
A pal can be a mom and a dad.
Using text evidence, answer the following questions. Show proof by highlighting where
you found the answers in the text. (1. red, 2. blue, 3. yellow, 4. green, 5. purple)
1. What is a word that means the same as pal?
friend
2. Can a pal play with you? yes
3. Can a pal help you? yes
4. Can a mom be a pal? yes
5. Who else can be a pal? a dad
***On the back, draw a picture of your pal***
Unit 1 Lesson 1 Circle
By: Be
&y Sanchez
CCSS 1.RL/RI.2 LAFS RL/RI 1.2
Name: _______________ Date: ___________
Reading Comprehension Practice Directions: Read the informational text and answer the questions.
Dan’s Pal Dan’s pal is Sam. They are friends.
Sam likes to play with the ball.
Sam can help Dan pass the ball.
Dan can run fast. Dan can help Sam run.
Sam and Dan are good pals! Using text evidence, answer the following questions. Show proof by highlighting where you found thee answers in the text.
1. Who is Dan’s pal? ________________________
2. What is another word for pals? __________________
3. What can Sam help Dan do? ___________________
4. What can Dan help Sam do? ___________________
5. The main idea of this story is that Sam and Dan are...
________________________________________
***On the back, draw a picture of you with a good pal***
Unit 1 Lesson 1 Triangle
By: Be
&y Sanchez
CCSS 1.RL/RI.2 LAFS RL/RI 1.2
(1. red, 2. blue, 3. yellow, 4. green, 5. purple)
Name: _______________ Date: ___________
Reading Comprehension Practice Answer Key Directions: Read the informational text and answer the questions.
Dan’s Pal Dan’s pal is Sam. They are friends.
Sam likes to play with the ball.
Sam can help Dan pass the ball.
Dan can run fast. Dan can help Sam run.
Sam and Dan are good pals! Using text evidence, answer the following questions. Show proof by highlighting where you found thee answers in the text.
1. Who is Dan’s pal? Sam
2. What is another word for pals? friends
3. What can Sam help Dan do? pass the ball
4. What can Dan help Sam do? run
5. The main idea of this story is that Sam and Dan are...
good pals (or good friends)
***On the back, draw a picture of you with a good pal***
Unit 1 Lesson 1 Triangle
By: Be
&y Sanchez
CCSS 1.RL/RI.2 LAFS RL/RI 1.2
(1. red, 2. blue, 3. yellow, 4. green, 5. purple)
Name: _______________ Date: ___________
Reading Comprehension Practice Directions: Read the informational text and answer the questions.
A Pal is a Friend Who can be my pal? Pals can be people
in my class, people in my family, or even my pets!
A pal can help me. A pal can play games with
me. A pal can listen and talk to me. A pal can make
me happy when I am sad. Pals are your friends! Using text evidence, answer the following questions. Show proof by highlighting where you found thee answers in the text.
1. According to the text, what do pals play together?
___________________________________________
2. What is another word for pals? ____________________
3. When can a pal make you happy? __________________
__________________________________________
4. A pal can listen and __________________ to me.
5. According to the text, who can be your pals? ___________
___________________________________________
***On the back, draw and write about your best pal***
Unit 1 Lesson 1 Square CCSS 1.RL/RI.2 LAFS RL/RI 1.2
(1. red, 2. blue, 3. yellow, 4. green, 5. purple)
Name: _______________ Date: ___________
Reading Comprehension Practice Answer Key Directions: Read the informational text and answer the questions.
A Pal is a Friend Who can be my pal? Pals can be people
in my class, people in my family, or even my pets!
A pal can help me. A pal can play games with
me. A pal can listen and talk to me. A pal can make
me happy when I am sad. Pals are your friends! Using text evidence, answer the following questions. Show proof by highlighting where you found thee answers in the text.
1. According to the text, what do pals play together?
Pals play games together.
2. What is another word for pals? friends
3. When can a pal make you happy? A pal can make you happy
when you are sad.
4. A pal can listen and talk to me.
5. According to the text, who can be your pals? Pals can be people
in your class, people in your family or even your pets.
***On the back, draw and write about your best pal***
Unit 1 Lesson 1 Square CCSS 1.RL/RI.2 LAFS RL/RI 1.2
(1. red, 2. blue, 3. yellow, 4. green, 5. purple)
Supplemental Passages for Journeys
Unit 1 Lesson 1 The Storm
Understand Characters (RL 1.3)
Infer & Predict (RL 1.1) Use Illustrations & Details to Describe
Characters (RL 3.7)
Short i (CVC, VC)
Approaching: A Wet Day (0.0-0.5 approx. reading level)
On Level: Pip the Fish (0.5-1.0 approx. reading level)
Beyond Level: The Windmill (1.0-1.5 approx. reading level)
(levels based on Fleisch-Kincaid Grade Level rating)
Name: _______________ Date: ___________
Reading Comprehension Practice Directions: Read the text and answer the questions.
A Wet Day Kim and Bill want to play. Bill and Kim can play
with the ball. Bill looks up and sees that it is bad.
If it rains, Bill and Kim will have to go. Bill kicks
the ball to Kim. Kim jumps as she sees a flash rip
in the sky. Bill and Kim get wet. Dad picks up Bill
and Kim.
Using text evidence, answer the following questions. Show proof by highlighting where you found thee answers in the text.
1. What are the names of the 2 main characters?
___________________________________________
2. Who looks up and sees that it is bad?
___________________________________________
3. Who kicks the ball?
___________________________________________
4. How do you know that Kim is scared?
___________________________________________
5. Who picks up Bill and Kim?
___________________________________________
Unit 1 Lesson 2 Circle
By: Be
&y Sanchez
CCSS 1.RL.3 & RL.7 LAFS RL 1.3, 3.7
(1. red, 2. blue, 3. yellow, 4. green, 5. purple)
Name: _______________ Date: ___________
Reading Comprehension Practice Directions: Read the text and answer the questions.
A Wet Day Kim and Bill want to play. Bill and Kim can play
with the ball. Bill looks up and sees that it is bad.
If it rains, Bill and Kim will have to go. Bill kicks
the ball to Kim. Kim jumps as she sees a flash rip
in the sky. Bill and Kim get wet. Dad picks up Bill
and Kim.
Using text evidence, answer the following questions. Show proof by highlighting where you found thee answers in the text.
1. What are the names of the 2 main characters?
Kim Bill Dad
2. Who looks up and sees that it is bad?
Bill
3. Who kicks the ball?
Bill
4. How do you know that Kim is scared?
She jumps.
5. Who picks up Bill and Kim?
Dad
Unit 1 Lesson 2 Circle
By: Be
&y Sanchez
CCSS 1.RL.3 & RL.7 LAFS RL 1.3, 3.7
(1. red, 2. blue, 3. yellow, 4. green, 5. purple)
Name: _______________ Date: ___________
Reading Comprehension Practice Directions: Read the text and answer the questions.
Pip the Fish Jill has a fish. The fish is Pip. Pip swims and plays.
Jill has a cat too. The cat is Nan. Nan sits on a mat.
Pip likes to jump. Nan likes to nap. Pip jumps and got Nan
wet. Nan ran to Jill. Jill will help. She will look for a
spot for Nan to nap. She lets Nan sit on her lap. If Pip
jumps, he will not get Nan wet. Nan gives Jill a lick. Pip
still jumps and plays.
Using text evidence, answer the following questions. Show proof by highlighting where you found thee answers in the text.
1. What pets does Jill have?
___________________________________________
2. Which pet likes to jump?
___________________________________________
3. Which pet likes to nap?
___________________________________________
4. Why did Nan get wet?
___________________________________________
5. How does Nan the Cat show that she is happy at the end?
___________________________________________
Unit 1 Lesson 2 Triangle
By: Be
&y Sanchez
CCSS 1.RL.3 & RL.7 LAFS RL 1.3, 3.7
(1. red, 2. blue, 3. yellow, 4. green, 5. purple)
Name: _______________ Date: ___________
Reading Comprehension Practice Directions: Read the text and answer the questions.
Pip the Fish Jill has a fish. The fish is Pip. Pip swims and plays.
Jill has a cat too. The cat is Nan. Nan sits on a mat.
Pip likes to jump. Nan likes to nap. Pip jumps and got Nan
wet. Nan ran to Jill. Jill will help. She will look for a
spot for Nan to nap. She lets Nan sit on her lap. If Pip
jumps, he will not get Nan wet. Nan gives Jill a lick. Pip
still jumps and plays.
Using text evidence, answer the following questions. Show proof by highlighting where you found thee answers in the text.
1. What pets does Jill have?
cat and a fish
2. Which pet likes to jump?
Pip the Fish
3. Which pet likes to nap?
Nan the Cat
4. Why did Nan get wet?
Pip the fish jumps
5. How does Nan the Cat show that she is happy at the end?
Nan gives Jill a lick.
Unit 1 Lesson 2 Triangle
By: Be
&y Sanchez
CCSS 1.RL.3 & RL.7 LAFS RL 1.3, 3.7
(1. red, 2. blue, 3. yellow, 4. green, 5. purple)
Name: _______________ Date: ___________
Reading Comprehension Practice Directions: Read the text and answer the questions.
The Windmill Mitch and Liz will go on a trip to Bill’s farm. They will
see a lot of things. Liz will look for big things and Mitch will
look for little things. Mitch sees six kittens that fit in a little
pink box. He sees pink piglets, too! Liz looks for big cows and
horses. Liz sees a big red windmill. She asks, “What is that for?”
Farmer Bill tells her that it is used to help on the farm. When it
spins, it pushes and pulls a big stick inside of it. That stick helps
to mill, or cut up, the wheat to make flour. Mitch and Liz have a
fun day on the farm. Farmer Bill says that they can visit him
in winter.
Using text evidence, answer the following questions. Show proof by highlighting where you found thee answers in the text.
1. Who looks for big things?
___________________________________________
2. Who looks for little things?
___________________________________________
3. What was the big red thing that Liz sees?
___________________________________________
4. What did Mitch see in a little pink box?
___________________________________________
5. Farmer Bill is a nice man. Use text evidence to prove that.
___________________________________________ Unit 1 Lesson 2 Square
By: Be
&y Sanchez
CCSS 1.RL.3 & RL.7 LAFS RL 1.3, 3.7
(1. red, 2. blue, 3. yellow, 4. green, 5. purple)
Name: _______________ Date: ___________
Reading Comprehension Practice Directions: Read the text and answer the questions.
The Windmill Mitch and Liz will go on a trip to Bill’s farm. They will
see a lot of things. Liz will look for big things and Mitch will
look for little things. Mitch sees six kittens that fit in a little
pink box. He sees pink piglets, too! Liz looks for big cows and
horses. Liz sees a big red windmill. She asks, “What is that for?”
Farmer Bill tells her that it is used to help on the farm. When it
spins, it pushes and pulls a big stick inside of it. That stick helps
to mill, or cut up, the wheat to make flour. Mitch and Liz have a
fun day on the farm. Farmer Bill says that they can visit him
in winter.
Using text evidence, answer the following questions. Show proof by highlighting where you found thee answers in the text.
1. Who looks for big things?
Liz
2. Who looks for little things?
Mitch
3. What was the big red thing that Liz sees?
a windmill
4. What did Mitch see in a little pink box?
six kittens
5. Farmer Bill is a nice man. Use text evidence to prove that.
He lets them visit in winter, He tells Liz about the windmill. Unit 1 Lesson 2 Square
By: Be
&y Sanchez
CCSS 1.RL.3 & RL.7 LAFS RL 1.3, 3.7
(1. red, 2. blue, 3. yellow, 4. green, 5. purple)
Supplemental Passages for Journeys
Unit 1 Lesson 3 Curious George at School
Sequence of Events
CCSS 1.RL.2 LAFS RI.1.2
Long o patterns (CVC, VC)
Approaching: The Hot Day (0.0-0.5 approx. reading level) On Level: Two Garden Friends (0.5-1.0 approx. reading level) Beyond Level: Garden to Store (1.0-2.0 approx. reading level)
(levels based on Fleisch-Kincaid Grade Level rating)
Name: _______________ Date: ___________
Reading Comprehension Practice Directions: Read the text and answer the questions.
The Hot Day Tom the Frog is hot. He looks to find
a spot that is not hot. First, he sits on the big log.
“No, it is hot!” Next, he finds a spot on top of a rock.
“No, it is still hot!” His funny friend, Jon the Frog,
sings to him. I do not think that helps. I am still hot!
Last, Tom the Frog jumps in the pond. Tom the Frog
is not hot!
Using text evidence, answer the following questions. Show proof by highlighting where you found thee answers in the text.
1. Where does Tom the Frog sit FIRST?
___________________________________________
2. What is the NEXT thing Tom the Frog does?
___________________________________________
3. What does his funny friend Jon the Frog do to help?
___________________________________________
4. What does Tom the Frog do LAST?
___________________________________________
5. At the end of the story, is Tom the Frog hot?
___________________________________________
Unit 1 Lesson 3 Circle
By: Be
&y Sanchez
CCSS 1.RL.2, LAFS RL 1.2 Sequence of Events
(1. red, 2. blue, 3. yellow, 4. green, 5. purple)
Name: _______________ Date: ___________
Reading Comprehension Practice Directions: Read the text and answer the questions.
The Hot Day Tom the Frog is hot. He looks to find
a spot that is not hot. First, he sits on the big log.
“No, it is hot!” Next, he finds a spot on top of a rock.
“No, it is still hot!” His funny friend, Jon the Frog,
sings to him. I do not think that helps. I am still hot!
Last, Tom the Frog jumps in the pond. Tom the Frog
is not hot!
Using text evidence, answer the following questions. Show proof by highlighting where you found thee answers in the text.
1. Where does Tom the Frog sit FIRST?
He sits on the big log.
2. What is the NEXT thing Tom the Frog does?
He finds a spot on top of a rock.
3. What does his funny friend Jon the Frog do to help?
He sings.
4. What does Tom the Frog do LAST?
He jumps in the pond.
5. At the end of the story, is Tom the Frog hot?
No
Unit 1 Lesson 3 Circle
By: Be
&y Sanchez
CCSS 1.RL.2, LAFS RL 1.2 Sequence of Events
(1. red, 2. blue, 3. yellow, 4. green, 5. purple)
Name: _______________ Date: ___________
Reading Comprehension Practice Directions: Read the text and answer the questions.
Pet in School On Monday, Bob and Rob bring a dog to school. Bob and
Rob want to show the dog the fun things they do at school.
The dog got lost. First, they look at the top of the hill.
Next, they look by the big log. They did not find the dog.
They go in the school. Mrs. Mott finds the dog. Mrs. Mott
says, “You cannot bring a dog to school.” Bob and Rob tell
her that they will not bring the dog. Next Monday, they will
bring the ox!
Using text evidence, answer the following questions. Show proof by highlighting where you found thee answers in the text.
1. What happens to the dog at school?
___________________________________________
2. Where do they look FIRST?
___________________________________________
3. Where do they look NEXT?
___________________________________________
4. Who finds the dog?
___________________________________________
5. What will Bob and Rob bring to school next Monday?
___________________________________________
Unit 1 Lesson 3 Triangle
By: Be
&y Sanchez
CCSS 1.RL.2, LAFS RL 1.2 Sequence of Events
(1. red, 2. blue, 3. yellow, 4. green, 5. purple)
Name: _______________ Date: ___________
Reading Comprehension Practice Directions: Read the text and answer the questions.
Pet in School On Monday, Bob and Rob bring a dog to school. Bob and
Rob want to show the dog the fun things they do at school.
The dog got lost. First, they look at the top of the hill.
Next, they look by the big log. They did not find the dog.
They go in the school. Mrs. Mott finds the dog. Mrs. Mott
says, “You cannot bring a dog to school.” Bob and Rob tell
her that they will not bring the dog. Next Monday, they will
bring the ox!
Using text evidence, answer the following questions. Show proof by highlighting where you found thee answers in the text.
1. What happens to the dog at school?
It got lost.
2. Where do they look FIRST?
They look at the top of the hill.
3. Where do they look NEXT?
They look by the big log.
4. Who finds the dog?
Mrs. Mott
5. What will Bob and Rob bring to school next Monday?
the ox
Unit 1 Lesson 3 Triangle
By: Be
&y Sanchez
CCSS 1.RL.2, LAFS RL 1.2 Sequence of Events
(1. red, 2. blue, 3. yellow, 4. green, 5. purple)
Name: _______________ Date: ___________
Reading Comprehension Practice Directions: Read the text and answer the questions.
Rocky’s Party Rocky the Ox is going to have a lot of friends over
for his party. He needs to get ready for it. First, he
makes funny hats and puts lots of dots on them. Next,
Rocky cooks a ton of big hot dogs. Then, he gets a
lot of chilly pop to drink. Last, he puts spotted
candles on the top of his cake. His friends come. They
sing and play and have a lot of fun! Using text evidence, answer the following questions. Show proof by highlighting where you found thee answers in the text.
1. What does Rocky do FIRST to get ready for the party?
___________________________________________
2. What does Rocky do AFTER he cooks the hot dogs?
___________________________________________
3. What does Rocky do LAST to get ready for the party?
___________________________________________
4. What does Rocky put on the hats?
___________________________________________
5. What will they eat at the party?
___________________________________________
Unit 1 Lesson 3 Square
By: Be
&y Sanchez
CCSS 1.RL.2, LAFS RL 1.2 Sequence of Events
(1. red, 2. blue, 3. yellow, 4. green, 5. purple)
Name: _______________ Date: ___________
Reading Comprehension Practice Directions: Read the text and answer the questions.
Rocky’s Party Rocky the Ox is going to have a lot of friends over
for his party. He needs to get ready for it. First, he
makes funny hats and puts lots of dots on them. Next,
Rocky cooks a ton of big hot dogs. Then, he gets a
lot of chilly pop to drink. Last, he puts spotted
candles on the top of his cake. His friends come. They
sing and play and have a lot of fun! Using text evidence, answer the following questions. Show proof by highlighting where you found thee answers in the text.
1. What does Rocky do FIRST to get ready for the party?
He makes funny hats.
2. What does Rocky do AFTER he cooks the hot dogs?
He gets a lot of chilly pop to drink.
3. What does Rocky do LAST to get ready for the party?
He put spotted candles on the top of his cake.
4. What does Rocky put on the hats?
He puts lots of dots on them.
5. What will they eat at the party?
They will eat a ton of hot dogs.
Unit 1 Lesson 3 Square
By: Be
&y Sanchez
CCSS 1.RL.2, LAFS RL 1.2 Sequence of Events
(1. red, 2. blue, 3. yellow, 4. green, 5. purple)
Supplemental Passages for Journeys
Unit 1 Lesson 4 Lucia’s Neighborhood
Text and Graphic Features
CCSS 1.RI.5 LAFS Rl.2.5
Short e patterns (CVC)
Approaching: The Web (0.0-0.5 approx. reading level)
On Level: The Jet (0.5-1.0 approx. reading level)
Beyond Level: My City (1.0-2.0 approx. reading level)
(levels based on Fleisch-Kincaid Grade Level rating)
Name: _______________ Date: ___________
Reading Comprehension Practice Directions: Read the text and answer the questions.
The Web Here is a web on a log. It is next to the pen
for the pigs. All the red hens do not see it. The big
red hen rips the web. Who can help to fix it? The
pigs cannot help. The red hens cannot help. The
spider can fix it. The legs of the spider grip the
log. It does not slip. The spider can fix the web. Using text evidence, answer the following questions. Show proof by highlighting where you found thee answers in the text.
1. What does not see the web?
___________________________________________
2. What rips the web?
___________________________________________
3. Can the pigs help with the web?
___________________________________________
4. What did the legs of the spider grip?
___________________________________________
5. What fixes the web?
___________________________________________
Unit 1 Lesson 4 Circle
By: Be
&y Sanchez
CCSS 1.RL.5 LAFS RL 2.5 Text and Graphic Features
(1. red, 2. blue, 3. yellow, 4. green, 5. purple)
spider
Name: _______________ Date: ___________
Reading Comprehension Practice Directions: Read the text and answer the questions.
The Web Here is a web on a log. It is next to the pen
for the pigs. All the red hens do not see it. The big
red hen rips the web. Who can help to fix it? The
pigs cannot help. The red hens cannot help. The
spider can fix it. The legs of the spider grip the
log. It does not slip. The spider can fix the web. Using text evidence, answer the following questions. Show proof by highlighting where you found thee answers in the text.
1. What does not see the web?
All the red hens
2. What rips the web?
The big red hen
3. Can the pigs help with the web?
No
4. What did the legs of the spider grip?
the log
5. What fixes the web?
The spider
Unit 1 Lesson 4 Circle
By: Be
&y Sanchez
CCSS 1.RL.5 LAFS RL 2.5 Text and Graphic Features
(1. red, 2. blue, 3. yellow, 4. green, 5. purple)
spider
wing
Name: _______________ Date: ___________
Reading Comprehension Practice Directions: Read the text and answer the questions.
The Jet Jen is at the airport. What can she see here? Who
works here? Jen sees a jet. A jet is big, yet it can
very fast. A man sits in the front to fly the jet. He is
the pilot. Jen can see him in the big window of the
jet. Did you know that all jets have wings? When the
jet goes up, the wings will help the jet. They help to
keep the jet balanced. Jen likes to visit the airport. Using text evidence, answer the following questions. Show proof by highlighting where you found thee answers in the text.
1. Where is Jen?
___________________________________________
2. What big thing does Jen see?
___________________________________________
3. What is the name of the place where the pilot sits?
___________________________________________
4. What do all jets have?
___________________________________________
5. Does Jen like to go to the airport?
___________________________________________
By: Be
&y Sanchez
(1. red, 2. blue, 3. yellow, 4. green, 5. purple)
cockpit The Airport
Unit 1 Lesson 4 Triangle CCSS 1.RI.5 LAFS RI 2.5 Text and Graphic Features
wing
Name: _______________ Date: ___________
Reading Comprehension Practice Directions: Read the text and answer the questions.
The Jet Jen is at the airport. What can she see here? Who
works here? Jen sees a jet. A jet is big, yet it can
very fast. A man sits in the front to fly the jet. He is
the pilot. Jen can see him in the big window of the
jet. Did you know that all jets have wings? When the
jet goes up, the wings will help the jet. They help to
keep the jet balanced. Jen likes to visit the airport. Using text evidence, answer the following questions. Show proof by highlighting where you found thee answers in the text.
1. Where is Jen?
Jen is at the airport.
2. What big thing does Jen see?
She sees a jet.
3. What is the name of the place where the pilot sits?
The cockpit
4. What do all jets have?
All jets have wings.
5. Does Jen like to go to the airport?
Yes
By: Be
&y Sanchez
(1. red, 2. blue, 3. yellow, 4. green, 5. purple)
cockpit The Airport
Unit 1 Lesson 4 Triangle CCSS 1.RI.5 LAFS RI 2.5 Text and Graphic Features
Name: _______________ Date: ___________
Reading Comprehension Practice Directions: Read the text and answer the questions.
My City My city is a great place to live. It is filled with
many interesting places to visit. One of my favorite places
to go is the beach. All of my friends like to go to the
beach too. We play and jump in the waves and get wet.
It is fun to see who gets hit by a big wave yet still is
standing. We like to make sand castles and use shells to
make them pretty. We look for crabs with long legs. The
beach is a great place to visit in my city. Using text evidence, answer the following questions. Show proof by highlighting where you found thee answers in the text.
1. What is a great place to visit in my city?
___________________________________________
2. What do we jump in at the beach?
___________________________________________
3. What do we use to make the sandcastles pretty?
___________________________________________
4. After getting hit by a wave, what do they look for?
___________________________________________
5. What kind of legs do we look for on the crabs?
___________________________________________ Unit 4 Lesson 19 Square
By: Be
&y Sanchez
CCSS 1.RL.2, 1.RI.2 LAFS RL 1.2. RI 1.2 sequence events
(1. red, 2. blue, 3. yellow, 4. green, 5. purple)
Beach
Name: _______________ Date: ___________
Reading Comprehension Practice Directions: Read the text and answer the questions.
My City My city is a great place to live. It is filled with
many interesting places to visit. One of my favorite places
to go is the beach. All of my friends like to go to the
beach too. We play and jump in the waves and get wet.
It is fun to see who gets hit by a big wave yet still is
standing. We like to make sand castles and use shells to
make them pretty. We look for crabs with long legs. The
beach is a great place to visit in my city. Using text evidence, answer the following questions. Show proof by highlighting where you found thee answers in the text.
1. What is a great place to visit in my city?
The beach
2. What do we jump in at the beach?
The waves
3. What do we use to make the sandcastles pretty?
shells
4. After getting hit by a wave, what do they look for?
To see who is still standing
5. What kind of legs do we look for on the crabs?
long legs Unit 4 Lesson 19 Square
By: Be
&y Sanchez
CCSS 1.RL.2, 1.RI.2 LAFS RL 1.2. RI 1.2 sequence events
(1. red, 2. blue, 3. yellow, 4. green, 5. purple)
Beach
Supplemental Passages for Journeys
Unit 1 Lesson 5 Gus Takes the Train
Story Structure
CCSS 1.RL.3 LAFS RL1.3
Compound words
Short u patterns (CVC, VC)
Approaching: The Duck (0.0-0.5 approx. reading level)
On Level: Beth Bug (0.5-1.0 approx. reading level)
Beyond Level: The Yellow Submarine (1.0-3.0 approx. reading level)
(levels based on Fleisch-Kincaid Grade Level rating)
Name: _______________ Date: ___________
Reading Comprehension Practice Directions: Read the text and answer the questions.
The Duck Don Duck is at the pond. He fell into the mud.
He got stuck. Many friends will help. Ben Bug will
hold his wing and pull. Fred Fish will give him a
good push. Tom Turtle will help, too! All the friends
get Don Duck up on the land. Don Duck gives a hug
to his friends. Using text evidence, answer the following questions. Show proof by highlighting where you found thee answers in the text.
1. Who is the main character?
___________________________________________
2. Where is the setting of this story?
___________________________________________
3. What happens when Don fell in the mud?
___________________________________________
4. Who will hold Duck’s wing?
___________________________________________
5. What does Don Duck give to his friends at the end of the story?
___________________________________________
Unit 1 Lesson 5 Circle
By: Be
&y Sanchez
CCSS 1.RL.3, LAFS RL1.3 Story Structure
(1. red, 2. blue, 3. yellow, 4. green, 5. purple)
Name: _______________ Date: ___________
Reading Comprehension Practice Directions: Read the text and answer the questions.
The Duck Don Duck is at the pond. He fell into the mud.
He got stuck. Many friends will help. Ben Bug will
hold his wing and pull. Fred Fish will give him a
good push. Tom Turtle will help, too! All the friends
get Don Duck up on the land. Don Duck gives a hug
to his friends. Using text evidence, answer the following questions. Show proof by highlighting where you found thee answers in the text.
1. Who is the main character?
Don Duck
2. Where is the setting of this story?
Pond
3. What happens when Don fell in the mud?
Don gets stuck.
4. Who will hold Duck’s wing?
Ben Bug
5. What does Don Duck give to his friends at the end of the story?
a hug
Unit 1 Lesson 5 Circle
By: Be
&y Sanchez
CCSS 1.RL.3, LAFS RL1.3 Story Structure
(1. red, 2. blue, 3. yellow, 4. green, 5. purple)
Name: _______________ Date: ___________
Reading Comprehension Practice Directions: Read the text and answer the questions.
Beth Bug Beth Bug lives in a hut. She likes to play by a lot
the tub. On Sunday, she fell into the full tub but Beth
Bug cannot swim. She holds the rim of the tub and gives
a pull but she lets go. Beth Bug jumps up but she does
not get to the top. Her good friend grabs one of her legs
and gives her a pull. Beth Bug lands on the red rug. She
gives her good friend a big hug. Using text evidence, answer the following questions. Show proof by highlighting where you found thee answers in the text.
1. Who is the main character?
___________________________________________
2. Where is the setting?
___________________________________________
3. What is the problem?
___________________________________________
4. What does Beth do FIRST to fix the problem?
___________________________________________
5. What is the solution?
___________________________________________
Unit 1 Lesson 5 Triangle
By: Be
&y Sanchez
(1. red, 2. blue, 3. yellow, 4. green, 5. purple)
CCSS 1.RL.3, LAFS RL1.3 Story Structure
Name: _______________ Date: ___________
Reading Comprehension Practice Directions: Read the text and answer the questions.
Beth Bug Beth Bug lives in a hut. She likes to play by a lot
the tub. On Sunday, she fell into the full tub but Beth
Bug cannot swim. She holds the rim of the tub and gives
a pull but she lets go. Beth Bug jumps up but she does
not get to the top. Her good friend grabs one of her legs
and gives her a pull. Beth Bug lands on the red rug. She
gives her good friend a big hug. Using text evidence, answer the following questions. Show proof by highlighting where you found thee answers in the text.
1. Who is the main character?
Beth Bug
2. Where is the setting?
in a tub in a hut
3. What is the problem?
Beth Bug fell into the tub and cannot swim.
4. What does Beth do FIRST to fix the problem?
She holds the rim but she lets go.
5. What is the solution?
Her good friend pulls her out of the tub.
Unit 1 Lesson 5 Triangle
By: Be
&y Sanchez
(1. red, 2. blue, 3. yellow, 4. green, 5. purple)
CCSS 1.RL.3, LAFS RL1.3 Story Structure
Name: _______________ Date: ___________
Reading Comprehension Practice Directions: Read the text and answer the questions.
The Yellow Submarine Last Sunday afternoon, a submarine set out to sea. The
sub was full of passengers who took a trip to look at the fun
world under the sea. The passengers were lucky because they
got to see many things. On the way back, the sub got stuck
in the lumpy rocks. They tried to use the propeller to push
it but it didn’t work. They lifted the periscope but could not
see. All of a sudden, they felt a big bump. The sub began to
move. From the windows, they saw a huge whale swim by and
wave! Using text evidence, answer the following questions. Show proof by highlighting where you found thee answers in the text.
1. Where is the setting of the story?
___________________________________________
2. What is the problem in the story?
___________________________________________
3. What happens FIRST to fix the problem?
___________________________________________
4. What was the second try to fix the problem?
___________________________________________
5. What is the solution?
___________________________________________
Unit 1 Lesson 5 Square
By: Be
&y Sanchez
(1. red, 2. blue, 3. yellow, 4. green, 5. purple)
CCSS 1.RL.3, LAFS RL1.3 Story Structure
Name: _______________ Date: ___________
Reading Comprehension Practice Directions: Read the text and answer the questions.
The Yellow Submarine Last Sunday afternoon, a submarine set out to sea. The
sub was full of passengers who took a trip to look at the fun
world under the sea. The passengers were lucky because they
got to see many things. On the way back, the sub got stuck
in the lumpy rocks. They tried to use the propeller to push
it but it didn’t work. They lifted the periscope but could not
see. All of a sudden, they felt a big bump. The sub began to
move. From the windows, they saw a huge whale swim by and
wave! Using text evidence, answer the following questions. Show proof by highlighting where you found thee answers in the text.
1. Where is the setting of the story?
in a sub in the sea
2. What is the problem in the story?
The sub got stuck in the lumpy rocks.
3. What happens FIRST to fix the problem?
They tried to use the propeller.
4. What was the second try to fix the problem?
They lifted the periscope.
5. What is the solution?
A whale bumped the sub and it moved.
Unit 1 Lesson 5 Square
By: Be
&y Sanchez
(1. red, 2. blue, 3. yellow, 4. green, 5. purple)
CCSS 1.RL.3, LAFS RL1.3 Story Structure
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