1st Grade Reading Worksheets

1st Grade Reading Levels
Level Time of Year Lexile
E Start of Year 10L–160L
F Beginning to Mid-Year 85L–235L
G Mid-Year 165L–315L
H Mid to End of Year 200L–350L
I End of Year 240L–390L
J Bridge to 2nd Grade 290L–440L
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Fiction Texts

Nonfiction Texts

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Details & Examples

Realistic fiction decodable text for Level E readers featuring phonics-based instruction and short CVC words. Includes reading comprehension questions and a teacher instructional guide aligned with Common Core RL.1.1.
Level F decodable reading passage with story-driven fiction content designed to build phonics fluency. Features comprehension questions and a parent/teacher guide aligned with RL.1.1 reading standards.
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Science of Reading-aligned Level H decodable story for first graders. This phonics-based fiction text includes Common Core RL.1.1 comprehension questions and an easy-to-use coaching guide.

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Decodable Level I fiction passage for early readers that supports phonics development and comprehension. Includes detailed RL.1.1-aligned questions and an instructional guide for home or classroom use.
Research-based Level J decodable text with realistic fiction content, comprehension questions, and a full instructional guide. Supports Common Core RL.1.1 and phonics skills for first and second grade readers.

Ask & Answer Questions

Level E nonfiction decodable passage for beginning readers focused on building informational reading skills. Aligned with Common Core RI.1.1 and includes comprehension questions plus a teacher/parent guide.
Phonics-aligned nonfiction decodable reading worksheet for Level F readers. Supports RI.1.1 with text-based comprehension practice and a structured instructional guide.
Science of Reading-based Level G nonfiction passage with guided comprehension aligned to Common Core RI.1.1. Includes a decodable format, extension activity, and teacher/parent support page.
Standards-based nonfiction decodable reading resource at Level I with engaging facts, comprehension questions, and a teacher/parent coaching guide aligned to RI.1.1.
Standards-based nonfiction decodable reading resource at Level I with engaging facts, comprehension questions, and a teacher/parent coaching guide aligned to RI.1.1.
Decodable Level J nonfiction reading text with Common Core-aligned comprehension (RI.1.1). Includes phonics-rich vocabulary, structured questions, and a complete instructional guide.
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Theme

Theme-based fiction story for early readers at Level E with RL.2.2 comprehension focus. Includes a research-informed instructional guide and discussion questions targeting character growth and story message.
Standards-based fiction worksheet at Level F emphasizing story theme and moral. Includes Common Core RL.2.2-aligned comprehension questions and an educator guide to boost discussion.
Level G fiction passage for elementary readers designed around theme recognition and story structure. Built with Science of Reading best practices and includes RL.2.2 comprehension and coaching tools.
Realistic fiction reading text at Level H that focuses on central message and character development. Includes Common Core-aligned RL.2.2 comprehension questions and research-based teaching support.
Level I fiction worksheet designed to help students identify the theme and key details of a story. Supports RL.2.2 reading standard and includes guided questions and a parent/teacher coaching page.
Engaging fiction story for Level J readers focused on central theme and character change. Aligned with Common Core RL.2.2 and includes theme-based questions and a teacher instructional guide.

Main Topic

Grade-level nonfiction passage for Level E focused on RI.2.2 main topic comprehension. Includes high-interest content, questions aligned to Common Core, and a support guide for parents and teachers.
Informational text for Level F readers that targets identifying the main topic and details. Built with research-supported reading strategies, includes RI.2.2 comprehension questions and an educator guide.

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Level G nonfiction reading passage aligned with Common Core RI.2.2. Includes structured questions to support identifying the main idea, plus a teacher/parent coaching guide and activity extension.
Standards-aligned Level H nonfiction worksheet with a focus on main topic and key details. Built using Science of Reading best practices and includes RI.2.2 comprehension and an instructional guide.
High-quality nonfiction reading passage at Level I designed to help students determine the main topic. Includes RI.2.2 Common Core comprehension questions and a parent/teacher guide with instructional prompts.
Level J informational text for 2nd grade readers focused on identifying the main topic and key details. This nonfiction reading worksheet includes RI.2.2-aligned comprehension questions and a research-based instructional guide.
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Character, Setting, or Event

Fiction worksheet for Level E students with RL.2.3-aligned questions about character and setting. Includes story-based comprehension and a teacher guide to support young readers' story understanding.
Standards-aligned fiction text at Level F focused on describing characters, settings, and major events. Features RL.2.3 comprehension questions and a coaching guide built on Science of Reading practices.
Level G fiction reading passage where students explore how characters react to important events. This RL.2.3-aligned worksheet includes comprehension support and an educator guide.
Fiction story at Level H emphasizing character, setting, and event interactions. Includes comprehension questions aligned to RL.2.3 and research-supported teaching strategies.
Level I fiction worksheet that helps students describe character actions and responses to challenges. Includes RL.2.3-aligned questions and a full teacher/parent coaching guide.
Engaging fiction story for Level J readers focusing on how characters respond to key events. Aligned to RL.2.3, this worksheet includes comprehension questions and an instructional guide for teachers or parents.

Describe Text Connections

Level E informational reading passage with emphasis on connecting events or ideas in nonfiction. Supports Common Core RI.2.3 and includes scaffolded questions and a classroom or homeschool instructional guide.
Standards-based nonfiction passage for Level F focused on RI.2.3 text connections. Built using research-informed strategies with comprehension questions and a full educator coaching guide.
Nonfiction worksheet for Level G readers aligned with RI.2.3. Students practice describing how key events or ideas connect over time using structured comprehension questions and a parent/teacher guide.
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Informational reading passage at Level I designed to help students describe relationships between events and ideas. Includes RI.2.3-aligned comprehension questions and a research-based teacher support guide.
Level J nonfiction text with a focus on describing connections between scientific ideas and events. Aligned to Common Core RI.2.3, this reading worksheet includes comprehension questions and a full instructional guide.
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Word & Phrase Meanings

Fiction reading worksheet at Level E focused on word meaning and sensory language. Includes RL.2.4 Common Core comprehension questions and an instructional guide grounded in the Science of Reading.
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Fiction worksheet at Level G aligned to RL.2.4, helping students analyze how word choices build imagery and mood. Includes vocabulary-focused questions and educator guidance.
Realistic fiction text for Level H readers that emphasizes how descriptive words shape meaning. Aligned to RL.2.4, includes comprehension questions and an instructional guide for literacy support.
Fiction passage at Level I focusing on word choice and meaning within a story. Students explore author language with RL.2.4-aligned questions and a teacher coaching page.
Level J fiction story that teaches how vivid words and phrases create tone and meaning. Aligned to RL.2.4, this worksheet includes sensory language exploration and an instructional guide.

Clarify Word Meanings

Informational Level E reading worksheet that teaches students to determine the meaning of content-area vocabulary. Aligned with Common Core RI.2.4 and includes coaching tools and structured questions.
Standards-based nonfiction passage at Level F focused on clarifying unknown words in grade-level texts. Includes RI.2.4 comprehension support and a teacher/parent instructional guide.
Nonfiction worksheet at Level G where students learn to figure out new vocabulary in context. Includes RI.2.4-aligned comprehension questions and a coaching guide for home or classroom use.
Level H nonfiction text aligned to RI.2.4, helping young readers clarify the meaning of words related to science and social studies topics. Includes vocabulary practice and a full teaching guide.
Informational Level I reading worksheet targeting RI.2.4 word meaning skills. Helps students determine word definitions in context with research-based comprehension and educator support tools.
Level J nonfiction passage designed to help students clarify word meanings using context clues. Aligned to Common Core RI.2.4, this text includes vocabulary-focused comprehension questions and a teacher instructional guide.
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Overall Structure

Level E fiction text aligned with RL.2.5, helping early readers describe the structure of a story. Includes comprehension support for identifying how stories begin, develop, and end, plus a teacher guide.
Fiction reading worksheet at Level F focused on identifying key elements of story structure. RL.2.5-aligned with beginning-middle-end comprehension questions and teaching support.
Level G fiction passage built around story sequence and structure. Aligned to RL.2.5, this worksheet includes story map-style questions and an instructional support page for teachers and parents.
Realistic fiction reading text for Level H focused on story structure. Students identify beginning, middle, and end using RL.2.5 comprehension questions and a teacher/parent instructional guide.
Fiction worksheet at Level I aligned with RL.2.5, guiding students through the structure of a complete story. Includes comprehension questions and a coaching guide that breaks down each part of the plot.
Level J fiction passage designed to help students describe the overall structure of a story. Aligned to RL.2.5 with comprehension questions about the beginning, middle, and end, plus a teacher guide.

Text Features

Level E informational worksheet teaching students to locate facts using headings, captions, and diagrams. RI.2.5-aligned with comprehension questions and educator support materials.
Standards-based nonfiction passage at Level F that supports understanding of text features like titles and visuals. Includes RI.2.5 comprehension and a research-informed instructional guide.
Nonfiction worksheet at Level G aligned to RI.2.5, helping readers identify and use text features to gather key facts. Includes comprehension support and a full instructional guide.
Level H nonfiction text that introduces students to common text features. Includes RI.2.5 comprehension practice with bold words, labels, and captions, plus a coaching guide for parents and teachers.
Informational reading passage at Level I designed to teach students how to use bold print, headings, and labels. RI.2.5-aligned with structured comprehension questions and a teaching guide.
Level J nonfiction reading worksheet focused on using text features like captions, diagrams, and subheadings to locate information. Aligned to RI.2.5 with comprehension questions and an instructional guide.
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Point of View

Level E fiction passage where students explore character voice and perspective. Aligned to RL.2.6 with comprehension questions and a research-informed instructional guide.
Fiction reading worksheet at Level F centered on understanding point of view in dialogue and narrative. RL.2.6-aligned with guided comprehension and coaching tools.
Level G fiction text designed to help students recognize differences in character point of view. Includes RL.2.6-aligned comprehension support and a story-based teacher guide.
Realistic fiction story for Level H focused on contrasting character perspectives. Includes RL.2.6 comprehension questions about voice and point of view, plus a parent/teacher instructional guide.
Fiction worksheet at Level I where students compare points of view and explore how different characters see events. RL.2.6-aligned with guided questions and a coaching guide.
Level J fiction story emphasizing character point of view and voice. Aligned to RL.2.6, this worksheet helps students identify different perspectives with comprehension questions and instructional support.

Compare Pictures vs. Words

Level E informational passage helping students understand how pictures support meaning in nonfiction texts. Aligned with RI.2.7 and includes comprehension questions and teacher/parent guide.
Level F nonfiction worksheet focused on how illustrations and text work together to explain information. Built around RI.2.7 comprehension skills and includes a coaching guide and extension ideas.
Nonfiction reading passage at Level G with bold visuals and structured questions that ask students to connect text and images. Aligned to RI.2.7 with a full instructional guide for teachers and families.
Level H nonfiction text featuring labeled visuals and content-area vocabulary. Supports RI.2.7 by prompting students to describe how images contribute to the meaning of the text, with a teacher guide included.
Informational Level I worksheet that helps students explain how diagrams, labels, and photographs clarify meaning. RI.2.7-aligned with guided comprehension and educator support.
Level J nonfiction reading passage focused on comparing text and visuals to build comprehension. Aligned to RI.2.7, this worksheet teaches students how images support the text and includes a teacher/parent guide.
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Make Connections

Level E fiction passage built around describing characters, setting, and plot using both illustrations and text. RL.2.7-aligned with comprehension practice and a teacher/parent coaching guide.
Level F fiction worksheet focused on how pictures work with words to tell the story. RL.2.7-aligned comprehension questions and instructional support included.
Fiction story at Level G that helps students use illustrations to understand the characters and setting. RL.2.7-aligned with structured questions and a coaching guide for home or classroom use.
Level H fiction passage emphasizing how visuals and text together describe plot and characters. Aligned with RL.2.7 and supported by guided comprehension and a teacher/parent instructional page.
Fiction reading worksheet at Level I focusing on how illustrations enhance understanding of story events. Aligned to RL.2.7 with comprehension questions and instructional coaching tools.
Level J fiction story designed to help students use illustrations and text together to describe setting and character actions. RL.2.7-aligned with comprehension support and a detailed teaching guide.

Use Illustrations

Level E nonfiction reading passage helping young readers understand how authors support points with reasons. RI.2.8-aligned with comprehension questions and a teacher/parent instructional guide.
Level F nonfiction worksheet aligned to RI.2.8 where students connect evidence and reasons to the author’s message. Includes structured questions and a detailed instructional support page.
Nonfiction reading passage at Level G that teaches students to describe supporting reasons in informational texts. Aligned with RI.2.8 and includes guided comprehension and a teacher coaching tool.
Level H nonfiction worksheet focused on how authors use reasons to support claims. Includes RI.2.8-aligned comprehension questions and an instructional guide built on Science of Reading strategies.
Informational text for Level I readers that helps students recognize how supporting details back up key ideas. RI.2.8-aligned with guided comprehension and a structured teacher/parent coaching page.
Level J nonfiction passage focused on identifying reasons that support the author’s main points. Aligned to RI.2.8 with text-based comprehension questions and a research-informed instructional guide.
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Compare and Contrast

Fiction worksheet at Level E designed to help students compare characters’ adventures in simple stories. RL.1.9-aligned with guided comprehension and teacher/parent coaching support.
Level F fiction story for beginning readers focused on comparing and contrasting character experiences. Aligned with RL.1.9 and includes structured comprehension questions and an educator guide.
Fiction reading worksheet at Level G that invites students to compare character actions and responses. Includes RL.1.9 comprehension alignment and instructional support.
Level H fiction passage exploring how different characters’ adventures can be compared and contrasted. RL.1.9-aligned with discussion-focused questions and a teacher/parent guide.
Fiction worksheet at Level I where students compare how two characters handle challenges. Aligned with RL.1.9 and supported by comprehension practice and educator guidance.
Level J fiction story for early readers focused on comparing and contrasting character experiences. RL.1.9-aligned with comprehension questions and a detailed coaching guide for parents and teachers.

Author’s Reasons

Level E informational reading worksheet focused on matching author’s points with supporting reasons. RI.2.8-aligned with research-informed comprehension questions and a full instructional guide.
Nonfiction worksheet for Level F readers aligned to RI.2.8. Students identify how authors use reasons to back up their statements, with comprehension questions and a detailed teacher guide.
Level G nonfiction passage that teaches students to find reasons that support author’s points. Aligned with RI.2.8 and includes guided comprehension and instructional support.
Level H nonfiction reading worksheet built around recognizing supporting reasons in informational text. Includes RI.2.8-aligned comprehension practice and a science-of-reading-aligned teaching guide.
Informational text for Level I readers focused on identifying reasons that support the author’s main ideas. Aligned with Common Core RI.2.8 and supported by a teacher/parent guide.
Level J nonfiction passage aligned to RI.2.8 that helps students describe how an author supports key points with reasons. Includes structured comprehension questions and a research-based instructional guide.
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Compare Two Texts

Informational reading resource for Level E readers focused on comparing and contrasting two nonfiction passages. Includes RI.1.9 comprehension practice and a full instructional support guide.
Level F nonfiction comparison worksheet where students explore two texts on the same topic. RI.1.9-aligned with clear comprehension questions and structured support for teachers and families.
Nonfiction worksheet at Level G aligned with RI.1.9 where students analyze differences and similarities across two informational passages. Includes comprehension support and an instructional guide.
Level H nonfiction worksheet focused on comparing two texts using details from pictures, captions, and text descriptions. Includes RI.1.9 comprehension questions and a parent/teacher coaching guide.
Informational reading worksheet at Level I designed to help students compare two nonfiction texts. RI.1.9-aligned with guided comprehension questions and educator support tools.
Level J nonfiction comparison worksheet where students identify similarities and differences between two texts on the same topic. Aligned to RI.1.9 with text-based questions and an instructional guide.

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