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
Sign displaying 'Level E' in black text on a light blue background.
Sign with the text 'Level F'
Text that says 'Level H' on a light pink background.
Text reading 'Level G'.
A sign with a light purple background that reads 'Level 1' in black text.
Sign that reads 'Level J' against a light background.
Sign reading 'Level E' with a light blue background.
Sign displaying the text 'Level F'
A pink rectangular sign with black text reading 'Level H'.
A sign that reads 'Level I' on a light purple background.
Text reading 'Level G' on a light background
Sign with black text on white background that reads 'Level J'.

Fiction Texts

Nonfiction Texts


A long, narrow, black and white striped pattern with a slight curve in the middle

Details & Examples

Free

Ask & Answer Questions

Free

Tall, narrow vertical strip of fabric with black and white stripes.

Theme

Free

Main Topic

Free

An excessively tall, thin black and white vertical line amid a white background

Character, Setting, or Event

Free

Describe Text Connections

Free

A vertical black and white striped pattern with a black line running down the center.

Word & Phrase Meanings

Free

Clarify Word Meanings

Free

The image shows a tall, thin, vertical black and white striped pole or flagpole with a clear blue sky in the background.

Overall Structure

Free

Text Features

Free

A vertical, black and white line with a small circular hole near the top.

Point of View

Free

Compare Pictures vs. Words

Free

A black and white, very tall, narrow sailboat on the water with a large white sail and a small flag at the top of the mast.

Make Connections

Free

Use Illustrations

Free

A tall, narrow, black and white striped sign or pole.

Compare and Contrast

Free

Author’s Reasons

Free

A long vertical close-up of a black and silver chainlink fence pole.

Compare Two Texts

Free


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