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Year 1 Reading Comprehension: Worked Examples

See free Year 1 reading comprehension worked examples with clear strategies and answers, aligned to the England primary curriculum.

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Four worked examples

Try each question first, then compare the strategy and answer. The aim is to understand the method, not just copy the final result.

1
Find

Read: 'Leo has a blue kite. He flies it in the park.' What colour is Leo's kite?

How to think about it: Read the prompt once for meaning and a second time to find the clue that supports the answer. Use the exact word, phrase or event from the text when the question asks for evidence.

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Answer: Blue

2
Where

Where does Leo fly the kite?

How to think about it: Read the prompt once for meaning and a second time to find the clue that supports the answer. Use the exact word, phrase or event from the text when the question asks for evidence.

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Answer: In the park

3
Who

Who has the kite?

How to think about it: Read the prompt once for meaning and a second time to find the clue that supports the answer. Use the exact word, phrase or event from the text when the question asks for evidence.

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Answer: Leo

4
Order

What happens first: Leo flies the kite / Leo has the kite?

How to think about it: Read the prompt once for meaning and a second time to find the clue that supports the answer. Use the exact word, phrase or event from the text when the question asks for evidence.

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Answer: Leo has the kite

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