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