Asking and Answering Questions about a Text Worksheet – 1st Grade

Looking for simple, effective independent and guided reading practice for first grade? The Asking and Answering Questions about a Text Worksheet is a ready-to-print reading resource that students can complete on their own after a short introduction.

Learning objective: Students will practice independent and guided reading and apply the skill independently by completing each task on the page.

Why it works: Practice like this gives students a chance to try independent and guided reading on their own after you teach it. Because the page is quick to complete and easy to review, it fits into almost any part of the school day.

What's included:

• 2-page printable worksheet

• Clear, student-friendly directions

• Answer key (1 page)

• Cover page

How it's organized: The page opens with these directions: "Read the story below. Then answer the questions on the next page." Students then complete the practice items in order and check their work before turning it in.

Grade level: Designed for first grade students. It also works well for kindergarten and second grade students who need extra practice or a fresh review.

How to use it: It is a great fit for morning work, learning centers, intervention groups, test review, homeschool lessons, and take-home practice.

Answer key: An answer key is included, so you can check work quickly or let students self-correct.

Teaching tips and variations:

• Keep a few copies in your early finisher bin for independent review.

• Send it home as homework so families can see what their child is learning in reading.

• Slip the page into a sheet protector so students can practice again with dry-erase markers.

Skills covered: Independent and Guided Reading, Reading Comprehension, Reading

Standards: Supports Common Core RF.1.4a, RL.1.1, RI.1.1.

File type: PDF, ready to print.

Number of pages: 4 (2 worksheet pages, 1 answer key page, 1 cover page).

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