teaching resource

Fascinating Facts About Animals – Comprehension Worksheet

Updated: 27 Dec 2023

Build reading comprehension skills and learn about amazing animals with a printable 1st grade reading comprehension worksheet pack.

Editable: Google Slides
Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 5 Pages
Grades: 1 - 2

Curriculum

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.1.4

Ask and answer questions to help determine or clarify the meaning of words and phrases in a text.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.4

Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.4.C

Use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.4.A

Use sentence-level context as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.2.4.B

Read grade-level text orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.2.4.C

Use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.2.5

Create audio recordings of stories or poems; add drawings or other visual displays to stories or recounts of experiences when appropriate to clarify ideas, thoughts, and feelings.

ELAR 1.3(B)

Use illustrations and texts the student is able to read or hear to learn or clarify word meanings;
ELAR 1.4

Developing and sustaining foundational language skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and thinking--fluency. The student reads grade-level text with fluency and comprehension. The student is expected to use appropriate fluency (rate...
1. TEKS ELAR
2. TEKS ELAR 1
ELAR 1.6(I)

Monitor comprehension and make adjustments such as re-reading, using background knowledge, checking for visual cues, and asking questions when understanding breaks down.
ELAR 1.7(E)

Interact with sources in meaningful ways such as illustrating or writing; and
ELAR 2.4

Developing and sustaining foundational language skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and thinking--fluency. The student reads grade-level text with fluency and comprehension. The student is expected to use appropriate fluency (rate...
1. TEKS ELAR
2. TEKS ELAR 2
ELAR 2.6(I)

Monitor comprehension and make adjustments such as re-reading, using background knowledge, checking for visual cues, and asking questions when understanding breaks down.
ELAR 2.7(E)

Interact with sources in meaningful ways such as illustrating or writing; and

teaching resource

Fascinating Facts About Animals – Comprehension Worksheet

Updated: 27 Dec 2023

Build reading comprehension skills and learn about amazing animals with a printable 1st grade reading comprehension worksheet pack.

Editable: Google Slides
Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 5 Pages
Grades: 1 - 2

Build reading comprehension skills and learn about amazing animals with a printable 1st grade reading comprehension worksheet pack.

Read & Learn with 1st Grade Reading Comprehension Worksheets

Are you on the hunt for reading comprehension activities for your fabulous firsties? You’re in the right place! We’re spicing up our reading game with activities that are not just fun but also sneak in some serious reading comprehension skills. No snooze-worthy stuff here—think exciting, engaging, and tailored just for our awesome first graders.

Amazing Animal Facts for Kids

This comprehension worksheet asks questions about the magazine article Fascinating Facts About Animals.

The full-color and black/white copy of the text contain ten facts about animals. The facts relate to either the appearance or behavior of the animal. We’ve also included a five-question comprehension worksheet. An answer sheet is included.

To download your resource, click the download button to download the quick-print PDF file.

Even More Reading Comprehension Activities for 1st Grade!

Don’t leave before you grab these fun reading comprehension activities too!

[resource:4836035] [resource:4915134] [resource:5013747]

Curriculum

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.1.4

Ask and answer questions to help determine or clarify the meaning of words and phrases in a text.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.4

Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.4.C

Use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.4.A

Use sentence-level context as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.2.4.B

Read grade-level text orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.2.4.C

Use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.2.5

Create audio recordings of stories or poems; add drawings or other visual displays to stories or recounts of experiences when appropriate to clarify ideas, thoughts, and feelings.

ELAR 1.3(B)

Use illustrations and texts the student is able to read or hear to learn or clarify word meanings;
ELAR 1.4

Developing and sustaining foundational language skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and thinking--fluency. The student reads grade-level text with fluency and comprehension. The student is expected to use appropriate fluency (rate...
1. TEKS ELAR
2. TEKS ELAR 1
ELAR 1.6(I)

Monitor comprehension and make adjustments such as re-reading, using background knowledge, checking for visual cues, and asking questions when understanding breaks down.
ELAR 1.7(E)

Interact with sources in meaningful ways such as illustrating or writing; and
ELAR 2.4

Developing and sustaining foundational language skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and thinking--fluency. The student reads grade-level text with fluency and comprehension. The student is expected to use appropriate fluency (rate...
1. TEKS ELAR
2. TEKS ELAR 2
ELAR 2.6(I)

Monitor comprehension and make adjustments such as re-reading, using background knowledge, checking for visual cues, and asking questions when understanding breaks down.
ELAR 2.7(E)

Interact with sources in meaningful ways such as illustrating or writing; and

Teach Starter Publishing

We create premium quality, downloadable teaching resources for primary/elementary school teachers that make classrooms buzz!

0 Comments

Write a review to help other teachers and parents like yourself. If you'd like to request a change to this resource, or report an error, select the corresponding tab above.