First grade guided reading comprehension passages and questions for the ENTIRE YEAR is finally here!

Are you looking for guided reading passages for your classroom? These differentiated passages are every kindergarten reading teacher's dream!

Differentiation

• ALL students (levels F-I) can read and learn about the SAME topic, but at their own level. You will have all the texts you need right at your fingertips!

Monthly Themes

• There are 5 themes included for EVERY month.
• For each theme there is 1 fiction passage, 1 nonfiction passage, each in 4 levels (F-I) for a total of 10 passages per theme.
• There are a total of 40 passages per month for a total of 480 passages.
• Send home the summer month passages as an opportunity for summer reading practice!
  

Passage Types

• For each theme, there is one fiction passage and one nonfiction passage.

Levels Included

• Each fiction passage and nonfiction passages comes in FOUR levels: F, G, H, and I

About the Fiction Passages

• Fluency - Students are encouraged to read the passage three times to build fluency. Students color a "happy face" at the bottom of the page each time they read. Students read the passage three times before completing the comprehension component.
• Comprehension - Each passage includes TWO reading comprehension questions and/or activities. Some questions are multiple choice while others are free response (depending on the level).
• Student-friendly graphics - Each passage includes appropriate graphics (clip art).

About the Nonfiction Passages

• Vocabulary - There are vocabulary words at the top of each passage. These are excellent for front-loading vocabulary for ESL/ELL students.
• Fluency - Students are encouraged to read the passage three times to build fluency. Students color a "happy face" at the bottom of the page each time they read. Students read the passage three times before completing the comprehension component.
• Comprehension - Each passage includes TWO reading comprehension questions and/or activities. Some questions are multiple choice while others are free response (depending on the level).
• Photographs - Each passage includes one corresponding photograph. Photographs are in full color but are easily and clearly printed in grayscale.

August Guided Reading Passages and Questions Levels F-I

• Growth Mindset
• 5 Senses
• Emotions/Feelings
• Back to School
• Apples

September Guided Reading Passages and Questions Levels F-I

• Johnny Appleseed
• Community Helpers
• Grandparents
• Pets
• Fall

October Guided Reading Passages and Questions Levels F-I

• Bats
• Fire Safety
• Pumpkins
• Owls
• Halloween

November Guided Reading Passages and Questions Levels F-I

• Thanksgiving
• Turkeys
• Families
• Voting
• Fruits and Vegetables

December Guided Reading Passages and Questions F-I

• Snowman/Winter
• Hibernation
• Gingerbread
• Reindeer
• Aviation

January Guided Reading Passages and Questions F-I

• Snow/Skiing
• Penguins
• New Years/The Rose Parade
• 100th Day of School
• Martin Luther King, Jr.

February Guided Reading Passages and Questions F-I

• Valentine's Day
• Groundhog Day
• Friendship
• Space
• Transportation

March Guided Reading Passages and Questions F-I

• Spring
• Butterflies
• St. Patrick's Day
• Colors/Rainbows
• Dinosaurs

April Guided Reading Passages and Questions Levels F-I

• Insects/Ladybugs
• Weather
• Plants
• Recycling
• Ocean Life

May Guided Reading Passages and Questions Levels F-I

• Graduation
• Moms/Mother's Day
• Bees
• Teachers
• Farm

June Guided Reading Passages and Questions Levels F-I

• Summer
• Camping
• Fishing
• Father's Day
• Flags

July Guided Reading Passages and Questions Levels F-I

• Sports
• Ice Cream
• Picnic
• Beach
• Watermelon