A simple information report about kangaroos with questions that help children find facts, think about why kangaroos behave the way they do, and learn new words like 'joey' and 'pouch'. Great for building confidence with non-fiction reading.
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Completed: Kangaroos — Reading Comprehension
Year 1 students (typically ages 6–7) working on reading comprehension. It is pitched at getting started.
Yes. The PDF includes a full answer sheet with model answers and success criteria where there is more than one good answer. You can also view the answers online.
About 15 minutes for 12 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.
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Year 1 · English · Reading Comprehension
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Read the text first. Then answer the questions in order.
Read the information about kangaroos.
Kangaroos are animals that live in Australia. They have strong back legs and a long, thick tail.
Kangaroos do not walk. They hop! A big kangaroo can hop very fast and very far. Its tail helps it to balance.
Kangaroos eat grass and plants. They like to eat in the early morning and in the evening when it is cool. In the hot part of the day, they rest in the shade.
A baby kangaroo is called a joey. A joey is tiny when it is born. It lives in its mother's pouch where it is warm and safe. It drinks milk and grows bigger every day.
A group of kangaroos is called a mob.
Look back at the text to find each answer.
Use clues from the text to explain your answers.
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