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Free 1st Grade Our Day at the Rodeo — Reading Comprehension

A very short recount in which a child tells about a family trip to a Texas rodeo, in order from morning to night. Children find facts, put events in order using time words like first, next and last, work out word meanings and write about a fun day of their own.

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Grade
1st Grade
Subject
English
Topic
Reading Comprehension
Difficulty
Getting started
Estimated time
15 minutes
Curriculum
Texas grade levels (TEKS)
Questions
11
Answers
Included, with working
Format
PDF (A4), print or complete online

Students will practice

  • finding facts in a recount
  • putting events in order
  • using time words such as first, next and last
  • writing a sentence about a personal event

Curriculum: Texas grade levels (TEKS). We show specific outcome codes only where they have been verified against the official curriculum document.

What's next?

Completed: Our Day at the Rodeo — Reading Comprehension

  1. 1First, Next, Last: Sequencing a Three-Part Story
  2. 2Who, What, Where? Max and the Kite
  3. 3Capital Letters, Periods, and Question Marks
  4. 4Doing Words: Action Verbs

How to use this comprehension exercise

  1. Print the PDF or complete it on screen. Write the student's name and date at the top.
  2. Read the instructions for each part together before starting. Encourage working to be shown.
  3. Mark with the answer sheet. Use the model answers and success criteria as a guide rather than a single right answer.
  4. Record the score, celebrate what went well, then follow the "What's next" suggestion.

Common questions

Who is this comprehension exercise for?

1st Grade students (typically ages 6–7) working on reading comprehension. It is pitched at getting started.

Are the answers included?

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.

How long does it take?

About 15 minutes for 11 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.

Do I need to sign up to download?

No. Click Download Free PDF and it opens immediately. It is free for personal, classroom and homeschool use.

What should we do next?

Try First, Next, Last: Sequencing a Three-Part Story.

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Success TutoringWorksheets1st Grade · English · Reading Comprehension

Our Day at the Rodeo — Reading Comprehension

Name

Date

Score /

Read the recount first. Then answer the questions.

Part A: Find the facts

Look back at the recount to find each answer.

1.Who went to the rodeo?[1 mark] (answer space)
2.What color were the new boots?[1 mark]
  1. Ablack
  2. Bred
  3. Cblue
3.What did the goat eat?[1 mark]
  1. Aa map
  2. Ba hat
  3. Csome corn
4.What did the cowgirl ride around?[1 mark] (answer space)

Part B: Think about it

5.What did they do first?[1 mark]
  1. Awatched fireworks
  2. Bsaw the animals
  3. Cate corn
6.What did they do last?[1 mark]
  1. Awatched fireworks
  2. Bsat in the stands
  3. Csaw a bull
7.How do you know the people liked the cowgirl's ride?[1 mark] (answer space)
8.Why was the writer tired on the way home?[1 mark] (answer space)
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