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Grade 1 nonfiction reading passage about Main Idea. Lavender theme. 6 comprehension questions covering main idea, inference, vocabulary, text evidence and more. Answer key included (CCSS.ELA.RI.1.2).
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What is included
Before reading, show students a real lavender sprig or a photo and ask what they notice — this activates curiosity and helps them connect Leo's discoveries to their own senses, making the main idea lesson feel personal and memorable.
What is this passage mostly about?
What sentence in the passage tells us that every part of the lavender plant is important?
What does the word discovered mean in this passage?
+ 4 more questions in the full worksheet
Leo visited a purple lavender farm today. He walked between tall rows of lavender. The plants had small purple flowers. Leo touched the soft stems with care. He learned that lavender has one big idea. Every part of the plant helps people. Leo smelled the flowers. The smell was calm and sweet. He fou...
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About this Grade 1 Reading Comprehension Passage
This printable reading comprehension passage is designed for Grade 1 students. The Lavender theme makes reading engaging while students build essential comprehension skills. Six questions cover a range of reading strategies including main idea, text evidence, vocabulary in context, inference, cause and effect, and author's purpose (CCSS.ELA.RI.1.2).