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Grade 1 nonfiction reading passage about Seasons. Fathers Day theme. 6 comprehension questions covering main idea, inference, vocabulary, text evidence and more. Answer key included (NGSS.1-ESS1-2).
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Before reading, show students four real photographs of the same tree in each season and ask them to sort the photos — this activates prior knowledge and mirrors Zoe's own discovery process in the passage, making the text immediately meaningful.
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Zoe took her dad outside. It was Father's Day. The sun felt warm and bright. It was summer. Summer days are long and sunny. Zoe and her dad saw green trees. Green leaves grow in summer. Next, Zoe looked at old photos. One photo showed bare, cold trees. That was winter. Winter days are short and cold...
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This printable reading comprehension passage is designed for Grade 1 students. The Fathers Day 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 (NGSS.1-ESS1-2).