By Anne Gardner, Common Core Connection

Many thanks for stopping by and taking a look at these free samples!
I am dedicated to creating products that help kids build confidence with early
literacy skills.
These Reading Comprehension Passages with Text-Based Questions are designed to
help students develop comprehension skills early in the process of learning to read.
This sample includes 3 reading comprehension passages. Each passage is presented
twice. In the first set, the passages are provided in a standard format. In the
second set, a color-coded crayon is provided in the answer box. Students use that
color to underline evidence in the text that supports each answer & also answer in
a standard format.
These activities support the following Common Core Standards:
ELA-Literacy.RL.1.1 - Ask and answer questions about key details in a text.
ELA-Literacy.RL.K.1 -With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about
key details in a text.
If multiple choice questions are new to your kids, I recommend putting simple
questions in a multiple choice format during calendar time or other daily routines.
I like to give each student a strip of cardstock with A, B, and C written on it and
have them practice answering multiple choice questions by clipping a clothespin on
the correct answer. This is a fun and easy way for kids to develop confidence with
the multiple choice format. (See sample picture on page seven.)
I find that, with guided practice, kids quickly develop the skills they need to be
successful reading these passages and independently answering the multiple choice
questions.
If you have comments or suggestions, please feel free to contact me at
Annegardner4@gmail.com. I’d love to hear from you!
Sincerely,
Anne Gardner (NBCT, Literacy)
Common Core Connection
Graphics by: My Cute Graphics, Molly Tillyer, Sing, Smile & Learn and
The 3am Teacher.
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any questions or concerns. I would love to hear from you.
Sincerely, Anne Gardner (NBCT, Literacy)
Name ___________________________________

The Bird
I can see a little bird.
It is in a nest.
I see 3 eggs in the nest.
1. The bird is ___________.
A. red
B. big
C. little

2. The bird is in a _________.

A. nest
B. rest
C. egg

3. I can see _______________________.

A. an egg in the nest
B. 3 eggs in the nest
C. 2 birds in the nest
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Name ___________________________________
The Rocket
I can see a big rocket.
It is going up, up, up.
The rocket can fly fast.
It is going to the moon.
1. The rocket is _________________.
A. little
B. big
C. red
2. It can _________________ fast.
A. run
B. jump
C. fly
3. The rocket is going _________________.
A. to the moon
B. to the sun
C. down, down, down
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Name ___________________________________

The Seal
I can see a little seal.
It has a big ball.
The ball is on its nose.
It likes to play with the ball.
1. The seal has a ____________.
A. bell
B. ball
C. book

2. The ball is ____________.

A. little
B. big
C. a seal

3. The seal likes to ___________________.

A. play with the ball
B. jump on the ball
C. run with the ball
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Name ___________________________________

The Bird
I can see a little bird.
It is in a nest.
I see 3 eggs in the nest.
1. The bird is ___________.
A. red
B. big
C. little

2. The bird is in a _________.

A. nest
B. rest
C. egg

3. I can see _______________________.

A. an egg in the nest
B. 3 eggs in the nest
C. 2 birds in the nest
Copyright © 2013 Anne Gardner (Common Core Connection)
Name ___________________________________
The Rocket
I can see a big rocket.
It is going up, up, up.
The rocket can fly fast.
It is going to the moon.
1. The rocket is _________________.
A. little
B. big
C. red
2. It can _________________ fast.
A. run
B. jump
C. fly
3. The rocket is going _________________.
A. to the moon
B. to the sun
C. down, down, down
Copyright © 2013 Anne Gardner (Common Core Connection)
Name ___________________________________

The Seal
I can see a little seal.
It has a big ball.
The ball is on its nose.
It likes to play with the ball.
1. The seal has a ____________.
A. bell
B. ball
C. book

2. The ball is ____________.

A. little
B. big
C. a seal

3. The seal likes to ___________________.

A. play with the ball
B. jump on the ball
C. run with the ball
Copyright © 2013 Anne Gardner (Common Core Connection)
Here’s a fun, simple way for
every student to respond to
multiple choice questions.

Copyright © 2013 Anne Gardner (Common Core Connection)