1st Grade 1st Grade Reading: The New Kite
Read a short story about flying a kite and answer the questions using the story.
- Homework
- Centers
- Review
- Morning Work
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- Grade
- 1st Grade
- Subject
- Reading
- Skill
- Reading Comprehension
- Topic
- short story comprehension
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- 12 minutes
- Pages
- 2 (incl. answer key)
- Format
- Printable PDF (US Letter)
- Answer key
- Included
- Best for
- homework, centers, review, morning work
Worksheet details
What This Worksheet Practices
Students will answer who/what/where and simple inference questions about a short story.
- Finding details in the text
- Putting events in order
- A simple inference
Worksheet Preview
A story with a problem and a fix
This story has a small problem (no wind) and a happy solution, so first graders can practice finding details, sequencing, and one simple inference about feelings — all by looking back at the text.
How to use it
Have your child underline the sentence that answers each question before saying or writing it. Builds on The Lost Puppy.
👩🏫 Teacher note
Have students underline the part of the story that answers each question. The look-back habit is the goal.
🏠 Parent note
If your child is unsure, say 'Let's find it in the story' and read that line together.
Common Mistakes to Watch For
- Answering from imagination instead of the story
- Not looking back at the text
Answer Key
Sample answers are provided; wording may vary but should match the story.
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