Reading comprehension for Year 1

A set of five beautifully simple, child friendly reading comprehension texts designed specifically for Year 1 learners. Each short passage is paired with a set of literal and inferential questions to help children practice early comprehension skills in a manageable, confidence building way.

What is Included
Five short fiction passages featuring familiar contexts (park, pets, farm, snow, toys) to support accessibility and engagement.

Five questions per text, covering:

Retrieval of key information

Simple inference

Vocabulary understanding

Emotional awareness

Prediction skills

Clear, uncluttered layout suitable for independent work, guided reading, or assessment.

Skills Developed
Understanding of simple sentences

Answering who/what/where questions

Making inferences from pictures and text

Talking about feelings and reasons

Building confidence with early comprehension tasks

Perfect For
Whole class reading sessions

Small group guided reading

Homework tasks

Intervention groups

Early assessment of comprehension skills

This resource supports Year 1 pupils in developing the foundational reading skills they need for the rest of the year, using simple stories and accessible question formats.