pdf, 4.41 MB
pdf, 4.41 MB

Reading Comprehension Worksheets | Short Stories with Questions (1st -3rd Grade)
These 20 NO-PREP Reading Comprehension Worksheets are perfect for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade students who need engaging, short reading passages with comprehension questions.
Each worksheet includes:
A short fiction story (kid-friendly + decodable)
3 multiple-choice comprehension questions
1 vocabulary question
1 writing extension activity
A small illustration for visual support

These printable worksheets are designed for reading fluency, vocabulary development, and comprehension skills. They can be used in small groups, literacy centers, morning work, homework, early finishers, reading intervention, and sub plans.

What’s Included:
Grade Level: 1st Grade - 2nd Grade - 3rd Grade.

Skills Covered

  • reading fluency
  • comprehension (characters, setting, problem/solution)
  • vocabulary
  • written response
  • inferencing and critical thinking

Why Teachers Love This Resource:

  • No Prep! Print → Use → Done.
  • Differentiated — perfect for mixed-ability classrooms.
  • Engaging story topics (robots, snow projects, lost items, friendship, treasure maps, etc.)
  • High-interest topics keep reluctant readers motivated.

Perfect For:

  • Reading comprehension practice
  • Literacy centers / ELA centers
  • Morning work
  • Homework
  • Small group instruction
  • RTI / intervention
  • Sub plans

Teachers Say:

  • “My students BEG to read the next story. They love the variety and I love that the questions are already done!”
  • “Perfect balance of reading + writing + vocabulary!”

File Format:
PDF — ready to print
Black-and-white friendly for easy copying

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