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Read and Sequence: Grade 1 Reading Comprehension and Story Sequencing Worksheets

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Grade 1
English

Read and Sequence: Grade 1 Reading Comprehension and Story Sequencing Worksheets

Read and Sequence: Grade 1 Reading Comprehension

Instructions for Students:
  1. Read the 3-line story.
  1. Look at the "Cut and Paste" descriptions at the bottom of the page.
  1. Cut out the descriptions and glue them into the First, Next, and Last boxes in the correct order.
  1. Answer the "What happened last?" question by choosing the correct picture description.


Story 1: The Apple Tree

fig 1: A coloring page showing the sequence of a seed growing into an apple tree.
fig 1: A coloring page showing the sequence of a seed growing into an apple tree.

I plant a small seed in the dirt. Soon, a tiny sprout grows up. Now, a big red apple is on the tree!
First
[____________________]
Next
[____________________]
Last
[____________________]

What happened last?

  1. What happened last in the story? A. A seed in the dirt B. A tiny green sprout C. A big red apple on the tree
✂️ Cut and Paste (Story 1):
  • A tiny green sprout grows.
  • A big red apple on the tree.
  • A seed is in the dirt.


Story 2: The Little Bird

fig 2: A coloring page showing the sequence of a bird hatching from an egg and flying.
fig 2: A coloring page showing the sequence of a bird hatching from an egg and flying.

A bird lays a blue egg in the nest. A baby bird hatches and says, "Cheep!" Then, the bird flies high in the sky.
First
[____________________]
Next
[____________________]
Last
[____________________]

What happened last?

  1. What happened last in the story? A. A bird flying in the sky B. A baby bird hatching C. A blue egg in a nest
✂️ Cut and Paste (Story 2):
  • A blue egg in the nest.
  • The bird flies in the sky.
  • A baby bird hatching.


Story 3: Baking Cookies

fig 3: A coloring page showing the sequence of baking and eating cookies.
fig 3: A coloring page showing the sequence of baking and eating cookies.

Mom mixes the cookie dough in a bowl. We put the cookies in the hot oven. Finally, we eat the warm cookies!
First
[____________________]
Next
[____________________]
Last
[____________________]

What happened last?

  1. What happened last in the story? A. Cookies in the oven B. Mixing dough in a bowl C. Eating a warm cookie
✂️ Cut and Paste (Story 3):
  • Cookies in the hot oven.
  • Eating the warm cookies.
  • Mixing dough in a bowl.


Story 4: The Snowman

fig 4: A coloring page showing the sequence of a snowball becoming a snowman and then melting.
fig 4: A coloring page showing the sequence of a snowball becoming a snowman and then melting.

I roll a big snowball in the snow. I add a carrot nose and a black hat. The sun comes out and the snowman melts.
First
[____________________]
Next
[____________________]
Last
[____________________]

What happened last?

  1. What happened last in the story? A. The snowman melting B. A snowman with a hat C. A big snowball
✂️ Cut and Paste (Story 4):
  • The snowman melts.
  • A big snowball.
  • A snowman with a hat.


Story 5: The Yellow Flower

fig 5: A coloring page showing the sequence of a seed in a pot growing into a flower.
fig 5: A coloring page showing the sequence of a seed in a pot growing into a flower.

I put a seed in a brown pot. I give the seed some water. A bright yellow flower grows in the sun.
First
[____________________]
Next
[____________________]
Last
[____________________]

What happened last?

  1. What happened last in the story? A. A seed in a pot B. A yellow flower growing C. Watering the seed
✂️ Cut and Paste (Story 5):
  • A bright yellow flower.
  • A seed in a pot.
  • Watering the seed.


Story 6: Rainy Day Fun

Dark clouds cover the blue sky. Rain falls down on the green grass. I jump in a big puddle!
First
[____________________]
Next
[____________________]
Last
[____________________]

What happened last?

  1. What happened last in the story? A. Rain falling on grass B. Jumping in a puddle C. Dark clouds in the sky
✂️ Cut and Paste (Story 6):
  • Dark clouds in the sky.
  • Jumping in a puddle.
  • Rain falling on grass.


Story 7: Yummy Sandwich

I put jam on a piece of bread. I put another piece of bread on top. I take a big bite of my sandwich.
First
[____________________]
Next
[____________________]
Last
[____________________]

What happened last?

  1. What happened last in the story? A. Taking a big bite B. Bread on top C. Jam on bread
✂️ Cut and Paste (Story 7):
  • Taking a big bite.
  • Bread on top.
  • Jam on bread.


Story 8: Painting Time

I dip my brush in the blue paint. I paint a big blue house. I hang my picture on the wall.
First
[____________________]
Next
[____________________]
Last
[____________________]

What happened last?

  1. What happened last in the story? A. Dipping the brush B. Painting a blue house C. Hanging the picture
✂️ Cut and Paste (Story 8):
  • Hanging the picture.
  • Dipping the brush.
  • Painting a blue house.


Story 9: Time for Bed

I brush my teeth until they are white. I put on my soft blue pajamas. I hop into my warm, cozy bed.
First
[____________________]
Next
[____________________]
Last
[____________________]

What happened last?

  1. What happened last in the story? A. Hopping into bed B. Brushing teeth C. Putting on pajamas
✂️ Cut and Paste (Story 9):
  • Putting on pajamas.
  • Brushing teeth.
  • Hopping into bed.


Story 10: The Caterpillar

A tiny egg sits on a green leaf. A hungry caterpillar eats and eats. It builds a cozy cocoon to sleep.
First
[____________________]
Next
[____________________]
Last
[____________________]

What happened last?

  1. What happened last in the story? A. Building a cocoon B. An egg on a leaf C. Eating a leaf
✂️ Cut and Paste (Story 10):
  • Building a cocoon.
  • An egg on a leaf.
  • Eating a leaf.


Story 11: Cold Lemonade

I squeeze yellow lemons into a jar. I add sugar and cold water. I drink the sweet lemonade!
First
[____________________]
Next
[____________________]
Last
[____________________]

What happened last?

  1. What happened last in the story? A. Adding sugar B. Drinking lemonade C. Squeezing lemons
✂️ Cut and Paste (Story 11):
  • Adding sugar.
  • Drinking lemonade.
  • Squeezing lemons.


Story 12: Soccer Game

I kick the soccer ball across the grass. I kick the ball into the net. My team cheers for the goal!
First
[____________________]
Next
[____________________]
Last
[____________________]

What happened last?

  1. What happened last in the story? A. Kicking across grass B. Team cheering C. Kicking into the net
✂️ Cut and Paste (Story 12):
  • Kicking into the net.
  • Kicking across grass.
  • Team cheering.


Story 13: Hungry Dog

I put the bowl on the floor. I pour crunchy food into the bowl. My dog wags his tail and eats.
First
[____________________]
Next
[____________________]
Last
[____________________]

What happened last?

  1. What happened last in the story? A. Pouring food B. Bowl on floor C. Dog wagging tail
✂️ Cut and Paste (Story 13):
  • Bowl on floor.
  • Pouring food.
  • Dog wagging tail.


Story 14: Bubbles

I dip the wand into the soap. I blow a big, round bubble. The bubble pops when it hits the grass.
First
[____________________]
Next
[____________________]
Last
[____________________]

What happened last?

  1. What happened last in the story? A. Blowing a bubble B. Bubble popping C. Dipping the wand
✂️ Cut and Paste (Story 14):
  • Bubble popping.
  • Dipping the wand.
  • Blowing a bubble.


Story 15: Rainy Walk

I pull on my yellow rain boots. I put on my red raincoat. I open my umbrella to stay dry.
First
[____________________]
Next
[____________________]
Last
[____________________]

What happened last?

  1. What happened last in the story? A. Putting on boots B. Opening an umbrella C. Putting on a raincoat
✂️ Cut and Paste (Story 15):
  • Putting on boots.
  • Opening an umbrella.
  • Putting on a raincoat.


Story 16: Good Morning

The sun peeks over the hills. I eat my cereal for breakfast. I put on my bag and go to school.
First
[____________________]
Next
[____________________]
Last
[____________________]

What happened last?

  1. What happened last in the story? A. Sun peeking over hills B. Eating cereal C. Going to school
✂️ Cut and Paste (Story 16):
  • Sun peeking over hills.
  • Eating cereal.
  • Going to school.


Story 17: Building Blocks

I stack the red blocks very high. My tower is tall and strong. Oh no! The tower falls down.
First
[____________________]
Next
[____________________]
Last
[____________________]

What happened last?

  1. What happened last in the story? A. Tall tower B. Stacking blocks C. Tower falls down
✂️ Cut and Paste (Story 17):
  • Stacking blocks.
  • Tall tower.
  • Tower falls down.


Story 18: Clean Hands

I put pink soap on my wet hands. I scrub my hands with warm water. I use a towel to dry my hands.
First
[____________________]
Next
[____________________]
Last
[____________________]

What happened last?

  1. What happened last in the story? A. Scrubbing with water B. Drying with a towel C. Putting on soap
✂️ Cut and Paste (Story 18):
  • Drying with a towel.
  • Putting on soap.
  • Scrubbing with water.


Story 19: The Pumpkin

I plant a seed in the garden. A small green pumpkin grows on the vine. It turns orange for Halloween!
First
[____________________]
Next
[____________________]
Last
[____________________]

What happened last?

  1. What happened last in the story? A. Orange pumpkin B. Planting a seed C. Green pumpkin growing
✂️ Cut and Paste (Story 19):
  • Orange pumpkin.
  • Planting a seed.
  • Green pumpkin growing.


Story 20: Making Tea

I boil the water in a pot. I put a tea bag in my cup. I take a small sip of warm tea.
First
[____________________]
Next
[____________________]
Last
[____________________]

What happened last?

  1. What happened last in the story? A. Tea bag in cup B. Taking a sip C. Boiling water
✂️ Cut and Paste (Story 20):
  • Boiling water.
  • Tea bag in cup.
  • Taking a sip.