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Sunflowers and Seeds: Kindergarten Reading Comprehension and Sequence Packet

Reading Comprehension Questions
Kindergarten
English

Sunflowers and Seeds: Kindergarten Reading Comprehension and Sequence Packet

Story 1: Kim’s Big Flower

fig 1: A small girl named Kim smiling while planting a sunflower seed in a sunny garden.
fig 1: A small girl named Kim smiling while planting a sunflower seed in a sunny garden.

Kim has a tiny seed. She puts it in the dirt. She gives it water and sun. Every day, the seed grows. Now it is a tall, yellow sunflower! Kim is so happy to see her flower. She smiles at the sun.

Questions for Kim’s Big Flower

  1. Where did Kim put her tiny seed? A. In the bathtub B. In the dirt
  1. What color is the sunflower? A. Yellow B. Blue
  1. What did Kim do first? A. See the big flower B. Plant the seed
  1. How does Kim feel at the end of the story? A. Happy B. Sad
  1. Is the sunflower short? A. Yes B. No
Draw and Label: Draw Kim standing next to her tall sunflower. Write the word SUN at the top.


Story 2: How Flowers Grow

fig 2: A simple educational diagram showing the roots, stem, leaves, and petals of a sunflower.
fig 2: A simple educational diagram showing the roots, stem, leaves, and petals of a sunflower.

A sunflower starts as a small seed. It needs soil and water to grow. The sun helps it stay strong. First, roots go down. Then, a green stem grows up. Soon, big leaves appear. Finally, the bright yellow petals open up. Flowers are amazing!

Questions for How Flowers Grow

  1. What does a sunflower need to grow? A. Soil and water B. Milk and juice
  1. What part of the flower goes down into the ground? A. The stem B. The roots
  1. What happens last? A. The petals open B. The roots grow
  1. Why does the sun help the flower? A. To make it stay strong B. To make it sleepy
  1. Does a flower need water? A. No B. Yes
Draw and Label: Draw the roots under the dirt and the stem above the dirt. Write the word ROOTS.


Story 3: The Sun’s Friend

fig 3: A tall, bright sunflower standing in a sunny field under a clear blue sky.
fig 3: A tall, bright sunflower standing in a sunny field under a clear blue sky.

Yellow flower, tall and bright, Standing in the morning light. Roots in dirt and leaves of green, The prettiest flower ever seen! It turns its head to watch the sun, Until the happy day is done.

Questions for The Sun’s Friend

  1. Who is the Sun's Friend in this poem? A. The flower B. The moon
  1. What color are the leaves in the poem? A. Yellow B. Green
  1. When is the flower standing in the light? A. In the morning B. In the dark
  1. How does the day feel in the poem? A. Grumpy B. Happy
  1. Does the flower turn its head? A. No B. Yes
Draw and Label: Draw a big yellow sun and a sunflower looking at it. Write the word YELLOW.


Picture Sequencing Strip

Think about how a sunflower grows. Draw the 3 steps in order!
  1. First
  1. Next
  1. Last


Teacher Corner

Oral-Retell Prompt Card

Teacher Prompt: Retelling the Story
"Let's talk about Kim and her sunflower. Can you tell me what happened first? What did she need to help it grow? How did she feel when it was finally big and tall?"

Teacher Read-Aloud Notes

RL.K.1 & RL.K.3 Focus: When reading Kim's Big Flower, emphasize the sequence words (first, now, every day). Ask students to point to Kim and the seed in the illustration to confirm their understanding of characters and setting (RL.K.7).
Nonfiction Connection: Use the diagram in How Flowers Grow to explicitly teach scientific vocabulary (roots, stem, petals). Have students trace the path of growth with their fingers from the bottom (roots) to the top (petals).
Rhyme & Rhythm: Read The Sun's Friend twice. On the second read, have students act out "turning their heads" to follow the sun like the flower does.