Grade 1 Reading Literature - Main Idea Curriculum Resources
Explore the concept of main idea in literature with our Reading Literature - Main Idea curriculum resources designed for young learners. Covering personal narratives, fables, and more, these resources provide a comprehensive approach to recognizing and understanding the main idea in literature in an engaging and accessible format.
Late to School—Story Retellingl
This short fiction passage about a girl who is late for school is perfect for teaching central messa...
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Character Traits—Camping with Elle and Sunny
This short fiction passage about two friends going camping is perfect for teaching central message o...
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Rainy Day-Lucy's Observation
Main idea reading passage: Lucy observes a rainy day and listens to raindrops on the roof.
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Benny the Bunny
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Max and Zoe's Beach Adventure
Experience the excitement of Max and Zoe's beach adventure as they build a sandcastle and enjoy the ...
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Alex's Snowy Adventure
Experience the magic of a snowy day with Alex as he observes the snow falling and embraces the oppor...
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The Playground Slide
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Olivia's Kite Flying Adventure
Experience the excitement of Olivia's kite flying adventure as she holds her kite on a windy day and...
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Lily the Duckling
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Baxter and the Missing Music
Baxter must track down Emma's missing musical instruments. He follows clues to Iggy's pranky antics ...
The Talking Jack-o'-Lantern
On Pumpkin Street, a unique jack-o'-lantern named Jack possesses the extraordinary ability to talk, ...
The Dancing Skeleton's Surprise
Sammy the Skeleton loves to dance, but his bones always fall apart when he moves too much. Determine...
The Werewolf's Woolly Problem
Wally the Werewolf has an unusual secret - on full moons, he grows wool instead of fur! Worried abou...
The Snowy Surprise
This enchanting story follows Emma and May as they wake up to a world transformed by snow. The girls...
Plant Helpers
This passage explores NGSS K-LS1-1 through the interdependent relationship between bees and flowers....
Billy's Bouncing Ball
This passage supports NGSS K-PS2-2 learning by showing how design solutions can solve motion problem...
Sam’s Temperature Track
This passage supports NGSS K-ESS2-1 learning by tracking temperature changes throughout the day. Thr...
Sam’s Fall Colors
This passage addresses pattern recognition in nature through seasonal leaf color changes. Students l...
RELATED CURRICULUM RESOURCES
Rainy Day-Lucy's Observation
Main idea reading passage: Lucy observes a rainy day and listens to raindrops on the roof.
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Alex's Snowy Adventure
Experience the magic of a snowy day with Alex as he observes the snow falling and embraces the oppor...
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Olivia's Kite Flying Adventure
Experience the excitement of Olivia's kite flying adventure as she holds her kite on a windy day and...
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Max and Zoe's Beach Adventure
Experience the excitement of Max and Zoe's beach adventure as they build a sandcastle and enjoy the ...
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Mia's Picnic Day
Join Mia and her family as they embark on a fun-filled picnic day in the park. Delight in the simple...
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Ming's Wind Turbine Project
Embark on an engineering adventure with Ming as he dives into the world of wind energy. Discover how...
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Jackson's Library Adventures
Read the short story on a library visit and answer comprehension questions.Join Jackson on his weekl...
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The Playground Slide
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Benny the Bunny
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Lily the Duckling
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The Werewolf's Woolly Problem
Wally the Werewolf has an unusual secret - on full moons, he grows wool instead of fur! Worried abou...
The Solar System Room
The Solar System Room' takes readers on a journey through our cosmic neighborhood. As Sarah's class ...
The Dancing Skeleton's Surprise
Sammy the Skeleton loves to dance, but his bones always fall apart when he moves too much. Determine...
The Talking Jack-o'-Lantern
On Pumpkin Street, a unique jack-o'-lantern named Jack possesses the extraordinary ability to talk, ...
The Moon Lander
This detailed passage examines lunar landing technology, aligning with NGSS standards for engineerin...
The Astronaut's Gear
In 'The Astronaut's Gear,' Sarah and her classmates get an up-close look at real space suits and equ...
Squirrel & Badger—Moral of the Story
This short fable is a great way to teach central lessons or morals. Students will read the passage a...
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Froggie—Main Idea
This short fable is a great way to teach central lessons or morals. Students will read the passage a...
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Baxter and the Missing Music
Baxter must track down Emma's missing musical instruments. He follows clues to Iggy's pranky antics ...
Fable —The Journey to the Witch’s House
This short fable is a great way to teach central lessons or morals. Students will read the passage a...
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Character Traits—Camping with Elle and Sunny
This short fiction passage about two friends going camping is perfect for teaching central message o...
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Late to School—Story Retellingl
This short fiction passage about a girl who is late for school is perfect for teaching central messa...
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Reading Comprehension: Sun
This reading comprehension worksheet, aligned with CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.5.4.a, features short inform...
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What is Weather and Climate?
What is a Simple Machine
Discover the power of simple machines! This informational text explores how basic tools like levers,...
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The States of Matter: Solid
Discover the differences between solids, liquids and gases by exploring how their particles are arra...
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Cesar Chavez: A Voice for Farm Workers
This reading passage introduces elementary students to Cesar Chavez and his work advocating for farm...
Turtle Conservation
Turtle conservation has become an increasingly critical issue as many species face numerous threats ...
Desert Jerboa
The Desert Jerboa is a small rodent that thrives in the desert environment. It has long back legs th...
Desert Bighorn Sheep
The Desert Bighorn Sheep is a remarkable desert animal known for its strength and agility. These she...
Camel
The Camel is a large desert animal easily recognized by the hump on its back, which stores fat that ...
Where Turtles Live
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What Turtles Eat?
Turtles exhibit a wide range of dietary preferences, reflecting their diverse habitats and evolution...
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Rattlesnake
The Rattlesnake is a venomous snake that thrives in desert environments. It is easily recognized by ...
Bats in the Night
This informative first-grade reading passage delves into the intriguing world of bats, highlighting ...
Coral Habitats: Where the Ocean Comes Alive
This passage introduces first-graders to the specific habitats where coral thrives. It explains that...
Starfish Body Parts
Starfish, or sea stars, possess a remarkable anatomy that enables them to thrive in diverse marine e...
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Types of Coral: Hard and Soft
This passage delves into the two primary types of coral: hard and soft coral. First-grade readers ar...
Starfish Shapes and Colors
Starfish, or sea stars, display an incredible diversity of shapes and colors that fascinate marine e...
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Heroes for Freedom: Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass overcame slavery to become a leader in the fight for freedom and civil rights. Hi...
Doctors—Citing Text Evidence
This informational text on doctors with comprehension questions is a great way to practice reading f...
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Falling Leaves—Reading Fluency Passage
This informational text on falling leaves with comprehension questions is a great way to practice re...
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Penguins— Main Purpose
This informational text on penguins with comprehension questions is a great way to practice reading ...
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Billy's Bouncing Ball
This passage supports NGSS K-PS2-2 learning by showing how design solutions can solve motion problem...
Plant Helpers
This passage explores NGSS K-LS1-1 through the interdependent relationship between bees and flowers....
Reading for Main Details—Beavers Teeth
This informational text on beavers is a great way to practice main idea. Students will read the pass...
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Reading for Main Details—Birds
This informational text on birds is a great way to practice main idea. Students will read the passag...
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Reading Comprehension— Storms
Practie summarizing paragraphs with this fun science informational text on storms! Students will giv...
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Reading for Main Details—Orcas
Practie summarizing paragraphs with this fun science informational text on orcas! Students will give...
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Handy Helpers —Authors Point of View
This informational text on pollinators and decomposers is perfect for teaching point of view. Studen...
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