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Comprehension

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Students read passages with

decodable words, theme

words, and sight words.

All About

Students locate and highlight

parts of the text to

complete questions

and activities.

20 different Comprehension Mats for each month. Each mat has a reading passage and follow-up comprehension questions & activities to complete.

Students illustrate the meaning of the passage

or a connection they made.Students build

fluency by reading the passage 3 times and

coloring in a shape each

time.

Students answer questions that require them to refer to text for the answers.

1. April Fools2. Hunting for Eggs3. The Easter Bunny4. The Special Eggs

5. All About Earth Day6. How I Help the Earth7. Recycled Treasure8. Rain, Rain Go Away!9. What Plants Need10. Planting A Garden11. Animals in Spring12. Visit to the Farm13. Plants in Spring

14. Frog Life Cycle15. Bugs are Important16. Ants at the Picnic17. Playground Games18. Visiting the Library

19. Classroom Rules20. Favorite Snacks

April

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wwwwwwwwww April Fools

Answer the Questions

Complete the ActivityHighlight 4 short ‘i’ words and write them below.

Name: wwwwwwwwww Date:Illustrate the Story

Draw a picture to show the meaning of the story.

Read the questions and answer them using complete sentences.

Read the passage 3 times and fill in a shape each time.

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Lucy and Jack wanted to play a trick on mom. When it was

time to leave for school, they hid behind the door. When mom

opened the door, out they popped! “April Fools!” they

yelled. Mom was very surprised!

1. What trick did Lucy and Jack play on mom?

2. Why did Lucy and Jack yell April Fools?

1. 2.

3. 4.

wwwwwwwwww Hunting for Eggs

Order the Events

Answer the QuestionRead the questions and check off the correct answers.

Name: wwwwwwwwww Date:Make a Connection

Draw a picture to show your connection to the story.

Draw or write 3 events from the story in order.

Read the passage 3 times and fill in a shape each time.

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There was a big Easter egg hunt at school. The kids each had

their own Easter basket to put their eggs in. They lined up and waited for the word “Go!” The

kids ran around collecting lots of colorful eggs. It was a blast! 1. The kids each had an Easter ______.

2. The kids ran around collecting _____.bunny

candy

basket

grass

hat

eggs

wwwwwwwwww The Easter Bunny

Answer the Questions

Complete the ActivityHighlight 4 plural words and write them below.

Name: wwwwwwwwww Date:Illustrate the Story

Draw a picture to show the meaning of the story.

Read the questions and answer them using complete sentences.

Read the passage 3 times and fill in a shape each time.

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Each year the Easter Bunny brings baskets filled with eggs, candy, and toys to little boys and girls. He hides the goodies the night before Easter. Kids have to search for treats to

put in their baskets.

1. What does the Easter Bunny bring?

2. What do kids have to do to get treats?

1. 2.

3. 4.

wwwwwwwwww The Special Eggs

Order the Events

Answer the QuestionRead the questions and check off the correct answers.

Name: wwwwwwwwww Date:Make a Connection

Draw a picture to show your connection to the story.

Draw or write 3 events from the story in order.

Read the passage 3 times and fill in a shape each time.

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Max and Ruby are painting Easter eggs at home. They dip the eggs into different colors. After the eggs dry they add

glue. Max rolls them in sparkles. Ruby places the special eggs in

Easter baskets. Incredible! 1. They dip the eggs into ______.

2. Max rolls the eggs into ______.baskets

sparkles

cartons

glue

colors

grass

wwwwwwwwww All About Earth Day

Answer the Questions

Complete the ActivityHighlight 4 words starting with ‘E’ and write them below.

Name: wwwwwwwwww Date:Illustrate the Story

Draw a picture to show the meaning of the story.

Read the questions and answer them using complete sentences.

Read the passage 3 times and fill in a shape each time.

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Earth Day is a special day created to teach people to

care for the Earth. It occurs on April 22nd each year. People celebrate by picking up trash, planting trees, and turning off

electronics to save energy.

1. Why was Earth Day created?

2. How do people celebrate Earth Day?

1. 2.

3. 4.

wwwwwwwwww How I Help the Earth

Order the Events

Answer the QuestionRead the questions and check off the correct answers.

Name: wwwwwwwwww Date:Make a Connection

Draw a picture to show your connection to the story.

Draw or write 3 events from the story in order.

Read the passage 3 times and fill in a shape each time.

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I do my part for the Earth. I recycle and reuse juice boxes, paper, and boxes. I turn off lights to save energy. I take

quick showers to save water. I plant food in my garden.

Everyday is Earth Day to me! 1. I turn off ______ to save energy.

2. I take quick ______ to save water.taps

baths

lights

naps

machines

showers

wwwwwwwwww Recycled Treasure

Answer the Questions

Complete the ActivityHighlight 4 short ‘a’ words and write them below.

Name: wwwwwwwwww Date:Illustrate the Story

Draw a picture to show the meaning of the story.

Read the questions and answer them using complete sentences.

Read the passage 3 times and fill in a shape each time.

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Amy wants to create something from things in her recycle bin.

She grabs two boxes, cans, bottle caps, and more. Amy uses her scissors, stapler, and elastic bands. She creates a recycled

robot. What a treasure!

1. What did Amy grab from her recycle bin?

2. What did Amy create?

1. 2.

3. 4.

wwwwwwwwww Rain, Rain, Go Away

Order the Events

Answer the QuestionRead the questions and check off the correct answers.

Name: wwwwwwwwww Date:Make a Connection

Draw a picture to show your connection to the story.

Draw or write 3 events from the story in order.

Read the passage 3 times and fill in a shape each time.

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Joe wants to play at the park, but it is raining hard. Joe

wishes the rain would stop. He wants to go outside. Joe sings a song called, “Rain, Rain, Go

Away!” After the song, it stops raining. Joe is off to the park! 1. Joe wants to play at the ______.

2. After the song, it stops ______.park

hailing

house

snowing

school

raining

wwwwwwwwww What Plants Need

Answer the Questions

Complete the ActivityHighlight 4 things plants need and write them below.

Name: wwwwwwwwww Date:Illustrate the Story

Draw a picture to show the meaning of the story.

Read the questions and answer them using complete sentences.

Read the passage 3 times and fill in a shape each time.

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Plants need important things to grow. They need water from

rain or a tap. Plants need sunlight and warmth. They need

oxygen and fresh air. Plants need healthy soil to stand in. But

most of all, plants need love!

1. Where does the water for plants come from?

2. Why do you think plants need love?

1. 2.

3. 4.

wwwwwwwwww Planting A Garden

Order the Events

Answer the QuestionRead the questions and check off the correct answers.

Name: wwwwwwwwww Date:Make a Connection

Draw a picture to show your connection to the story.

Draw or write 3 events from the story in order.

Read the passage 3 times and fill in a shape each time.

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Ava is planting a garden in her backyard. She has her garden tools, bags of soil, and seeds. Ava wants to grow vegetables. She adds fresh soil and digs rows for her seeds. Ava is

excited to grow her own food. 1. Ava is planting in her ______.

2. Ava wants to grow ______.house

vegetables

backyard

flowers

pots

fruit

wwwwwwwwww Animals in Spring

Answer the Questions

Complete the ActivityHighlight 4 verbs and write them below.

Name: wwwwwwwwww Date:Illustrate the Story

Draw a picture to show the meaning of the story.

Read the questions and answer them using complete sentences.

Read the passage 3 times and fill in a shape each time.

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Many animals are born in spring. Birds build nests and baby birds hatch from eggs. Frogs lay eggs that hatch into tadpoles. Whales

swim to warmer waters to birth calves. Animals wake up from hibernation to find food.

1. What do birds do in spring?

2. What do whales do in spring?

1. 2.

3. 4.

wwwwwwwwww Visit to the Farm

Order the Events

Answer the QuestionRead the questions and check off the correct answers.

Name: wwwwwwwwww Date:Make a Connection

Draw a picture to show your connection to the story.

Draw or write 3 events from the story in order.

Read the passage 3 times and fill in a shape each time.

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Jason went to the farm with his mom. He got to pet rabbits and feed chickens. Jason watched the goats climb and the pigs

play. He tried milking a cow and herding a horse. It was an

action packed day at the farm! 1. Jason got to feed ______.

2. Jason tried to milk a ______.goats

pig

cows

cow

chickens

horse

wwwwwwwwww Plants in Spring

Answer the Questions

Complete the ActivityHighlight 4 words about spring and write them below.

Name: wwwwwwwwww Date:Illustrate the Story

Draw a picture to show the meaning of the story.

Read the questions and answer them using complete sentences.

Read the passage 3 times and fill in a shape each time.

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Plants sprout in spring with more sunlight and rain. Seeds are planted for new plants to grow. Bulbs appear as tulips,

daffodils, and crocuses. Green grass grows again and blossoms

appear on cherry trees.

1. What makes plants sprout in spring?

2. Bulbs planted in the fall grow into what in spring?

1. 2.

3. 4.

wwwwwwwwww Frog Life Cycle

Order the Events

Answer the QuestionRead the questions and check off the correct answers.

Name: wwwwwwwwww Date:Make a Connection

Draw a picture to show your connection to the story.

Draw or write 3 events from the story in order.

Read the passage 3 times and fill in a shape each time.

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Frogs start their lives as eggs. Frog eggs hatch into tadpoles. Tadpoles swim and eat as they grow. Tadpoles slowly change

into frogs. Frogs lose their tails, grow legs, and can breathe air. This is called metamorphosis. 1. Frogs start their lives as ______.

2. Frogs lose their ______ and grow legs.eggs

skin

tadpoles

tails

insects

lungs

wwwwwwwwww Bugs Are Important

Answer the Questions

Complete the ActivityHighlight 4 verbs about bugs and write them below.

Name: wwwwwwwwww Date:Illustrate the Story

Draw a picture to show the meaning of the story.

Read the questions and answer them using complete sentences.

Read the passage 3 times and fill in a shape each time.

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Bugs help in many ways. Bugs pollenate and help fruit,

flowers, and vegetables grow. Bugs eat other bugs that are

bad for the garden. Bugs make things such as honey and silk. Bugs also feed many animals.

1. How do bugs help plants grow?

2. What are two things that bugs make?

1. 2.

3. 4.

wwwwwwwwww Ants at the Picnic

Order the Events

Answer the QuestionRead the questions and check off the correct answers.

Name: wwwwwwwwww Date:Make a Connection

Draw a picture to show your connection to the story.

Draw or write 3 events from the story in order.

Read the passage 3 times and fill in a shape each time.

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Bobby and Lisa are having a picnic. Bobby sees a trail of ants on the blanket. The ants are heading to the food. Lisa

quickly puts the food away. The ants are walking to the grass. Bobby and Lisa’s picnic is over. 1. Bobby sees a trail of ______.

2. Lisa quickly puts the ______ away.ants

blanket

leaves

drinks

ladybugs

food

wwwwwwwwww Playground Games

Answer the Questions

Complete the ActivityHighlight 4 verbs and write them below.

Name: wwwwwwwwww Date:Illustrate the Story

Draw a picture to show the meaning of the story.

Read the questions and answer them using complete sentences.

Read the passage 3 times and fill in a shape each time.

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There are many games to play at the playground. You can swing

on the monkey bars. You can play tag with your friends. You can zoom down a slide. You can shoot hoops with a basketball.

Playground games are fun!

1. Where can you swing at the playground?

2. What do you need to shoot hoops?

1. 2.

3. 4.

wwwwwwwwww Visiting the Library

Order the Events

Answer the QuestionRead the questions and check off the correct answers.

Name: wwwwwwwwww Date:Make a Connection

Draw a picture to show your connection to the story.

Draw or write 3 events from the story in order.

Read the passage 3 times and fill in a shape each time.

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On Monday, Emma goes to the library to take out books.

Emma likes books about pets and baby animals. She enjoys

listening to storytime with the librarian. Emma loves to visit

the library each week. 1. Emma likes books about ______.

2. Emma visits the library each ______.bugs

week

pets

month

plants

day

wwwwwwwwww Classroom Rules

Answer the Questions

Complete the ActivityHighlight 4 rules and write them below.

Name: wwwwwwwwww Date:Illustrate the Story

Draw a picture to show the meaning of the story.

Read the questions and answer them using complete sentences.

Read the passage 3 times and fill in a shape each time.

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Classroom rules are very important. We show respect by

being kind to others. We are responsible and help. We work hard and do our best. We take turns and share. We listen to

stay safe everyday.

1. How do we show respect?

2. Why is it important to listen?

1. 2.

3. 4.

wwwwwwwwww Favorite Snacks

Order the Events

Answer the QuestionRead the questions and check off the correct answers.

Name: wwwwwwwwww Date:Make a Connection

Draw a picture to show your connection to the story.

Draw or write 3 events from the story in order.

Read the passage 3 times and fill in a shape each time.

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Ed loves to eat snacks. Before school, Ed has a banana for a snack. At lunch, he enjoys a

crunchy apple. After school, Ed munches on orange slices. Fruit

are Ed’s favorite snacks! What’s your favorite snack? 1. Ed has a ______ before school.

2. Ed’s favorite snacks are _______.orange

crackers

banana

cookies

apple

fruit

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wwwwwwwwww Hunting for Eggs

Order the Events

Answer the QuestionRead the questions and check off the correct answers.

Name: wwwwwwwwww Date:Make a Connection

Draw a picture to show your connection to the story.

Draw or write 3 events from the story in order.

Read the passage 3 times and fill in a shape each time.

© Proud to be primary 2016

There was a big Easter egg hunt at school. The kids each had their own Easter basket to put their

eggs in. They lined up and waited for the word “Go!” The kids ran

around collecting lots of colourful eggs. It was a blast! 1. The kids each had an Easter ______.

2. The kids ran around collecting _____.bunny

candy

basket

grass

hat

eggs

wwwwwwwwww The Special Eggs

Order the Events

Answer the QuestionRead the questions and check off the correct answers.

Name: wwwwwwwwww Date:Make a Connection

Draw a picture to show your connection to the story.

Draw or write 3 events from the story in order.

Read the passage 3 times and fill in a shape each time.

© Proud to be primary 2016

Max and Ruby are painting Easter eggs at home. They dip the eggs into different colors. After the eggs dry they add

glue. Max rolls them in sparkles. Ruby places the special eggs in

Easter baskets. Incredible! 1. They dip the eggs into ______.

2. Max rolls the eggs into ______.baskets

sparkles

cartons

glue

colours

grass

wwwwwwwwww Favorite Snacks

Order the Events

Answer the QuestionRead the questions and check off the correct answers.

Name: wwwwwwwwww Date:Make a Connection

Draw a picture to show your connection to the story.

Draw or write 3 events from the story in order.

Read the passage 3 times and fill in a shape each time.

© Proud to be primary 2016

Ed loves to eat snacks. Before school, Ed has a banana for a snack. At lunch, he enjoys a

crunchy apple. After school, Ed munches on orange slices. Fruit

are Ed’s favourite snacks! What’s your favourite snack? 1. Ed has a ______ before school.

2. Ed’s favourite snacks are _______.orange

crackers

banana

cookies

apple

fruit

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