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.
Curriculum Resources Results
Late to School—Story Retellingl
This short fiction passage about a girl who is late for school is perfect for teaching central message or moral. Student...
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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 or moral. Students wi...
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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 refreshing sensation...
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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 watches it dance gr...
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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 opportunity to build a sn...
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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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Lily the Duckling
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The Playground Slide
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The Dancing Skeleton's Surprise
Sammy the Skeleton loves to dance, but his bones always fall apart when he moves too much. Determined to join the big Ha...
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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 and learns about ask...
The Werewolf's Woolly Problem
Wally the Werewolf has an unusual secret - on full moons, he grows wool instead of fur! Worried about not being scary en...
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The Talking Jack-o'-Lantern
On Pumpkin Street, a unique jack-o'-lantern named Jack possesses the extraordinary ability to talk, but his shyness keep...
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Sam’s Temperature Track
This passage supports NGSS K-ESS2-1 learning by tracking temperature changes throughout the day. Through simple observat...
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Sam’s Fall Colors
This passage addresses pattern recognition in nature through seasonal leaf color changes. Students learn to observe, seq...
The Snowy Surprise
This enchanting story follows Emma and May as they wake up to a world transformed by snow. The girls' excitement is palp...
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Billy's Bouncing Ball
This passage supports NGSS K-PS2-2 learning by showing how design solutions can solve motion problems. Through trial and...
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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 opportunity to build a sn...
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Benny the Bunny
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Lily the Duckling
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The Playground Slide
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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 about not being scary en...
RL.1.1RL.2.1
The Dancing Skeleton's Surprise
Sammy the Skeleton loves to dance, but his bones always fall apart when he moves too much. Determined to join the big Ha...
RL.1.1RL.2.1
The Talking Jack-o'-Lantern
On Pumpkin Street, a unique jack-o'-lantern named Jack possesses the extraordinary ability to talk, but his shyness keep...
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The Moon Lander
This detailed passage examines lunar landing technology, aligning with NGSS standards for engineering design and space s...
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The Astronaut's Gear
In 'The Astronaut's Gear,' Sarah and her classmates get an up-close look at real space suits and equipment. The story de...
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The Solar System Room
The Solar System Room' takes readers on a journey through our cosmic neighborhood. As Sarah's class enters a dark room, ...
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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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Olivia's Kite Flying Adventure
Experience the excitement of Olivia's kite flying adventure as she holds her kite on a windy day and watches it dance gr...
RF.1.4.ARF.1.4.BRI.1.1RI.1.2
Max and Zoe's Beach Adventure
Experience the excitement of Max and Zoe's beach adventure as they build a sandcastle and enjoy the refreshing sensation...
RF.1.4.ARF.1.4.BRI.1.1RI.1.2
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 pleasures of settin...
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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 wind turbines captu...
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Jackson's Library Adventures-Short Story
Read the short story on a library visit and answer comprehension questions.Join Jackson on his weekly trips to the libra...
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Squirrel & Badger—Moral of the Story
This short fable is a great way to teach central lessons or morals. Students will read the passage about the badger and ...
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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 about the frog who do...
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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 and learns about ask...
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 about the witch who g...
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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 or moral. Students wi...
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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 message or moral. Student...
RL.1.2RL.1.10RF.1.4RF.1.4.A
Billy's Bouncing Ball
This passage supports NGSS K-PS2-2 learning by showing how design solutions can solve motion problems. Through trial and...
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Falling Leaves—Reading Fluency Passage
This informational text on falling leaves with comprehension questions is a great way to practice reading fluency and ma...
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Doctors—Citing Text Evidence
This informational text on doctors with comprehension questions is a great way to practice reading fluency and main idea...
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Penguins— Main Purpose
This informational text on penguins with comprehension questions is a great way to practice reading fluency and main ide...
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Reading Comprehension: Sun
This reading comprehension worksheet, aligned with CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.5.4.a, features short informational passages fol...
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What Turtles Eat?
Turtles exhibit a wide range of dietary preferences, reflecting their diverse habitats and evolutionary adaptations. Her...
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Starfish Body Parts
Starfish, or sea stars, possess a remarkable anatomy that enables them to thrive in diverse marine environments. The bod...
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Starfish Shapes and Colors
Starfish, or sea stars, display an incredible diversity of shapes and colors that fascinate marine enthusiasts and young...
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The States of Matter: Solid
Discover the differences between solids, liquids and gases by exploring how their particles are arranged and move. This ...
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Where Turtles Live
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What is a Simple Machine
Discover the power of simple machines! This informational text explores how basic tools like levers, pulleys and incline...
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Coral Habitats: Where the Ocean Comes Alive
This passage introduces first-graders to the specific habitats where coral thrives. It explains that coral requires warm...
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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 are introduced to the ...
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Turtle Conservation
Turtle conservation has become an increasingly critical issue as many species face numerous threats in both aquatic and ...
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Rattlesnake
The Rattlesnake is a venomous snake that thrives in desert environments. It is easily recognized by the rattle at the en...
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Desert Jerboa
The Desert Jerboa is a small rodent that thrives in the desert environment. It has long back legs that enable it to jump...
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Camel
The Camel is a large desert animal easily recognized by the hump on its back, which stores fat that can be converted to ...
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Bats in the Night
This informative first-grade reading passage delves into the intriguing world of bats, highlighting their nocturnal natu...
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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 workers' rights. Th...
Heroes for Freedom: Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass overcame slavery to become a leader in the fight for freedom and civil rights. His powerful speeches ...
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What is Weather and Climate?
Desert Bighorn Sheep
The Desert Bighorn Sheep is a remarkable desert animal known for its strength and agility. These sheep have strong legs ...
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Reading for Main Details—Beavers Teeth
This informational text on beavers is a great way to practice main idea. Students will read the passage, then give the m...
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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 passage, then give the mai...
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Reading Comprehension— Storms
Practie summarizing paragraphs with this fun science informational text on storms! Students will give the main idea of t...
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Reading for Main Details—Orcas
Practie summarizing paragraphs with this fun science informational text on orcas! Students will give the main idea of ea...
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Ocean Acidification
Download this reading comprehension worksheet about ocean acidification. The worksheet includes an informational text ab...
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The Space Needle
Students read a passage about the history and features of Seattle's Space Needle, then answer comprehension questions to...
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