Tiny Tales, Big Reading Skills: Short Passage Worksheet for Class 1 

This Class 1 worksheet uses five warm, child-friendly stories to build early reading and comprehension skills. With short passages like The Lost Kitten, The Magic Tree, The Surprise Picnic, Tommy’s New Shoes, and The Rainy Day, young learners practise careful reading and answering simple multiple-choice questions with familiar, everyday themes.

Why Short Reading Passages Matter in Grammar? 

Short reading passages help young learners: 
1. Understand simple story structure with a beginning, middle, and end. 
2. Answer who, what, where, and how questions confidently. 
3. Build vocabulary related to home, nature, family, weather, and feelings. 
4. Develop focus, attention to detail, and a love for reading. 

What’s Inside This Worksheet? 

Five short stories followed by five MCQs each, written in simple language ideal for early readers.

Reading Passage 1 – The Lost Kitten 
Mia finds a tiny orange kitten at her doorstep and gives it warm milk. She makes a “Found” poster so the owner can find it. The next day, an old woman happily claims the kitten and gives Mia a basket of cookies to thank her for her kindness.

Reading Passage 2 – The Magic Tree 
Arjun has a bad day and feels upset. His friend Ria tells him to sit under the Magic Tree. As the cool breeze blows, Arjun feels calm and begins to draw happy pictures in the sand. His sadness disappears, replaced with peace.

Reading Passage 3 – The Surprise Picnic 
Sara goes to the park with her parents. Under a big banyan tree, her family and friends shout “Surprise!” They enjoy sandwiches, juice, games, and laughter. Sara even wins a red ribbon and ends the day feeling grateful and happy.

Reading Passage 4 – Tommy’s New Shoes 
Tommy's old shoes are torn and muddy. One day he finds a bright orange box at home containing shiny blue shoes. He proudly shows them to his friends and plays football happily. Before bed, he cleans his shoes and dreams of running in a big race.

Reading Passage 5 – The Rainy Day 
Maya wakes up to rainy weather and enjoys watching droplets fall. Later, wearing her raincoat and boots, she splashes in puddles with her friend Rohan. They share a yellow umbrella, see a rainbow, and return home for warm milk, ending the day peacefully.
 

✅ Answer Key (For Parents & Educators)

Exercise 1 – The Lost Kitten 
1. b 
2. a 
3. a 
4. b 
5. b 

Exercise 2 – The Magic Tree 
1. a 
2. b 
3. b 
4. a 
5. a 

Exercise 3 – The Surprise Picnic 
1. a 
2. a 
3. b 
4. b 
5. a 

Exercise 4 – Tommy’s New Shoes 
1. b 
2. b 
3. a 
4. a 
5. b 

Exercise 5 – The Rainy Day 
1. b 
2. a 
3. a 
4. b 
5. a 

Bring joy to early reading with these simple Class 1 stories — perfect for building comprehension, confidence, and a love for learning. 

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