📖 Reading Literature: The Puppy Who Wouldn't Sleep (Grade 1)

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The Puppy Who Wouldn't Sleep

Zara's family got a new puppy named Biscuit.

At bedtime, Biscuit cried and cried.

"He misses his mom," said Dad.

Zara had an idea. She wrapped a ticking clock in a warm blanket.

The ticking sounded like a heartbeat. Biscuit snuggled in.

Soon the whole house was quiet, and everyone slept.

1. What is the puppy's name?

2. Why did Biscuit cry?

3. What did Zara give him?

4. How was the problem solved?

What lesson does the story teach?

Answer key: 1) Biscuit · 2) he missed his mom · 3) a ticking clock in a warm blanket · 4) Zara gives him a ticking clock and a warm blanket. · Theme: Biscuit cries all night. Zara gives him a ticking clock and a warm blanket.

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About this grade 1 worksheet

Free Grade 1 English worksheet (Common Core RL.1.1): read "The Puppy Who Wouldn't Sleep" and answer questions about key details, characters and theme. Skill: Key ideas and details in literature. Level: Grade 1 — also suits Year 2 (UK).

For teachers: skills & standards

CCSS RL.1.1: Ask and answer questions about key details in a text
CCSS RL.1.2: Retell stories, including key details, and show the central message
CCSS RL.1.3: Describe characters, settings and major events using key details
Works as a morning-work page, a centre/station activity, homework or an early-finisher task.

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Key ideas and details in literature.

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