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πŸ“– Free Grade 1 English Worksheets

50 free, printable grade 1 English language arts worksheets aligned to the Common Core State Standards β€” reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, speaking and listening.

Grade 1 (ages 6–7)Common Core aligned50 printablesanswer keys

πŸ“– Reading LiteratureπŸ“° Reading Informational TextπŸ” Craft & StructureπŸ”€ Foundational Skills✍️ Opinion WritingπŸ—‚οΈ Informative WritingπŸ“š Narrative Writing✏️ Grammar & ConventionsπŸ“˜ Vocabulary🎀 Speaking, Listening & Research

πŸ“– Reading Literature

Standard: RL.1.1–3: Key ideas and details in literature

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Reading Literature: The Lost Library Book (Grade 1)

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Reading Literature: Leo and the Big Race (Grade 1)

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Reading Literature: The Garden Surprise (Grade 1)

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Reading Literature: Nico's New School (Grade 1)

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

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πŸ“° Reading Informational Text

Standard: RI.1.1–3: Key ideas and details in informational text

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Reading Informational Text: Busy Beavers (Grade 1)

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Reading Informational Text: How a Seed Grows (Grade 1)

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Reading Informational Text: Our Five Senses (Grade 1)

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Reading Informational Text: Night Animals (Grade 1)

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Reading Informational Text: Recycling (Grade 1)

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πŸ” Craft & Structure

Standard: RL/RI.1.4–6: Word choice, structure and point of view

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Craft & Structure: Literature: The Lost Library Book (Grade 1)

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Craft & Structure: Informational: How a Seed Grows (Grade 1)

Word choice, structure and point of view Β· Grade 1

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Craft & Structure: Literature: The Garden Surprise (Grade 1)

Word choice, structure and point of view Β· Grade 1

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Craft & Structure: Informational: Night Animals (Grade 1)

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Craft & Structure: Literature: The Puppy Who Wouldn't Sleep (Grade 1)

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πŸ”€ Foundational Skills

Standard: RF.1: Phonics, word recognition and fluency

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Foundational Skills: Blending Sounds (Grade 1)

Orally produce single-syllable words by blending sounds, including consonant blends Β· Grade 1

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Foundational Skills: Digraphs (Grade 1)

Know the spelling–sound correspondences for common consonant digraphs Β· Grade 1

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Foundational Skills: Final -e (Magic e) (Grade 1)

Know final -e and common vowel team conventions for long vowel sounds Β· Grade 1

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Foundational Skills: Syllables in Two-Syllable Words (Grade 1)

Decode two-syllable words by breaking them into syllables Β· Grade 1

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Foundational Skills: Irregular Sight Words (Grade 1)

Recognize and read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words Β· Grade 1

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✍️ Opinion Writing

Standard: W.1.1: Write opinion pieces supported by reasons and evidence

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Opinion Writing: Should kids have pets? (Grade 1)

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Opinion Writing: Which is the best book you have read? (Grade 1)

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Opinion Writing: Is it better to play inside or outside? (Grade 1)

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Opinion Writing: What is the best day of the week? (Grade 1)

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Opinion Writing: Should every class have a garden? (Grade 1)

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πŸ—‚οΈ Informative Writing

Standard: W.1.2: Write informative/explanatory texts

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Informative Writing: Write how to make a sandwich, step by step. (Grade 1)

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Informative Writing: Tell three facts about an animal you like. (Grade 1)

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Informative Writing: Explain what plants need to grow. (Grade 1)

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Informative Writing: Write about a community helper and what they do. (Grade 1)

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Informative Writing: Explain how to be a good friend. (Grade 1)

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πŸ“š Narrative Writing

Standard: W.1.3: Write narratives

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Narrative Writing: Write about a time you learned something new. (Grade 1)

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Narrative Writing: Tell about a day when something surprising happened. (Grade 1)

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Narrative Writing: Write about a time you were proud of yourself. (Grade 1)

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Narrative Writing: Tell a story about a lost toy that is found. (Grade 1)

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Narrative Writing: Write about a fun weekend. (Grade 1)

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✏️ Grammar & Conventions

Standard: L.1.1–2: Conventions of standard English

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Grammar & Conventions: Common and Proper Nouns (Grade 1)

Use common, proper and possessive nouns Β· Grade 1

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Grammar & Conventions: Nouns and Matching Verbs (Grade 1)

Use singular and plural nouns with matching verbs Β· Grade 1

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Grammar & Conventions: Past, Present, Future (Grade 1)

Use verbs to convey a sense of past, present and future Β· Grade 1

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Grammar & Conventions: A, An, This, That (Grade 1)

Use determiners (articles, demonstratives) Β· Grade 1

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Grammar & Conventions: Capitalize Dates and Names (Grade 1)

Capitalize dates and names of people Β· Grade 1

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πŸ“˜ Vocabulary

Standard: L.1.4–5: Vocabulary acquisition and use

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Vocabulary: Real-Life Word Connections (Grade 1)

Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., places that are cozy) Β· Grade 1

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Vocabulary: Multiple-Meaning Words (Grade 1)

Determine the meaning of multiple-meaning words Β· Grade 1

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Vocabulary: Shades of Meaning (Grade 1)

Distinguish shades of meaning among verbs and adjectives Β· Grade 1

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Vocabulary: Root Words (Grade 1)

Identify frequently occurring root words and their inflectional forms Β· Grade 1

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Vocabulary: Sort into Categories (Grade 1)

Sort words into categories to gain a sense of the concepts Β· Grade 1

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🎀 Speaking, Listening & Research

Standard: SL.1.1–4 & W.1.7–8: Discussion, presentation and research

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Speaking, Listening & Research: Discussion Cards (Grade 1)

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Speaking, Listening & Research: Presentation Planner (Grade 1)

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Speaking, Listening & Research: Research Planner (Grade 1)

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Speaking, Listening & Research: Taking Notes & Paraphrasing (Grade 1)

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Speaking, Listening & Research: Listening Log (Grade 1)

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Frequently asked questions

Are these Grade 1 English worksheets free?

Yes β€” every worksheet is free to print or save as a PDF with a free Pagine account. Answer keys are included where needed.

Are they aligned to the Common Core?

Yes. Each sheet lists the Common Core State Standard it practises (for example RL.1.1–3). Reading passages are original Pagine texts plus a few classic public-domain works.

How are the worksheets organised?

By strand β€” reading literature, informational text, craft & structure, foundational skills, three kinds of writing, grammar, vocabulary, and speaking, listening & research β€” 5 sheets each.

Do you have Grade 1 books too?

Yes β€” 20,000+ free books and audiobooks in the Pagine e-reader and the free Pagine app.

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