PaginePaginepagineapp.comBen had two red mittens. One day, he came home with only one.
"Where is my other mitten?" said Ben. He looked under his bed. He looked in his coat. It was not there.
The next day, Ben saw a red mitten on the school fence. A kind girl named Priya had found it.
"Thank you!" said Ben. Now his hands were warm again.
A Pagine Original story.
1. What colour were Ben's mittens?
2. Where did Ben look first?
3. Who found the mitten?
4. How did Ben feel at the end? Why?
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Free 1st grade reading comprehension worksheet: "Ben's Red Mitten", an original short story with 4 questions. Answer key included. Skill: Reading literature: key details, characters, problem and theme. Level: Grade 1 — also suits Year 2 (UK).
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It is designed for Grade 1 (ages 6–7), but use it with any child who is ready.
Reading literature: key details, characters, problem and theme.
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