Back to School Reading Comprehension Passage Years 1-2
Overview
Description
Ellie’s First Day: A Back-to-School Comprehension Passage
Kick off the school year with this engaging comprehension passage designed especially for Year 1-2 students! Ellie’s First Day tells the heartwarming story of a student feeling nervous about starting school and discovering all the wonderful things to look forward to.
This resource helps young learners build reading skills while connecting with relatable emotions like excitement and worry. It’s perfect for the first weeks of school to spark discussions about feelings, making friends, and new beginnings.
What’s Included:
✅ A simple, phonics-friendly passage tailored to early readers.
✅ 5 comprehension questions to develop reading and critical thinking skills.
✅ Opportunities for text-to-self connections as students reflect on their own feelings about starting school.
Perfect for:
Literacy centres
Independent reading practice
Whole-class discussions about new experiences
Start the year with meaningful and engaging learning!
Details
- File types1 PDF
- Page count1
- Curriculum alignment
- Key themes
Curriculum alignment details
This resource is intended for the following use:
Curriculum:
Australian CurriculumContent Descriptors:
Not specified
Further context or application:
Not specified
Back to School Reading Comprehension Passage Years 1-2
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