Levelled Reading: Levels D-G
Grade 1 - Reading - On Level
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The Rainy Day Fort
Rain fell hard outside all afternoon long. Priya could not play in the yard. She decided to build a blanket fort in the living room. Priya gathered pillows from every bed inside. She draped a big blanket over two chairs. Her little brother wanted to help too. They tucked a flashlight inside the fort. Priya read her favorite book by light. Rain tapped softly on the window glass. The fort felt cozy and warm inside. Priya said it was the best day.
What is this story mostly about?
- a flashlight that broke
- building a cozy blanket fort
- reading a book at school
- a rainy day at the park
What did Priya drape over two chairs?
- a pile of pillows
- a flashlight
- her favorite book
- a big blanket
Where does most of this story happen?
- the living room
- the library
- the school gym
- the garden
Which of these events happens first?
- Priya read a book inside the fort.
- Priya built a blanket fort.
- Priya could not play in the yard.
- Priya went out to play in the rain.
Which of these events happens in the middle of the story?
- Priya built a blanket fort.
- Priya read a book inside the fort.
- Priya could not play in the yard.
- Priya went out to play in the rain.
Which of these events happens last?
- Priya went out to play in the rain.
- Priya could not play in the yard.
- Priya built a blanket fort.
- Priya read a book inside the fort.
Which sentence tells a detail from this story?
- Her big sister helped her build it.
- She draped a big blanket over two chairs.
- She hung a big blanket over the door.
- Priya watched a movie outside.
Which sentence is NOT part of this story?
- They tucked a flashlight inside the fort.
- Priya watched a movie outside.
- Priya could not play in the yard.
- She draped a big blanket over two chairs.
How did the fort feel inside?
- cozy
- scary
- cold
- noisy
What does the word "draped" mean in this story?
- a little scared
- took to use for a while
- hung loosely over
- a new little plant