Characters and Setting
Grade 1 - Reading - Building Confidence

Read: Sam steps onto the sidewalk as rain begins. He opens his umbrella and smiles. Who is the central character?
- the red ball
- Noah
- Sam
Story place: Noah sees a dry plant near the window. He gives it water from a green can. Where does this story happen?
- a rainy sidewalk
- a tree nest
- by a window
Character action: A frog waits beside a quiet pond. It springs from the grass toward the water. What does the character do?
- opens an umbrella
- jumps toward water
- waters a plant
Character clue: Noah sees a dry plant near the window. He gives it water from a green can. Which word best describes the character?
- moving
- caring
- helpful
Read: A frog waits beside a quiet pond. It springs from the grass toward the water. Who is the central character?
- the frog
- the bus
- the red ball
Story place: A parent bird flies to a nest in a tree. It brings a worm to the hungry chick. Where does this story happen?
- a tree nest
- the school
- a rainy sidewalk
Character action: Sam steps onto the sidewalk as rain begins. He opens his umbrella and smiles. What does the character do?
- opens an umbrella
- brings food
- stops by the doors
Character clue: A frog waits beside a quiet pond. It springs from the grass toward the water. Which word best describes the character?
- prepared
- active
- sensible
Read: Mia sits at the kitchen table. She puts a red apple in her lunchbox. Who is the central character?
- Mia
- Noah
- the parent bird
Story place: Sam steps onto the sidewalk as rain begins. He opens his umbrella and smiles. Where does this story happen?
- a pond
- a rainy sidewalk
- the school