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Grade 1 Informational Reading Passages
Simple nonfiction texts for first graders who are learning to read, ask questions and understand facts about the world.
Free 1st Grade Informational Reading Passages
Grade 1 informational reading passages help early readers learn about real topics while practicing basic comprehension. PicoBuddy offers simple informational passages for first graders, with short texts, clear language and questions that support understanding.
Every PicoBuddy passage includes comprehension questions, an online quiz, a free PDF download and an editable Word download. Teachers can print the PDF for a reading group, assign the quiz online or edit the Word version when a student needs extra support. Parents and homeschoolers can use the same passages for easy practice at home.
First grade informational texts should feel approachable. Students might read about animals, weather, plants, seasons, food, school, helpers in the community or simple science. These topics help children build knowledge while learning how nonfiction texts share facts.
Grade 1 students can practice finding details, learning new words, answering simple questions and understanding what the passage is mostly about. The goal is to make nonfiction reading feel clear and successful.
For more first grade materials, browse Grade 1 reading passages. You can also explore all informational reading passages if you want nonfiction texts across grade levels.
When you need a passage about a specific topic, PicoBuddy can create a custom Grade 1 informational passage for your lesson, home practice or student interest.