Year 1 Reading Comprehension Workbook | Question and Answer Activities | Printable English Worksheets

Help children develop confident, independent reading skills with this structured Year 1/2 Reading Comprehension workbook. This 28-page English workbook has been carefully designed for children aged 5–7 who are learning to read with greater fluency and understanding. Each page features a short, engaging first-person “I” story followed by three clear comprehension questions that encourage children to think carefully about what they have read. The consistent layout allows learners to focus on meaning rather than format, helping them build confidence with answering questions in full sentences. The passages are short enough to feel manageable, yet rich enough to support discussion, retrieval and early inference skills. Throughout the workbook, children practise: • Reading short fiction-style texts independently • Finding key information in a passage • Answering comprehension questions clearly • Writing simple sentences in response to questions • Building fluency and reading stamina • Growing confidence with first-person narration The stories cover a wide range of familiar and engaging topics, including sport, hobbies, family activities and everyday adventures. This helps maintain interest while strengthening reading skills step by step. This printable workbook includes: • 27 structured reading comprehension pages • Three questions per text • A final “write your own story” page • 28 pages in total • Clear, child-friendly layout • Ready-to-print format Perfect for: • Classroom lessons • Guided reading sessions • Homework tasks • Small group intervention • Home learning support Designed to save teachers and parents valuable preparation time, this resource provides meaningful comprehension practice without the need to create additional materials.