1st grade reading comprehension videos

Quick answer

In 1st grade (ages 6–7), children learn to talk about characters, setting and key details, find the main idea and retell a story in order. This playlist starts with Rock ’N Learn’s How to Read for Meaning, then Khan Academy Kids lessons and Twinkl read-alongs with questions. Put a short lesson on repeat.

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Videos in this playlist

  1. 1Reading Comprehension for Kids | How to Read for MeaningReading Comprehension for Kids | How to Read for MeaningRock 'N LearnPlay from here Loop
  2. 2The Key Details of a Story | Reading Comprehension | Khan Academy KidsThe Key Details of a Story | Reading Comprehension | Khan Academy KidsKhan Academy KidsPlay from here Loop
  3. 3Who, When, Where | Reading Comprehension | Khan Academy KidsWho, When, Where | Reading Comprehension | Khan Academy KidsKhan Academy KidsPlay from here Loop
  4. 4What, Why, How | Reading Comprehension | Khan Academy KidsWhat, Why, How | Reading Comprehension | Khan Academy KidsKhan Academy KidsPlay from here Loop
  5. 5All About Characters | Reading Comprehension | Khan Academy KidsAll About Characters | Reading Comprehension | Khan Academy KidsKhan Academy KidsPlay from here Loop
  6. 6How to Learn about Characters | Reading Comprehension | Khan Academy KidsHow to Learn about Characters | Reading Comprehension | Khan Academy KidsKhan Academy KidsPlay from here Loop
  7. 7Identifying the Setting of a Story | Reading Comprehension | Khan Academy KidsIdentifying the Setting of a Story | Reading Comprehension | Khan Academy KidsKhan Academy KidsPlay from here Loop
  8. 8Beginning, Middle, and End | Reading Comprehension | Khan Academy KidsBeginning, Middle, and End | Reading Comprehension | Khan Academy KidsKhan Academy KidsPlay from here Loop
  9. 9Retelling a Story | Reading Comprehension | Khan Academy KidsRetelling a Story | Reading Comprehension | Khan Academy KidsKhan Academy KidsPlay from here Loop
  10. 10Main Idea for Kids | What is the main idea? | Finding the main idea in books and storiesMain Idea for Kids | What is the main idea? | Finding the main idea in books and storiesLearn BrightPlay from here Loop
  11. 11Asking Questions While You Read | Reading Comprehension | Khan Academy KidsAsking Questions While You Read | Reading Comprehension | Khan Academy KidsKhan Academy KidsPlay from here Loop
  12. 12Making Predictions | Reading Comprehension | Khan Academy KidsMaking Predictions | Reading Comprehension | Khan Academy KidsKhan Academy KidsPlay from here Loop
  13. 13Visualizing While You Read | Reading Comprehension | Khan Academy KidsVisualizing While You Read | Reading Comprehension | Khan Academy KidsKhan Academy KidsPlay from here Loop
  14. 14How Illustrations Show Plot | Reading Comprehension | Khan Academy KidsHow Illustrations Show Plot | Reading Comprehension | Khan Academy KidsKhan Academy KidsPlay from here Loop
  15. 15Finding the Lesson of a Story | Reading Comprehension | Khan Academy KidsFinding the Lesson of a Story | Reading Comprehension | Khan Academy KidsKhan Academy KidsPlay from here Loop
  16. 16Fiction v. Nonfiction | Reading Comprehension | Khan Academy KidsFiction v. Nonfiction | Reading Comprehension | Khan Academy KidsKhan Academy KidsPlay from here Loop
  17. 17Fiction vs. Non-fiction (song for kids about distinguishing fiction vs. non-fiction texts)Fiction vs. Non-fiction (song for kids about distinguishing fiction vs. non-fiction texts)Harry Kindergarten MusicPlay from here Loop
  18. 18Checking Your Comprehension | Reading Comprehension | Khan Academy KidsChecking Your Comprehension | Reading Comprehension | Khan Academy KidsKhan Academy KidsPlay from here Loop
  19. 19All About Puppies! | Reading Comprehension for Emerging Readers | First Grade Level | Twinkl USAAll About Puppies! | Reading Comprehension for Emerging Readers | First Grade Level | Twinkl USATwinkl Teaching Resources - United StatesPlay from here Loop
  20. 20The Biggest Pumpkin Read-Along | First Grade Reading Comprehension | Twinkl USAThe Biggest Pumpkin Read-Along | First Grade Reading Comprehension | Twinkl USATwinkl Teaching Resources - United StatesPlay from here Loop
  21. 21What Do Squirrels Do in the Fall | Reading Comprehension for Emergent Readers | Twinkl USAWhat Do Squirrels Do in the Fall | Reading Comprehension for Emergent Readers | Twinkl USATwinkl Teaching Resources - United StatesPlay from here Loop
  22. 22Penguin or Puffin? | Kids Book Read Aloud | Story Time with Khan Academy Kids | Nonfiction booksPenguin or Puffin? | Kids Book Read Aloud | Story Time with Khan Academy Kids | Nonfiction booksKhan Academy KidsPlay from here Loop
  23. 23The New Class | Kids Book Read Aloud | Story Time with Khan Academy Kids | Back to SchoolThe New Class | Kids Book Read Aloud | Story Time with Khan Academy Kids | Back to SchoolKhan Academy KidsPlay from here Loop

What reading comprehension skills are covered in 1st grade?

First graders learn to ask and answer who, what, where, when, why and how questions, describe characters and settings, retell a story’s beginning, middle and end, find the main idea of a nonfiction text and tell fiction from nonfiction. Grade levels and reading goals vary by country and school.

How can RepeatWatch help with read-alouds and questions?

Set an A–B loop around one part of a story so your child can listen again before answering a question. Slow the reading to 0.75× for a new reader, and save the beginning, middle and end to keys 1–9 for retelling practice.

Frequently asked questions

What should my child be able to do after this unit?

A child should retell a short story in order, name its characters and setting, say what a simple nonfiction text is mostly about, and use pictures and details to answer questions. Pausing a read-along to ask what might happen next is good practice.

Are the Twinkl read-alongs at a 1st grade level?

Twinkl labels its read-alongs by level. We included the ones marked for emergent readers or first grade, plus two Khan Academy Kids book read-alouds. Your child can read the words on screen or just listen, then answer the questions.