Cat on Mat Worksheet Story Scout
Level 1 • Passage 1
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The Cat on the Mat
Max is a big red cat. He is in the sun. Max sits on a soft mat. He is a happy cat.
Comprehension Check
1. Who is the main character?
A dog
Max the cat
A bird
2. Where is Max sitting?
3. What color is Max?
Blue
Red
Black
4. What is this story mostly about?
A cat having a snack
A cat resting on a mat
5. Dig Deeper
Why do you think Max is happy in the story?
Great Reading, Scout!
Blue Bus Worksheet Story Scout
Level 1 • Passage 2
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Date:
The Blue Bus
Ben has a big blue bus. The bus stops at the school. Ben gets on the bus. He sits with his pal. The bus is fast.
Comprehension Check
1. Who is the main character?
Sam
Ben
The bus
2. Where does the bus stop?
3. What color is the bus?
Red
Yellow
Blue
4. What is this story mostly about?
Going to school on a bus
Playing at the park
5. Dig Deeper
Why do you think Ben sits with his pal on the bus?
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Good Food Worksheet Story Scout
Level 1 • Passage 3
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Date:
Good Food
Meg is in the kitchen. She has a red apple. The apple is sweet. It is good for her. Meg eats the snack.
Comprehension Check
1. Who is the main character?
Meg
Dad
A cook
2. Where is Meg?
3. What does Meg eat?
Cake
An apple
An egg
4. What is this story mostly about?
Meg eating a healthy snack
Meg making a big mess
5. Dig Deeper
How can we tell that Meg likes what she is eating?
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Sad Sam Worksheet Story Scout
Level 1 • Passage 4
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Sad Sam
Sam is sad. He lost his red ball. The ball is in the mud. Sam can not find it. He will look for it.
Comprehension Check
1. Who is the main character?
Sam
A ball
Mom
2. Where is the ball?
3. What did Sam lose?
A hat
A ball
A dog
4. What is this story mostly about?
Sam is sad he lost a toy
Sam is happy to play
5. Dig Deeper
Why do you think Sam is going to look for the ball?
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Mail Man Worksheet Story Scout
Level 1 • Passage 5
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Date:
The Mail Man
The mail man has a bag. He is at my house. He has a big box. The box is for me. I say thank you.
Comprehension Check
1. Who is at the house?
A teacher
The mail man
A cat
2. Where is the mail man?
3. What does he have for the Scout?
A big box
A dog
A pen
4. What is this story mostly about?
Getting mail at home
Going to the park
5. Dig Deeper
How do we know the Scout is polite in the story?
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Cold Snow Worksheet Story Scout
Level 2 • Passage 6
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Date:
The Cold Snow
It is a very cold day in winter. White snow is falling from the sky. Lily puts on her warm blue coat and red hat. She goes outside to play in the deep snow. Lily makes a funny little snowman with a carrot nose. She is very cold but she is also very happy.
Comprehension Check
1. Who is the story about?
Sam
Lily
The Snowman
2. What is the setting of this story?
3. What does Lily use for the snowman's nose?
A stick
A rock
A carrot
4. What is the main idea of this story?
Lily plays in the snow and makes a snowman
Lily stays inside because it is too cold
5. Dig Deeper
Why did Lily need to put on a coat and hat before going outside?
Great Reading, Scout!
Birthday Party Worksheet Story Scout
Level 2 • Passage 7
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Date:
A Birthday Party
Today is Pam’s birthday. She is seven years old today. Many friends come to her house for a big party. They play games and eat sweet cake. Pam gets a blue box with a yellow ribbon. Inside the box is a new teddy bear. Pam smiles and hugs her new toy.
Comprehension Check
1. Who is having a birthday?
Lily
Pam
Ben
2. Where is the party?
3. What is inside the blue box?
A doll
A book
A teddy bear
4. What is this story mostly about?
Pam celebrates her 7th birthday with friends
Pam goes to a party at the park
5. Dig Deeper
How can you tell that Pam is excited about her new teddy bear?
Great Reading, Scout!
Little Garden Worksheet Story Scout
Level 2 • Passage 8
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Date:
The Little Garden
Leo has a small garden behind his house. He plants tiny seeds in the brown dirt. Every morning, Leo gives the seeds water from a can. The warm sun helps the plants grow big and tall. Soon, he sees green leaves and yellow flowers. Leo is proud of his beautiful garden. He likes to watch the bees visit the flowers.
Comprehension Check
1. Who has a garden?
Leo
Sam
A bee
2. Where is the garden?
3. What color are the flowers?
Red
Blue
Yellow
4. What is this story mostly about?
Leo takes care of his garden and it grows
Leo goes to the store to buy flowers
5. Dig Deeper
Why do you think Leo feels proud of his beautiful garden?
Great Reading, Scout!
Big Carrot Worksheet Story Scout
Level 2 • Passage 9
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Date:
The Big Carrot
Old Man Gus has a very big carrot in his field. The carrot is stuck deep in the ground. Gus pulls and pulls, but the carrot will not move. He calls his wife to come and help him pull. Then they call their little dog to help too. They all pull together with all their might. Finally, the giant carrot pops out of the dirt!
Comprehension Check
1. Who is trying to pull the carrot first?
His wife
Old Man Gus
A dog
2. Where is the carrot growing?
3. Who is the last helper to come and pull?
The wife
The dog
A cat
4. What is the main idea of this story?
Everyone works together to pull a giant carrot
Gus likes to grow carrots and other food
5. Dig Deeper
Why did Gus need his wife and his dog to help him with the carrot?
Great Reading, Scout!
Walk in Woods Worksheet Story Scout
Level 2 • Passage 10
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Date:
A Walk in the Woods
Max and his dad go for a walk in the deep woods. They see many tall green trees and pretty flowers. A small brown squirrel runs up a tree very fast. Then, they hear a bird singing a sweet song. Max finds a smooth gray rock near a little stream. He puts the rock in his pocket to keep. It is a very fun adventure for Max and his dad.
Comprehension Check
1. Who went on the walk in the woods?
Leo and Mom
Max and Dad
A squirrel
2. Where does this adventure take place?
3. What does Max find near the stream?
A bird
A squirrel
A rock
4. What is this story mostly about?
Max and his dad enjoy a nature walk together
Max gets lost in the deep woods
5. Dig Deeper
How does Max feel about his adventure in the woods? How can you tell?
Great Reading, Scout!
Brave Firefighter Worksheet Story Scout
Level 3 • Passage 11
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Date:
The Brave Firefighter
Officer Mike is a very brave firefighter in our town. He wears a heavy yellow suit and a bright red helmet. When the loud bell rings at the station, he jumps onto the big red truck. The truck has a very long ladder and a powerful water hose. Officer Mike uses the hose to put out hot fires and help people. He also helps rescue small kittens that are stuck high in trees. Everyone in town is very thankful for the hard work he does. Mike feels proud to keep his community safe and sound every single day.
Comprehension Check
1. Who is the main character in this story?
Officer Mike
A kitten
A teacher
2. Where does Mike start his work day?
3. What color is the helmet that Mike wears?
Yellow
Red
Blue
4. What is the main idea of this story?
Officer Mike works hard to keep the town safe from fires
Officer Mike likes to drive a big red truck in the parade
5. Dig Deeper
Why is Officer Mike's job important to the people in his community?
Great Reading, Scout!
Freddy Frog Worksheet Story Scout
Level 3 • Passage 12
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Date:
Freddy the Frog
Freddy is a little green frog who lives near a calm blue pond. He has very powerful back legs that help him hop very high. Freddy spends his day sitting on a large, flat lily pad in the sun. When he gets hungry, he uses his long, sticky tongue to catch flies. Zap! Freddy is very fast and never misses his yummy snack. In the evening, he likes to swim in the cool, clear water. He makes a loud "croak" sound to talk to all of his frog friends. Freddy is a very happy frog because he loves his home by the water.
Comprehension Check
1. Who is the main character?
Freddy
A lily pad
A fly
2. Where does Freddy the frog live?
3. What does Freddy use to catch flies?
His legs
His tongue
His hands
4. What is this story mostly about?
A day in the life of Freddy the frog at the pond
How to catch flies with a net in the summer
5. Dig Deeper
Why do you think it is helpful for Freddy to have a sticky tongue?
Great Reading, Scout!
Quiet Library Worksheet Story Scout
Level 3 • Passage 13
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Date:
The Quiet Library
Sara loves to visit the public library with her big brother. It is a very large building filled with thousands of wonderful books. Everyone inside must use their quiet voices and walk very slowly. Sara looks at the colorful covers on the wooden shelves to find a story. She picks out a funny book about a cat that wears a hat. Then, she sits in a soft, cozy chair near a bright window to read. Her brother finds a book about space and planets to look at too. They stay for a long time until it is time to go back home. Sara thinks the library is the best place to find a new adventure.
Comprehension Check
1. Who went to the library with Sara?
Her dad
Her brother
Her teacher
2. Where does this story take place?
3. What is Sara's book about?
Space
A dog
A cat
4. What is the main idea of this story?
Sara and her brother enjoy reading at the quiet library
Sara learns how to shelf books at the public library
5. Dig Deeper
Why do people need to use quiet voices inside a library?
Great Reading, Scout!
Time for Bed Worksheet Story Scout
Level 3 • Passage 14
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Date:
Time for Bed
It is late at night and the moon is high in the sky. Ben is very tired after a long day of school and play. First, he goes to the bathroom to brush his white teeth. Then, he puts on his soft blue pajamas with little stars. Ben climbs into his warm bed and pulls up his heavy blanket. His mom comes into the room to read him a short bedtime story. She gives him a sweet kiss on the forehead and turns off the light. Soon, Ben falls fast asleep and has very happy dreams. Sleeping well helps his body grow strong and healthy for tomorrow.
Comprehension Check
1. Who is getting ready for bed?
Ben
Sara
A star
2. Where does this story take place?
3. What is on Ben's pajamas?
Moons
Stars
Cars
4. What is the main idea of this story?
Ben follows a healthy bedtime routine to get a good night's rest
Ben stays up late to watch the moon and stars from his window
5. Dig Deeper
Why is getting a good night's sleep important for Ben's body?
Great Reading, Scout!
Spring Flowers Worksheet Story Scout
Level 3 • Passage 15
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Date:
Spring Flowers
Spring is a wonderful time of year when the world turns green. The cold winter snow is gone and the air feels warm and sweet. Maya and her mom go to the park to look at the new flowers. They see bright pink tulips and yellow daisies growing in a row. Maya sees a fuzzy yellow bee flying from one flower to another. The bee is looking for sweet nectar to take back to its hive. A pretty blue butterfly lands softly on Maya’s pink shirt for a second. Maya sits on the grass and feels very happy that spring is here. Nature is full of life and everything is growing in the sun.
Comprehension Check
1. Who went to the park to look at flowers?
Maya and Dad
Maya and Mom
A butterfly
2. Where does this story take place?
3. What color are the tulips?
Yellow
Pink
Blue
4. What is the main idea of this story?
Maya enjoys seeing all the new life at the park during spring
Maya and her mom learn how to plant tulips in their garden
5. Dig Deeper
How can you tell that Maya enjoys being in nature during the spring time?
Great Reading, Scout!
Helpful Doctor Worksheet Story Scout
Level 4 • Passage 16
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Date:
The Helpful Doctor
Dr. Smith works at the busy community health center in the middle of town. She wears a long white coat and a shiny stethoscope around her neck. Her job is to help people feel better when they are sick or hurt. Today, a young boy named Leo comes into the office because he has a very sore throat. Dr. Smith uses a small wooden stick to look inside his mouth very carefully. She listens to his heart beat and checks his ears with a tiny light. "You need to drink lots of water and get plenty of rest," she tells him with a kind smile. She gives Leo a bright blue sticker for being such a brave patient today. Leo feels much better knowing that the doctor is there to help him heal. Community helpers like Dr. Smith work hard to keep everyone healthy and strong.
Comprehension Check
1. Who is the main character and what is her job?
2. Where does this story take place?
3. What does Dr. Smith give to Leo at the end of the visit?
Medicine
A sticker
A book
4. What is the main idea of this story?
Dr. Smith uses her skills and kindness to help her patients feel better
Leo learns how to become a doctor at the community health center
5. Dig Deeper
Why do you think Dr. Smith gives Leo a sticker after checking his throat and ears?
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Harvest Feast Worksheet Story Scout
Level 4 • Passage 17
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Date:
A Big Harvest Feast
Every year in the fall, the Miller family has a big harvest feast at their farm. All of the cousins, aunts, and uncles travel from far away to share a meal together. The long table is covered in a bright orange cloth and decorated with tiny pumpkins. Grandma serves a giant roasted turkey and warm bread that smells like heaven. There are bowls of sweet corn, mashed potatoes, and red cranberry sauce for everyone. For dessert, Mom baked two delicious pumpkin pies with white whipped cream on top. Before they eat, everyone takes a turn to say one thing they are thankful for this year. The room is filled with the sound of laughter and happy stories from the past year. It is a special time for the family to be together and celebrate their many blessings. After dinner, the children play outside in the crisp leaves until the sun goes down.
Comprehension Check
1. Who is sharing the big feast together?
2. Where and when does this story take place?
3. What did Mom bake for dessert?
Apple cake
Pumpkin pies
Cookies
4. What is this story mostly about?
The Miller family celebrates a harvest feast by sharing a meal and being thankful
The children learn how to cook a large turkey and bake pies at the farm
5. Dig Deeper
Why is the harvest feast a special day for the Miller family? Use details from the story.
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Trip to Stars Worksheet Story Scout
Level 4 • Passage 18
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Date:
A Trip to the Stars
Commander Alex is an astronaut who is ready for a big adventure in outer space. He climbs into a powerful silver rocket ship that is sitting on the launch pad. "Three, two, one, blast off!" the people on the ground shout as the engines roar. The rocket flies through the bright blue sky and enters the quiet, dark space. Commander Alex looks out the window and sees the round blue Earth far below him. He floats around inside the ship because there is no gravity in space to hold him down. He sees thousands of twinkling stars and a large, glowing white moon. His mission is to learn more about the planets that are far away from our home. He will use a special camera to take pictures of the beautiful sights he sees. Commander Alex feels very lucky to explore the wonders of the giant universe. He knows that he is a very brave scout for all of the people on Earth.
Comprehension Check
1. Who is the main character and what is his job?
2. Where does most of this story take place?
3. Why does Commander Alex float around inside the ship?
4. What is the main idea of this story?
An astronaut travels into space to explore and learn about the universe
Commander Alex builds a rocket ship to fly to the moon and back
5. Dig Deeper
Why is Alex called a "brave scout" for the people on Earth? Use your own thoughts.
Master Reader!
Ant Grasshopper Worksheet Story Scout
Level 4 • Passage 19
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Date:
The Ant and the Grasshopper
On a warm summer day, a lazy grasshopper was hopping around and singing songs. He saw a tiny ant working very hard to carry a heavy piece of corn to her nest. "Why are you working so hard?" the grasshopper asked with a silly laugh. "I am storing food for the cold winter when there is nothing to eat," the ant replied. The grasshopper just laughed and continued to play in the bright, warm sun. Soon, the summer ended and the cold, white snow began to fall from the sky. The grasshopper was very hungry because he had no food to eat in the winter. He went to the ant's nest and asked for a small piece of her corn. "I worked hard all summer while you played," the ant said as she shared some food. The grasshopper learned that it is important to work hard and prepare for the future. From that day on, he made sure to help the ant store food for the next year.
Comprehension Check
1. Who are the two main characters in this story?
2. When and where does this story begin?
3. What was the ant doing during the summer?
4. What is the lesson or main idea of this story?
It is important to work hard and prepare for the future
Grasshoppers like to sing songs and play in the summer sun
5. Dig Deeper
Why did the ant work so hard all summer while the grasshopper just played?
Master Reader!
Brave Scout Worksheet Story Scout
Level 4 • Passage 20
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Date:
The Brave Little Scout
Toby is a young Story Scout who is on a mission to find a rare flower. He has a heavy green backpack filled with water, a map, and a small snack. Toby walks through a very dark part of the woods where the trees are tall. Suddenly, he hears a loud sound in the bushes and feels a little bit scared. He takes a deep breath and remembers that he is a very brave scout. Toby uses his flashlight to look inside the bushes and see what made the noise. He sees a tiny rabbit with long ears hopping away into the tall green grass. Toby smiles and continues his walk until he finds the rare, bright purple flower. He is very proud of himself for not letting his fear stop him from his goal. Being brave doesn't mean you aren't scared; it means you keep going anyway. Toby returns home and tells his family all about his wonderful and brave adventure.
Comprehension Check
1. Who is the main character and what is he trying to find?
2. Where does most of this story take place?
3. What was actually making the loud sound in the bushes?
4. What is the main idea or lesson of this story?
Toby shows bravery by continuing his mission even when he feels scared
Toby learns how to use a map and flashlight to find a rare flower
5. Dig Deeper
According to the story, what does it mean to be a "brave" person?
Master Reader!
