Who, What, When, Where, and Why Worksheet

First graders can practice their reading comprehension skills by reading a short passage about flying kites and then answering the who, what, when, where, and why questions that follow. Learning how to ask and answer the 5 Ws is an important part of literacy development.

Who, What, When, Where, and Why Worksheet
This free printable English worksheet is aligned to first grade Common Core standards. It is an excellent resource for teachers and parents who are teaching the following standards.
RL.1.1- Common Core ID

Ask and answer questions about key details in a text.

RL.1.2- Common Core ID

Retell stories, including key details, and demonstrate understanding of their central message or lesson.

RL.1.3- Common Core ID

Describe characters, settings, and major events in a story, using key details.

Common Core » 1st Grade English Language Arts Standards » Reading: Literature » Key Ideas and Details » RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3

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