Level 1: Sam and the Hat
Level 1: a very short story with simple, decodable words.
Level 1: Sam and the Hat
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Read the story, then answer the questions.
- 0Level 1: Sam and the HatLevel 1
Sam has a hat.
The hat is red.
Sam sat on the mat.
A cat sat on the hat!
“Get off, cat!” said Sam.
- 1What does Sam have? A a bat B a hat C a mat
- 2What colour is the hat? A red B tan C pink
- 3Who sat on the hat? A a dog B a cat C a rat
- 4Where did Sam sit?
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Answer key — Sheet A (4 answers)
- 1. B – a hat
- 2. A – red
- 3. B – a cat
- 4. On the mat.
About this skill
Level 1 stories use short vowel words and a few sight words. Let your child read it aloud twice.
How to teach it
- Choose a level your child can read with about 95% accuracy.
- Re-read the same story on a different day for fluency.
- Ask one 'why' question beyond the worksheet.
Mistakes to watch for
- Moving up levels too quickly before comprehension is secure.
