How do weather-based comprehension passages build observation skills?

They teach children to notice and describe rainy-day activities in English.

Why is reading about rainy days fun for Class 1 learners?

It connects real experiences with descriptive vocabulary and comprehension practice.

How do these passages support English fluency?

They make reading engaging through sensory-rich examples of everyday weather.

Class 1 Reading Passage on A Rainy Day Activities

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Splash and Smile: Reading Passage “A Rainy Day” for Class 1

This Grade 1 reading comprehension worksheet describes the fun and freshness of a rainy day. It helps children build vocabulary, observation, and comprehension while connecting learning to a joyful, real-life experience.

Why Reading Comprehension Matters in Early Learning?

1. It teaches children to observe and describe natural events like rain.
2. It builds vocabulary using sensory words (wet, shiny, puddles, splash).
3. It improves understanding of sequencing and feelings in short stories.
4. It encourages children to express joy and awareness about weather.

What’s Inside This Worksheet?

📖 Reading Passage – A Rainy Day
Yesterday it rained heavily. The sky was full of grey clouds. I wore my raincoat and took my colourful umbrella. The roads were wet and shiny. My friends and I jumped in small puddles near our school. We laughed when the water splashed. After returning home, I drank hot milk and watched the rain from my window. I love rainy days because they are fun and cool.

🧠 Objective Questions – Multiple Choice
Students answer factual questions about what the child wore, what they did with friends, and why they like rainy days.

✏️ Subjective Questions – Short Answers
Learners write short, reflective answers about their own rainy day experiences and what they enjoy most when it rains.

✅ Answer Key (For Parents & Educators)

Objective Questions:
1. a) Clouds
2. c) Raincoat
3. d) Colourful
4. a) On puddles
5. b) Milk
6. c) They are fun and cool

Subjective Questions:
7. An umbrella.
8. Because they are fun and cool.
9. In puddles near school.
10. I watch cartoons at home.