Free · 24 lessons · ages 5–12

Reading comprehension for kids — passages with questions for Class 1 to 6 (ages 5–12)

Short stories, picture sentences, animal facts, poems, notes, letters, diary entries, notices, recipes, dialogues, life stories and unseen passages — 24 lessons arranged class by class, from Class 1 to Class 6. Every lesson has a reading method, a worked example, fresh passages with questions every time, “Show me how” help that points to the line with the answer, a 20-question test, a badge, printable comprehension worksheets and free certificates.

📚 Quick check: Picture sentences

How this course works

  1. 1. Learn the ideaRead the short lesson and the rule.
  2. 2. Watch it workAn animated example, step by step.
  3. 3. PractiseFresh questions — “Show me how” if stuck.
  4. 4. Take the test20 questions — 16 right to pass.
  5. 5. Earn a badgeOne badge for every lesson.
  6. 6. Get a certificateFinish a part, get its certificate.

The 24 lessons

Each lesson has the idea, a worked example, unlimited practice with “Show me how”, a 20-question test and worksheets. Pass a lesson’s test to earn its badge; pass every lesson in a part to earn that part’s certificate (sign in to keep badges, certificates and progress).

Part 1 · Class 1

Ages 5–7 — two or three short sentences: picture sentences, tiny stories and animal facts, then a mixed practice test.

  1. Lesson 1 Picture sentences Where is the boy? → on the swing
  2. Lesson 2 Tiny stories What did Riya lose? → her pencil
  3. Lesson 3 Animal and nature facts What does a cow give us? → milk
  4. Lesson 4 Class 1 practice test What did Zoya make? → a paper boat

Part 2 · Class 2

Ages 6–8 — short stories, short poems, notes, messages and invitations, then a mixed practice test.

  1. Lesson 5 Short stories Where did Riya find the kitten? → under the stairs
  2. Lesson 6 Short poems What do the birds do in the poem? → sing
  3. Lesson 7 Notes, messages and invitations Who wrote the note? → Mum
  4. Lesson 8 Class 2 practice test What was the weather on Monday? → It was raining hard

Part 3 · Class 3

Ages 7–9 — stories, nature and science facts, and dialogues, then a mixed practice test.

  1. Lesson 9 Story passages Where did Anil find the puppy? → under a bench
  2. Lesson 10 Nature and science facts Where do plants make their food? → in their leaves
  3. Lesson 11 Dialogues Why is Dadi making so many ladoos? → Tomorrow is Diwali
  4. Lesson 12 Class 3 practice test What is the Sun? → a star

Part 4 · Class 4

Ages 8–10 — letters and diary entries, notices, instructions and recipes, and poems, then a mixed practice test.

  1. Lesson 13 Letters and diary entries Who wrote this letter? → Kabir
  2. Lesson 14 Notices, instructions and recipes Why will the library be closed on Monday? → For cleaning
  3. Lesson 15 Poems with questions What colour are the clouds? → Grey
  4. Lesson 16 Class 4 practice test Where will the competition be held? → In the school hall

Part 5 · Class 5

Ages 9–11 — unseen passages: stories, festivals and places of India, and life stories, then a mixed practice test.

  1. Lesson 17 Story unseen passages Where was the calf stuck? → In the mud
  2. Lesson 18 Festivals and places of India Pongal is a festival of which state? → Tamil Nadu
  3. Lesson 19 Life stories Where did Kamala Devi grow up? → In a village in Bihar
  4. Lesson 20 Class 5 practice test In which state is Baisakhi mainly celebrated? → Punjab

Part 6 · Class 6

Ages 10–12 — unseen passages: science and environment, poems, and stories with characters, then the final reading test.

  1. Lesson 21 Science and environment passages What heats the water in seas and rivers? → The Sun
  2. Lesson 22 Poems to think about Where does the tree stand? → Beside the village well
  3. Lesson 23 Stories with characters Where did Kabir find the wallet? → Near the bus stop
  4. Lesson 24 Final reading test What did Riya hear outside the gate? → A soft whimper

What is reading comprehension?

Reading comprehension means understanding what you read: who and what a passage is about, where and when things happen, why they happen, in what order, and what new words mean. Good readers go back to the passage and find the exact line that proves the answer. This free course grows the skill class by class: Class 1 reads two or three short sentences about a picture, a tiny story or an animal; Class 2 reads short stories, poems and notes; Class 3 and Class 4 read longer stories, science facts, dialogues, letters, diary entries, notices, recipes and poems; Class 5 and Class 6 read unseen passages — stories, festivals and places of India, life stories, science and poems — the kind that come in school exams. Every passage is our own and every question can be answered from the passage alone.

Free reading comprehension worksheets (PDF)

40 questions per sheet with an answer key — print, save as PDF or solve online.

Reading comprehension classes near you — online or at home

Prefer a real teacher? TalentJR teachers take live online classes anywhere in India and visit homes in selected cities. Tell us what you need and our team will call you with timings and fees.

Live online classesSmall groups or 1:1 with a teacher, from home, any city.
Teacher at homeA TalentJR teacher visits your home (selected cities).
At a centreClasses at a TalentJR partner centre near you, where available.
How would you like classes?
My learning Progress in every course, time spent, badges, certificates and where to continue. Vocabulary builder Learn the words you meet in the passages. Sentence Builder game Put words in order to make sentences — and challenge a friend.

Reading Comprehension questions

What is reading comprehension?

Reading comprehension is understanding what you read — knowing who and what a passage is about, where and when things happen, why they happen and what new words mean. In school it is tested with a passage followed by questions. This free course has 24 lessons from Class 1 to Class 6, each with fresh passages and questions every time.

Reading comprehension kaise sudhare? (Hindi)

रोज़ थोड़ा पढ़ें — एक छोटी कहानी या पैराग्राफ़। पहले पूरा पैसेज पढ़ें, फिर सवाल पढ़ें और पैसेज में वह लाइन ढूँढें जिसमें जवाब है। नए शब्द का मतलब आस-पास के वाक्यों से समझें। इस कोर्स में अपनी क्लास का एक पाठ रोज़ करें और “Show me how” से देखें कि जवाब किस लाइन में था।

What age or class is this reading comprehension course for?

Ages 5–12, Class 1 to Class 6. Each part is one class: Class 1 reads two or three short sentences, Class 2 three to five, Class 3 and Class 4 five to eight, and Class 5 and Class 6 seven to ten sentences per passage. Children can start at their own class or one class below.

What is an unseen passage?

An unseen passage is a piece of writing the child has not read before, followed by questions. It tests real reading, not memory. Class 5 and Class 6 lessons here are unseen passages — stories, festivals and places of India, life stories, science and poems — like those in school exams.

Are there printable comprehension worksheets for Class 1, 2, 3 and 4 with answers?

Yes. Every lesson has free printable comprehension worksheets — for Class 1 to Class 6, with stories, poems, notes, letters, notices and unseen passages — 12 passages per sheet in one column, with an answer key. Print them, save them as PDF or solve them online.

How can I help my child answer comprehension questions?

Teach one habit: answer from the passage. Read the passage, read the question, then go back and put a finger on the line that proves the answer. Ask “why” and “how do you know?” while reading stories together, and talk about new words.

How do I get a certificate?

Sign in and pass the 20-question test of a lesson (16 or more right) to earn its badge. Pass all four lessons of a class — for example Class 3 is lessons 9–12 — and you get that class’s certificate, with a code anyone can check.

Is this reading comprehension course free?

Yes. All 24 lessons, practice, tests, worksheets, badges and certificates are free. Classes with a TalentJR teacher (online or at home) are paid — request a call back for fees.

Are there English reading classes near me?

TalentJR teachers take live online classes anywhere in India and visit homes in selected cities. Use the call-back form (“Classes near you”) on this page and our team will call you.