English Class 1 - Comprehension Prose-And-Poetry Notes

Comprehension (Prose and Poetry)

Welcome to the chapter on Comprehension (Prose and Poetry) for Class 1. In this chapter, you will learn how to read short stories and poems, understand their meaning, and answer questions about them. By the end of this chapter, you will be able to read and understand simple passages and poems!

Introduction

Comprehension means understanding what you read. You can read stories (prose) or poems and answer questions to show you understand them.

How to Read and Understand

• Read the passage or poem carefully.
• Try to understand the main idea.
• Look for important words and details.
• Read the questions and find the answers in the passage or poem.

Sample Prose Passage

Read the passage:
Rita has a red ball. She plays with her ball in the garden. Her friend, Sam, joins her. They have fun together.

Questions

1. What color is Rita's ball?
2. Where does Rita play?
3. Who joins Rita?

Sample Poem

Read the poem:
I see the sun up in the sky,
Birds are flying, oh so high!
Flowers bloom and children play,
What a lovely, happy day!

Questions

1. Where is the sun?
2. Who is flying high?
3. What are the children doing?

Tips for Comprehension

• Read slowly and carefully.
• Underline or remember important words.
• Try to answer in simple sentences.

Fun Activity: Make Your Own Story or Poem!

Write a short story or a poem about your favorite animal or your best friend. Read it aloud to your family!

Summary

• Comprehension means understanding what you read.
• Read carefully and answer questions about the passage or poem.
• Practice makes you a better reader!

Practice Questions

Read the passage and answer the questions:

Tom has a little dog. The dog is brown. Tom and his dog like to run and play in the park.

1. What pet does Tom have?
2. What color is the dog?
3. Where do Tom and his dog play?

Challenge Yourself

• Write two sentences about your favorite day.
• Draw a picture of something you read about in a story or poem.

Did You Know?

• Reading stories and poems helps you learn new words!
• Poems often rhyme and have a rhythm.

Glossary

• Comprehension: Understanding what you read.
• Prose: A story or passage written in sentences and paragraphs.
• Poetry: Writing in short lines, often with rhyme and rhythm.
• Passage: A short piece of writing.

Answers to Practice Questions

1. A dog.
2. Brown.
3. In the park.

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Read stories and poems every day to become a smart and happy reader!