Daily Warm-Ups: Reading - Grade 1

Sep 21, 2026

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Grade 1 reading warm-ups covering nonfiction topics such as animals, the ocean, mountains, and the sun, Earth, and moon. Each warm-up presents short informational passages followed by story questions that focus on key vocabulary and comprehension. Question types include choosing the correct meaning of words, identifying which statement is false, interpreting details like colors or foods, and applying knowledge by selecting animals or environmental helpers. Designed for repeated daily practice and classroom assessment.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

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Pages27

Reading Time1 h 8 min

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Nonfiction: Animals

Warm-Up 1: Great-horned Owls

Story Questions

Warm-Up 2: Cats

Story Questions

Nonfiction: Geography

Warm-Up 1: The Ocean

Story Questions

Warm-Up 2: Mountains

Story Questions

Nonfiction: Science

Warm-Up 1: Sun, Earth, and Moon

Story Questions

Grade 1 [www.teachercreated.com](www.teachercreated.com) Nonfiction: Animals Warm-Up 1 Name Date Great-horned Owls Have you ever heard a hoot as the sun goes down? This may be the cry of a greathorned owl. She is looking for her dinner. Great-horned owls have sharp eyes and ears. They see and hear small animals. Then, they swoop down and grab their prey. Great-horned owls eat mice, frogs, snakes, and small birds. They also eat insects. They can fly without making a sound. Great-horned owls hoot to other owls in the forest. Their brown and black feathers make them hard to see in the daytime. You may see one flying at dawn or dusk. Be very quiet. Then, you may hear owls calling out to each other through the trees. Story Questions 1. In this passage, the word swoop means . . . [a. run. c. skip](a. run. c. skip). [b. fly. d. skate](b. fly. d. skate). 2. Which statement is false? a. Great-horned owls don’t see well. b. Great-horned owls fly in silence. c. Great-horned owls eat snakes. d. Great-horned owls have feathers. 3. What colors are the great-horned owl’s feathers? a. black and white c. brown and orange [b. blue](b. blue) and red d. brown and black 4. Which animal does the great-horned owl not eat? a. frog c. small bird b. snake d. bear ©Teacher Created Resources, Inc. 9 \#3487 Daily Warm-Ups: Reading Nonfiction: Animals Warm-Up 2 Name Date Cats Do you have a cat at home? If so, you know what amazing creatures they are. Cats learn about the weather from their whiskers. They can tell if it is hot or cold, wet or dry. Their whiskers also help them to find their way in the dark. Indoor cats like to play with balls. They also love to play with string. You can toss a catnip mouse and train your cat to bring it back to you. One of the best things about cats is their fur. They keep themselves very clean. They are soft and warm. Most cats like to be brushed and petted. They also like to sit on your lap. Many cats do not have a home. They are cold and hungry. You can adopt one from your local shelter. Then, you will have an amazing creature of your own. STORY QUESTIONS 1. Cats learn about the weather from their a. tails. c. whiskers. b. fur. d. teeth. 2. You can train your cat to . . . a. cook dinner. c. brush your hair. b. bring back a catnip mouse. d. play football. 3. How do you think a cat cleans its fur? a. by taking a shower c. by soaking in the bathtub b. by swimming in the ocean [d. by](d. by) licking itself 4. In this story, the word shelter means . . . a. a place that holds stray cats. c. a doghouse. b. a teepee. d. a tent. \#3487 Daily Warm-Ups: Reading 10 ©Teacher Created Resources, Inc. Nonfiction: Geography Name Date Warm-Up 1 The Ocean The ocean is made up of salt water. There are four main oceans. They are the Pacific, the Atlantic, the Indian, and the Arctic Ocean. The top of the earth is made up mostly of ocean. Many fish and plants live in the ocean. Sharks swim through the water. Whales and seals live in the ocean, too. The ocean gives us fish for food. It lets us sail boats from one place to another place. We can even surf on ocean waves. We need the ocean in order to live. You can help to keep the beach clean when you visit. Then, we can all enjoy the ocean. STORY QUESTIONS 1. What is the ocean made up of? a. sharks [c. boats](c. boats) [b. salt water d. plants](b. salt water d. plants) 2. What does not live in the ocean? a. sharks c. tigers b. whales [d. fish](d. fish) 3. Why do we need the ocean? a. It gives us food. c. It is cold. b. It is pretty. d. It is big. 4. How can you help the ocean? a. You can surf. b. You can sail. c. You can fish. d. You can keep the beach clean. \#3487 Daily Warm-Ups: Reading 24 ©Teacher Created Resources, Inc. Nonfiction: Geography Name Date Warm-Up 2 Mountains A mountain is a very tall hill. It climbs high in

FAQs

What does the word “swoop” mean in the great-horned owl passage?

In the passage, “swoop” means to fly down quickly.

How can you help keep the ocean?

You can help keep the beach clean when you visit.

Why do we not always see the moon in the day?

The sun is bright, so the moon is harder to see during the day.

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