Bring the cozy colors of fall into your classroom with this engaging October Reading Comprehension Pack designed just for 1st–2nd grade learners!
These short, easy-to-read passages are perfect for practicing comprehension, vocabulary, and seasonal reading skills while celebrating all things autumn — pumpkins, leaves, thankfulness, kindness, and change.
Each story includes four comprehension questions that check for understanding of key details, sequencing, main idea, and character feelings. Perfect for guided reading, independent practice, or morning work!
🍁 15 Fall-Themed Reading Passages (leveled for Grades 1–2)
✨ 4 Comprehension Questions per passage (mix of multiple choice and short answer)
🌟 ELA Standards-Based Skills: main idea, sequencing, vocabulary, and moral/theme
🧡 Answer Key for easy grading
🍎 Teacher Tips + Skill Tracker page
RL.1.1 & RL.2.1 – Ask and answer questions about key details
RL.1.2 & RL.2.2 – Retell stories and identify the central message
RL.1.3 & RL.2.3 – Describe characters, settings, and major events
RL.1.4 – Identify words and phrases that suggest feelings
RF.2.4 – Read with accuracy and fluency
Thankfulness and kindness
Sharing and friendship
Fall leaves and seasonal change
Family and community
Gratitude and growth
✅ Morning work or bell ringers
✅ Small group reading
✅ Sub plans or homework
✅ Literacy centers
✅ Early finisher activities
✅ Fall reading assessments
Thankfully Knows How to Share
Thankful and the Missing Smile
Thankfully Granden
Grandma Maple’s Cozy Sweater Day
The Little Acorn’s Big Adventure
Pumpkin Moon Picnic
When Leaves Learn to Paint the Sky
Hazel’s Harvest Helpers
The Grateful Gathering
The Cozy Cabin of Gratitude
“My students loved these stories! Perfect length for our reading block and great fall themes.”
“The comprehension questions really help my 2nd graders think deeper.”
“Adorable stories that tie in gratitude and friendship—great for October!”
Printable PDF (8.5” x 11”)
16+ pages
Black & White
Created for easy printing and classroom use
fall reading comprehension | October passages | 1st grade ELA | 2nd grade reading | fall literacy center | gratitude stories | Thanksgiving reading | kindness passages | fall worksheets | autumn classroom activities
Bring the cozy colors of fall into your classroom with this engaging October Reading Comprehension Pack designed just for 1st–2nd grade learners!
These short, easy-to-read passages are perfect for practicing comprehension, vocabulary, and seasonal reading skills while celebrating all things autumn — pumpkins, leaves, thankfulness, kindness, and change.
Each story includes four comprehension questions that check for understanding of key details, sequencing, main idea, and character feelings. Perfect for guided reading, independent practice, or morning work!
🍁 15 Fall-Themed Reading Passages (leveled for Grades 1–2)
✨ 4 Comprehension Questions per passage (mix of multiple choice and short answer)
🌟 ELA Standards-Based Skills: main idea, sequencing, vocabulary, and moral/theme
🧡 Answer Key for easy grading
🍎 Teacher Tips + Skill Tracker page
RL.1.1 & RL.2.1 – Ask and answer questions about key details
RL.1.2 & RL.2.2 – Retell stories and identify the central message
RL.1.3 & RL.2.3 – Describe characters, settings, and major events
RL.1.4 – Identify words and phrases that suggest feelings
RF.2.4 – Read with accuracy and fluency
Thankfulness and kindness
Sharing and friendship
Fall leaves and seasonal change
Family and community
Gratitude and growth
✅ Morning work or bell ringers
✅ Small group reading
✅ Sub plans or homework
✅ Literacy centers
✅ Early finisher activities
✅ Fall reading assessments
Thankfully Knows How to Share
Thankful and the Missing Smile
Thankfully Granden
Grandma Maple’s Cozy Sweater Day
The Little Acorn’s Big Adventure
Pumpkin Moon Picnic
When Leaves Learn to Paint the Sky
Hazel’s Harvest Helpers
The Grateful Gathering
The Cozy Cabin of Gratitude
“My students loved these stories! Perfect length for our reading block and great fall themes.”
“The comprehension questions really help my 2nd graders think deeper.”
“Adorable stories that tie in gratitude and friendship—great for October!”
Printable PDF (8.5” x 11”)
16+ pages
Black & White
Created for easy printing and classroom use
fall reading comprehension | October passages | 1st grade ELA | 2nd grade reading | fall literacy center | gratitude stories | Thanksgiving reading | kindness passages | fall worksheets | autumn classroom activities
