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Free printable The New Principal leveled reading worksheets for 1st grade. Students read this school-setting story and respond to comprehension questions about character perspective, events, and vocabulary. The familiar school context helps 1st graders connect personally to the story and draw on background knowledge. Part of our leveled stories worksheets collection.

What You'll Learn

  • Read "The New Principal" and identify the setting and characters
  • Describe how the main character feels at the start and end
  • Use text evidence to answer comprehension questions

FAQ

What comprehension focus does The New Principal story emphasize?

The story targets understanding character perspective — students consider how both students and the new principal feel, building empathy and inferential thinking.

Why is a school setting effective for 1st grade leveled reading stories?

Students have direct experience with schools and principals, allowing them to activate background knowledge and make text-to-self connections that deepen comprehension.

How can The New Principal story be used to spark a class discussion?

Teachers can ask students to share their own experiences with school changes or new adults in their school, using the story as a discussion anchor for making personal connections.

Grade
1st Grade
Ages
Ages 6-7
Subject
Reading
Format
Printable PDF

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Apr 2026

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May 2026

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Apr 2026

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