Following Directions

How do you get a baby alien to go to sleep? Find the answer by following the directions on this first- and second-grade reading comprehension worksheet.

Students read and follow nine steps to solve a fun riddle. The worksheet features a 5x5 grid with a letter in each square. Each step leads students to a letter in the grid, and students have to write these letters in order on the blank lines to solve the riddle.

Following directions is an important reading comprehension strategy as students learn to read and write. Reinforce these skills with the All About First Grade Reading Comprehension set that includes 11 worksheets.