Jonah Bible Story ELA Worksheet – Making Connections (1st Grade)

Help your child build reading comprehension and critical thinking skills while exploring the story of Jonah and the Big Fish! This 1st-grade–friendly worksheet focuses on making connections between the text, other stories, personal experiences, and the world around them.

What’s Included:

• Text-to-Self Connections: Students reflect on personal experiences related to Jonah’s choices.
• Text-to-Text Connections: Students compare Jonah’s story to other familiar stories.
• Text-to-World Connections: Students consider lessons from Jonah that apply to their community or world.
• Optional Coloring Activity: Draw Jonah inside the big fish for extra engagement.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Perfect for homeschooling, Bible school, or classroom use
• Supports reading comprehension, critical thinking, and discussion skills
• Simple, engaging, and ready to print
• Aligns with faith-based learning and Kingdom homeschooling values

Suggested Use:

• Before or after reading the Jonah story
• As a Bible lesson extension activity
• For independent practice or guided instruction