Quarters and Quackers QU Phonics Stories Worksheet – 1st Grade

Build strong digraphs skills with the Quarters and Quackers QU Phonics Stories Reading Comprehension Worksheet. This first grade phonics printable keeps the focus on one skill so students can practice it with confidence.

Learning objective: By the end of this activity, students will be able to use their digraphs skills accurately and explain their thinking.

Why it works: Practice like this gives students a chance to try digraphs on their own after you teach it. Because the page is quick to complete and easy to review, it fits into almost any part of the school day.

What's included:

• 2-page printable worksheet

• Clear, student-friendly directions

• Answer key (1 page)

• Cover page

How it's organized: The page opens with these directions: "Read the story out loud. Listen for the qu sound in the special words." Students then complete the practice items in order and check their work before turning it in.

Grade level: Designed for first grade students. It also works well for kindergarten and second grade students who need extra practice or a fresh review.

How to use it: Use it for whole-group practice, small-group instruction, independent work, centers, morning work, homework, or an emergency sub plan.

Answer key: An answer key is included, so you can check work quickly or let students self-correct.

Teaching tips and variations:

• Keep a few copies in your early finisher bin for independent review.

• Project the page and solve one or two items as a class before students work on their own.

• Send it home as homework so families can see what their child is learning in phonics.

Skills covered: Digraphs, Reading Comprehension, Phonics, Reading

Standards: Supports Common Core RF.1.3a, RL.1.1, RI.1.1.

File type: PDF, ready to print.

Number of pages: 4 (2 worksheet pages, 1 answer key page, 1 cover page).

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