Thelma and Theo TH Phonics Stories Reading Worksheet – 1st Grade

Build strong blends skills with the Thelma and Theo TH 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: Students will review blends, practice it in context, and show what they know in a way that is easy for the teacher to check.

Why it works: Practice like this gives students a chance to try blends 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. Then answer the questions on the next page." 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: It is a great fit for morning work, learning centers, intervention groups, test review, homeschool lessons, and take-home practice.

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.

• Slip the page into a sheet protector so students can practice again with dry-erase markers.

• Model the first item together, then let students finish the rest independently.

Skills covered: Blends, Digraphs, Reading Comprehension, Phonics, Reading

Standards: Supports Common Core RF.1.2b, RF.1.3, RF.1.3a, RL.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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