U Like Hut Reading Comprehension Worksheet – 1st Grade Middle Sounds

Build strong middle sounds skills with the U Like Hut 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 middle sounds, 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 middle sounds 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: "Look up at the sun. The hot sun dries the mud until it is hard. The roof is made of thick, dry grass. It keeps the rain outside." 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 works well for whole-class lessons, small groups, early finishers, homework, review days, intervention time, and sub tubs.

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

Teaching tips and variations:

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

• Use it as an exit ticket the day after a middle sounds lesson to see who needs more support.

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

Skills covered: Middle Sounds, Reading Comprehension, Short Vowels, Vowels, Phonics, Reading

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