What’s That Smell? Phonics Reading Worksheet – 1st Grade Practice

What’s That Smell? Phonics Reading Comprehension Story Worksheet – URE Sound helps first grade learners practice r-controlled vowels with clear directions and a clean, kid-friendly layout. Print it and it is ready for class, homework, or homeschool lessons.

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

Why it works: Students stay on task because the directions are short and the practice is the right size for one sitting. Teachers save time because the page is ready to print and easy to check.

What's included:

• 2-page printable worksheet

• Answer key (1 page)

• Cover page

How it's organized: Students read the directions at the top, complete the practice items one at a time, and finish with a quick look back over their work.

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: Assign it after a mini-lesson, use it in a small group, send it home as homework, keep it in your sub folder, or use it as a quick formative check.

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

Teaching tips and variations:

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

• Pair students to compare answers and talk through any differences.

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

Skills covered: R-Controlled Vowels, Reading Comprehension, Vowels, Phonics, Reading

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