Shift Log Worksheet Shift Log
Task 1: Workplace Decoding
Name:
Date:
The Morning Shift
Read each sentence. Look at the word in bold . Circle the correct short vowel sound.
1. Put the tool in the box.
a
o
u
2. Sign the form with a pen.
e
i
o
3. Check the large map.
a
e
u
4. It is time to start the job.
o
u
a
Shift Log: Page 2
Task 2: Inventory Writing
Inventory Update
Complete the word by writing the correct short vowel (a, e, i, o, u) in the space.
B G
Storage item
K T
Tool set
M G
Break room
S N
Outdoor shift
New Job Story Short Story: The New Job
Reading Level: 1.0
Instruction: Read the story slowly. Use your finger to track the words.
Sam had a new job.
He had a big van.
Sam had a map to help him.
The van ran well.
Sam had a bag and a box.
He will get a pen.
Sam did a ten hour shift.
Sam is not sad. He is glad!
Story Check: The New Job
Name: __________________________
1. What did Sam have to help him?
A dog
A map
A cup
2. How long was Sam's shift?
Six hours
Two hours
Ten hours
3. How did Sam feel about his new job?
Write your answer on the lines below.
Office Task Cards Office Task Cards
Set A: Basic Sight Words & CVC
Sight Word
THE
"Pick up the pen."
Practice Writing
Phonics: -AT
MAT
"Wipe your feet on the mat."
Practice Writing
Sight Word
AND
"The bag and the box."
Practice Writing
Phonics: -IP
ZIP
"Zip up your coat."
Practice Writing
Teacher Note: Cut these cards out for the student. Encourage them to practice reading the word, the sentence, and then writing the word on the line.
Office Task Cards
Set B: Digraphs & Advanced Sight Words
Sight Word
SHE
"She is at the shop."
Practice Writing
Phonics: -IP
CHIP
"Eat a chip for lunch."
Practice Writing
Sight Word
THIS
"This is my new desk."
Practice Writing
Phonics: -OP
SHOP
"Go to the shop now."
Practice Writing
Page 2 • Task Card Set
Career Paths Worksheet Career Paths
Blends & Digraphs (sh, ch, th)
Student
In every job, we use different skills. Read the sentences below. Look for the blends and digraphs.
sh
The Morning Shift
"I will show you the shop today."
Words: ship cash dish
ch
Check the List
"Please check the chips."
Words: rich much chat
th
Think Fast
"This is the third time."
Words: thin bath with
Career Paths: Writing Task
Practice Your Blends
Choose one word from each Word List on Page 1. Write it clearly in the boxes below.
SH Word (like Shop)
CH Word (like Check)
TH Word (like This)
Silent E Code Story Life Skills Phonics
The Silent E Code
Unit 3: CVCe Patterns
Reading Instruction
The e at the end is silent. It tells the first vowel to say its long sound (its name).
cap cape
hop hope
Reading: Late for Work
I woke up late today.
I had to make a plan.
The time on the clock was nine.
I rode the bus to my job.
The bus was safe and fast.
I will save my pay.
It is nice to be on time.
Vocabulary Check: Page 2
Name: __________________________
Vocabulary Match
Draw a line from the word on the left to its meaning on the right.
TIME
Clock hours
SAVE
Keep money
MAKE
To create
SAFE
No danger
Self-Check: I can read these words.
Yes, I am ready.
Phonics Independent Practice Independent Phonics Log
Student:
Complete your tasks each day to build your reading speed.
MONDAY
The -AN Family
Read these words aloud 3 times. Then, choose one and use it in a short workplace sentence.
VAN
PAN
PLAN
CAN
TUESDAY
Circle the Digraph
Look at each word. Circle the letters that make the "sh" or "ch" sound.
SHOP
CHIP
CASH
CHAT
Phonics Log: Page 2
WEDNESDAY
Short vs Long
Read the pair. Circle the word that fits the adult task.
A tool to measure:
TAP TAPE
A paper with roads:
MAP MAZE
THURSDAY
Sight Word Sprint
Read these words as fast as you can. Set a timer for 30 seconds.
OPEN
EXIT
STOP
DANGER
PUSH
PULL
Adult Literacy Teacher Guide Teacher Guide
Decoding for Adult Learners (Level 1)
The Adult Literacy Approach
Principle 1: Maintain Dignity
Adult learners may feel shame about their reading level. Always frame phonics as a professional skill or a "code-breaking" tool rather than elementary school work.
"We aren't just learning letters; we're unlocking the professional code of the workplace."
Principle 2: Connect to Utility
Adults learn best when they see immediate application. Every CVC word used in these materials should be linked to a real-world task or object.
LOG → Shift Logs / Reporting
SAVE → Banking / Personal Finance
Instructional Mindset & Approach • Page 1
Implementation & Diagnostics
Classroom Strategies
01
The Decodable Stories
Model reading the story first while tracking with a finger. Ask the student to identify 3 "power words" (words they read instantly) before attempting the whole passage.
02
Task Cards & Speed Logs
Encourage "over-learning." Adult students should practice the task cards until they reach automaticity (reading under 1 second). Use the "Independent Phonics Log" for daily consistency.
Quick Diagnostic Tips
Over-reliance on context
If they guess "Shift" instead of "Ship," they are using the theme to guess rather than decoding. Point to the specific phoneme and ask for the sound.
Vowel confusion (e/i)
Adult learners often mix "e" and "i". Use the "Shift Log" worksheet to target these specific auditory differences using physical mouth-position cues.
Implementation & Diagnostics • Page 2
