Skills Sprint Activity Packet
Grades 2-3 Integrated Packet 20-Page Comprehensive Master Set
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SKILLS SPRINT LEARNING PACKET
Phonics Mastery • Leveled Reading • Subtraction with Regrouping • Single-Digit Multiplication
Student Name:
Classroom / Teacher:
Date Started:
1. FLOSS Phonics
-ff, -ll, -ss, -zz rule, decoding & spelling
2. Reading Quests
Grades 2 & 3 fiction & non-fiction passages
3. Subtraction
2-digit & 3-digit with place value regrouping
4. Multiplication
Equal groups, arrays & single-digit facts 0-9
My 20-Page Quest Tracker (Check off each page as you finish)
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Tip: Take your time, show your regrouping steps, and underline decodable words!
Cover & Tracker
Phonics Workshop • Rule Study
The FLOSS Rule: Doubling Final Consonants
Name: ____________________ Page 2 of 20
What is the FLOSS Rule?
When a one-syllable word has a short vowel sound and ends with /f/, /l/, /s/, or /z/, we almost always double the final letter: ff, ll, ss, or zz.
Word Bank (12 FLOSS Words)
cliff grass buzz spill sniff shell fizz dress stuff chill jazz moss
Part A: Sort the Word Bank into the 4 FLOSS Families
-FF Words
-LL Words
-SS Words
-ZZ Words
Part B: Sentence Fill-in-the-Blank (Choose from the bank)
1. The honeybee began to ____________________ around the blooming red flower.
2. Be careful with that cold glass of milk so you do not ____________________ it on the rug.
3. A tiny brown goat stood at the edge of the rocky ____________________.
4. Green, velvety ____________________ grew on the damp north side of the oak tree.
Self-Check: Did every word you wrote have a double ending consonant? FLOSS Rule Intro
Grade 2 Reading Quest • Fiction
Tess and the Brass Bell
Name: ____________________ Page 3 of 20
Passage Lexile ~420L (Grade 2 Core)
Tess ran up the grassy hill on a sunny afternoon. Her small pup, Cliff, began to sniff near a patch of green moss. Suddenly, Cliff stopped to dig near an old stone wall. Tess heard a loud clink! She brushed off the dark soil and pulled out an old brass bell.
"Look at this, Cliff!" Tess said with a grin. She gave the bell a gentle tap. It made a clear, ringing chime that echoed across the hill. A breeze gave a sudden puff against her dress. Tess wiped the bell on a soft cloth so it would not lose its shine. She knew she had found a real treasure from the past.
Phonics Spy: Find 4 FLOSS words in the story
1. ____________
2. ____________
3. ____________
4. ____________
Reading Comprehension Questions
1. Who is Cliff in the story?
A friendly goat living on the hill
Tess's small pup who likes to sniff and dig
A tall stone wall near the trail
2. What did Tess find buried under the dark soil?
An old brass bell
A gold coin necklace
A silver whistle
3. Text Evidence: What happened when Tess gave the bell a gentle tap?
Grade 2 Reading Standard: RL.2.1 Key Details & Evidence Reading Quest 1
Math Workshop • Subtraction Foundations
2-Digit Subtraction with Regrouping
Name: ____________________ Page 4 of 20
Regrouping Rhyme & Rule
"More on top? No need to stop! More on the floor? Go next door and get 10 more!" When the bottom ones digit is larger than the top ones digit, unbundle 1 ten into 10 ones.
Model Problem: 52 - 27 Since 2 < 7 in the ones place, change 5 tens to 4 tens and 2 ones to 12 ones. Then: 12 - 7 = 5, and 4 - 2 = 2. Answer: 25.
4 12
5 2
- 2 7
2 5
Solve Each Problem (Use the regrouping boxes at the top)
6 3
- 2 8
7 4
- 3 9
8 1
- 4 5
9 0
- 3 6
5 5
- 1 8
4 2
- 2 7
8 3
- 5 6
6 1
- 3 4
Word Problem Challenge
Maya had 72 colorful seashells in her beach basket. She gave 35 seashells to her classmate Liam. How many seashells does Maya have left?
Show your work in the box: Answer: ________ seashells
Math Standard: 2.NBT.B.5 / 3.NBT.A.2 Regrouping Precision Math Lab 1
Math Workshop • Multiplication Foundations
Equal Groups & Arrays (Single-Digit Facts)
Name: ____________________ Page 5 of 20
Multiplication is Repeated Addition
When you have equal groups, you can multiply! 3 groups of 4 stars means: 4 + 4 + 4 = 12 or 3 × 4 = 12.
Part A: Write the Repeated Addition & Multiplication Sentence
Item 1
● ● ● ● ●
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Rows: _____ Columns: _____
Addition: ___________________
Equation: ___ × ___ = ___
Item 2
★ ★ ★
★ ★ ★
★ ★ ★
★ ★ ★
Rows: _____ Columns: _____
Addition: ___________________
Equation: ___ × ___ = ___
Item 3
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Rows: _____ Columns: _____
Addition: ___________________
Equation: ___ × ___ = ___
Part B: Single-Digit Multiplication Sprint
2 × 4 = ______
3 × 3 = ______
5 × 2 = ______
4 × 4 = ______
2 × 7 = ______
5 × 5 = ______
3 × 6 = ______
4 × 5 = ______
1 × 8 = ______
0 × 9 = ______
2 × 9 = ______
5 × 8 = ______
Part C: Draw an array for 3 × 6 in the grid box below
Number of rows: ______ Number in each row: ______ Total Product: ______
Math Standard: 3.OA.A.1 Interpret Products & Equal Groups Math Lab 2
Phonics Workshop • Word Building
FLOSS Detective: Spelling & Rhyme Pairs
Name: ____________________ Page 6 of 20
Part A: Add -ff, -ll, -ss, or -zz to complete each clue
1. A tall stone drop-off: cli____ Rule: -ff
2. Sound a bee makes: bu____ Rule: -zz
3. Green yard covering: gra____ Rule: -ss
4. Tool for drilling holes: dri____ Rule: -ll
5. Soft downy feather: flu____ Rule: -ff
6. Bubbles in soda pop: fi____ Rule: -zz
7. A shiny drinking cup: gla____ Rule: -ss
8. Smelling with the nose: sni____ Rule: -ff
Part B: Match the FLOSS Rhyme Pairs (Draw a line or write the letter)
1. chill [ ]
2. mess [ ]
3. cliff [ ]
4. buzz [ ]
A. dress
B. sniff
C. spill
D. fuzz
Part C: Write Two Original Sentences Using at Least Two FLOSS Words
Sentence 1 (Use words: glass and spill):
Sentence 2 (Use words: cliff and fuzz or buzz):
Phonics Standard: RF.2.3 / RF.3.3 Know and Apply Grade-Level Phonics Phonics Workshop 2
Grade 2 Reading Quest • Fiction & Inference
The Old Mill on the Bluff
Name: ____________________ Page 7 of 20
Passage Lexile ~460L (Grade 2 Expansion)
Farmer Ross had an old grain mill perched upon a windy bluff. Below the bluff, a fresh well provided cold, sweet water. When the autumn wind began to blow, the big wooden sails of the mill would spin with a rhythmic hum.
"Listen to that wind whistle," Ross said to his helper, Will. "We must fill every burlap sack with ground wheat before dusk." Will carried a heavy sack across the floor. He stepped with care so he would not spill the flour. By nightfall, twelve full bags stood in a neat row, and the smell of warm grain filled the chilly air.
Part A: Choose the Best Answer
1. Where was Farmer Ross's grain mill located?
Inside a dark forest near a swamp
High upon a windy bluff above a well
In the basement of an old schoolhouse
2. Why did Will carry the heavy sack with great care?
He did not want to spill the ground flour
He wanted to scare the crows away
The bag had sharp glass inside
Part B: Written Response (Use full sentences)
Explain how the wind helps Farmer Ross and Will do their work at the mill:
Grade 2 Reading Standard: RL.2.3 Character Reactions & Key Details Reading Quest 2
Math Workshop • Subtraction Precision
Subtraction Precision & Error Detective
Name: ____________________ Page 8 of 20
Part A: Calculate with Regrouping
7 3
- 4 8
8 2
- 2 & 9
6 0
- 3 7
9 5
- 6 8
5 1
- 2 6
8 4
- 5 9
Part B: Math Detective • Find the Mistake!
A student solved 62 - 38 = 36. Look at their work: they subtracted 2 - 8 and just wrote 6 because 8 - 2 = 6!
What did the student do wrong?
Correct Solution:
6 2
- 3 8
__ __
Math Standard: 2.NBT.B.7 / 3.NBT.A.2 Mathematical Reasoning & Precision Math Lab 3
Math Workshop • Multiplication Fluency
Skip-Counting & Fact Families (2s, 3s, 4s, 5s)
Name: ____________________ Page 9 of 20
Part A: Fill in the Missing Numbers in each Skip-Counting Trail
Threes:
3 6 __ 12 __ 18 __ 24 27
Fours:
4 __ 12 16 __ 24 __ 32 36
Part B: Fast Fact Power Grid
3 × 4 = ______
4 × 6 = ______
2 × 8 = ______
5 × 7 = ______
4 × 3 = ______
3 × 8 = ______
5 × 9 = ______
4 × 7 = ______
2 × 6 = ______
3 × 7 = ______
4 × 8 = ______
5 × 6 = ______
3 × 9 = ______
4 × 9 = ______
2 × 7 = ______
5 × 4 = ______
Problem 1: A baker arranged cookies on 4 baking sheets. Each baking sheet holds 7 cookies. How many cookies are there altogether?
Equation: ____________________ Total: ______ cookies
Problem 2: Elena bought 5 packs of colorful stickers for her art project. Each pack has 8 stickers. How many stickers did Elena buy?
Equation: ____________________ Total: ______ stickers
Math Standard: 3.OA.C.7 Multiply and Divide Fluently within 100 Math Lab 4
Integrated Quest • Math & Phonics Mystery
The Secret FLOSS Cipher Code
Name: ____________________ Page 10 of 20
Mission Briefing: Solve the math problems below (multiplication facts and subtraction with regrouping). Then, use the Cipher Key to find the matching letter. When decoded, the letters spell secret FLOSS rule words!
Math-to-Letter Cipher Key
12B
15E
18L
21C
24F
27I
32M
35S
Mystery Word #1 (Solve to decode):
4 × 3 = 12
B
5 × 3 = ____
45 - 27 = ____
3 × 6 = ____
Decoded FLOSS Word: __________________
Mystery Word #2 (Solve to decode):
7 × 3 = ____
52 - 34 = ____
9 × 3 = ____
6 × 4 = ____
81 - 57 = ____
Decoded FLOSS Word: __________________
Integrated Cross-Curricular Sprint: Phonics & Mathematics Milestone Checkpoint P.10
Phonics Workshop • Grade 3 Extension
Compound Words & FLOSS Exceptions
Name: ____________________ Page 11 of 20
Be Aware: The Famous Exceptions!
Some common one-syllable short-vowel words do NOT double their end letter: gas, bus, yes, this, us, if, and chef. We call these "rule breakers" and memorize them by sight!
Part A: Combine words to form FLOSS Compound Words
wind + mill = windmill
cuff + link =
sand + dollar =
cliff + hanger =
grass + hopper =
cross + walk =
Part B: Divide Between the Twin Consonants
When a word has twin consonants in the middle, divide right between them! Example: muf / fin
traffic traf / fic
blizzard _____ / _____
lesson _____ / _____
spelling _____ / _____
Part C: Proofreading Editor
Find and circle the 3 misspelled FLOSS words in the paragraph below. Then write the correct spellings:
"The yellow buzzing bee flew over the tall gras near the deep wel. It landed on a soft green petal."
Correction 1: ____________
Correction 2: ____________
Correction 3: ____________
Language Standard: L.3.2 Syllabication & Spelling Conventions Phonics Workshop 3
Grade 3 Reading Quest • Science & Narrative
The Secret of Mossy Falls
Name: ____________________ Page 12 of 20
Passage Lexile ~580L (Grade 3 Narrative)
Russell adjusted his field pack as he led his younger brother, Ross, along the steep canyon trail. The air was cool and filled with a misty dampness. Thick carpets of emerald moss clung to the slick rock wall, drinking in the moisture from the roaring waterfall. High above their heads, swallows darted from their mud nests wedged beneath a rocky cliff.
"Listen to that roar," Ross remarked, pointing at the foaming base of the falls. "It sounds like a giant spell has been cast over the canyon." Russell knelt on a flat stone and retrieved his magnifying glass. Through the round lens, he observed tiny aquatic insects clinging to the pebbles. "These creatures thrive here because the rushing water provides endless oxygen," Russell explained. "Every living thing in this gorge has adapted to the power of the water."
Part A: Multiple Choice Questions
1. Why does emerald moss thrive along the canyon rock walls?
The trail provides warm dry sunlight all day
It drinks in the moisture and mist from the waterfall
Hikers bring plant food onto the trail
2. What tool did Russell use to observe the tiny aquatic insects?
A round magnifying glass
A pair of brass binoculars
A digital camera
Part B: Text-Dependent Short Response
According to Russell, why do the tiny aquatic insects survive well in the rushing water?
Grade 3 Reading Standard: RI.3.1 Ask and Answer Questions with Evidence Reading Quest 3
Math Workshop • Multi-Digit Computation
3-Digit Subtraction with Regrouping
Name: ____________________ Page 13 of 20
Step-by-Step 3-Digit Regrouping
Work from right to left: Ones first, then Tens, then Hundreds. If there are not enough tens, regroup from the hundreds place (1 hundred = 10 tens).
Part A: Solve with Careful Regrouping
4 5 2
- 1 7 8
6 3 4
- 2 5 7
5 2 0
- 2 6 4
7 1 5
- 3 4 9
8 0 3
- 4 2 6
9 4 1
- 5 8 7
Library Book Challenge
The Oak Hill Elementary library has 524 adventure books on its shelves. During Reading Month, students checked out 268 adventure books. How many adventure books are still left in the library?
Show your regrouping work in the space below: Answer: ________ books remaining
Math Standard: 3.NBT.A.2 Fluently Subtract within 1000 Math Lab 5
Math Workshop • Multiplication Mastery
High-Fact Power (6s, 7s, 8s, 9s Facts)
Name: ____________________ Page 14 of 20
Strategy: Break Apart into Known Facts
Tackling 7 × 6? Break 7 into 5 and 2! (5 × 6) + (2 × 6) = 30 + 12 = 42. Distributive power makes big facts easy!
Part A: Master Fact Practice
6 × 6 = ______
7 × 6 = ______
8 × 7 = ______
9 × 4 = ______
7 × 7 = ______
8 × 8 = ______
9 × 6 = ______
6 × 8 = ______
9 × 7 = ______
8 × 9 = ______
7 × 4 = ______
9 × 9 = ______
Part B: Find the Missing Factor
6 × _____ = 42
_____ × 8 = 56
9 × _____ = 54
_____ × 7 = 63
8 × _____ = 64
_____ × 6 = 48
Part C: Compare Expressions (>, <, or =)
6 × 7
5 × 9
8 × 4
4 × 8
9 × 3
7 × 4
8 × 6
7 × 7
Math Standard: 3.OA.C.7 Single-Digit Fact Fluency Math Lab 6
Writing Workshop • Creative Application
The FLOSS Story Crafter Studio
Name: ____________________ Page 15 of 20
Writing Prompt:
Imagine you discover a mysterious glass palace sitting high on a windy cliff. Write a short adventure story about what happens when you cross the bridge to enter it!
Your Mission: Include at least 4 FLOSS words from this bank: cliff, glass, spell, breeze, moss, bell, hill, chill. Underline each FLOSS word you use!
Story Title: _____________________________________________
Writer's Self-Editing Checklist:
Capital letters at start
Punctuation at end (. ? !)
4+ FLOSS words used
Neat handwriting
Writing Standard: W.2.3 / W.3.3 Narrative Composition Writing Studio P.15
Grade 3 Reading Quest • Informational Science
The Ancient Art of Glassblowing
Name: ____________________ Page 16 of 20
Passage Lexile ~620L (Grade 3 Informational)
Glass is one of the most remarkable materials ever invented. It begins as ordinary fine sand, limestone, and soda ash. Inside a fiery furnace, these ingredients melt at over two thousand degrees into glowing molten liquid that glows like lava.
A skilled artisan gathers a glob of this fiery liquid onto the tip of a hollow iron pipe. With a quick, steady puff of breath into the pipe, the artisan inflates a glowing bubble. Next, they roll the soft glass across a flat brass table to shape the smooth walls of a bowl or vase. Finally, the glass must chill slowly in a special cooling oven so it will not crack or shatter from a sudden temperature shift.
Part A: Put the Steps of Glassmaking in Order (1, 2, 3, 4)
The artisan blows a puff of breath into the hollow iron pipe to inflate a bubble.
Ingredients like sand and soda ash melt in a furnace at 2,000 degrees.
The shaped glass cools slowly in a special oven so it will not shatter.
The artisan rolls the soft glass on a flat brass table to form smooth sides.
Part B: Text-Dependent Science Response
Why must molten glass cool down slowly in a special oven instead of chilled cold water?
Reading Standard: RI.3.3 Technical Texts & Sequential Processes Reading Quest 4
Math Workshop • Multi-Step Problem Solving
Multiplication & Subtraction with Regrouping
Name: ____________________ Page 17 of 20
Challenge 1: The School Book Fair
The school librarian bought 6 packs of mystery chapter books. Each pack contained 8 books. During the first week of the fair, students purchased 29 books. How many mystery books are left?
Step 1: Multiply to find total books
Equation: ___ × ___ = ___
Step 2: Subtract with regrouping
Equation: ___ - 29 = ___
Final Answer: ________ books left
Challenge 2: The Autumn Apple Orchard
Farmer Will picked apples and packed them into 9 wooden crates. Each crate holds 7 crisp apples. He then donated 38 apples to the community kitchen. How many apples does Farmer Will have remaining?
Step 1: Multiply to find total picked
Equation: ___ × ___ = ___
Step 2: Subtract with regrouping
Equation: ___ - 38 = ___
Final Answer: ________ apples remaining
Math Standard: 3.OA.D.8 Solve Two-Step Word Problems Math Lab 7
Cross-Curricular Quest • Integrated Bakery
Chef Ross's FLOSS Bakery & Math Market
Name: ____________________ Page 18 of 20
Today's Fresh Bakery Menu (Spot the FLOSS words!)
Fluffy Cinnamon Roll $3 each
Honey Muffin Puff $2 each
Glass of Cold Milk $1 each
Lemon Fizz Tart $4 each
Part A: Write 4 FLOSS Rule Words Found on the Menu
1. ____________
2. ____________
3. ____________
4. ____________
Part B: Solve the Morning Bakery Orders
Order 1 (Multiplication): A customer ordered 7 boxes of Fluffy Cinnamon Rolls for a party. Each box contains 4 rolls. How many rolls were ordered?
Work: _________________________ Total: ______ rolls
Order 2 (Subtraction with Regrouping): Chef Ross baked 85 Lemon Fizz Tarts in the morning. By lunchtime, customers bought 48 tarts. How many tarts remain on the shelf?
Work: 85 - 48 = ________________ Total: ______ tarts left
Order 3 (Multiplication & Regrouping Combo): Chef Ross has 9 muffin trays. Each tray holds 8 Honey Muffin Puffs. After a morning rush, 35 puffs are eaten. How many puffs are left?
Multiply: 9 × 8 = ____ | Subtract: ____ - 35 = ____ Answer: ______ puffs
Integrated Applied Problem Solving • Real-World Context Bakery Quest P.18
Culminating Review • Mastery Check
The Grand Skills Final Sprint
Name: ____________________ Page 19 of 20
Section 1: Choose the Correct FLOSS Spelling
1. [ ] clif [ ] cliff -ff
2. [ ] grass [ ] gras -ss
3. [ ] spel [ ] spell -ll
4. [ ] buzz [ ] buz -zz
Section 2: Subtraction with Regrouping
7 2
- 3 8
__ __
9 1
- 4 7
__ __
5 4 3
- 2 8 6
___ ___ ___
8 0 2
- 3 5 7
___ ___ ___
Section 3: Single-Digit Multiplication Power
4 × 7 = __
6 × 8 = __
9 × 5 = __
7 × 7 = __
8 × 8 = __
9 × 9 = __
Culminating Multi-Step Question:
A science teacher has 8 containers of moss specimens. Each container holds 6 specimens. After a lab lesson, students return 39 specimens to the wild. How many specimens remain in the classroom?
Show calculations: 8 × 6 = _____ then _____ - 39 = _____ Remaining: ______ specimens
Comprehensive Cumulative Review • All Packet Strands Sprint P.19
Milestone Achievement Page 20 of 20 • Final Page
Certificate of Completion
MASTER SKILLS ACHIEVER
This official certificate is proudly awarded to:
For extraordinary dedication in mastering FLOSS Phonics Rules, advancing through Grade 2 & 3 Reading Passages, conquering Multi-Digit Subtraction with Regrouping, and gaining fluency in Single-Digit Multiplication!
Teacher / Educator Signature
Date Completed
Student Self-Reflection (Rate your confidence 1 to 5 stars)
FLOSS Phonics (-ff, -ll, -ss, -zz): ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Reading Comprehension Quests: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Subtraction with Regrouping: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Single-Digit Multiplication: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
My Favorite New Skill or Breakthrough in this Packet:
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