Short Vowel Passages Worksheet Week 1 • Level 1: CVC Words
Short Vowel Passages
Scholar:
Date:
Target Sound Warm-Up: Short Vowel /ă/
Tap each dot • Blend the sounds
c-a-t
s-a-t
m-a-t
r-a-t
r-a-n
saw
Sight Word
Passage 1: The Cat and the Rat
Accuracy Goal: 100%
The cat sat on a mat.
A rat ran to the mat.
The cat saw the rat.
The rat ran fast!
The cat sat on the mat again.
Reading Routine: 1. Preview Words 2. Teacher Models 3. Guided Echo 4. Solo Read 5. Comprehension
Evidence Questions • Write in Complete Sentences
1. Where did the cat sit at the start of the story?
2. What ran over to the mat?
3. What did the rat do when the cat saw it?
Week 1 • Level 1 Expansion: Short e, i, o, u
Vowel Mastery & Progress
Scholar:
Date:
Decodable Warm-Up: Short Vowel Mix
Identify the vowel sound
Ben /ĕ/ short e
pet /ĕ/ short e
dog /ŏ/ short o
jog /ŏ/ short o
run /ŭ/ short u
rub /ŭ/ short u
Passage 2: Ben Gets a Pet
35 Decodable Words
Ben has a pet.
His pet is a big dog.
The dog can run and jog in the mud.
The dog gets very wet.
Ben gets a red rag to rub the dog dry.
The happy dog wagged his tail at Ben.
Comprehension & Text Connection
1. What kind of pet does Ben have, and what can it do?
2. Why does Ben need to get a rag?
Week 1 Scholar Intervention Tracker Criterion Mastery: 4 of 5 required
Reads Target Words
100% accuracy
Blends Unfamiliar
Continuous blend
Few Errors in Text
≤ 2 self-corrections
Smooth Phrasing
2-3 word chunks
Answers Evidence
Complete sentence
Timed Fluency: ______ WCPM (Goal: 20-30 WCPM)
Teacher Signature: ________________________
Blend Power Passages Worksheet Week 2 • Level 2: Consonant Blends (CCVC & CVCC)
Blend Power Passages
Scholar:
Date:
Blend Warm-Up: Keep Both Sounds!
Highlight the consonant blends
frog initial blend
flat initial blend
slid initial blend
pond final blend
past final blend
sprang 3-letter blend
Passage 1: The Frog in the Pond
CCVC & CVCC Blends
A green frog sat by the pond.
It saw a flat grey rock in the sun.
The frog sprang onto the rock.
A small fish swam past in the cool water.
The frog slid off the rock and splashed into the pond!
Reading Routine: 1. Blend Drill 2. Teacher Models 3. Choral Read 4. Independent 5. Text Evidence
Evidence Questions • Complete Sentences
1. Where did the green frog sit at first?
2. What swam past while the frog was on the rock?
3. What happened when the frog slid off the rock?
Week 2 • Level 2 Expansion
Garden Blends & Mastery
Scholar:
Date:
Blend Word Drill: Initial & Final
Read each word smoothly
Brad /br/ initial
Fran /fr/ initial
plant two blends
spot /sp/ initial
press /pr/ initial
drink two blends
Passage 2: The Best Plant
38 Decodable Words
Brad and Fran went out to the garden.
They dug a small spot in the rich soil.
Brad put a green plant in the spot.
Fran pressed the soft soil flat with her hand.
They gave the fresh plant a cool drink of water.
“Let us help it grow tall!” said Brad with a grin.
Evidence Questions • Think & Write
1. Where did Brad and Fran go, and what did they dig?
2. How did Fran and Brad care for the new plant?
Week 2 Scholar Intervention Tracker Target: 4 of 5 required
Initial Blends
No dropped sounds
Final Blends
nd, st, nk, nt
Text Accuracy
≥ 95% decodable
Punctuation
Pauses at periods
Written Evidence
Cites details
Timed Fluency: ______ WCPM (Goal: 30-40 WCPM)
Teacher Signature: ________________________
Digraph Hunt Passages Worksheet Week 3 • Level 3: Digraphs (sh, ch, th, wh, ck)
Digraph Hunt Passages
Scholar:
Date:
Digraph Rule: Two Letters, One Sound!
Spot the digraph in each word
ship /sh/ sound
shore /sh/ sound
three /th/ sound
child /ch/ sound
beach /ch/ sound
shell /sh/ sound
Passage 1: Ship at the Shore
Digraph Focus: sh, ch, th
The grand ship is near the shore.
Three silver fish splash in the cool water.
A cheerful child stands on the sandy beach.
She checks the shiny shells in her red bag.
“What a nice day at the beach!” she says with a thrill.
Reading Routine: 1. Digraph Review 2. Teacher Read 3. Scholar Echo 4. Solo Read 5. Comprehend
Evidence Questions • Full Sentences
1. Where is the grand ship floating?
2. What does the child check inside her bag?
3. How does the child feel about her day at the beach?
Week 3 • Level 3 Expansion
Digraph Mastery (wh, ck, th)
Scholar:
Date:
Digraph Word Drill: wh, ck, th, ch
Read the target sound
white /wh/ sound
duck /ck/ final
thick two digraphs
shed /sh/ sound
Chad /ch/ sound
path /th/ final
Passage 2: The Quick Duck by the Shed
42 Decodable Words
Chad walked down a thick dirt path behind the shed.
He saw a quick white duck quack near a rock.
The duck ran to the pond with a fast dash.
Chad smiled as he heard the duck splash into the bath of water.
“That duck can move in a flash!” whispered Chad.
Comprehension & Digraph Hunt
1. Where did Chad walk, and what animal did he spot?
2. Write two words from Passage 2 that end with the “ck” digraph:
Week 3 Scholar Intervention Tracker Target: 4 of 5 required
Identifies sh/ch
Correct sound
Identifies th/wh/ck
No split sounds
Accuracy ≥ 95%
Few hesitations
Expressive Read
Natural voice
Answers Evidence
Accurate facts
Timed Fluency: ______ WCPM (Goal: 35-45 WCPM)
Teacher Signature: ________________________
Silent E Passages Worksheet Week 4 • Level 4: Silent-E Words (CVCe)
Silent E Magic Passages
Scholar:
Date:
Magic E Rule: The E is Silent, Vowel is Long!
Notice the vowel says its name
Jake /ā/ long a
cake /ā/ long a
plate /ā/ long a
white /ī/ long i
five /ī/ long i
smile /ī/ long i
Passage 1: A Cake for Grandma
CVCe Focus: a_e, i_e
Jake wants to make a sweet cake for Grandma.
He takes a plate and a white cake mix bowl.
He adds five fresh eggs to the mix.
Grandma helps him bake the cake in the stove.
When the cake is done, Jake puts it on a fine plate.
Grandma gives Jake a big, warm smile!
Reading Routine: 1. CVCe Drill 2. Teacher Read 3. Paired Read 4. Solo Timed 5. Written Response
Evidence Questions • Answer Completely
1. Who is Jake making a cake for, and who helps him bake it?
2. How many eggs does Jake add to the cake mix?
3. What does Grandma do when Jake serves the cake on a plate?
Week 4 • Level 4 Expansion
CVCe Mastery (o_e, u_e)
Scholar:
Date:
Short vs. Long Vowel Contrast
Say short, then add magic E
hop → hope long o
hom → home long o
tub → tube long u
mul → mule long u
rid → ride long i
hug → huge long u
Passage 2: The Fine Ride by the Lake
46 Decodable Words
Luke rode his brave mule down to the blue lake.
It was a fine time to see the huge pine trees.
A gentle breeze made small waves in the clear water.
Luke looked at the sun and knew it was time to ride home.
Both Luke and the mule were safe and happy back inside the gate.
Evidence Questions & Word Analysis
1. Where did Luke ride his mule, and what did he see there?
2. Find two CVCe words with long /ō/ or long /ū/ from Passage 2:
Week 4 Scholar Intervention Tracker Target: 4 of 5 required
Identifies Silent E
Doesn't say /e/
Long Vowel Sound
Says letter name
Accuracy ≥ 95%
Smooth decoding
Appropriate Rate
No word-by-word
Complete Evidence
Uses text facts
Timed Fluency: ______ WCPM (Goal: 40-50 WCPM)
Vowel Team Passages Worksheet Week 5 • Level 5: Vowel Teams (ai, ay, ee, ea, oa, ow)
Vowel Team Passages
Scholar:
Date:
Team Rule: Two Vowels Walk, The First Talks!
Spot the paired vowel letters
rain ai says /ā/
day ay says /ā/
green ee says /ē/
read ea says /ē/
coat oa says /ō/
glow ow says /ō/
Passage 1: A Rainy Day
Vowel Teams: ai, ay, ee, ea
Cool rain fell from grey clouds all day.
Jay and his sister stayed inside their warm home.
They sat by the heater and read a book about a green frog.
Soon, the heavy rain stopped and the sun began to peek out.
They put on their yellow coats and went outside to play.
They saw a bright rainbow shine high above the trees!
Reading Routine: 1. Vowel Team Drill 2. Teacher Models 3. Guided Reading 4. Solo Timed 5. Comprehension
Evidence Questions • Write in Full Sentences
1. Why did Jay and his sister stay inside for part of the day?
2. What book did they read together while it rained?
3. What did Jay and his sister see when they put on coats and went out?
Week 5 • Level 5 Expansion
Vowel Team Mastery (oa, ow, ea)
Scholar:
Date:
Word Drill: Long Vowel Teams
Read each word with automaticity
Gail ai sound
boat oa sound
sail ai sound
float oa sound
beam ea sound
glow ow sound
Passage 2: The Boat on the Bay
50 Decodable Words
Gail had a neat wooden boat that could float on the bay.
She watched the white sail catch the breeze and glide along the coast.
A warm sunbeam made the blue sea gleam and glow.
Gail stood near a tall oak tree on the shore to keep watch.
When the boat reached the dock, Gail felt proud of her grand sea voyage.
Evidence Questions & Word Hunt
1. Where did Gail float her wooden boat, and how did it move?
2. List three words from Passage 2 that contain vowel teams:
Week 5 Scholar Intervention Tracker Target: 4 of 5 required
Recognizes Teams
ai, ay, ee, ea
Long o Teams
oa, ow
Accuracy ≥ 95%
Decodes cleanly
Fluid Phrasing
Meaningful units
Text-Based Proof
Bossy R Passages Worksheet Week 6 • Level 6: R-Controlled Vowels (ar, or, er, ir, ur)
Bossy R Passages
Scholar:
Date:
Bossy R Rule: The R Changes the Vowel!
Listen for /ar/, /or/, /er/
Mark /ar/ sound
farm /ar/ sound
barn /ar/ sound
horse /or/ sound
bird /er/ sound
tour /oor/ sound
Passage 1: The Farm Visit
R-Controlled: ar, or, ir
Mark went to a large country farm with his morning class.
The friendly farmer showed them a red barn in the yard.
A brown horse stood quietly near the open barn door.
Three little birds sat singing on top of a wooden fence.
Mark heard a white sheep call from the green clover grass.
He thanked the farmer warmly for the wonderful, fun tour.
Reading Routine: 1. Bossy R Drill 2. Teacher Models 3. Echo Read 4. Solo Timed 5. Comprehension
Evidence Questions • Write in Complete Sentences
1. Where did Mark go with his class, and what did the farmer show them?
2. What three animals did Mark see or hear during his visit?
3. What did Mark do before leaving the farm at the end of the day?
Week 6 • Level 6 Expansion
Bossy R Mastery (er, ir, ur)
Scholar:
Date:
The /er/ Sound Triplet: er, ir, ur
All three make the /er/ sound
Fern er spelling
river er spelling
chirp ir spelling
dirt ir spelling
turn ur spelling
surf ur spelling
Passage 2: The Forest River Camp
52 Decodable Words
Fern walked along the silver river before it turned dark.
She heard a small brown bird chirp up in a tall birch tree.
Her brother helped build a warm campfire on the dry dirt.
They took turns stirring the hot stew with a long wooden spoon.
After a short walk under the stars, Fern slept peacefully in her tent.
Evidence Questions & R-Vowel Hunt
1. Where did Fern walk, and what did she hear in the tree?
2. Find two words from Passage 2 that have the “ur” or “ir” pattern:
Week 6 Scholar Intervention Tracker Target: 4 of 5 required
Reads /ar/ Words
farm, barn, car
Reads /or/ Words
horse, storm, for
Reads er/ir/ur
Same sound
Expression & Rate
Syllable Split Passages Worksheet Week 7 • Level 7: Multisyllabic Words
Syllable Split Passages
Scholar:
Date:
Syllable Rule: Every Syllable Has a Vowel Sound!
Clap each chunk • Read the whole word
stu • dent 2 syllables
pro • ject 2 syllables
gar • den 2 syllables
pump • kin 2 syllables
car • rot 2 syllables
team • work compound
Passage 1: The School Garden Project
65 Words • Multisyllabic
The students started an exciting garden project at school.
First, they collected tiny seeds, watering cans, and gardening tools.
Next, they planted tomatoes, carrots, and sweet orange pumpkins in neat rows.
Each student had a special job to do every morning.
Some students watered the thirsty plants, while others pulled garden weeds.
After several sunny weeks, the garden was full of healthy vegetables.
The proud class celebrated their wonderful teamwork together.
Reading Routine: 1. Syllable Clap 2. Teacher Read 3. Echo Read 4. Solo Timed 5. Comprehension
Text-Dependent Questions • Full Sentences
1. What project did the students start, and what vegetables did they plant?
2. How did the students share the work in the garden?
3. Why did the whole class feel proud after several weeks?
Week 7 • Level 7 Expansion
Advanced Syllable Division
Scholar:
Date:
Word Drill: Three-Syllable Chunks
Blend chunks smoothly
in • ven • tor 3 syllables
fan • tas • tic 3 syllables
to • ma • toes 3 syllables
veg • e • ble 3 syllables
dis • cov • er 3 syllables
cel • e • brate 3 syllables
Passage 2: The Young Inventors
70 Words • Science Narrative
Three young inventors gathered around their classroom workbench.
They wanted to build a fantastic solar robot using plastic parts and small batteries.
Marcus followed the printed directions carefully to connect the wires.
Leila inspected the tiny gears and discovered how to make the wheels turn.
When sunlight touched the solar panel, the robot began rolling across the floor.
The whole school gathered together to celebrate their brilliant discovery!
Evidence Questions & Syllable Hunt
1. What did the young inventors build, and what made the robot move?
2. Break these two words into syllables using dots (e.g., con•nect):
Fluency Stories Passages Worksheet Week 8 • Level 8: Fluency & Comprehension Mastery
Fluency Stories Passages
Scholar:
Date:
Tier-Two Vocabulary & Phrasing Focus
Read with expression and understanding
no • ticed saw or observed
in • tro • duced shared one's name
in • vit • ed asked to join
re • a • lized understood clearly
kind • ness caring action
Passage 1: The Power of Kindness
88 Words • Target: 75+ WCPM
One sunny morning, Daniel noticed that a new student was sitting alone on a wooden bench during break time. The boy looked worried because he did not know anyone at the new school.
Daniel walked over warmly and introduced himself with a welcoming smile. He invited the new student to join his circle of friends for a fun soccer game. Soon, the boy began to smile and laugh freely.
At the end of the day, the new student thanked Daniel for making him feel welcome and safe. Daniel realized that a small, thoughtful act of kindness could make a huge difference in someone’s life.
Fluency Routine: 1. Vocabulary 2. Expression Model 3. Timed Cold Read 4. Timed Hot Read 5. Comprehend
Comprehension & Character Analysis
1. Why was the new student sitting alone, and how did Daniel respond?
2. How did the new student feel at the end of the day, and what caused the change?
3. What valuable life lesson did Daniel learn from this experience?
Week 8 • Level 8 Expansion
Capstone Fluency Challenge
Scholar:
Date:
High-Level Decodable Vocabulary Drill
Read with clarity and confidence
bea • con guiding light
ho • ri • zon skyline edge
de • ter • mined unwavering
cou • ra • geous brave spirit
har • bor safe port
Passage 2: The Beacon of Hope
92 Words • Narrative Climax
Elena stood atop the ancient stone lighthouse as evening shadows stretched across the ocean. Dark storm clouds gathered swiftly on the distant horizon, and strong ocean winds whipped against the glass lantern room.
With determined hands, Elena turned the heavy brass wheel to ignite the bright beacon. A brilliant beam of amber light cut through the thick fog, signaling safety to fishing vessels navigating the turbulent coastal waters.
By midnight, every courageous sailor had guided their vessel safely into the calm harbor. Elena felt immense peace knowing her steady focus had illuminated the pathway home.
Inferential & Evaluative Questions
