Cloze Explorer

This ph-words cloze worksheet helps students apply phonics and vocabulary skills within a meaningful reading passage. Learners read a passage with missing words and use a word bank of ph words to complete each blank, relying on context clues and sentence structure to make accurate choices.

Key Learning Objectives

• Skill Focus: Applying ph-word vocabulary in context
• Critical Thinking Benefit: Strengthens context analysis and comprehension monitoring
• Curriculum Tie-in: Supports reading comprehension, phonics, and vocabulary standards
• Application Type: Cloze passage activity that integrates decoding with meaning

Teacher & Parent Features

• Reinforces recognition of the ph digraph within academic vocabulary
• Supports spelling accuracy through contextual word selection
• Ideal for literacy centers, guided reading, or independent practice
• Encourages careful rereading for fluency and understanding
• Builds vocabulary retention across subject areas
• Suitable for classroom instruction and homeschool learning

This printable ph-words worksheet strengthens reading and vocabulary skills by combining phonics practice with comprehension. By completing a cloze passage using ph words, students improve decoding accuracy, contextual reasoning, and confidence applying academic vocabulary.

This worksheet is part of our Ph Blends Worksheets collection.