Scrutiny on the Scene

In this detective-themed reading passage, students follow Detective Clara as she investigates a museum mystery. The text includes multiple /scr/ blend words like “scrapes,” “scrutiny,” “screwdriver,” and “scrap.” Learners answer comprehension questions that require attention to textual evidence and critical reasoning. This worksheet enhances reading comprehension, vocabulary application, and the ability to analyze descriptive text. It also introduces students to higher-level words using the /scr/ blend, reinforcing phonics understanding through context-rich storytelling.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Reading Comprehension and Analysis

English Language Arts – Vocabulary in Context

English Language Arts – Phonics and Word Recognition

English Language Arts – Textual Evidence and Inference

This worksheet is part of our Phonics SCR Consonant Blends collection.