Tale Readers Answer Key

This highly effective phonics resource helps students bridge the gap between decoding isolated words and reading full passages. The core task requires learners to read a high-interest, short paragraph containing multiple words with the target vowel teams: ai, ea, oa, ee, and ie. After reading, students must complete two activities: they will underline all of the vowel team words they encounter, and then answer three comprehension questions based on the text. This activity focuses on the key skills of phonics decoding, reading fluency, and basic comprehension.

This worksheet is explicitly designed for 1st and 2nd Grade students who are working on reading fluency and mastering long vowel sounds. It is also an excellent tool for 3rd Grade intervention or review, as it aligns with foundational reading standards focused on applying phonics skills within connected text to improve overall reading proficiency.

Educators and homeschoolers can integrate this resource in several ways. It is perfect for a phonics center activity, independent assessment of long vowel mastery, or a focused guided reading group exercise. For struggling readers, use the text to practice tracking and slow decoding before answering the questions. The resource is a one-page printable PDF, and an answer key is available to help quickly check student understanding. If your students are ready to move on, explore our full collection of [Diphthongs Worksheets] to continue building on these foundational skills.