Paul and Austin Phonics Reading Comprehension Story Worksheet – AW Sound
An AW sound reading comprehension worksheet for 1st graders, built on the decodable Paul and Austin phonics story with comprehension questions and a writing prompt. Answer key included for quick, no-prep practice.
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This AW sound reading comprehension worksheet helps first graders read, decode, and understand words that use the “aw” vowel sound, such as dawn, paw, yawn, and lawn. The “aw” sound can be tricky because two letters work together to make one sound, so extra practice with real words and full sentences makes a big difference. Built around the short phonics story “Paul and Austin,” it pairs decodable “aw” words with a fun barnyard tale so young readers sound out new words while reading for meaning.
This aw sound phonics story worksheet is easy to use at school or at home. Children first read the illustrated “Paul and Austin” story, then answer four multiple-choice comprehension questions, complete three word-bank fill-in-the-blank sentences, and finish with a short writing response. A complete answer key is included, so checking work takes only a moment.
What’s Included
- 1 print-ready PDF worksheet
- Answer key
- A decodable “aw” sound story, 4 comprehension questions, 3 word-bank sentences, and a writing prompt
Kids learn best when phonics and meaning come together. This AW sound reading comprehension worksheet builds decoding skills by repeating the “aw” pattern inside a natural story, strengthens comprehension through questions that ask readers to recall key details, and grows confidence by letting children write their own answer at the end. Each part reinforces the last so practice feels purposeful.
Teachers and parents can extend the lesson in many ways. Read the story aloud together and clap for every “aw” word, make a word wall of “aw” words like straw, claw, and hawk, or have children draw their favorite part of the story. You can also ask readers to hunt for other “aw” words in their favorite books. Turning the sounds into a game keeps early readers engaged and eager to keep practicing.
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