Hiding in the Firs Phonics Reading Comprehension Story Worksheet – ER Sound
The Hiding in the Firs Phonics Reading Comprehension Story Worksheet – ER Sound gives 2nd graders a short decodable story full of er, ir, and ur words plus five comprehension questions. Answer key included for quick, no-prep phonics practice.
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R-controlled vowels can be tricky for young readers because the letter r changes the sound of the vowel right before it. The Hiding in the Firs Phonics Reading Comprehension Story Worksheet – ER Sound helps children hear and read the /er/ sound spelled with er, ir, and ur inside a fun, decodable story. As students read about Fern and her sister Pearl exploring the tall fir trees, they practice blending words like bird, chirp, squirrel, fur, and turned in real sentences instead of in isolation.
This er sound phonics worksheet pairs a short illustrated story on page one with five comprehension questions on page two. First, have your student read the story aloud, listening for the bossy-r sound in each word. Then they answer one fill-in-the-blank question and four multiple-choice questions to show they understood what they read. A colorful watercolor scene supports the story and keeps beginning readers engaged from start to finish.
What’s Included
- 1 print-ready PDF worksheet
- Answer key
- A decodable ER-sound story with 5 reading comprehension questions
The Hiding in the Firs Phonics Reading Comprehension Story Worksheet – ER Sound helps kids in three ways. First, it builds phonics skills by giving plenty of practice reading r-controlled vowel words in context. Second, it strengthens reading comprehension, since children must go back into the text to answer each question. Third, the friendly story and artwork build confidence and make early reading feel fun rather than like a drill.
For extra practice, ask your child to circle every er, ir, and ur word they can find in the story, or to list other words that share the /er/ sound. Partners can take turns reading the story aloud and quizzing each other. Teachers can use this worksheet in small reading groups, at a phonics center, or as a quick check of r-controlled vowel mastery.
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