Knox’s Knots KN Phonics Stories Reading Comprehension Worksheet
This KN phonics stories reading comprehension worksheet gives 1st graders a short, decodable story about Knox and his knots, then five questions to answer. An answer key is included, so checking work takes seconds.
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Words that begin with the letters kn surprise young readers, because the k is silent and only the n sound is heard. Knot, knock, knee, and know all follow that pattern, and children who have not met it yet will try to sound out the k and stumble. This KN phonics stories reading comprehension worksheet puts those words inside a short, friendly story so first graders practice the silent-k pattern the way they will really meet it: in connected text, surrounded by words they already know. Reading the pattern in a sentence, rather than in an isolated word list, is what makes it stick.
The worksheet opens with an original story called Knox’s Knots. Knox ties a knot in his jump rope, Ivy knocks on the clubhouse door, and a small mishap turns into a laugh between friends. Read the story aloud together first, then have your child read it independently and underline every kn word. The second page holds five fill-in-the-bubble questions, each answerable straight from the text. Because this is a 1st grade KN digraph reading worksheet, the questions stay short and concrete, and the last one asks the child to spot the word that begins with kn.
What’s Included
- 1 print-ready PDF worksheet
- Answer key
- 1 original kn phonics story and 5 multiple-choice comprehension questions
There are three reasons this KN phonics stories reading comprehension worksheet helps children learn. First, it pairs decoding with meaning, so a child is never just barking at words; the kn pattern shows up in a story worth understanding. Second, the fill-in-the-bubble format is the same format used on early reading assessments, so the practice builds test-taking confidence along with reading skill. Third, the illustrated scene gives a picture clue that supports the vocabulary, which matters for readers who are still building stamina.
Teachers and parents can stretch this skill well past the page. Make a knot with a shoelace and label it, then hunt the room for other kn words to add to a chart. Play a quick sorting game with cards reading knee, knit, know, nap, and nose, and ask which ones hide a silent k. Have children write their own two-sentence kn story and read it to a partner. Small, playful repetitions like these turn a tricky spelling pattern into one children recognize instantly.
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