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The Ferns
Decodable summer phonics passage (84 words) with 5 comprehension questions, answer key, and a fluency activity. Target skill: r-controlled er.
5 problems · Standards: RF.2.3b, RF.2.3f, RF.2.4b · Difficulty: easy
✅ Answer key included · ✅ Free for home & classroom use
Highlights
- Grade
- Grade 2
- Subject
- Reading & Writing
- Pages
- 2 · worksheet + answer key
- Answer key
- ✅ Included
- Class time
- about 10 min
What's inside
- 1. Where do Bert and Mom plant the ferns?
- 2. What lands on a fern stem?
- 3. Why do you think they plant the ferns in the shade?
- 4. What does "stem" mean in this passage?
- 5. How does Bert get the ferns wet?
Showing 5 of 5 problems. The free PDF includes every problem plus the full answer key.
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The free PDF includes all 2 pages — every problem plus the full answer key.
What’s included
- 5 problems across 2 pages (worksheet + answer key)
- Answer key included — every answer, ready to check
- Standards: RF.2.3b, RF.2.3f, RF.2.4b
- Skill: Decodable reading (summer): r-controlled er
- Suggested use: literacy centers, homework, reading groups, or sub plans
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