Grade 1 Reading & Phonics
Blends, digraphs, long vowels and short stories.
A complete first-grade phonics course with blends, digraphs and silent-e words, followed by short stories and comprehension questions.
The book has 26 pages: a welcome page, a syllabus, 10 skills practised on three different sheets each (A, B and C), and a full answer key. Use sheet A to practise, B to review a few days later and C as a quick check.
Syllabus
- Blends and digraphsConsonant Blends · Digraphs sh, ch, th and whp. 3–8
- Long vowelsLong Vowels and Silent Ep. 9–11
- Sight wordsSight Words Set 2 · Sight Word Unscramblep. 12–17
- StoriesLevel 3: A Walk in the Rain · The Little Red Kite · The Rainy Day Boatp. 18–20
- Reading skillsPlanting a Seed · The Broken Umbrellap. 21–22
Preview
Questions
Is Grade 1 Reading & Phonics really free?
Yes. The PDF is free to download, print and use at home or in class. There is no account, payment or email required.
Does it include answers?
Yes. The answer key for every sheet is at the back of the book, starting on page 23.
What paper size is it?
The book is A4. It prints well on US Letter too: choose “fit to page” or “scale to fit” in the print dialog.
Can I use it in my classroom?
Yes. You may print copies for your own students or children. Please do not sell the PDF or republish it on another website; link to this page instead.
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