Learn to Read: Short Vowels
Short-vowel words, sight words and tiny stories.
A first reading workbook built on short-vowel word families, common sight words and short decodable stories.
The book has 30 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
- Short a and eShort A Words (CVC) · Short E Words (CVC)p. 3–8
- Short i, o and uShort I Words (CVC) · Short O Words (CVC) · Short U Words (CVC)p. 9–17
- Sight wordsSight Words Set 1 · Sight Words Set 2p. 18–23
- Tiny storiesLevel 1: Sam and the Hat · Level 2: The Big Fish · The Bakery Catp. 24–26
Preview
Questions
Is Learn to Read: Short Vowels 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 27.
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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