Build strong readers with this engaging EA vowel team reading passage and comprehension activity! Perfect for 2nd grade phonics instruction, this 4-page printable PDF helps students practice the long E vowel team (EA) through a fun, decodable story and targeted follow-up activities.
 
Students will read The Beach Treat, a high-interest story filled with EA vowel team words like beach, eat, team, clean, seat, and treat. After reading, students will complete a word hunt activity to find and circle EA words in context, followed by 5 multiple choice comprehension questions to check for understanding.
 
This resource blends phonics, decoding, and comprehension into one simple, effective activity that keeps students engaged with cute illustrations and a clear, student-friendly layout.
 
What’s Included:
• Page 1:
☐ Student name line
☐ Decodable reading passage featuring EA vowel team (long E) words
☐ Word hunt list to find and circle EA words
• Page 2:
☐ 5 multiple choice comprehension questions
• Pages 3 & 4:
☐ Complete answer keys for quick and easy grading
• Black and white format for low-ink printing
• Fun, engaging illustrations to support student interest
 
Skills Covered:
• Identifying and reading EA vowel team words
• Phonics and decoding skills
• Reading comprehension
• Word recognition in context
• Building reading fluency
 
Perfect For:
• 2nd grade phonics lessons
• Vowel teams practice
• Literacy centers
• Small group instruction
• Morning work
• Early finishers
• Homework or sub plans
 
This no prep, print and go phonics resource is ideal for helping students master vowel teams while building comprehension skills at the same time.
 
Add this to your growing vowel team activities and give your students meaningful practice they will enjoy!