Help your second graders master r controlled vowels with these engaging, easy-to-use phonics reading passages and comprehension worksheets.
This resource includes 10 printable PDF worksheets built around five decodable, kid friendly stories, each focused on one bossy R vowel pattern:
• ar
• er
• ir
• or
• ur
Each story is written with a clear beginning, middle, and end so students are not just decoding words but also practicing meaningful reading comprehension.
To support different teaching styles and student needs, each story is included twice:
• One version with the story and five comprehension questions
• One version with the same story and questions, but with the target r controlled vowel words already underlined for visual support
This allows teachers to choose whether students discover and underline the words themselves or receive immediate scaffolding.
What’s Included:
• 5 decodable reading passages for second grade
• 5 matching passages with target words underlined
• 5 comprehension questions per passage
• 10 total printable PDF pages
• Focus on bossy R vowel patterns ar, er, ir, or, ur
Why Teachers Love This Resource:
✔ Builds phonics and comprehension together
✔ Reinforces r controlled vowels in context
✔ Supports multiple learning levels
✔ Encourages close reading and word pattern recognition
✔ Saves prep time with ready to print pages
These worksheets work perfectly for:
• Whole group phonics lessons
• Small group instruction
• Reading intervention
• Literacy centers
• Independent work
• Homework or sub plans
Because the passages are short and intentional, students can focus on decoding without cognitive overload, making this resource especially helpful for struggling readers or students who need extra phonics reinforcement.
Grade Level
Second Grade
Also works well for late first grade or third grade intervention
File Type
Print and go!
