Less than $5 Homeschool Phonics Independent Work Packet (by price, low to high)

Engage your 2nd-grade students with a fun, Halloween-themed reading passage while reinforcing essential literacy skills! "The Night of the Bright Moon" is a short fiction story about Mia and Jake, two friends who bravely visit a spooky house while trick-or-treating on Halloween night. As they approach the house, the lights go out, and they get a little scared, but they soon discover a friendly surprise waiting inside. This story is perfect for helping students practice the -igh blend and engage in higher-level thinking questions.

What’s Included:

• Fiction Reading Passage: A fun and easy-to-read story (approx. 2nd-grade reading level) filled with -igh blend words like "light," "fright," "night," and more.
• 5 Higher-Level Multiple-Choice Questions: These questions encourage students to think critically about the story, make inferences, and understand character motivation.
• 2 Discussion Questions: Open-ended questions that promote class discussion, focusing on character emotions and personal connections to the text.
• Blend Practice: Students encounter and work with words containing the -igh spelling pattern.

Skills Covered:

• Reading Comprehension: Includes questions that require students to recall details, make inferences, and analyze character behavior.
• Phonics: Focuses on the -igh spelling blend, helping students recognize and practice this sound pattern in context.
• Critical Thinking: Higher-level multiple-choice and discussion questions test students’ understanding beyond the surface level.
• Vocabulary Development: Engages students with descriptive vocabulary tied to the Halloween theme.
• Character Analysis: Encourages students to explore how Mia and Jake's emotions change throughout the story and why.
• Story Elements: Students identify key elements such as setting, characters, and plot progression.

Possible Uses in the Classroom:

• Independent Reading Practice: Use as a fun Halloween reading assignment that builds comprehension and phonics skills.
• Guided Reading: Perfect for small groups or paired reading, where students can discuss the story and answer questions together.
• Phonics Focus: Great for reinforcing the -igh spelling pattern while keeping students engaged with a seasonal theme.
• Comprehension Check: Assess students’ understanding of fiction story elements and critical thinking with the multiple-choice and discussion questions.
• Homework or Early Finisher Activity: Can be sent home for additional reading practice or used as an independent task for early finishers.

This worksheet is a perfect addition to your literacy block around Halloween and helps students develop reading comprehension, phonics, and critical thinking skills—all in a fun and engaging way!

Delight your 3rd-grade students with "The Spooky Show," a fun Halloween-themed reading passage designed to strengthen their reading skills while practicing common consonant blends! In this charming story, Chase and his sister Shelly attend a spooky show at the town wharf. They’re thrilled to see flying bats and spooky ghosts, but the unexpected appearance of a playful cat brings laughter and fun. This engaging passage will capture students’ imaginations while reinforcing their understanding of blends like ch, sh, th, wh, bl, pl, fl, and sl.

What’s Included:

• Fiction Reading Passage: A high-interest, 300-word story perfect for 2nd graders, featuring beginning blends such as ch, sh, th, wh, bl, pl, fl, and sl.
• 5 Multiple-Choice Questions: These questions check for understanding and encourage higher-level thinking, focusing on key story elements like plot, character emotions, and story details.
• 2 Discussion Questions: Thought-provoking, open-ended questions that foster classroom discussion and deeper comprehension of the story.
• Blend Practice: The passage includes multiple examples of words with common consonant blends, helping students recognize and reinforce these patterns in a meaningful context.

Skills Covered:

• Reading Comprehension: Questions target understanding of key story details, character responses, and cause-and-effect relationships.
• Phonics: Focus on consonant blends ch, sh, th, wh, bl, pl, fl, and sl to build fluency and word recognition.
• Critical Thinking: Higher-level questions and discussion prompts encourage students to think beyond the text and relate to characters' actions and emotions.
• Story Elements: Practice identifying characters, setting, and plot development.
• Vocabulary: Introduces descriptive, seasonal vocabulary within the context of a fun, relatable story.

Possible Uses in the Classroom:

• Guided Reading: Use the story and questions in small groups for focused comprehension and phonics practice.
• Phonics Review: A great resource for reinforcing blends in context, making phonics practice more engaging.
• Independent Reading Practice: Suitable as a Halloween-themed assignment for individual reading time.
• Classroom Discussion: The included discussion questions can prompt a lively group conversation about the story and its fun Halloween setting.
• Homework or Early Finisher Activity: Perfect as a quick reading assignment that balances comprehension and phonics.

This worksheet makes phonics practice fun and engaging for your students, all while strengthening reading comprehension! It’s ideal for October and will keep your students excited and focused on learning, just in time for Halloween.

Kindergarten Spelling Curriculum Week 9 : spelling list & test, vocabulary, word search, writing prompt, acrostic poem, labeling, and alphabetical order.

10 Pages Total Include:

1. TABLE OF CONTENTS

2. Spelling Words : 10 words plus 1 Bonus, on lined paper

3. * Spelling Test : blank, lined paper

4. Vocabulary Words Fill-in-the-blank : insert the correct word in each sentence using the Vocabulary 10-Word Box

5. * * * Vocabulary Words in Use Answer Sheet

6. Word Search (10 words)

7. ABC Order : place the 10 spelling words in alphabetical order

8. Spelling Labels : cut & paste the 6 spelling words to match the photos

9. Acrostic Poem: GAME

10. Writing Prompt : with sun - shaped lined paper : Use at least five (5) spelling words to write your story.

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Embrace the spirit of fall with our Candy Corn Themed Uppercase and Lowercase Letters File Folder Game!
This engaging resource is the perfect addition to your classroom, designed to captivate young learners and students in autism and MD classrooms while they explore the world of letters. With 26 uppercase and lowercase letters in a delightful candy corn theme, this game makes learning the alphabet fun and engaging.

Ideal for small group language arts centers and independent work stations, this game encourages active participation and literacy development. Plus, it's teacher-friendly, requiring minimal prep work, so you can focus on teaching and watching your students flourish.

And the best part? It's a reusable resource that can be enjoyed year after year, making it a valuable addition to your teaching toolkit.
Turn learning into a sweet adventure with our Candy Corn Themed Uppercase and Lowercase Letters File Folder Game. Download now and watch your students become alphabet experts! #Autism#SpecialEducation #TeacherResources #FileFolderGames

Simply:

• print single sided in color
• cut game pieces and glue one match to a file folder
• laminate the remaining set
• use velcro to create matching game

Easily engage your young learners and use this resource for years to come!

Save your prep time and download today!

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DISCLAIMER:

THIS PRODUCT IS NOT ENDORSED BY UFLI FOUNDATIONS.

I created this worksheet to go along with lesson 7 of UFLI for students who need additional practice with tracing the letters and practicing the heart word.

Practice Page Includes:

• Focus Letter: F
• Review Letter Practice: Uppercase and Lowercase T, S, M, P, and A
• Tracing Words
• Heart Word Focus: a
• Writing Sentences
• Draw a Picture to Match the Sentence

Kindergarten Spelling Curriculum Week 10 : spelling list & test, vocabulary, word search, writing prompt, acrostic poem, labeling, and alphabetical order.

10 Pages Total Include:

1. TABLE OF CONTENTS

2. Spelling Words : 10 words plus 1 Bonus, on lined paper

3. * Spelling Test : blank, lined paper

4. Vocabulary Words Fill-in-the-blank : insert the correct word in each sentence using the Vocabulary 10-Word Box

5. * * * Vocabulary Words in Use Answer Sheet

6. Word Search (10 words)

7. ABC Order : place the 10 spelling words in alphabetical order

8. Spelling Labels : cut & paste the 6 spelling words to match the photos

9. Acrostic Poem: PEST

10. Writing Prompt : with car - shaped lined paper : Use at least five (5) spelling words to write your story.

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** See my Preschool / Kindergarten packets here : Teaching Inclusion Prek K

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* Be sure to visit my store for many comprehension packets, and other activity worksheets! My packets strive for inclusion of all students. I provide lined paper, a choice of comprehension, simple activities, and answer sheets. I also take requests!

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DISCLAIMER:

THIS PRODUCT IS NOT ENDORSED BY UFLI FOUNDATIONS.

I created this worksheet to go along with lesson 9 of UFLI for students who need additional practice with tracing the letters and practicing the heart word.

Practice Page Includes:

• Focus Letter: N
• Review Letter Practice: Uppercase and Lowercase I, F, T, P, and S
• Tracing Words
• Heart Word Focus: is
• Writing Sentences
• Draw a Picture to Match the Sentence

Kindergarten Spelling Curriculum Week 7 : spelling list & test, vocabulary, word search, writing prompt, acrostic poem, labeling, and alphabetical order.

10 Pages Total Include: Week 7 : _old & _one Words:

1. TABLE OF CONTENTS

2. Spelling Words : 10 words plus 1 Bonus, on lined paper

3. * Spelling Test : blank, lined paper

4. Vocabulary Words Fill-in-the-blank : insert the correct word in each sentence using the Vocabulary 10-Word Box

5. * * * Vocabulary Words in Use Answer Sheet

6. Word Search (10 words)

7. ABC Order : place the 10 spelling words in alphabetical order

8. Spelling Labels : cut & paste the 6 spelling words to match the photos

9. Acrostic Poem: BOLD

10. Writing Prompt : with ice cream cone - shaped lined paper : Use at least five (5) spelling words to write your story.

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** See my Preschool / Kindergarten packets here : Teaching Inclusion Prek K

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* Be sure to visit my store for many comprehension packets, and other activity worksheets! My packets strive for inclusion of all students. I provide lined paper, a choice of comprehension, simple activities, and answer sheets. I also take requests!

https://www.TeachShare.com/Store/Teaching-Inclusion

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This purchase is for the use of one teacher. It is not intended to be shared. Please use the 'additional license' purchase if more than one teacher will be using it. Thank you!

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DISCLAIMER:

THIS PRODUCT IS NOT ENDORSED BY UFLI FOUNDATIONS.

I created this worksheet to go along with lesson 2 of UFLI for students who need additional practice with tracing the letters and practicing the heart word.

Practice Page Includes:

• Letter Focus: Uppercase and Lowercase M
• Review Letter Practice: Uppercase and Lowercase M and A
• Tracing Words: the, am
• Heart Word Focus: the

Kindergarten Spelling Curriculum Week 19 : spelling list & test, vocabulary, word search, writing prompt, acrostic poem, labeling, and alphabetical order.

10 Pages Total Include: Week 19 : Pronouns:

1. TABLE OF CONTENTS

2. Spelling Words : 10 words plus 1 Bonus, on lined paper

3. * Spelling Test : blank, lined paper

4. Vocabulary Words Fill-in-the-blank : insert the correct word in each sentence using the Vocabulary 10-Word Box

5. * * * Vocabulary Words in Use Answer Sheet

6. Word Search (10 words)

7. ABC Order : place the 10 spelling words in alphabetical order

8. Labeling : Label a Person : 10 labels to fill in

9. Acrostic Poem: MINE

10. Writing Prompt : with frame - shaped lined paper : Use at least five (5) spelling words to write your story.

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** See my Preschool / Kindergarten packets here : Teaching Inclusion Prek K

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* Be sure to visit my store for many comprehension packets, and other activity worksheets! My packets strive for inclusion of all students. I provide lined paper, a choice of comprehension, simple activities, and answer sheets. I also take requests!

https://www.TeachShare.com/Store/Teaching-Inclusion

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This purchase is for the use of one teacher. It is not intended to be shared. Please use the 'additional license' purchase if more than one teacher will be using it. Thank you!

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DISCLAIMER:

THIS PRODUCT IS NOT ENDORSED BY UFLI FOUNDATIONS.

I created this worksheet to go along with lesson 12 of UFLI for students who need additional practice with tracing the letters and practicing the heart word.

Practice Page Includes:

• Focus Letter: O, o
• Heart Word: as
• Review Letter Practice: Uppercase and Lowercase I, F, N, T, P, and O
• Tracing Words
• Tracing Sentences
• Writing Sentences
• Draw a Picture to Match the Sentence

Kindergarten Spelling Curriculum Week 20 : spelling list & test, vocabulary, word search, writing prompt, acrostic poem, labeling, and alphabetical order.

10 Pages Total Include: Week 20 : More Sight Words:

1. TABLE OF CONTENTS

2. Spelling Words : 10 words plus 1 Bonus, on lined paper

3. * Spelling Test : blank, lined paper

4. Vocabulary Words Fill-in-the-blank : insert the correct word in each sentence using the Vocabulary 10-Word Box

5. * * * Vocabulary Words in Use Answer Sheet

6. Word Search (10 words)

7. ABC Order : place the 10 spelling words in alphabetical order

8. Spelling Labels : cut & paste the 6 spelling words to match the photos

9. Acrostic Poem: HOME

10. Writing Prompt : with house - shaped lined paper : Use at least five (5) spelling words to write your story.

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** See my Preschool / Kindergarten packets here : Teaching Inclusion Prek K

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* Be sure to visit my store for many comprehension packets, and other activity worksheets! My packets strive for inclusion of all students. I provide lined paper, a choice of comprehension, simple activities, and answer sheets. I also take requests!

https://www.TeachShare.com/Store/Teaching-Inclusion

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This purchase is for the use of one teacher. It is not intended to be shared. Please use the 'additional license' purchase if more than one teacher will be using it. Thank you!

Copyright © 2023 Teaching Inclusion All rights reserved by author. Permission to copy for single classroom use only. Electronic distribution limited to single classroom use only.

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DISCLAIMER:

THIS PRODUCT IS NOT ENDORSED BY UFLI FOUNDATIONS.

I created this worksheet to go along with lesson 8 of UFLI for students who need additional practice with tracing the letters and practicing the heart word.

Practice Page Includes:

• Focus Letter: I
• Review Letter Practice: Uppercase and Lowercase F, M, T, P, and S
• Tracing Words
• Heart Word Focus: a
• Writing Sentences
• Draw a Picture to Match the Sentence

DISCLAIMER:

THIS PRODUCT IS NOT ENDORSED BY UFLI FOUNDATIONS.

I created this worksheet to go along with lesson 6 of UFLI for students who need additional practice with tracing the letters and practicing the heart word.

Practice Page Includes:

• Focus Letter: P
• Review Letter Practice: Uppercase and Lowercase T, S, M, and A
• Tracing Words
• Heart Word Focus: and
• Writing Sentences
• Draw a Picture to Match the Sentence

Kindergarten Spelling Curriculum Week 18 : spelling list & test, vocabulary, word search, writing prompt, acrostic poem, labeling, and alphabetical order.

10 Pages Total Include: Week 18 : Animal Words:

1. TABLE OF CONTENTS

2. Spelling Words : 10 words plus 1 Bonus, on lined paper

3. * Spelling Test : blank, lined paper

4. Vocabulary Words Fill-in-the-blank : insert the correct word in each sentence using the Vocabulary 10-Word Box

5. * * * Vocabulary Words in Use Answer Sheet

6. Word Search (10 words)

7. ABC Order : place the 10 spelling words in alphabetical order

8. Spelling Labels : cut & paste the 6 spelling words to match the photos

9. Acrostic Poem: LION

10. Writing Prompt : with cat - shaped lined paper : Use at least five (5) spelling words to write your story.

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** See my Preschool / Kindergarten packets here : Teaching Inclusion Prek K

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* Be sure to visit my store for many comprehension packets, and other activity worksheets! My packets strive for inclusion of all students. I provide lined paper, a choice of comprehension, simple activities, and answer sheets. I also take requests!

https://www.TeachShare.com/Store/Teaching-Inclusion

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This purchase is for the use of one teacher. It is not intended to be shared. Please use the 'additional license' purchase if more than one teacher will be using it. Thank you!

Copyright © 2023 Teaching Inclusion All rights reserved by author. Permission to copy for single classroom use only. Electronic distribution limited to single classroom use only.

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DISCLAIMER:

THIS PRODUCT IS NOT ENDORSED BY UFLI FOUNDATIONS.

I created this worksheet to go along with lesson 5 of UFLI for students who need additional practice with tracing the letters and practicing the heart word.

Practice Page Includes:

• Review Letter Practice: Uppercase and Lowercase T, S, M, and A
• Tracing Words: the, at, sat, mat, Sam, I, am
• Heart Word Focus: and
• Writing Sentences
• Draw a Picture to Match the Sentence

Kindergarten Spelling Curriculum Week 17 : spelling list & test, vocabulary, word search, writing prompt, acrostic poem, labeling, and alphabetical order.

10 Pages Total Include: Week 17 : _aw, _ind Words:

1. TABLE OF CONTENTS

2. Spelling Words : 10 words plus 1 Bonus, on lined paper

3. * Spelling Test : blank, lined paper

4. Vocabulary Words Fill-in-the-blank : insert the correct word in each sentence using the Vocabulary 10-Word Box

5. * * * Vocabulary Words in Use Answer Sheet

6. Word Search (10 words)

7. ABC Order : place the 10 spelling words in alphabetical order

8. Spelling Labels : cut & paste the 6 spelling words to match the photos

9. Acrostic Poem: KIND

10. Writing Prompt : with crayon - shaped lined paper : Use at least five (5) spelling words to write your story.

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** See my Preschool / Kindergarten packets here : Teaching Inclusion Prek K

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* Be sure to visit my store for many comprehension packets, and other activity worksheets! My packets strive for inclusion of all students. I provide lined paper, a choice of comprehension, simple activities, and answer sheets. I also take requests!

https://www.TeachShare.com/Store/Teaching-Inclusion

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This purchase is for the use of one teacher. It is not intended to be shared. Please use the 'additional license' purchase if more than one teacher will be using it. Thank you!

Copyright © 2023 Teaching Inclusion All rights reserved by author. Permission to copy for single classroom use only. Electronic distribution limited to single classroom use only.

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DISCLAIMER:

THIS PRODUCT IS NOT ENDORSED BY UFLI FOUNDATIONS.

I created this worksheet to go along with lesson 1 of UFLI for students who need additional practice with tracing the letters and practicing the heart word.

Practice Page Includes:

• Letter Focus: Uppercase and Lowercase A
• Heart Word Focus: the

Kindergarten Spelling Curriculum Week 8 : spelling list & test, vocabulary, word search, writing prompt, acrostic poem, labeling, and alphabetical order.

10 Pages Total Include: Week 8 : one-size & _and Words:

1. TABLE OF CONTENTS

2. Spelling Words : 10 words plus 1 Bonus, on lined paper

3. * Spelling Test : blank, lined paper

4. Vocabulary Words Fill-in-the-blank : insert the correct word in each sentence using the Vocabulary 10-Word Box

5. * * * Vocabulary Words in Use Answer Sheet

6. Word Search (10 words)

7. ABC Order : place the 10 spelling words in alphabetical order

8. Spelling Labels : cut & paste the 6 spelling words to match the photos

9. Acrostic Poem: BAND

10. Writing Prompt : with hand - shaped lined paper : Use at least five (5) spelling words to write your story.

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** See my Preschool / Kindergarten packets here : Teaching Inclusion Prek K

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* Be sure to visit my store for many comprehension packets, and other activity worksheets! My packets strive for inclusion of all students. I provide lined paper, a choice of comprehension, simple activities, and answer sheets. I also take requests!

https://www.TeachShare.com/Store/Teaching-Inclusion

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This purchase is for the use of one teacher. It is not intended to be shared. Please use the 'additional license' purchase if more than one teacher will be using it. Thank you!

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Kindergarten Spelling Curriculum Week 14 : spelling list & test, vocabulary, word search, writing prompt, acrostic poem, labeling, and alphabetical order.

10 Pages Total Include: Week 14 : _ike, had/have, as/in Words:

1. TABLE OF CONTENTS

2. Spelling Words : 10 words plus 1 Bonus, on lined paper

3. * Spelling Test : blank, lined paper

4. Vocabulary Words Fill-in-the-blank : insert the correct word in each sentence using the Vocabulary 10-Word Box

5. * * * Vocabulary Words in Use Answer Sheet

6. Word Search (10 words)

7. ABC Order : place the 10 spelling words in alphabetical order

8. Spelling Labels : cut & paste the 6 spelling words to match the photos

9. Acrostic Poem: LIKE

10. Writing Prompt : with boot - shaped lined paper : Use at least five (5) spelling words to write your story.

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** See my Preschool / Kindergarten packets here : Teaching Inclusion Prek K

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* Be sure to visit my store for many comprehension packets, and other activity worksheets! My packets strive for inclusion of all students. I provide lined paper, a choice of comprehension, simple activities, and answer sheets. I also take requests!

https://www.TeachShare.com/Store/Teaching-Inclusion

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