Year 2 · English · Decodable Reading · Free Printable

The Science Fair

Read the decodable story 'The Science Fair' using known letter-sounds, then answer questions to check understanding.

Decodable Reading AC9E2LY04 Australian Curriculum-aligned

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Learning Intention

Students read a decodable text using taught letter-sound knowledge and respond to comprehension questions.

Australian Curriculum

Supports Year 2 English reading and viewing. (AC9E2LY04)

Teacher Notes

Link to any upcoming science activities in class to build excitement before reading.

Skills Practised

  • Decoding known letter-sounds
  • Reading fluency
  • Comprehension of short texts
  • Sight word recognition

Vowel Teams oa and ow

The patterns oa and ow can represent the long o sound in many words. Compare the spelling pattern with the sound you hear.

Phonics Check

  1. Say the word aloud.
  2. Listen for the vowel sound.
  3. Locate the vowel team.
  4. Blend the word and check each letter.