Leveled Practice Journey's Book Exams Grade 2 Unit 1 With Answers

Lesson 1
leveled practice Sr1.1

Name Date
Short Vowels a, i Henry and Mudge

Phonics: Short Vowels a, i
Say the two words under each picture. Circle the word that
names the picture.
1. 2.
bat bit ham him
3. 4.
ladder litter track trick
5. 6.
mat mitt raft rift
Phonics 11 Grade 2, Unit 1

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Lesson 1
Name Date

Look at the pictures and circle the correct word to

complete the sentence.
1. Julio likes to run . 2. Jake gave me a .
fast fist gift sift
3. Let’s my mom to help us. 4. We saw a at the dock.
fit ask ship cap
5. I made a for my friend. 6. The vase has a .
mitt map crick crack

Lesson 1
Name Date
CVC Words Henry and Mudge

Phonics: CVC Words
Read the syllables in the box. Choose the correct

syllable to complete each word. Blend the two syllables
together to say the word.
tic rab sig fab nic set
1. 2.
at ric
3. 4.
nal bit
5. 6.
up pic

Lesson 1
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Alphabetical Order Henry and Mudge

Vocabulary Strategies:
Alphabetical Order
Read each group of words. Circle the group of words

that is in alphabetical order. Use the alphabet below to
help you.
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
1. cat ball will
will cat ball
ball will cat
2. fast hill fast
hill tag tag
tag fast hill
3. ask gift ask
little little gift
gift ask little
Vocabulary Strategies 14 Grade 2, Unit 1

Lesson 1
leveled practice a1.1
Name Date

Write a word with short a to complete each sentence.
Word Bank
ham pack bat raft track
1. Jamie hit the ball with his .
2. Kim rode down the river on a .
3. My father eats and eggs for breakfast.
4. A train runs on a .
5. Sam had to for the trip.
Write a word with short i to complete each sentence.
Word Bank
prince fin dish mitt litter
6. Jess caught the ball in her catcher’s .
7. Ronny picked up trash and in the park.
8. Tran saw the shark’s above the water.
9. Dad put the dog’s food in his .
10. A king’s son is called a .

Lesson 1
Name Date

On the lines below, write two words that have the short a
sound and two words that have the short i sound. Then write
a sentence using each word.
Words with Short a Words with Short i

Lesson 1
l e v e l e d p r a c t i c e a 1 -. 3
4
Name Date

Phonics: CVC Words
Write a sentence using each word.
1. attic
2. fabric
3. signal
4. napkin
5. upset
6. admit

Lesson 1
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Alphabetical Order
List the words in the box in alphabetical order. Write only

on the numbered lines. Then write words of your own on the
starred lines. Make sure the whole list is in alphabetical order.
letter face little

feather try
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Lesson 1
leveled practice ell1.1
Name Date

Look at the pictures. Choose the correct word to complete

each sentence. Write the word on the line.
1. I hit the ball with a . 2. I like to eat .
bat bit ham him
3. There is on the street. 4. The train is on the .
5. I use a to catch the ball. 6. We are on a .
mat mitt raft rift

Lesson 1
Name Date

Read each sentence aloud.
Circle the word with the short a sound. Circle the word with the short i sound.
1. Julio likes to run fast. 4. Jake gave me a gift.
2. Let’s ask my mom to help us. 5. We saw a ship at the dock.
3. I made maps for my friend. 6. Water spilled from the vase.

Lesson 1
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Phonics: CVC Words
Blend the two syllables together to say the word.

Then write the word on the line.
1. at + tic 2. fab + ric
An is a room at Another word for cloth is
the top of a house. .
3. sig + nal 4. rab + bit
A is a sign or The hopped
a message. away.
5. up + set 6. pic + nic
If you lose something, you may We had a at the
get . park.

Lesson 1
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Alphabetical Order
Say each group of words. Circle the group that is in

alphabetical order. Use the alphabet below to help you.
1. bat ball game
game bat ball
ball game bat
2. string toy string
toy yo-yo yo-yo
yo-yo string toy
3. letter pencil letter
stamp stamp pencil
pencil letter stamp

Lesson 2
Name Date
Short Vowels o, u, e My Family

Phonics: Short Vowels o, u, e
Write the word from the box that goes with each clue.
belt shop neck

pup sock lunch
1. You wear it on your foot.
2. You use it to hold up your pants.
3. This is a very young dog.
4. You eat this meal in the middle of the day.
5. This is where you go to buy things.
6. This connects your head to your body.

Lesson 2
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Read the question. Circle the letter of the best answer.
1. Which word has the short o sound?

A pond B peck C pump

A rut B red C rock
3. Which word has the short u sound?

A bug B bell C box
4. Which word has the short u sound?

A den B drum C doll
5. Which word has the short e sound?

A sun B sell C soft

A dug B dog C dress

Lesson 2
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Review CVC Words My Family

Phonics: Review CVC Words
Look at the picture. Circle the syllable that correctly

completes the word. Write the syllable on the line.
1. 2.
rab pen
bit lid nic cil
3. 4.
cac mit
der tus ant ten
5. 6.
bas hel
ton ket ter met

Lesson 2
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Using a Glossary My Family

Using a Glossary
Read each sentence. Circle the word that completes the

sentence. Use the glossary definitions to help you. Then write
the word on the line.
cottage—a small house

garden—a place for growing food or flowers
kitchen—a room where meals are cooked
roof—the top part of a house
1. Dad cooks supper in the .
kitchen roof garden
2. The keeps the house dry when it rains.
cottage roof kitchen
3. I see flowers in the .
garden cottage roof
4. We stayed at a at the beach.
kitchen garden cottage

Lesson 2
Name Date

To complete each sentence, write a word that rhymes

with the bold word.
Word Bank
tub jet bent hot

crust log flock nest
1. To keep your sheep from getting lost, you would lock up
your .
2. If your dog needs a scrub, you should get it in a .
3. Stay away from the stove because that pot is .
4. You can’t put up a tent if the poles are !
5. To be a pie, it must have a .
6. Every bird thinks it has the best .
7. At the airport we saw Mom get off the .
8. If you were a frog, you might like to sit on a .

Lesson 2
Name Date

Use each pair of words in a sentence.
1. strum, drum
2. fence, bench
3. fox, box
4. stump, bump
5. tent, dent
6. pond, fond

Lesson 2
Name Date

Write the word that names each picture. Then write the word
again, divided into syllables.
1. 2.
- -
3. 4.
- -
5. 6.
- -

Lesson 2
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Using a Glossary
Use the glossary in your Student Book to look up each word.

Then use the definitions to write a sentence for each word.
1. remembered
2. porch
3. crown
4. spend
5. stuck
6. visit
7. cousin
8. piano

Lesson 2
Name Date

Write the word from the box that goes with each clue.
belt pup cent shop sock lunch
1. You wear it on your foot.
2. You use it to hold up your pants.
3. This is what a penny is worth.
4. This is a very young dog.
6. This is where you go to buy things.

Lesson 2
Name Date

Say the word that names each picture. Circle the word
with the correct spelling that matches the picture.
1. pond 2. log
pund lug
pend leg
3. drom 4. bog
drum bug
drem beg
5. rock 6. slod
ruck slud
reck sled
7. box 8. trock
bux truck
bex treck

Lesson 2
Name Date

Write the word from the box that goes with each picture.
Read the word aloud.
basket helmet pencil

cactus mitten rabbit
1. 2. 3.

4. 5. 6.


Lesson 2
Name Date

Using a Glossary
Read the glossary entries. Circle the picture that fits

the meaning of each word.

1. cottage

2. kitchen

3. garden

4. roof


Lesson 3
LEVELED PRACTICE SR3.1
Name Date
Long Vowels a, i Dogs

Phonics: Long Vowels a, i
Circle the word that correctly completes the sentence.

Then write the word on the line and read the completed
sentence.
1. We go swimming in the .
lake like
2. Tim has two for pets.
mace mice
3. Dad made and beans for lunch.
race rice
4. Jenna got a new .
bake bike
5. The ball broke the of glass in the window.
pane pine
6. He looks because he is sick.
pale pile

Lesson 3
Name Date

Choose a word from the box that rhymes with the

underlined word to complete each sentence.
chime line mice race

snake skate name bite
1. Bill and Bill have the same .
2. Kind rats are a lot like nice .
3. A rubber rattler is a fake .
4. Two fast rockets could have a space .
5. If your teeth are very clean, you have a white .
6. A narrow mark is a fine .
7. If you glide on the ice at night, you’re having a late .
8. A bell that costs ten cents is a dime .

Lesson 3
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Words with Sounds for c Dogs

Phonics: Sounds for c
Say each word pair. Listen for the sound that the letter c
makes. Circle the word that has the sound of c in corn.
1. coat ice
2. juice camp
3. cape ace
4. fence color
5. center cat
makes. Circle the word that has the sound of c in city.
6. mice come
7. cell call
8. cannot face
9. cent count
10. cash dance

Lesson 3
Name Date
Multiple-Meaning Words Dogs

Multiple-Meaning Words
Write the word from the box that matches the two
descriptions given.
bank coat duck fair watch
1.
a. a piece of clothing
b. the hair or fur of an animal
2.
a. to lower the head or body
b. a bird that likes the water
3.
a. to look at someone or something
b. a small clock worn on the wrist
4.
a. the land by the side of a river
b. a place to keep money
5.
a. following the rules
b. a place to go on rides and play games

Lesson 3
LEVELED PRACTICE A3.1
Name Date

Change the first vowel in each word to make a new word that
goes with the clue. Write the new word on the line.
1. This is how you make a cake. bike
2. This is a kind of tree. pane
3. This is a place to swim or sail. like
4. These are smaller than rats. mace
5. This is a narrow road. line
6. These fruits grow in bunches. gripes
7. This fruit is small, green, and tart. lame
8. This describes a boy or a man. mile
Now write a sentence with two of the words you wrote.
9.

Lesson 3
Name Date

Write a word that rhymes with the underlined word that

completes the sentence. Each word pair will have the long
a sound.
1. Bill and Bill have the same .

2. If you glide across the ice at night, you are having a late .
3. A rubber rattler is a fake .
4. Two fast rockets could have a space .

completes the sentence. Each word pair will have the
long i sound.
5. If your teeth are very clean, you have a white .

6. A narrow mark is a fine .
7. Kind rats are a lot like nice .
8. A bell that costs ten cents is a dime .

Lesson 3
Name Date

Say each word. Listen for the sound that the letter c
makes. Then write the word in the list where it belongs.
car fence cereal coin cub

cape corn circle ice princess
c as in cat c as in cent
1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.
4. 4.
5. 5.
Now write two more words for each list.
6. 6.
7. 7.

Lesson 3
Name Date

Think of two meanings for each word. Write a sentence

for each meaning.
1. coat
2. bank
3. duck
4. fan

Lesson 3
LEVELED PRACTICE ELL3.1
Name Date

Circle the word that goes with the sentence. Then write
the word on the line and read the completed sentence.
1. We go swimming in the .
lake like
2. Tim has four for pets.
mace mice
3. Dad made and beans

for lunch.
race rice
4. Jon got a new .
bake bike
5. The ball broke the of glass

in the window.
pane pine

Lesson 3
Name Date

Write the rhyming words from the box that complete each
sentence. Read each completed sentence.
fake snake nice mice space race waste paste white bite
1. If you spill glue, you will

.
2. Kind rats are a lot like

.
3. A rubber rattler is a
.
4. Two fast rockets could have a

.
5. If your teeth are very clean, you have a

.

Lesson 3
Name Date

makes. Circle the word that has the sound of c in cat.
1. coat, ice
2. juice, camp
3. cape, ace
4. center, corn
makes. Circle the word that has the sound of c in cent.
5. mice, come
6. cannot, face
7. city, count
8. cash, dance

Lesson 3
Name Date

Read each word and its meanings. Circle the letter of

the meaning that fits the picture.
1. coat
2. bank
a. the land by the side of a river or lake
3. duck
a. a bird that likes the water
b. to lower the head or body
4. fan
a. a person who is interested in something,
such as a sport
b. a machine that makes a breeze

Lesson 4
Name Date
Long Vowels o, u, e Diary of a Spider

Phonics: Long Vowels o, u, e
Write the word from the box that best completes

each sentence.
cube Pete ruler

home pole throne
1. The place where you live is your .
2. A flag flies at the top of a .
3. A king or a queen must have a .
4. To find out how long something is, use a .
5. A boy named Peter may also be called .
6. Ice is often in the shape of a .

Lesson 4
Name Date

Read each question. Circle the letter of the correct answer.
1. Which word has the long o sound?
A hole B hot C hop
2. Which word has the long e sound?
A pet B pen C Pete
A vet B vote C vat
4. Which word has the long e sound?
A complete B contest C cute
5. Which word has the long u sound?
A hug B hunt C huge
A tub B tube C turn

Lesson 4
Name Date
Words with Sounds for g Diary of a Spider

Phonics: Sounds for g
Say each word pair. Listen for the sound that the letter g
makes. Circle the word that has the sound of g in girl.
1. gift germ
2. giant gum
3. cage flag
4. frog huge
5. large log
makes. Circle the word that has the sound of g in giraffe.
6. goat gem
7. giant goal
8. pig page
9. orange ugly
10. guess stage

Lesson 4
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Context Clues Diary of a Spider

Context Clues
Read the sentence in the box. Then answer the questions.
We saw sunfish, catfish, and bass in the lake.
1. Circle three words that help you know what a bass is.
2. What is a bass? Circle the correct letter.

A a kind of bug
B a kind of pet
C a kind of fish
We need a roller, not a brush, to paint the wall.
3. Circle two words that help you know what a roller is.
4. What is a roller? Circle the correct letter.

A a tool used to move something
B a tool used to paint something
C a tool used to climb something

Lesson 4
Name Date

Write a word with a long o to complete each sentence.
1. The place where you live is your .
2. A flag flies at the top of a .
3. A king or a queen must sit on a .
4. If something is burning, someone forgot to turn off the
Write a word with a long u to complete each sentence.
5. Most songs have two parts, words and a .
6. To find out how long something is, measure with a .
7. It’s hard to tell the difference between a donkey and a
8. Ice is often in the shape of a .
Write a sentence with the word complete. Circle the vowel

that makes the long e sound.
9. .

Lesson 4
Name Date

Use each pair of words to write two lines that rhyme.

The first one has been done for you.
1. hose, nose 2. mules, rules

An elephant’s nose

Is a lot like a hose.

3. Eve, Steve 4. cone, throne
5. cute, flute 6. mole, hole

Lesson 4
Name Date

Say each word. Listen for the sound that the letter g makes.
Then write the word in the list where it belongs.
brag gentle guitar village

drugstore giraffe giant gallop
geese girl orange ginger
g as in gum g as in gym
1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.
4. 4.
5. 5.
6. 6.
7. 7.
8. 8.

Lesson 4
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Context Clues
1. What is a bass in this sentence?
2. What parts of the sentence help you know this?
We need a roller, not a brush, to paint the ceiling.
3. What is a roller in this sentence?
At the museum exhibit, we saw very old paintings and also new ones.
5. What is an exhibit in this sentence?

Lesson 4
Name Date

Write the word that best completes each sentence.
cube Pete ruler

home pole throne
1. The place where you live is 2. A flag flies on a
your . .
3. Ice is often in the shape of a 4. A king must have a
. .
5. To find out how long something 6. A boy named Peter may also
is, use a . be called .

Lesson 4
Name Date

Read each sentence. Circle the word with the

long o sound.
1. Jan will teach us rope tricks. 2. The dog’s barking woke me up.

long u sound.
3. Ken got a huge fish. 4. Sara plays the flute in the band.

long e sound.
5. The cake is now complete! 6. They ride bikes with Steve and
Ted.

Lesson 4
Name Date

makes. Circle the word that has the sound of g in gum.
1. gift, germ 2. giant, girl
3. cage, flag 4. large, log
makes. Circle the word that has the sound of g in gym.
5. goat, giraffe 6. giant, goal
7. pig, page 8. orange, ugly

Lesson 4
Name Date

Context Clues
We saw many fish, such as bass, in the lake.
1. Circle four words that help you know what a bass is.

A a kind of bug
B a kind of pet
C a kind of fish
We need a roller, not a brush, to paint the wall.

A a tool used to move something
B a tool used to paint something

Lesson 5
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Consonant Blends Teacher’s Pets

Phonics: Consonant Blends
with r, l, s
with r, l, s
Choose a blend from the box to complete each word.
cl cr lt sp st rd bl
1. A baby sleeps in a ib.
2. A anket keeps you warm while you sleep.
3. A circus own makes you laugh.
4. You can make a wish on a ar.
5. To hold up your pants, you can use a be .
6. A group of cows is called a he .
7. To eat soup, you need a oon.
8. To mail a letter, you need a amp.

Lesson 5
Name Date

with r, l, s
with r, l, s
Underline the consonant blend in each word. Then read
each word.
1. clap
2. frame
3. fist
4. blossom
5. drum
6. snow
7. melt
8. spray

Lesson 5
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Cumulative Review Teacher’s Pets

Phonics: Cumulative Review
Circle the word in each sentence that has a consonant blend.
1. I saw a snail in the garden.
2. We have a flag outside our house.
3. Jed won a prize at the fair.
4. We had a picnic at the park.
5. Two robins are in the nest.
6. I see the cat’s claws.
Circle the word that best completes each sentence. Write the
word on the line.
7. Use a to collect the leaves.
rake rack snake
8. I smelled the in the garden.
rise rose race

Lesson 5
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Base Words and Endings Teacher’s Pets

Base Words and Endings -ed, -ing
-ed, -ing
Circle the word that best completes the sentence.
1. Our team its first game yesterday.
played playing
2. Do you hear your dad you?
called calling
3. The boys are their bikes.
washed washing
4. The dog when the doorbell rang.
barked barking
5. It is outside.
rained raining

Lesson 5
Name Date

with r, l, s
with r, l, s
Choose two words from the box and write a sentence that
uses both words. Repeat until you have used all the words.
crib clown shelf slide must

blanket starfish frame crash sleep
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Lesson 5
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with r, l, s
with r, l, s
Write each word from the box in the list where it belongs.
Two words belong in two different lists.
spray grass climb

clothes planet squirrel
crayon toast stream
fruit quilt practice
Consonant Blend Consonant Blend Consonant Blend

with r with l with s
1. 1. 1.
2. 2. 2.
3. 3. 3.
4. 4. 4.
5.
6.

Lesson 5
Name Date

Write a paragraph that uses at least six words from the

word bank.
Word Bank
splash stage huge trade mice

spoke flute prize cube slide

Lesson 5
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Vocabulary Strategies: Base
Words and Endings -ed, -ing
-ed, -ing
Read each sentence. Circle the word with the ending
-ed or -ing. Then write a sentence that uses the word
with the other ending.
1. Our soccer team played its first game yesterday.
2. Do you hear your dad calling you?
3. The boys are washing their bikes.
4. The dog barked when the doorbell rang.
5. It is raining outside.

Lesson 5
Name Date

with r, l, s
with r, l, s
Write the word needed to complete each sentence. Then say
each sentence.
blanket clown spoon

crib frog star
1. A baby sleeps in a . 2. A keeps you warm.
3. A makes you laugh. 4. You can wish on a .
5. To eat soup, you need 6. If it is not a toad, it must be
a . a .

Lesson 5
Name Date

with r, l, s
with r, l, s
Underline the consonant blend in each word. Then say
the word.
1. clap 2. frame
3. fist 4. blossom
5. drum 6. snow

Lesson 5
Name Date

Circle the word in each sentence that has a consonant blend.
1. I saw a snail in the garden. 2. We have a flag outside

our house.
3. Let’s go for a ride on a train. 4. Mom made a strawberry pie.
Circle the word in each sentence that has a long vowel sound.
5. The cat is huge. 6. Jed won a prize at the contest.

Lesson 5
Name Date

-ed, -ing
Look at the picture and read each sentence frame. Decide if
the action is happening now or in the past. Circle the word
that best completes the sentence.
1. Our team its 2. Do you hear your brother

first game yesterday. you?
played playing called calling
3. The boys are 4. We on our

the car. report all morning.
washed washing worked working
5. The dog when 6. It is outside.

the doorbell rang.
barked barking rained raining

Lesson 1 Lesson 1
LEVELED PRACTICE SR1.1 LEVELED PRACTICE SR1.2
Name Date Name Date

Phonics: Short Vowels a, i Short Vowels a, i Henry and Mudge
Say the two words under each picture. Circle the word that Look at the pictures and circle the correct word to
names the picture. (1 point each) complete the sentence.
1. Julio likes to run . 2. Jake gave me a .

1. 2.
fast fist (1 point) gift sift (1)

bat bit ham him
3. Let’s my mom to help us. 4. We saw a at the dock.
3. 4.
ladder litter track trick fit ask (1) ship cap (1)
5. 6. 5. I made a for my friend. 6. The vase has a .
mitt map (1) crick crack (1)

mat mitt raft rift
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Lesson 1 Lesson 1
Name Date Name Date

Phonics: CVC Words Alphabetical Order Henry and Mudge
Alphabetical Order
Read the syllables in the box. Choose the correct Read each group of words. Circle the group of words
syllable to complete each word. Blend the two syllables that is in alphabetical order. Use the alphabet below to
together to say the word. (1 point each) help you. (1 point each)
tic rab sig fab nic set
1. cat ball will

1. 2.
will cat ball
ball will cat
attic fab ric 2. fast hill fast

3. 4.
hill tag tag
tag fast hill
sig nal rab bit 3. ask gift ask
5. 6. little little gift
gift ask little
upset picnic
Phonics 13 Grade 2, Unit 1 Vocabulary Strategies 14 Grade 2, Unit 1
Answer Key
37 Leveled Practice SR1.1–SR1.4
Lesson 1 Lesson 1
LEVELED PRACTICE A1.1 LEVELED PRACTICE A1.2
Name Date Name Date

Write a word with short a to complete each sentence. (1 point each) On the lines below, write two words that have the short a
sound and two words that have the short i sound. Then write
Word Bank
a sentence using each word. Possible responses shown.
ham pack bat raft track
Words with Short a Words with Short i
1. Jamie hit the ball with his bat . cat (1 point) will (1)
2. Kim rode down the river on a raft . hat (1) lick (1)
3. My father eats ham and eggs for breakfast.
4. A train runs on a track . Responses will vary.

5. Sam had to pack for the trip.
Write a word with short i to complete each sentence. (1 point each)
Word Bank
prince fin dish mitt litter
6. Jess caught the ball in her catcher’s mitt .
7. Ronny picked up trash and litter in the park.
8. Tran saw the shark’s fin above the water.
9. Dad put the dog’s food in his dish .

(4)
10. A king’s son is called a prince .
Lesson 1 Lesson 1
L E V E L E D P R A C T I C E A 1 -. 3
4 LEVELED PRACTICE A1.4
Name Date Name Date

Alphabetical Order
Write a sentence using each word. Possible responses shown. List the words in the box in alphabetical order. Write only
(1 point each) on the numbered lines. Then write words of your own on the
1. attic
starred lines. Make sure the whole list is in alphabetical order.
We keep our costumes in the attic. Possible responses shown. (1 point each)
letter face little

feather try
2. fabric
My coat is made of heavy fabric.

1. face
father
3. signal
2. feather
Tim said he would signal me when the game started.
game
4. napkin 3. letter
I folded a napkin in my lap. level
4. little
5. upset shore
Jen was upset when she lost her hamster.
5. try
zoo
6. admit
Jamal decided to admit his mistake.
Answer Key
38 Leveled Practice A1.1–A1.4
Lesson 1 Lesson 1
LEVELED PRACTICE ELL1.1 LEVELED PRACTICE ELL1.2
Name Date Name Date

Look at the pictures. Choose the correct word to complete Read each sentence aloud.
each sentence. Write the word on the line. (1 point each)
Circle the word with the short a sound. Circle the word with the short i sound.
1. Julio likes to run fast. (1 point) 4. Jake gave me a gift. (1)

1. I hit the ball with a bat . 2. I like to eat ham .
bat bit ham him
3. There is litter on the street. 4. The train is on the track . 2. Let’s ask my mom to help us. 5. We saw a ship at the dock. (1)
(1)
5. I use a mitt to catch the ball. 6. We are on a raft .

3. I made maps for my friend. (1) 6. Water spilled from the vase. (1)
mat mitt raft rift
Lesson 1 Lesson 1
Name Date Name Date

Alphabetical Order
Blend the two syllables together to say the word. Say each group of words. Circle the group that is in
Then write the word on the line. (1 point each) alphabetical order. Use the alphabet below to help you. (1 point each)
1. at + tic 2. fab + ric
1. bat ball game
game bat ball

An attic is a room at Another word for cloth is
ball game bat
the top of a house. fabric .
3. sig + nal 4. rab + bit 2. string toy string
toy yo-yo yo-yo
yo-yo string toy

A signal is a sign or The rabbit hopped
a message. away.
3. letter pencil letter
5. up + set 6. pic + nic
stamp stamp pencil
pencil letter stamp
If you lose something, you may We had a picnic at the
get upset . park.

Answer Key
39 Leveled Practice ELL1.1–ELL1.4
Lesson 2 Lesson 2
Name Date Name Date

Phonics: Short Vowels o, u, e Short Vowels o, u, e My Family
Write the word from the box that goes with each clue. (1 point each) Read the question. Circle the letter of the best answer. (1 point each)
belt shop neck 1. Which word has the short o sound?

pup sock lunch
A pond B peck C pump

1. You wear it on your foot. sock
A rut B red C rock
2. You use it to hold up your pants. belt 3. Which word has the short u sound?
A bug B bell C box
3. This is a very young dog. pup 4. Which word has the short u sound?
A den B drum C doll
4. You eat this meal in the middle of the day. lunch
A sun B sell C soft
5. This is where you go to buy things. shop
A dug B dog C dress
6. This connects your head to your body. neck
Lesson 2 Lesson 2
Name Date Name Date

Phonics: Review CVC Words Using a Glossary My Family
Using a Glossary
Look at the picture. Circle the syllable that correctly Read each sentence. Circle the word that completes the
completes the word. Write the syllable on the line. (1 point each) sentence. Use the glossary definitions to help you. Then write
the word on the line. (1 point each)
1. 2.

rab bit pen cil
bit lid nic cil
3. 4. 1. Dad cooks supper in the kitchen .
kitchen roof garden
2. The roof keeps the house dry when it rains.
cottage roof kitchen

cac tus mit ten
der tus ant ten 3. I see flowers in the garden .
5. 6. garden cottage roof
4. We stayed at a cottage at the beach.
kitchen garden cottage
bas ket hel met

ton ket ter met
Answer Key
Lesson 2 Lesson 2
Name Date Name Date

To complete each sentence, write a word that rhymes Use each pair of words in a sentence.
with the bold word. (1 point each) Possible responses shown. (2 points each)
1. strum, drum
Word Bank
You cannot strum a drum.
tub jet bent hot
crust log flock nest 2. fence, bench
We sat on a bench by the fence.
1. To keep your sheep from getting lost, you would lock up 3. fox, box
your flock . Don’t try to catch a fox in a box.
2. If your dog needs a scrub, you should get it in a tub . 4. stump, bump
3. Stay away from the stove because that pot is hot . Be careful not to bump into that stump.
4. You can’t put up a tent if the poles are bent ! 5. tent, dent
5. To be a pie, it must have a crust . Hail caused a dent in our tent.
6. Every bird thinks it has the best nest . 6. pond, fond
7. At the airport we saw Mom get off the jet . I am fond of swimming in the pond.
8. If you were a frog, you might like to sit on a log .
Lesson 2 Lesson 2
Name Date Name Date

Using a Glossary
Write the word that names each picture. Then write the word Use the glossary in your Student Book to look up each word.
again, divided into syllables. (2 points each) Then use the definitions to write a sentence for each word.
Possible responses shown. (1 point each)
1. 2.
1. remembered I just remembered where I left my backpack!
2. porch My cat loves to sit on our front porch.
rabbit pencil
rab -bit pen -cil 3. crown A king wears a crown.
3. 4.
4. spend I like to spend time outdoors.
5. stuck The store manager stuck a flyer in the window.

cactus mitten
cac -tus mit -ten
5. 6. 6. visit My grandmother comes to visit every winter.
7. cousin My cousin and I both have brown hair.
basket helmet
8. piano I would like to play the piano.
bas -ket hel -met
Answer Key
Lesson 2 Lesson 2
Name Date Name Date

Write the word from the box that goes with each clue. (1 point each) Say the word that names each picture. Circle the word
with the correct spelling that matches the picture. (1 point each)
belt pup cent shop sock lunch
1. pond 2. log
1. You wear it on your foot. sock pund lug
pend leg
2. You use it to hold up your pants. belt
3. drom 4. bog
drum bug
3. This is what a penny is worth. cent
drem beg
4. This is a very young dog. pup

5. rock 6. slod
ruck slud
reck sled
lunch
7. box 8. trock
6. This is where you go to buy things. shop
bux truck
bex treck
Lesson 2 Lesson 2
Name Date Name Date

Using a Glossary
Write the word from the box that goes with each picture. Read the glossary entries. Circle the picture that fits
Read the word aloud. (1 point each) the meaning of each word. (1 point each)

basket helmet pencil garden—a place for growing food or flowers
cactus mitten rabbit
1. 2. 3.
1. cottage
rabbit cactus basket

2. kitchen
4. 5. 6.
3. garden
pencil mitten helmet
4. roof
Answer Key
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Lesson 3 Lesson 3
Name Date Name Date

Phonics: Long Vowels a, i Long Vowels a, i Dogs
Circle the word that correctly completes the sentence. Choose a word from the box that rhymes with the
Then write the word on the line and read the completed underlined word to complete each sentence. (1 point each)
sentence. (1 point each)
chime line mice race
snake skate name bite
1. We go swimming in the lake .
lake like 1. Bill and Bill have the same name .
2. Tim has two mice for pets. 2. Kind rats are a lot like nice mice .
mace mice 3. A rubber rattler is a fake snake .
4. Two fast rockets could have a space race .

3. Dad made rice and beans for lunch.
5. If your teeth are very clean, you have a white bite .
race rice
6. A narrow mark is a fine line .
4. Jenna got a new bike .
7. If you glide on the ice at night, you’re having a late skate .
bake bike
8. A bell that costs ten cents is a dime chime .
5. The ball broke the pane of glass in the window.
pane pine
6. He looks pale because he is sick.
pale pile
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Lesson 3 Lesson 3
Name Date Name Date

Phonics: Sounds for c Multiple-Meaning Words Dogs
Say each word pair. Listen for the sound that the letter c Write the word from the box that matches the two
makes. Circle the word that has the sound of c in corn. (1 point each) descriptions given. (1 point each)
bank coat duck fair watch

1. coat ice
2. juice camp 1. coat

3. cape ace
4. fence color
2. duck
5. center cat a. to lower the head or body
b. a bird that likes the water
3. watch
Say each word pair. Listen for the sound that the letter c a. to look at someone or something
makes. Circle the word that has the sound of c in city. (1 point each) b. a small clock worn on the wrist
4. bank
6. mice come a. the land by the side of a river
7. cell call
5. fair
8. cannot face
a. following the rules
9. cent count b. a place to go on rides and play games
10. cash dance
Answer Key
Lesson 3 Lesson 3
Name Date Name Date

Change the first vowel in each word to make a new word that Write a word that rhymes with the underlined word that
goes with the clue. Write the new word on the line. (1 point each) completes the sentence. Each word pair will have the long
a sound. (2 points each)
1. This is how you make a cake. bike bake
2. This is a kind of tree. pane pine 1. Bill and Bill have the same name .
3. This is a place to swim or sail. like lake 2. If you glide across the ice at night, you are having a late skate .
4. These are smaller than rats. mace mice 3. A rubber rattler is a fake snake .
5. This is a narrow road. line lane 4. Two fast rockets could have a space race .
6. These fruits grow in bunches. gripes grapes

7. This fruit is small, green, and tart. lame lime
completes the sentence. Each word pair will have the
8. This describes a boy or a man. mile male long i sound. (2 points each)
Now write a sentence with two of the words you wrote. 5. If your teeth are very clean, you have a white bite .
Possible response shown.
9. Pine trees grow around the lake. (2) 6. A narrow mark is a fine line .
7. Kind rats are a lot like nice mice .
8. A bell that costs ten cents is a dime chime .
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Lesson 3 Lesson 3
Name Date Name Date

Say each word. Listen for the sound that the letter c Think of two meanings for each word. Write a sentence
makes. Then write the word in the list where it belongs. (1 point each) for each meaning. Possible responses shown. (4 points each)
car fence cereal coin cub 1. coat

cape corn circle ice princess
I wore my coat because it is cold.
c as in cat c as in cent The dog’s coat is covered with mud.
1. car 1. fence 2. bank
I have ten dollars in my bank!

2. cape 2. cereal
We fished from the bank of the river.
3. corn 3. circle
3. duck
4. coin 4. ice
I see a baby duck on the pond.
5. cub 5. princess
Duck if a foul ball comes toward you.
Possible responses shown. (2 points each) 4. fan
6. colt 6. juice
My mom is a baseball fan.
7. cream 7. voice
We need a fan to cool off this room.
Answer Key
Lesson 3 Lesson 3
Name Date Name Date

Circle the word that goes with the sentence. Then write Write the rhyming words from the box that complete each
the word on the line and read the completed sentence. (1 point each) sentence. Read each completed sentence. (1 point each)
1. We go swimming in the lake . fake snake nice mice space race waste paste white bite
lake like
1. If you spill glue, you will
waste paste .
2. Tim has four mice for pets.
mace mice
2. Kind rats are a lot like
nice mice .
3. Dad made rice and beans
for lunch.
race rice 3. A rubber rattler is a

fake snake .
4. Jon got a new bike .
bake bike
4. Two fast rockets could have a
5. The ball broke the pane of glass space race .
in the window.
pane pine
5. If your teeth are very clean, you have a
white bite .
Lesson 3 Lesson 3
Name Date Name Date

Say each word pair. Listen for the sound that the letter c Read each word and its meanings. Circle the letter of
makes. Circle the word that has the sound of c in cat. (1 point each) the meaning that fits the picture. (1 point each)
1. coat, ice 1. coat

2. juice, camp b. the hair or fur of an animal
3. cape, ace
2. bank
4. center, corn a. the land by the side of a river or lake
makes. Circle the word that has the sound of c in cent. (1 point each)
3. duck
5. mice, come a. a bird that likes the water
b. to lower the head or body
6. cannot, face
4. fan
7. city, count a. a person who is interested in something,
such as a sport
b. a machine that makes a breeze
8. cash, dance
Answer Key
Lesson 4 Lesson 4
Name Date Name Date

Phonics: Long Vowels o, u, e Long Vowels o, u, e Diary of a Spider
Write the word from the box that best completes Read each question. Circle the letter of the correct answer. (1 point each)
each sentence. (1 point each)
cube Pete ruler
home pole throne A hole B hot C hop
1. The place where you live is your home . 2. Which word has the long e sound?
2. A flag flies at the top of a pole . A pet B pen C Pete
3. A king or a queen must have a throne .

4. To find out how long something is, use a ruler .
A vet B vote C vat
5. A boy named Peter may also be called Pete .
6. Ice is often in the shape of a cube . 4. Which word has the long e sound?
A complete B contest C cute
A hug B hunt C huge
A tub B tube C turn
Lesson 4 Lesson 4
Name Date Name Date

Phonics: Sounds for g Context Clues Diary of a Spider
Context Clues
Say each word pair. Listen for the sound that the letter g Read the sentence in the box. Then answer the questions.
makes. Circle the word that has the sound of g in girl. (1 point each)
We saw sunfish, catfish, and bass in the lake. (3 points)
1. gift germ
1. Circle three words that help you know what a bass is.
2. giant gum
3. cage flag
A a kind of bug
4. frog huge B a kind of pet
C a kind of fish (1)
5. large log
We need a roller, not a brush, to paint the wall. (2)
makes. Circle the word that has the sound of g in giraffe. (1 point each)
6. goat gem A a tool used to move something
B a tool used to paint something (1)
7. giant goal
8. pig page
9. orange ugly
10. guess stage
Answer Key
Lesson 4 Lesson 4
Name Date Name Date

Phonics: Long Vowels o, u, e Long Vowels o, u, e Diary of a Spider
Write a word with a long o to complete each sentence. (1 point each) Use each pair of words to write two lines that rhyme.
The first one has been done for you.
1. The place where you live is your home . Possible responses shown. (3 points each)
1. hose, nose 2. mules, rules
2. A flag flies at the top of a pole .
An elephant’s nose
They don’t follow the rules.
3. A king or a queen must sit on a throne . Is a lot like a hose. That’s the trouble with
mules.
4. If something is burning, someone forgot to turn off the
stove . 3. Eve, Steve 4. cone, throne
Write a word with a long u to complete each sentence. (1 point each) Eve, this is Steve. The king sat on his throne
5. Most songs have two parts, words and a tune . Steve, this is Eve. And ate an ice cream cone.
6. To find out how long something is, measure with a ruler . 5. cute, flute 6. mole, hole
7. It’s hard to tell the difference between a donkey and a It is very cute Do you suppose a mole
mule When the baby tries to
. play the flute. Lives in that hole?
8. Ice is often in the shape of a cube .
Write a sentence with the word complete. Circle the vowel

that makes the long e sound. Possible response shown. (2 points)
9. My homework is now complete! .
Lesson 4 Lesson 4
Name Date Name Date

Phonics: Sounds for g Context Clues Diary of a Spider
Context Clues
Say each word. Listen for the sound that the letter g makes. Read the sentence in the box. Then answer the questions.
Then write the word in the list where it belongs. (1 point each)
brag gentle guitar village
drugstore giraffe giant gallop 1. What is a bass in this sentence?
geese girl orange ginger
a kind of fish (1 point)
g as in gum g as in gym 2. What parts of the sentence help you know this?
1. brag 1. gentle the words “sunfish,” “catfish,” and “lake” (3)
2. drugstore 2. giraffe
We need a roller, not a brush, to paint the ceiling.
3. geese 3. giant
3. What is a roller in this sentence?
4. girl 4. orange
a tool used for painting (1)
5. guitar 5. village
6. gallop 6. ginger the phrase “not a brush”
and the word “paint” (3)

Possible responses shown. (2 points each) At the museum exhibit, we saw very old paintings and also new ones.
7. goal 7. germ
5. What is an exhibit in this sentence?
8. game 8. strange
a display or show (1)

the words “museum,” “saw,”
and “paintings” (3)
Answer Key
Lesson 5 Lesson 5
Name Date Name Date

with r, l, s
with r, l, s
with r, l, s with r, l, s
Choose a blend from the box to complete each word. (1 point each) Underline the consonant blend in each word. Then read
each word. (1 point each)
cl cr lt sp st rd bl
1. clap
1. A baby sleeps in a cr ib. 2. frame
2. A bl anket keeps you warm while you sleep. 3. fist
3. A circus cl own makes you laugh. 4. blossom
4. You can make a wish on a st ar. 5. drum
5. To hold up your pants, you can use a be lt . 6. snow
6. A group of cows is called a he rd . 7. melt
7. To eat soup, you need a sp oon. 8. spray
8. To mail a letter, you need a st amp.
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Lesson 5 Lesson 5
Name Date Name Date

Phonics: Cumulative Review Base Words and Endings Teacher’s Pets
Base Words and Endings -ed, -ing
Circle the word in each sentence that has a consonant blend. -ed, -ing
(1 point each)
Circle the word that best completes the sentence. (1 point each)
1. I saw a snail in the garden.
2. We have a flag outside our house. 1. Our team its first game yesterday.
3. Jed won a prize at the fair. played playing
4. We had a picnic at the park. 2. Do you hear your dad you?

5. Two robins are in the nest. called calling
6. I see the cat’s claws.
3. The boys are their bikes.
washed washing
Circle the word that best completes each sentence. Write the
word on the line. (1 point each) 4. The dog when the doorbell rang.
7. Use a rake to collect the leaves. barked barking
rake rack snake 5. It is outside.
8. I smelled the rose in the garden. rained raining
rise rose race
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Answer Key
Lesson 5 Lesson 5
Name Date Name Date

with r, l, s
with r, l, s
Choose two words from the box and write a sentence that Write each word from the box in the list where it belongs.
uses both words. Repeat until you have used all the words. Two words belong in two different lists. (1 point each)
Possible responses shown. (2 points each)
spray grass climb
crib clown shelf slide must clothes planet squirrel
blanket starfish frame crash sleep crayon toast stream
fruit quilt practice
1. The starfish liked to slide along the ocean floor.

Consonant Blend Consonant Blend Consonant Blend
with r with l with s
2. The frame held a picture of the clown. 1. crayon 1. climb 1. spray
2. fruit 2. clothes 2. squirrel
3. There was a loud crash as the shelf fell to the ground. 3. grass 3. planet 3. stream
4. practice 4. quilt 4. toast
4. Put the blanket in the crib. 5. spray
6. stream
5. You must get a good night’s sleep every night.
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Lesson 5 Lesson 5
Name Date Name Date

Write a paragraph that uses at least six words from the -ed, -ing
word bank.
Read each sentence. Circle the word with the ending
Word Bank -ed or -ing. Then write a sentence that uses the word
with the other ending. Possible responses shown.
splash stage huge trade mice
spoke flute prize cube slide 1. Our soccer team played its first game yesterday. (1 point)
We are playing soccer today. (2)

Responses will vary. (6) 2. Do you hear your dad calling you? (1)
I called my dad after school. (2)

3. The boys are washing their bikes. (1)
I washed my bike yesterday. (2)

4. The dog barked when the doorbell rang. (1)
The dog was barking when I got here. (2)

5. It is raining outside. (1)
It rained last night, too. (2)
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Answer Key
Lesson 5 Lesson 5
Name Date Name Date

with r, l, s
with r, l, s
Write the word needed to complete each sentence. Then say Underline the consonant blend in each word. Then say
each sentence. (1 point each) the word. (1 point each)
blanket clown spoon 1. clap 2. frame

crib frog star
1. A baby sleeps in a crib . 2. A blanket keeps you warm.
3. fist 4. blossom
3. A clown makes you laugh. 4. You can wish on a star .
5. drum 6. snow
5. To eat soup, you need 6. If it is not a toad, it must be
a spoon . a frog .
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Lesson 5 Lesson 5
Name Date Name Date

Circle the word in each sentence that has a consonant blend. (1 point each) -ed, -ing
1. I saw a snail in the garden. 2. We have a flag outside Look at the picture and read each sentence frame. Decide if
our house. the action is happening now or in the past. Circle the word
that best completes the sentence. (1 point each)
1. Our team its 2. Do you hear your brother

first game yesterday. you?
3. Let’s go for a ride on a train. 4. Mom made a strawberry pie.
played playing called calling
3. The boys are 4. We on our

the car. report all morning.
Circle the word in each sentence that has a long vowel sound.
5. The cat is huge. 6. Jed won a prize at the contest. washed washing worked working
5. The dog when 6. It is outside.

the doorbell rang.
barked barking rained raining

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leveled practice Sr1.1

Short Vowels a, i Henry and Mudge

bat bit ham him

ladder litter track trick

mat mitt raft rift

Phonics 11 Grade 2, Unit 1

Short Vowels a, i Henry and Mudge

Look at the pictures and circle the correct word to

1. Julio likes to run . 2. Jake gave me a .

fast fist gift sift

3. Let’s my mom to help us. 4. We saw a at the dock.

fit ask ship cap

5. I made a for my friend. 6. The vase has a .

mitt map crick crack

Phonics 12 Grade 2, Unit 1

CVC Words Henry and Mudge

Read the syllables in the box. Choose the correct

tic rab sig fab nic set

Phonics 13 Grade 2, Unit 1

Alphabetical Order Henry and Mudge

Read each group of words. Circle the group of words

1. cat ball will

will cat ball

ball will cat

2. fast hill fast

hill tag tag

tag fast hill

3. ask gift ask

little little gift

gift ask little

Vocabulary Strategies 14 Grade 2, Unit 1

Short Vowels a, i Henry and Mudge

Write a word with short a to complete each sentence.

1. Jamie hit the ball with his .

2. Kim rode down the river on a .

3. My father eats and eggs for breakfast.

5. Sam had to for the trip.

Write a word with short i to complete each sentence.

6. Jess caught the ball in her catcher’s .

7. Ronny picked up trash and in the park.

8. Tran saw the shark’s above the water.

9. Dad put the dog’s food in his .

10. A king’s son is called a .

Phonics 15 Grade 2, Unit 1

Short Vowels a, i Henry and Mudge

Words with Short a Words with Short i

Phonics 16 Grade 2, Unit 1

CVC Words Henry and Mudge

Write a sentence using each word.

Phonics 17 Grade 2, Unit 1

Alphabetical Order Henry and Mudge

List the words in the box in alphabetical order. Write only

letter face little

Vocabulary Strategies 18 Grade 2, Unit 1

Short Vowels a, i Henry and Mudge

Look at the pictures. Choose the correct word to complete

1. I hit the ball with a . 2. I like to eat .

bat bit ham him

3. There is on the street. 4. The train is on the .

ladder litter track trick

5. I use a to catch the ball. 6. We are on a .

mat mitt raft rift

Phonics 19 Grade 2, Unit 1

Leveled Practice Journey's Book Exams Grade 2 Unit 1 With Answers

Leveled Practice Journey's Book Exams Grade 2 Unit 1 With Answers