This Grade 1 phrasing worksheet teaches first graders to read words in small natural chunks instead of one at a time. Nine fill-in questions explain choppy versus smooth reading, the role of commas and periods in pausing, and how re-reading builds fluency. The matching section links short sentences to the way a fluent reader would sound. Together, these activities help children make oral reading flow like everyday talking while keeping the meaning clear.
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Fluency & Oral Reading
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. Reading one word at a time sounds choppy.
2. Reading words in small groups is called phrasing.
3. 'The big red dog' is read as one phrase.
4. A comma tells us a phrase is ending.
5. After a period, take a short breath before the next sentence.
6. Smooth reading sounds like talking.
7. Practicing the same book again helps you read more smoothly.
8. If you stop at every word, listeners get lost.
9. Good phrasing helps you understand what you read.
Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1. Match each item to its correct answer.
The cat ran fast.
→ read it as one smooth sentence with a pause at end
read it as one smooth sentence with a pause at end
Stop!
→ read short and strong
read short and strong
Is it hot?
→ lift your voice at the end
lift your voice at the end
Sam sat, and Pam ran.
→ pause briefly at the comma
pause briefly at the comma
Fluency & Oral Reading
★ Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1) Reading one word at a time sounds choppy.
2) Reading words in small groups is called phrasing.
3) 'The big red dog' is read as one phrase.
4) A comma tells us a phrase is ending.
5) After a period, take a short breath before the next sentence.
6) Smooth reading sounds like talking.
7) Practicing the same book again helps you read more smoothly.
8) If you stop at every word, listeners get lost.
9) Good phrasing helps you understand what you read.
★ Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1) Match each item to its correct answer.
The cat ran fast.
→ read it as one smooth sentence with a pause at end
read it as one smooth sentence with a pause at end
Stop!
→ read short and strong
read short and strong
Is it hot?
→ lift your voice at the end
lift your voice at the end
Sam sat, and Pam ran.
→ pause briefly at the comma
pause briefly at the comma
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Complete each section carefully.
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