CCVC and R-Controlled Sentence Expander Sheets – Free Printable Pyramid Fluency Practice
Guided Phonics + Beyond
Free CCVC and R-controlled sentence expander sheets. Students build decodable sentences step by step to strengthen fluency and comprehension.
These CCVC and R-Controlled Sentence Expander Sheets help students move from single words to connected text fluency. Students start with one word, then add to the sentence line by line until they are reading a complete decodable sentence. This gradual build provides repeated reading opportunities for fluency, decoding, and comprehension while reinforcing CCVC and R-controlled word patterns in a science of reading-aligned way.
Example progression:
• Will
• Will you
• Will you help
• Will you help me
• Will you help me lift
• Will you help me lift this
• Will you help me lift this raft?
Focuses on decodable words such as raft, barn, surf, gift, cold
Builds fluency through repeated reading with increasing complexity
Provides a comprehension extension when students illustrate their final sentence
Great for small-groups, intervention, or literacy centers
This freebie connects decoding practice with authentic reading, helping students gain confidence in both word recognition and comprehension.
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Tara West
Teacher-Author
Tara West is a dedicated educator and the founder of Little Minds at Work, an educational platform designed to provide teachers with creative and engaging resources for early childhood education. With a focus on developing innovative lesson plans, classroom strategies, and activities, Tara brings her passion for teaching to life, empowering teachers to foster meaningful learning experiences for their students.
