Download free phonics assessments spanning units: ABCs through Vowel Variants. Use these to check decoding, mapping and phonemic skills across all major phonics patterns.
This free Phonics-Based Assessments Packet is a comprehensive tool designed to assess student mastery across major phonics domains. It includes individual assessments for:
Unit 1: ABCs
Unit 2: CVC words
Unit 3: Digraphs, double endings, and beginning blends
Unit 4: CVCE words (silent-e long vowels)
Unit 5: Ending blends, r-controlled vowels, and silent letters
Unit 6: Vowel variants
Teachers can use these assessments to identify student strengths and gaps in decoding, mapping, phonemic awareness, and fluency. The packet is ideal for end-of-year, mid-year, or periodic checks throughout the year. Flexible enough for small-group use, literacy centers, or individual diagnostics.
Assess decoding, mapping, and fluency for each phonics unit
Aligns to the Guided Phonics + Beyond curriculum and Science of Reading principles
Ready-made pages for teacher admin, scoring, and tracking growth
Covers both common and tricky phonics patterns (silent letters, blends, vowel teams, etc.)
Low-prep, print-and-use design
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