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Jane's Kite Contest

Endings -ly and -y 2nd-3rd Phase 5
Jane's Kite Contest
Jane's Kite Contest, page 1
1It was a very windy day. Jane stood on a green hilltop. She was making a big paper kite for a town contest. It was not a rainy or foggy day, so it was the best time to test it out. Jane wanted to win first prize.
Jane's Kite Contest, page 2
2That would make her very happy. Jane held the kite up high in her hands. A gust of wind hit it fast. But the kite did not go up into the cloudy sky. It went down. It spun badly and hit the dirt with a loud smack.
Jane's Kite Contest, page 3
3Jane picked it up. The kite was now a bit dirty. She wiped off the dirt and tried again. She ran as fast as she could. But the kite fell fast. It looked funny as it flopped in the grass.
Jane's Kite Contest, page 4
4Jane sat on a rock and sighed sadly. She felt a bit tired after all that running around the hilltop. Then, she heard a chirp. Rob the robin was resting in a nearby oak tree. He had been watching her quietly from his branch.
Jane's Kite Contest, page 5
5Rob flew down to the grass. He hopped softly to her side. "I can help you," Rob said kindly. "Your kite tips to one side in the wind. That is why it hits the ground. You need to fix the shape so it is even."
Jane's Kite Contest, page 6
6Jane looked at the kite. Rob was right! She gladly took out her bag of tools. The paper was a bit sticky on one end. Jane trimmed the sticky part to make it match the other side. Then, she took out a long ribbon.
Jane's Kite Contest, page 7
7She tied the ribbon to the end to make a tail. Jane held the kite up again. The wind sent a strong gust. This time, the kite lifted boldly into the air. It did not spin or crash. It went up slowly into the cloudy sky.
Jane's Kite Contest, page 8
8Rob began a cheerful song for his friend. It was not a warm, sunny day, but Jane had a big smile. Her kite was flying high above the trees. She was so happy she had fixed it with Rob's help!
Circle or highlight all the words that end in -ly or -y in the story above. How many did you find?

Comprehension Questions

After reading, ask these questions to check understanding:

  1. What was Jane making for the town contest?
  2. Why did Jane’s kite keep hitting the ground?
  3. What did Rob do when Jane’s kite flew?
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Reader Details

Phonics Skill Endings -ly and -y
Grade Level 2nd-3rd
Phase Phase 5
Worksheets Endings -ly and -y Worksheets

Target Words

slowly quickly softly gladly badly sadly quietly kindly swiftly boldly happy funny

Sight Words

the a and to was is it she he they said have with you are of for her there one into what when out about

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About This Decodable Reader

“Jane's Kite Contest” is a free printable decodable reader designed for 2nd-3rd students practicing endings -ly and -y phonics patterns. This mini-book uses phonetically controlled vocabulary so beginning readers can successfully sound out nearly every word in the story, building confidence and reinforcing the specific phonics skills they're learning.

The free PDF is a full-color illustrated mini-book: a cover, eight picture pages with one or two lines of story text each, and a back page listing the endings -ly and -y words, high-frequency words, and discussion questions. Print the five sheets, cut each one in half along the dashed line, and staple — your child has a real little book to hold. A read-aloud version with one large page per sheet is also included for projecting to the whole class.

This reader is part of our collection of 193 free decodable readers organized by phonics skill and aligned with the Science of Reading. For additional practice with endings -ly and -y patterns, try our endings -ly and -y phonics worksheets which include word sorts, phrasing practice cards, and rapid naming charts.