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Scott Quizzes the Ducks

QU Kindergarten – 1st Grade Blends & Digraphs
Scott Quizzes the Ducks
Scott Quizzes the Ducks, page 1
1Scott had a pen and a pad. He ran to the pond to quiz the ducks for his class blog. He squatted by the ducks. "Do you like the pond?" said Scott. "Quack! Quack! Quack!"
Scott Quizzes the Ducks, page 2
2All the ducks quacked at once. He could not tell what they said. "This is a mess," he said. But Scott did not quit. He had a plan. "One duck at a time," said Scott.
Scott Quizzes the Ducks, page 3
3"Quack one time for yes. Quack two times for no." A big duck stepped up. "Do you like the pond?" said Scott. "Quack!" Yes! "Do you like the cold?" "Quack, quack!" No! Then a little duck stepped up.
Scott Quizzes the Ducks, page 4
4"Do you like bugs?" said Scott. "Quack!" Yes! Scott was quick with his pen. The other ducks stepped up, one at a time. At last, his pad was full. "Thank you, ducks!" said Scott. "Quack!" said the ducks.
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Comprehension Questions

After reading, ask these questions to check understanding:

  1. Where did Scott run to quiz the ducks?
  2. Why could Scott not tell what the ducks said?
  3. What did Scott say to the ducks at the end?
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Reader Details

Phonics Skill QU
Grade Level Kindergarten – 1st Grade
Phase Blends & Digraphs
Worksheets QU Worksheets

Target Words

quit quiz quick quack quill quilt quest quip quench quell squid squish

Sight Words

the is a and to was it she he they

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About This Decodable Reader

“Scott Quizzes the Ducks” is a free printable decodable reader designed for kindergarten and 1st grade students practicing qu 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, four picture pages with one or two lines of story text each, and a back page listing the qu words, high-frequency words, and discussion questions. Print the three 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 free decodable readers organized by phonics skill and aligned with the Science of Reading. For additional practice with qu patterns, try our qu phonics worksheets which include word sorts, phrasing practice cards, and rapid naming charts.