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Shane's Ink Spots

QU Kindergarten – 1st Grade Blends & Digraphs
Shane's Ink Spots
Shane's Ink Spots, page 1
1Bret and Shane sat on the dock. "We must get a squid for the big banquet," said Bret. "This is our quest!" Shane had on his best white vest.
Shane's Ink Spots, page 2
2Bret had a long net. "I see a squid!" said Shane. Bret squatted and dipped the net in. But the squid was quick. Black ink shot up and got all over Shane's white vest.
Shane's Ink Spots, page 3
3Then the squid slipped back in with a swish. Shane squinted at the black spots. "My vest!" he said. "I quit," said Bret. "We can dig up clams."
Shane's Ink Spots, page 4
4They filled a pan with clams and ran to the banquet. The clams were a big hit. Shane still had ink spots on his vest. "I like them," he said with a grin.
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Comprehension Questions

After reading, ask these questions to check understanding:

  1. What did Bret and Shane want to get for the banquet?
  2. What got all over Shane’s white vest?
  3. How did Shane feel about the ink spots 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

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About This Decodable Reader

“Shane's Ink Spots” 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 211 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.