This decodable, nonfiction phonics passage supports all your reading comprehension, decoding, vocabulary, and spelling instruction! Perfect for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd grade students. Phonics Skill: BEGINNING BLENDSThe decodable nonfiction story has two versions:Text 1: A shorter, more controlled, decodable story.Text 2: A slightly more complex set of words and longer in length.BOTH: Same engaging reading comprehension questions that address all areas of the reading rope. DIFFERENTIATION MADE EASY