PHONICS CVC PARAGRAPH WITH EXERCISE

Phonics CVC Paragraph with Exercise activities help young learners practice blending sounds, reading short vowel words, and understanding simple sentences. CVC words follow the pattern Consonant–Vowel–Consonant, such as cat, dog, sun, and hat. These words are perfect for beginner readers.

Short CVC paragraphs build fluency and confidence. When children read small, clear sentences, they feel successful and motivated.

What Are CVC Words?

CVC stands for:

• C – Consonant

• V – Vowel

• C – Consonant

Example:

c – a – t → cat
d – o – g → dog

CVC words usually use short vowel sounds:

• a → cat

• e → pen

• i → pig

• o → dog

• u → sun

CVC Paragraph 1

The Big Dog

Tom has a big dog.
The dog is red.
The dog can run in the sun.
Tom and the dog sit on a log.
Tom is glad.

Comprehension Questions

1. Who has a dog?

2. What color is the dog?

3. Where does the dog run?

4. How does Tom feel?

Encourage full sentence answers.

CVC Paragraph 2

A Fat Cat

The cat is fat.
The cat has a hat.
The cat sits on a mat.
The hat is red.
The cat is glad.

Comprehension Questions

1. Is the cat fat or thin?

2. What does the cat have?

3. Where does the cat sit?

CVC Word Practice

Circle the CVC words in the paragraph:

• dog

• sun

• log

• cat

• hat

• mat

This improves word recognition.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Missing Letter

1. C _ T

2. D O _

3. S _ N

4. H _ T

5. L O _

Answers:
CAT
DOG
SUN
HAT
LOG

Exercise 2: Choose the Correct Word

1. The dog runs in the (sun / pen).

2. The cat sits on the (mat / cup).

3. Tom is (sad / glad).

Exercise 3: Make a Sentence

Use these words:

• dog

• cat

• hat

• sun

Example:
The dog runs in the sun.

Exercise 4: Word Family Practice

-at Family

cat
hat
mat
bat

-og Family

dog
log
hog

Reading word families helps children see patterns.

Teaching Tips

To make Phonics CVC Paragraph with Exercise effective:

• Read the paragraph aloud first.

• Ask students to read again slowly.

• Focus on vowel sounds.

• Practice blending sounds clearly.

• Keep sessions short and fun.

Daily Practice Plan

15-minute routine:

5 minutes – Review short vowel sounds
5 minutes – Read CVC paragraph
5 minutes – Complete exercises

Regular practice builds strong phonics skills.

Benefits of CVC Paragraph Practice

CVC paragraph reading helps children:

• Blend sounds smoothly

• Improve reading fluency

• Recognize word families

• Understand short stories

• Build confidence

Small steps lead to strong reading foundations.

Final Thoughts

Phonics CVC Paragraph with Exercise activities are perfect for early readers. Simple stories and short exercises make learning easy and enjoyable.

With daily practice and encouragement, children will become confident and happy readers.