The Race is a decodable Grade 2 reading passage centered on the -ace word family to reinforce long A (silent e) phonics skills. The brief narrative follows Nate and Grace as they prepare for and run a race in the park, using decodable vocabulary such as race, place, lace, face, pace, and gate. Designed for beginning readers, the passage supports fluency, decoding, and word recognition with predictable sentence frames and repeated -ace patterns. The resource aligns to the Common Core standard CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.2.3 (phonics and word recognition) and is useful for small-group instruction, guided reading, and phonics practice. In addition, the passage is audio integrated so students can listen and read along to build accuracy and confidence, supporting multimodal and accessible learning. Teachers may use the text for paired reading, echo reading, and decoding drills, and it pairs well with quick assessments and word family activities.
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It is time for a big race at the park. Nate will race his friend Grace.
They stand at the starting place. Grace will tie her lace before they start.
The race will go past a lake and a gate. Nate will run with a fast pace.
Grace will run with a smile on her face. Who will win the race?
Who is racing at the park?
Nate and JakeNate and GraceGrace and KateNate and Trace
What will Grace tie before the race?
Her hairHer laceA ropeHer dress
Where does the race take place?
At the beachAt the parkAt schoolAt the store
How does Grace run?
With a frownWith a smile on her faceWith a heavy bagWith her dog
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