FREE Short U CVC Word Family Quick Check This free Short U Word Family Quick Check is a simple, low-prep assessment to evaluate students’ ability to decode short u CVC words. Students read 10 short u words to demonstrate: • Short u vowel sound recognition • CVC blending skills • Word family decoding accuracy This quick check is ideal for: • Small group intervention • RTI screening • Progress monitoring • Identifying short vowel gaps Use this assessment to determine if students need targeted shor