CVC Practice (a, i)

Nasalized A (an, am)

o /ŏ/

d /d/

c /k/

u /ŭ/

g /g/

b /b/

e /ĕ/

Short Vowel Review (all)

-s /s/

-s /z/

k /k/

h /h/

r /r/ Part 1

r /r/ Part 2

l /l/ Part 1

l /l/ Part 2

w /w/

j /j/

y /y/

x /ks/

qu /kw/

v /v/

z /z/

Short A Review

Short I Review

Short O Review

Short A, I, O Review

Short U Review

Short E Review

FLSZ Spelling Rule

-all, -oll, -ull

ck /k/

sh /sh/

th /th/ (voiced)

th /th/ (unvoiced)

ch /ch/

Digraphs Review 1

wh /w/, ph /f/

ng /ŋ/

nk /ŋk/

Digraphs Review 2

a_e /ā/

i_e /ī/

o_e /ō/

VCe Review 1; e_e /ē/

u_e /ū/, /yū/

VCe Review 2

_ce /s/

_ge /j/

VCe Review 3; Exceptions

-ing

Syllables

Closed/Closed

Open and Closed

tch /ch/

dge /j/

tch, dge Review

Long VCC: -ild, -old,  -ind, -olt, -ost

y /ī/

y /ē/

Ending Patterns Review

ar /ar/

or /or/, ore /or/

ar, or, ore Review

er /er/

ir /er/, ur /er/

Spelling /er/: er, ir, ur, w + or

R-Controlled Vowels Review

ai /ā/, ay /ā/

ee /ē/, ea /ē/, ey /ē/

oa /ō/, ow /ō/, oe /ō/

ie /ī/, igh /ī/

Vowel Teams Review 1

u /oo/, oo /oo/

oo /ū/

ew /ū/, ui /ū/, ue /ū/

Vowel Teams Review 2

au /aw/, aw /aw/, augh /aw/

ea /ĕ/, a /ŏ/

oi /oi/, oy /oi/

ou /ow/, ow /ow/

Vowel Teams and Diphthongs Review

kn /n/, wr /r/, mb /m/

Suffixes; -s/-es

-er, -est

-less, -ful

Prefixes; un-

pre-, re-

dis-

Affixes Review

Doubling Rule: -ed, -ing

Doubling Rule: -er, -est

Drop E Rule

UFLI

- Use 3-5 words per sentence.
- Use a maximum of 7-10 sentences.
- Use the following story structure (1. Introduce the character. 2-3. Provide a bit of detail. 4. Character performs an action. 5-6. Provide a bit of detail. 7. Wrap things up). 
- ONLY use 1 syllable words.
- Repeat words and vary sentence structure slightly.
- Do not end the story with "the end"
- The sentences should be sensible to a young, learning, easily confused reader.

"Sam the dog sat at the mat."

"He had a plan to get a bone."

"Sam saw a cat with a box."

"He went to the cat and wagged his tail."

"The cat had a bone and Sam was sad."

"But then, Sam saw a bug on a leaf."

"He ran to the bug and had fun."

"Sam forgot about the bone and was glad."

"At the end, Sam had a nap on the mat."

"And that was Sam's day at the mat."

Sam the dog sat at the mat. She had a plan to get a bone. What will Sam find at the box?

Sam the dog loves to sit on her mat. One day, she has a big plan to find a tasty bone. But what happens when Sam finds a cat and an ant instead of a bone? Read to find out how Sam's day turns out!

Sam at the Mat

- Use 3-5 words per sentence.
- Use a maximum of 7 sentences.
- Use the following story structure (1. Introduce the character. 2-3. Provide a bit of detail. 4. Character performs an action. 5-6. Provide a bit of detail. 7. Wrap things up). 
- ONLY use 1 syllable words.
- Repeat words and vary sentence structure slightly.
- Do not end the story with "the end"
- The sentences should be sensible to a young, learning, easily confused reader.

"Kat is a bat."

"Kat sat on a mat."

"Kat and dad had fun."

"Kat can see the sun."

"Kat had a big nap."

"Kat met a cat."

"Kat bit a fig."

"Kat dug in the mud."

"Kat is not sad."

"Kat got a red cap."

"Kat got on top."

"Kat and dad sat."

"Pat the Bat"

"Jen, the yak, sat."

"Jen had a map."

"Jen is in a hut."

"Jen, can you see?"

"Jen, get up, please."

"Jen, run to the hut."

"Jen, look at the sun."

"Jen, did you see the cat?"

"Jen, can you sit?"

"Jen, did you sip the milk?"

"Jen, get the ball."

"Jen, the yak, is fun."

The yak is in a hut with a bat. What will the yak do when he sees a cat?

Jen spends a sunny day outside with her new friend, a yak. But a playful cat joins them. Will the yak and the cat be friends, or will the cat prefer to play alone? Read to find out how their day turns out!

The Yak's Pals

"Jen is a bear."

"Jen sat on a mat."

"Jen had a map."

"Jen dug in the mud."

"Jen met a cat."

"Jen and the cat play."

"Cat sat on a mat."

"Jen ran to a tree."

"Jen sat under the tree."

"Jen had fun with the cat."

"Jen and the cat nap."

"Jen is a pal."

Jen met a cat. What fun will Jen and the cat have?

Jen is a playful bear who loves adventures. One day, while sitting on a mat with her map, she meets a friendly cat named Jin. What kind of fun will Jen and Jin, the cat, have together? Read to find out how their day unfolds!

"Jen Met a Cat"

Tim and Gus are bugs.



Tim and Gus live in a hut. 



Tim and Gus get up and see the sun. 



Tim sees a net! 



Tim and Gus zig and zag. 



Tim and Gus sit in a bag. 



The kid is sad. 



The kid can see a dog. He pets it. 



Tim and Gus do not quit. They zig and zag to the hut.



In the hut, the net and the kid can not get Tim and Gus. 

Tim and Gus are bugs. They live in a hut. Tim sees net! Will Tim and Gus get back to the den?

Tim and Gus are two bugs who share a cozy hut. One sunny day, they encounter a big net! Will Tim and Gus manage to escape and get back to their hut safely? Read to find out how their clever zigs and zags help them dodge danger!

Tim and Gus Do Not Quit

- Use 3-8 words per sentence. 
- Vary sentence structure and composition. 
- Generate 8-10 sentences 
- Only use 1-syllable words 
- The story should have a plot (do not end the story with "the end")

"Jess the elk was in a swamp."

"He saw a frog, then a bug."

"What is that?" Jess asked, with a whim.

"It's a fish," the bug said, with a whiz.

"When did you learn to talk?" Jess said, with a whack.

"I can talk, but not swim," said the bug.

"What a odd bug," Jess said, with a whiff.

"Nice to meet you, Jess," the bug said, with a whisk.

"Nice to meet you too," Jess said, with a grin.

Jess the elk was in the swamp. She ran into a frog that talks! What will Jess learn from this odd frog?

Jess the elk was exploring the swamp when she met a talking frog. The frog surprised Jess with his ability to speak her language, but he confessed he couldn't swim. What adventures will they have with a talking, non-swimming frog? Read to find out how their unusual friendship unfolds!

"Jess and the Frog"

"Jen, the fox, had a wish."

"She went to the pond to fish."

"But her net got stuck on a twig."

"She gave it a tug, but it did not budge."

"Then she saw a ship, full of fish."

"She had a plan, she would use the ship."

"She got on the ship and gave it a push."

"Off she went, with a big grin on her face."

"She caught a lot of fish, her wish came true."

"And that's how Jen, the fox, got her fish."

Em the fox had a wish. She went to get a fish. What will Em do when her net gets stuck?

Em the fox had a big wish to catch a fish. When she went to the pond, her net got stuck on a twig! Will Em be able to free her net and catch the fish she dreams of? Read to find out how Em solves her tricky problem!

"Em's Wish"

- Use 3-15 words per sentence.
- Generate 20-40 sentences
- Vary sentence structure and composition through a 'show not tell' story style. 
- Use dialogue and sensory details to support the 'show not tell' style.
- Use mostly 1-syllable words 
- The story should have a cohesive flow with a problem and solution.

-ness

"In the arctic waters, lived a narwhal named Wally, full of kindness."

"Wally loved to play in the wilderness of the ocean, he found happiness there."

"One day, Wally felt a strange weakness."

"He stopped playing and swam slowly, aware of his sickness."

"Wally's friends noticed his sadness and swam to his side."

"With an eagerness to help, they planned to find the cause of Wally's sickness."

"They discovered that Wally had swallowed a plastic bag, which led to his sickness."

"With preparedness and calmness, they acted to help Wally."

"Once the bag was gone, Wally felt a quickness return to his swim."

"Wally, grateful for his friends' responsiveness, thanked them with all his heart."

"He learned the importance of awareness about what he eats."

"From then on, Wally lived in happiness and good health, spreading the word about the dangers of plastic in the ocean."

Nelly is a narwhal full of kindness. She loves playing in the wilderness of the ocean but suddenly feels a strange weakness. Can Nelly's friends help her overcome her sickness and swim swiftly again?

Nelly the narwhal loves to swim and explore the arctic waters. One day, she starts feeling very weak because she swallowed a piece of plastic. Will Nelly's friends be able to help her feel better? Read to find out how Nelly and her friends solve this underwater problem!

"Nelly's Sickness"

-sion, -tion

"Bastian the wolf had a mission."

"He decided to find the legendary golden toad."

"The journey was long, but his passion kept him going."

"His vision was sharp; he noticed a suspicious movement in the bushes."

"It was a skunk! Bastian asked for permission to pass."

"With a nod, the skunk granted him permission."

"Bastian came across a junction, unsure which way to go."

"He made a decision to follow the path on the right."

"His decision led to a beautiful clearing, filled with butterflies."

"Suddenly, he spotted the golden toad! His mission was a success."

"He felt a surge of joy, his heart filled with satisfaction."

"He returned home, proud of his successful mission."

Orion the wolf was given a mission. He was to find the legendary golden toad to save the forest. Will Orion succeed in his quest and protect his home?

Orion the wolf has a very important job to do. He needs to find the legendary golden toad to save the forest. Will Orion be able to find the toad and learn how to protect his home? Read to find out what happens on his big adventure!

Orion's Mission

"Gus, the dog, got a red ball."

"He left it on his bed."

"Gus went to get his bone."

"He sat on his mat and chewed."

"Yet, he saw his ball roll."

"It hit a tin can."

"Gus ran to get his ball."

"He got it with his paw."

"He went back to his mat."

"And chewed on his bone."

Gus the dog had a red ball.  
He left it on his bed.  
Can Gus get it back?

Gus the dog loves his shiny red ball. One day, he places it on his bed and goes to fetch his bone, but then something unexpected happens. What will Gus do when he sees his ball start to roll away? Read to find out how Gus solves this rolling mystery!

Gus and the Red Ball

"Beth the skunk, sat on a twig."

"She saw a big ball which was red."

"It rolled and hit a tin can."

"Beth let out a whiff of fear."

"Then she felt a whiz pass by."

"It was a fox, which made Beth hide."

"The fox sniffed, then ran off."

"Beth felt a whack of relief."

"She went back to sit on the twig."

Phil the cat sat on a bench. He saw a big red ball roll by. But there was a fox! Who will get the ball?

Phil the cat loves to sit on a bench in the park. One day, he sees a big, red ball roll by and decides to chase after it. But what happens when a quick fox zips by? Read to find out who gets the ball!

"The Fast Fox"

"Sal the fox has a map."

"Sal is at the big oak."

"Sal digs and finds a bag."

"He opens the bag and sees gold."

"Sal is glad and does a jig."

"Sal runs to his den with the gold."

"Sal hides the gold in a pit."

"Sal sits and looks at his gold."

"Sal has a plan to guard his gold."

"Sal is not sad, he is glad."

Ben and the dog sit on the couch. Ben grips and spins the quilt. Will the quilt rip?

Ben loves to play with his dog. But one day, while playing, they accidentally rip a quilt! Will Ben and his dog be able to fix it? Read to find out how they solve this problem!

The Big Rip

-ish

"Manish, the coyote, had a bluish coat and a love for adventures."

"One sunny day, Manish ventured beyond his usual trails, into the deep desert."

"He came across an oldish van, rusty and abandoned, in the middle of nowhere."

"Feeling a bit foolish, Manish decided to probe inside the van."

"Inside, it was darkish and cluttered with rubbish."

"Manish found a strand of yellowish hair, which seemed out of place."

"Feeling a bit feverish with excitement, he decided to follow the trail."

"It led him to a greenish oasis, a sight he'd never seen before."

"Feeling a little squeamish, he drank from the pond and felt refreshed."

"He spent the rest of the day in the cool, lush oasis, feeling a bit sluggish."

"As the sun set, painting the sky a reddish hue, Manish knew he had to return."

"Though he was a bit tired and his paws were a bit brownish, Manish was happy with his adventure."

Manish, the coyote, had a bluish coat and a love for adventures. One sunny day, he ventured into the deep desert and found an oldish van. What will Manish discover inside the van?

Manish, the coyote with a bluish coat, loves to explore. One day, he finds an old, rusty van in the middle of the desert. What secrets does the van hold, and where will they lead Manish? Read to find out where Manish's curiosity takes him!

The Greenish Oasis

I am Sam. 



I am in the pit. 



I am on the mat. 



Bam!



I can hit.



Run, Sam! 



I sit in the pit. 



I sip. 

Sam is in the pit. He can sit. Will Sam hit?

Sam loves to play baseball, but he spends a lot of his time in the baseball pit. Will Sam get a chance to hit and play ball? Read to find out if Sam gets to hit!

Sam in the Pit

This is Sam 



This is Pam. 



Bam!



The pit is far.



Sam has a map.



Sam and Pam pin the map.



Sam and Pam fit in the pit. 



Sam and Pam nap.

This is Sam and Pam. They pin a map. Can Sam and Pam find the pit?

Sam and his friend Pam find a big pit. They use a map to find out more about it. What will they discover at the bottom of this mysterious pit? Read to find out what happens during their adventure!

Pam and Sam in the Pit

"Jet is a fox."

"Jet has a map."

"Jet sat on a mat."

"Jet did a flip."

"Jet met a cat."

"Jet dug in a pit."

"Jet ran to a hut."

"Jet got a nut."

"Jet bit a fig."

"Jet had fun in the sun."

"Jet saw a big red bud."

"Jet said, 'I am a fox.'"

Jet is a fun fox. He dug in a pit and ran to a hut. What will Jet do next?

Jet is a playful fox with a big red map. One sunny day, Jet sets out to find a hidden treasure but keeps getting sidetracked by fun distractions. Will Jet ever find the treasure, or will the day's fun lead him somewhere unexpected? Read to find out what surprises await Jet on his adventure!

"Pax the Fox

"Rob, the cub, sat."

"Rob, the cub, is sad."

"Rob, the cub, had a nap."

"Rob, the cub, saw a bug."

"Rob, the cub, got up."

"Rob, the cub, had fun."

"Rob, the cub, dug in mud."

"Rob, the cub, met a cat."

"Rob, the cub, sat on a mat."

"Rob, the cub, saw a bat."

"Rob, the cub, had a snack."

"Rob, the cub, is not sad."

"Ted Had Fun"

Bob is a vet.



Bob is a big fan of dogs. 



But one day, a pup and his mom go to see the vet.



The pup is NOT a fan of Bob. 



He is so sad. 



Bob hid a twig in his bag. 



The pup runs to get the twig. 



He can see that Bob is a good man. 



The pup lets Bob look at him.



The pup can have fun at the vet!

Dev is a vet. He likes dogs. What will Dev do when a pup is sad?

Dev is a friendly vet who loves dogs. One day, a puppy who doesn't like vets comes to visit him. Will Dev find a way to win over the scared puppy? Read to find out how a simple twig changes everything!

Dev and the Sad Pup

"Beth the skunk has a big itch."

"She can't reach it with her paw."

"So, she sits on a bench."

"Then, she has a hunch."

"She will use a stick."

"But the stick is too thick."

"So, she finds a twig."

"With the twig, she can reach."

"Now, Beth can munch her lunch."

Kath the sloth sits on a bench. She hears a thump as she munches her lunch. What will Kath discover?

Kath the sloth is enjoying a quiet day on a bench. Suddenly, she hears a 'thump' and notices a little chick looking hungry. Will Kath share her lunch with the new friend? Read to find out how their friendship blooms!

Kath and the Chick

"Jack, the horse, sat."

"Jack sat on a mat."

"Jack had a map."

"Jack is in a rut."

"Jack dug with a stick."

"Jack got a big, red hat."

"Jack ran on a path."

"Jack had a nap."

"Jack met a cat."

"Jack sat on a tin."

"Jack saw a big, fat bug."

"Jack is a fun pal."

Rod is in a rut. He dug and ran. What will Rod do next?

Rod is a lively horse who loves adventure. One day, with a map in his hand, he sets out to explore but ends up feeling stuck. What will happen when Rod meets a mysterious cat and sees a big, fat bug? Read to find out what surprises await Rod on his journey!

Rod's Red Hat

ch /sh/, ch /k/, gn /n/, gh /g/, Silent t

"Colin, the monkey, had a knack for chemistry."

"He would listen to the rustle of leaves for inspiration."

"One day, a gnat buzzed past Colin, making him jump."

"In the hustle and bustle, he knocked over a vase."

"From the vase, out tumbled a tiny gnome."

"The gnome blew a whistle, causing an echo in the forest."

"From the echo, a ghost appeared, ghastly and pale."

"The ghost mumbled something about a hidden castle."

"With a glisten in his eyes, Colin decided to find it."

"He wrestled with thickets and climbed chutes to get there."

"Finally, the castle appeared, chic and grand."

"Colin realized the castle was a place to practice his chemistry."

Toto, the monkey, was a chemist. He knocked over a vase, and a tiny gnome tumbled out. What will Toto discover next?

Toto, the monkey chemist, loved mixing up chemicals in the forest. One day, he accidentally knocked over a vase and a tiny gnome popped out! Will Toto and the gnome find the mysterious hidden castle the ghost spoke of? Read to find out what surprises await them on their journey!

"The Chemistry Quest"

"I am Gus."

"Gus sat on a mat."

"Gus and mom."

"Mom says, 'Gus, go nap.'"

"Gus naps."

"Gus got up."

"Gus is in the sun."

"Sun is hot."

"Gus saw a bug."

"Gus can dig."

"Gus dug a pit."

"Gus has fun."

Gus is a pup. Gus dug a pit in the sun. Can Gus nab the bug?

Gus is a playful pup who loves to be outside. One sunny day, his mom tells him it's nap time. Will Gus take his nap, or will the bright sun lead him on an unexpected adventure? Read to find out what happens next!

"Gus in the Sun"

-er, -or, -ist

"Once upon a time in the grand grassland, there was a tiger named Lily, the keeper."

"Lily loved to observe the grassland, she was the watcher of the savanna."

"One day, she saw a caterpillar in her territory. She wondered what it was doing there."

"She decided to become the caterpillar's protector and kept it in a safe corner."

"She built a small cage from twigs and leaves, acting as the builder."

"Lily, the caretaker, made sure the caterpillar had enough food and water."

"As days passed, the caterpillar became a cocoon. Lily was surprised, so she became a scientist."

"She started to investigate and learned about the life cycle of a caterpillar."

"After some days, the cocoon started to move. Lily watched as a beautiful butterfly emerged."

"She was a proud teacher, watching her little caterpillar become a beautiful butterfly."

"Lily, the educator, learned a lot from this journey just as much as she helped the butterfly."

"She continued her life as a keeper, watcher, and learner - a true leader of the grassland."

Lily is a tiger and the keeper of the grassland. She finds a caterpillar in her land and decides to protect it. What will Lily learn from her new role as caretaker?

Lily the tiger loves to watch over the grand grassland. One day, she finds a tiny caterpillar and decides to take care of it. What will happen as Lily learns about the caterpillar's life cycle? Read to find out how Lily's adventure unfolds!

"The Grassland Protector"

"Pax is a lion."

"He sat on a mat."

"Pax had a map."

"Pax dug a pit."

"He saw an ant."

"Pax met a man."

"Pax ran to the top."

"Man said, 'Pax, sit.'"

"Pax sat on a log."

"He had a sip."

"Pax is in a hut."

"He has a big grin."

Wit spots a web. But she fell! Will Wit get out?

Wit is a playful bat. One day, she sees a spider web. She trots off to explore the web, but she fell in a river! Will Wit be able to escape the flowing river? Read to find out what happens to Wit the bat!

Wit Flaps and Swims

"Pat the shrimp sat on a log."

"Pat had a map and a plan."

"Pat dug a pit and hid the map."

"A big crab saw Pat and the map."

"The crab tried to grab the map."

"Pat ran and hid in a tin can."

"The crab could not get the map."

"Pat felt glad and swam back to the log."

"Pat had a big grin and a new plan."

Pat sat on a log. He had a map and a plan. What will happen when a crab tries to grab Pat's map?

Pat has a map and a secret plan. But when a big crab spots the map, trouble begins. Will Pat manage to keep the map safe from the grabby crab? Read to find out what clever tricks Pat uses to save the day!