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.

"Max, the frog, has a big job."



"He has to hop to the top of the log."



"But he slips and flops."



"Max sees a log, and has a plan."



"He will hop from log to log to get to the top."



"Max does not stop, he hops and hops."



"At last, Max is at the top."



"Max did his job, and he is glad."



"Max, the frog, can do any job."



"He is the best frog in the pond."

Max the frog has a big job. He slips and flops on the logs. Can Max hop to the top?

Max the frog has a big job to do. He needs to hop to the top of the logs, but he keeps slipping and flopping. Will Max find a way to reach the top without falling? Read to find out how Max tackles his challenge!

Max at the Top

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

"Hugo, the hare, had a secret."



"He had a basic plan to protect it."



"Hugo made a secret spot in the hill."



"He hid the item there, safe from others."



"But, a raven had seen Hugo."



"The raven was evil and wanted the item."



"Hugo began to worry. His plan was not safe."



"He needed to find a way to protect it better."



"The raven asked for the item, but Hugo was silent."



"Hugo had an idea. He would use a donut as a fake item to trick the raven."



"He placed the donut on the hill next to the secret spot."



"The raven fell for it and took the donut."



"Hugo was happy. His secret item was safe."



"He had learned a basic lesson about protecting secrets."



"And the raven? He was left with a donut, but not the secret item."

Hugo the pup has a secret item. He hides it next to a cabin, but a raven sees him. Can Hugo protect his item from the clever raven?

Hugo the pup has a very special secret item. He tries to keep it safe by hiding it near a cabin, but an evil raven sees him! Will Hugo be able to outsmart the raven and protect his secret? Read to find out what clever plan Hugo comes up with!

Hugo's Secret Item

"Sam, the dog, sat in the sun."



"He felt a bump on his pad."



"Sam got up."



"It was a jug, stuck in the mud."



"He gave it a tug, but it did not move."



"Sam had a plan, he went to get a stick."



"With a quick jump, he hit the jug with the stick."



"The jug did a flop and popped out of the mud."



"Sam felt glad, he had got the jug out."



"He went back to his spot in the sun, glad and snug on his pad."

Sam the dog sat in the sun. He felt a bump on his pad. What will Sam do to fix his snug spot?

Sam the dog loves to relax in the sunny spot. One day, he feels a strange bump under his paw—it's a jug stuck in the mud! What will Sam do when his first tug doesn't free the jug? Read to find out how Sam solves this muddy problem!

The Stuck Jug

- 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")

"Em the squid swam in her tank."



"There was a 'clank' and a 'tap' on her tank."



"Em was scared. 



"She thought it was a prank."



"Em let out pink ink."



"The ink sank in the tank." 



"A boy went up to Em's tank and gave a wink."



"The boy went to get a drink. He left Em a gem." 



"Em let out a blink and then said, 'Thank you, Skunk!'"



"Em went back to her den in the tank and felt glad."

Em the squid swims in her tank. She hears a clank and tap on her tank. What will Em think?

Em the squid loves swimming in her tank. One day, she hears a strange noise: a 'clank' and a 'tap'. Could it be someone playing a trick on her? What will Em find when the noises stop? Read to find out what surprises await her!

Em's Gem

"Clive, the fox, likes to bike."



"He rides his bike on the ice."



"Clive sees a hive on his ride."



"He thinks, 'I will not dive into that hive.'"



"But he sees a prize in the hive."



"Clive has a plan and gets a long stick."



"He uses the stick to swipe the prize."



"The the bees do not like this and chase Clive."



"Clive has to bike fast to hide from the bees."



"He gets to his den and is safe with his prize."

Clive the fox likes to bike. He sees a prize in a hive while riding on the ice. What will Clive do to get the prize without a sting from the bees?

Clive the fox loves to ride his bike. One chilly day, while biking on the ice, he spots a hive with a shiny prize inside. Will Clive manage to get the prize without getting stung by the angry bees? Read to find out how Clive's icy adventure unfolds!

"The Hive"

"Stef stands by the pond."



"She is glad and sings a long song."



"Stef's song is fun."



"Oh no! Stef's ring!"



"It fell in the pond."



"Stef is sad."



"Then, a king fish swims by."



"He brings back the ring to Stef."



"She is glad and sings her song." 



"Stef puts her ring back on."

Stef sings by the pond. Her ring falls in! Can Stef get it back?

Stef is happy by the pond, singing a sweet song. Suddenly, her precious ring falls into the water, making her very sad. What will Stef do without her ring? Read to find out how Stef's story unfolds!

Stef Sings

"Otto, the bear cub, has a wish."



"He wants to go on a ship."



"Otto packs his bag full of cash."



"He goes to the shop to buy a ship."



"The shop has a ship, but it is too big."



"Otto feels a bit sad, but he has a plan."



"He buys a small ship and a map."



"Otto sets off on his trip, with a big grin."



"He has a lot of fun on his ship."



"Otto felt glad with his small ship."

Otto, the cub, has a wish.  
He wants to go on a ship.  
What plan will Otto act on?

Otto, the cub, dreams of a grand adventure. He wants to sail the seas, so he sets out to buy a ship. But what happens when the only ship at the shop is too big for him? Read to find out how Otto's journey unfolds!

The Wish for a Ship

"Mildred the mole woke up."



"She jumped up, brushed her hair, and washed her face."



"Mildred packed her bag. She rushed out of her hole."



"With a map, she hunted for food."



"Mildred picked ripe grapes and added them to her bag."



"She lifted a stone and found bugs."



"Mildred thanked the bugs and rushed home."



"At home, she munched on grapes and bugs."



"Mildred washed her face, then rested."



"After her rest, Mildred blinked, then jumped up with a new plan."



"'I will plant my own food!' she said. Mildred checked her bag and found some grapes she had missed." 



"She walked outside and chose a spot near her hole."



"She dug small holes and planted the grapes. 'Now I do not have to go far to hunt!' said Mildred."

Mildred the mole woke up and packed her bag for a hunt. She hunted for food and picked ripe grapes. What will Mildred plant near her hole?

Mildred the mole has a big day ahead of her as she wakes up in her cozy hole. Today, she decides to go on a hunt for her own food, but she faces a little problem—what if she could find a way to have food close by all the time? Will Mildred's new plan to plant her own food work out as she hopes? Read to find out how Mildred solves her food hunt challenge!

Beth's Grapes

"Hank the skunk was in his truck."



"He had a nut, but it was stuck."



"Hank gave a huff, then a puff."



"He did not want to miss his lunch."



"So, he got a stick and gave a push."



"The nut rolled off the trunk."



"Hank was so glad that he did a flip."



"Then, he sat and had his lunch."



"He felt full and let out a sigh."



"Hank the skunk was happy in his truck, full of nuts."

Hank the skunk sits by his truck. He has nuts, but they are stuck. Can Hank get them unstuck?

Hank the skunk has a problem by his truck. He has lots of nuts, but they are stuck! Will Hank manage to get them unstuck without missing his lunch? Read to find out how Hank solves his nutty problem!

The Stuck Nuts

"Sam, the bug, sat on a twig."



"He had a big grin."



"Sam felt the wind lift him."



"The wind took him on a quick trip."



"Sam saw a fish in a pond."



"He did a flip and landed on a pad."



"Sam saw a kid and hid."



"The kid had a twig in his hand."



"Sam felt a tug at his leg."



"He saw a fish."



"Sam is quick and zips away."



"He lands in a log."



"Sam felt a bit sad."



"He missed the kid and his twig."



"But then Sam saw his twig."



"Sam has a grin and jumps to his twig."



"He sits on the twig."



"Sam the bug is glad."



"That is the end of Sam's quick trip."

Sam, the bug, sat on a twig. He felt the wind lift him on a quick trip. Will Sam find his way back to the twig?

Sam, the bug, loves sitting on his twig. One windy day, the breeze lifts him up and takes him on an unexpected journey. What will Sam discover as he zips through the air and meets new friends? Read to find out what surprises await Sam on his quick trip!

Sam's Quick Trip

"In the vast sea swam a whale named Rose."



"She loved to swim, dive, and glide in the waves with her pal, Shine."



"One day, Rose and Shine went on a quest to find a cave of ice." 



"They set out and used a map from Max, a wise squid. Past a ship, old and sunk, they swam."



"At last, they saw the ice cave. The cave was a maze, but they used Max's map to help them."



"Ice hung like vines in the cave. Then they spotted it, the gem. It made the cave shine."



"Rose and Shine looked at it in awe. They left it so more fish could see it too."



"Then they heard a sound. 'Help!' yelled a small crab.



"Rose and Shine swam up to the crab and spoke to him."



"The crab was in a jam. He was stuck in the sand."



"Rose and Shine pulled out the crab, and he said, 'Thanks! You are brave and kind.'"



"They felt glad to help the crab and to see the gem and swam back to their cove home."

Rose, a whale, loves to swim in the vast sea. One day, she and her pal Shine quest for a cave of ice. What will they find in the mysterious ice cave?

Rose is a friendly whale who loves exploring the ocean with her pal, Shine. One day, they embark on an exciting quest to find a mysterious ice cave. What surprises will they discover inside the cave? Read to find out how their adventure unfolds!

The Quest of Rose and Shine

"Joe the whale is in a huge cage."



"He is not a fan of the cage. Joe feels rage."



"Paige the fish sees Joe."



"'You are in a cage!' she says. 'Yes, I am,' says Joe. 'But I will forge a way out.'"



"George the crab walks by. 'Joe, you are in a cage!' he says. 'Yes, but I will change this,' Joe says."



"Sage, the old fish, swims to the cage. 'Joe, use your rage to change the cage,' says Sage."



"Joe takes a plunge at the edge of the cage. He uses his huge size to forge a way out."



"The cage cannot hold him. With a huge charge, Joe breaks free!"



"'Joe is safe!' says Paige. 'Joe is free!' says George."



"Sage, the old fish, smiles and swims away."

Joe the whale swims in a huge cage.
He feels rage as the cage is too small.
Can Joe forge a way to escape?

Joe the whale is swimming happily when he suddenly gets trapped in a huge cage. He doesn't like the cage at all, and it makes him feel very angry. What will Joe do to escape from the cage? Read to find out how Joe's adventure unfolds!

Stuck in a Cage

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

"Joe the ape sat on a mat."



"He had a pad and a pen."



"Joe did not know where his glasses were."



"He looked under boxes and buses."



"Joe's glasses were stuck in the bushes."



"Joe got his glasses!'"



"Joe then saw his lunch on the stove."



"He ate waffles and sipped milk."



"Joe was full and very glad."

Bruce the ape sits on a branch. He cannot see and wants his glasses. Can Bruce find them in the forest?

Bruce the ape loves to write about his day in the forest. But today, he has a big problem: he can't find his red glasses anywhere! Will Bruce be able to spot his glasses to write his story? Read to find out how Bruce's search turns out!

The Glasses

"Tim the shrimp has a big job."



"He has to mop the top of the pot."



"But Tim is not tall."



"He has to get a prop."



"With the prop, he can reach the top of the pot."



"Tim begins to mop."



"He is glad to do his job."



"Tim does not stop."



"At last, the pot is clean."



"Tim is glad."

Bob the cat has a big job.  
He has to mop the top of the pot, but Bob is not tall.  
Can Bob get a prop to mop the pot?

Bob the cat has a very important task. He needs to clean the top of a big pot, but Bob is not tall enough to reach it! Will Bob find a way to get to the top and finish his job? Read to find out how Bob solves his big problem!

The Top of the Pot

"Jeff the bull had a small, pink truck."



"The truck got stuck in the mud."



"He gave a honk for help."



"His friend, a skunk, came by."



"The skunk had a plan."



"The skunk got a big pickup truck."



"They pulled the small, pink truck out."



"Jeff gave a big, glad honk."



"The skunk and Jeff had brunch."



"Jeff said, 'Thank you, Skunk.'"



"The skunk gave a wink and a honk."



"Jeff felt glad in his pink truck."



"Jeff and the skunk are pals."

Jeff the bull has a pink truck. His truck got stuck in the mud. Can his pal Hank help him out?

Jeff the bull loves driving his small, pink truck. One day, his truck gets stuck in the mud, and he can't get it out! Will Jeff's friend Hank the skunk be able to help him? Read to find out how their adventure unfolds!

Jeff's Stuck Truck

"Pax the cat has a itch on his chin."



"He can't get it."



"He tries to scratch it on a branch."



"But Pax falls from the branch."



"He lands on a bench with a thud."



"Pax has a hunch."



"He will asks for help."



"Pax sees a chick and goes to chat."



"The chick helps Pax scratch his itch."



"Pax is glad and says 'thank you'."



"Then he and the chick have lunch."



"Pax and the chick are now pals."

Pax the cat has an itch on his chin.
He can not scratch it.
Will Pax find help to quench his itch?

Pax the cat has a bothersome itch on his chin. He tries everything to scratch it, but nothing works! Will Pax find someone to help him get rid of the itch? Read to find out how Pax solves his itchy problem!

"Pax Gets a Pal"

"Tim the shrimp swam."



"He saw a big fish."



"Tim hid in the sand."



"The fish swam past."



"Tim felt safe and happy."



"Tim swam to his mom."



"He told her of the big fish."



"His mom gave him a hug."



"Tim felt brave and glad."

Tim the shrimp swam. He saw big fish. Can Tim stay safe?

Tim the shrimp loves to swim in the ocean. One day, he encounters some big, scary fish. Will Tim manage to hide from them and stay safe? Read to find out what happens next in Tim's underwater adventure!

"Tim and the Big Fish"

"Fred the crab has a plan."



"He digs in the sand with his claw."



"Fred found a big bug."



"He said, 'Thank you, bug.'"



"Fred took a bath in the sea."



"He saw a thin fish swim by."



"Fred felt a thud on his shell."



"It was a big, thick stone."



"Fred said, 'This is my tenth stone.'"



"He went to bed with a smile."

Seth the crab digs in the sand. He finds a big bug. What will Seth do with his find?

Seth the crab loves playing in the sand. One day, he finds a big bug and something surprising happens! What will Seth do when a big, thick rock thuds against his shell? Read to find out what Seth discovers on his sandy adventure!

"Seth in the Sand"

"Beth, the skunk, is fat."



"She likes to eat bugs."



"She sees a path."



"Beth skips to the path."



"She sees a thin cloth."



"Beth picks up the cloth."



"Beth wraps bugs in the cloth."



"With the cloth in hand, Beth skips back home"



"Beth is glad. She thanks the bugs."

Beth is a plump skunk. She finds a thin cloth. What will Beth do with her find?

Beth is a plump skunk who loves big bugs. One day, she finds a mysterious thin cloth on a path. What will Beth do with the cloth she found? Read to find out how her discovery turns into an adventure!

Beth and Her Cloth

"Jess had a cute tune."



"She would hum it in her den."



"One day, Jess met a frog on a twig." 



"The frog said, 'Can I join your tune?'"



"Jess said, 'Yes! You can use the flute.'"



"'But I can't play the flute,' said the frog."



"Jess said, 'Do not be sad! Then I can play the flute. You can hum the tune.'"



"Jess blew on the flute, and the frog sang."



"The frog's tune made the song so cute." 



"The frog said, 'Thanks, Jess. That was a blast!'" 

Jess has a cute tune. She hums it in her den until she meets a frog. What will happen when the frog wants to join her tune?

Jess loves to hum a cute tune in her cozy den. One day, she meets a frog who wants to join in, but there's a problem: the frog can't play the flute Jess offers him. Will Jess find a way to make music with the frog? Read to find out how their song turns out!

The Flute's Tune

"Ike the ape likes to bake. One day, Ike says, 'I will bake a cake for my friend Chance.'" 



"Chance is a prince with a kind face."



"Ike puts on his lace apron at a fast pace."



"First, Ike adds rice to the mix. Then, he puts in lime and spice... twice!



"Ike takes a glance over to the trash. 'Shoo!' he says to the mice. 'This is not your place!'" 



"The mice race away. Ike smiles and goes back to bake. The cake needs to bake in space that is hot."



"Ike can trace the shape of the cake. It looks just like the face of his friend, Chance!"



"Soon, the cake is done. Ike takes it out with care. 'Ah, a nice cake! Chance will dance with joy,' Ike thinks."



"He puts the cake on a plate with lace. It is a nice sight. Ike takes the cake to Chance at a slow pace."



"Chance sees the cake, and his face lights up. 'For me?' he asks. Ike nods. Chance takes a slice."



"'This is nice! You bake with such grace, Ike!' Chance says. They eat the cake, slice by slice.

Ike the ape likes to bake. He wants to bake a cake for his friend Chance. What will Ike add to make the cake nice?

Ike the ape loves to bake in his little kitchen. One sunny day, he decides to bake a special cake for his friend, Prince Chance. What will happen when Ike tries to keep pesky mice away from his delicious creation? Read to find out if Prince Chance enjoys Ike's tasty treat!

Lime Spice Cake

"Jeff, the elk, sat on the dock."



"He had a big, thick map in his lap."



"Jeff had a plan to find a gem."



"He got up and took a step back."



"Then, he felt a nip in his hip."



"A bug had bit him!"



"Jeff did not let bad luck stop him."



"He set off, map in hand, to find the gem."



"At last, he found a big, black rock."



"Under the rock, there was a gem! Jeff was glad he kept up with his plan." 

Jeff sat on the dock. He had a plan to find a gem. What will Jeff do when he gets bit?

Jeff has a big, exciting plan while sitting on the dock. He wants to find a hidden gem using his thick map, but suddenly, a bug bites him! Will Jeff give up on his treasure hunt because of the bite, or will he keep going? Read to find out if Jeff finds the gem!

Jeff's Quest

"Max the frog sat on a log."



"He saw a twig and gave it a tap."



"Max then saw a kid with a red ball."



"He got off the log and went to the kid."



"Max gave the kid a grin."



"The kid hit the ball and Max did a hop."



"Max hit the ball back with his hip."



"The ball did a flop and Max did a flip."



"Max felt glad and gave a big grin."



"Max the frog had fun."

Pat the frog sat on a log. He saw a kid with a red ball. What will Pat do next?

Pat the frog loves sitting on his log. But one day, he spots a kid playing with a red ball nearby. Will Pat join the game and make a new friend? Read to find out what happens next!

Pat and the Kid

"Jack, the elk, has a red ball."



"Jack can roll the ball down the hill."



"But, oh no! The ball did not stop."



"It hit a rock and went off track."



"Jack had to run fast to get the ball."



"He did not fuss. He was quick."



"Jack got the ball and he felt glad."



"He said, 'I will not let it roll off again.'"



"Jack played with the ball till the sun set."



"Then, he went back to his den."

Jack the duck has a red ball.  
He can roll it till it hits a rock and goes off track.  
What will Jack do to get his ball back?

Jack the duck loves playing with his red ball. One day, the ball rolls away and gets lost! Will Jack be able to catch it before it's gone for good? Read to find out if Jack can save his favorite toy!

The Quick Duck

"Irving, the monster, was resting in his cave."



"He was thinking about going fishing."



"But first, he needed to make a fishing pole."



"He chose a long stick and some string."



"Then, he tied the string to the stick, making a fishing pole."



"He was ready and started walking to the pond."



"At the pond, he started dancing and singing."



"He was having fun. But he was not catching any fish."



"He saw a duckling who was swimming and asked for help."



"The duckling showed him how to fish."



"Zip! Irving's pole began banging, and he was catching fish."



"Irving was glad and thanked the duckling for his help and went back to his cave."



"Back in his cave, he was eating the fish, resting, and thinking about his day."



"He was happy he went fishing and thought about telling the duckling to go with him."



"Irving, the monster, loved fishing and was looking forward to another fun day."

Ling was resting in her cave. She was longing to go fishing but did not have a fishing pole. What will Ling do to catch a fish?

Ling the young bear was feeling restless in her cave. She decided to try fishing at the pond, but realized she didn't have a fishing pole. Will Ling be able to make her own fishing pole and catch a fish? Read to find out how Ling's fishing adventure turns out!

Going Fishing

"Shane the snake was in a cave."



"Shane saw a bat on top of a black case."



"He tapped the case."



"The case was full of grapes."



"Shane ate some grapes and felt his hunger fade."



"But then, Shane heard a bang."



"He saw a rat and had to chase it away from the grapes."



"Shane felt brave and then ate more grapes."



"He saw a name on the case. It was his pal's name, the ape."



"Shane felt glad that his pal gave him grapes." 



"He went back to his safe cave. One day, he will thank the ape."

Shane the snake was in a cave. He saw a case full of grapes. What will Shane do when he sees the rat?

Shane the snake finds a mysterious case in a cave. Inside the case are delicious grapes, but suddenly, Shane hears a surprising noise! Who else wants the grapes, and can Shane keep them safe? Read to find out how Shane's adventure unfolds!