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• Designed%to%intensify%instruction%with%the%isolated%phonics%skill.%%%• Designed%with%the%phonics%hierarchal%sequence%of:%sound%level,%word%level,%phrase%level%and%connected%text.%%%%

• Used%with%the%instructional%Day%2%and%3%of%the%instructional%protocol%

• Used%by%teacher%or%interventionist%during%small%group%instruction%%

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Alignment%with%the%Reading%Street%RtI%Phonics%MiniHlessons%

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Routines%to%support%the%instruction%when%using%the%game%sheets%found%

on%the%Lesson%Plans%for%Day%2%and%3%in%the%Small%Group%Instruction%

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• Sound%Fluency%• Words%Fluency%• Phrase%and%Sentence%Fluency%• Connected%Text%Fluency%

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Table&of&Contents&Lesson& Page& Lesson& Page&Lesson&2& & Lesson&12& &2.1:&Initial&l&and&r&Blends& 1& 12.1:&Syllable&Pattern&VC/CV& 42&2&2:&Initial&s&Blends& 2& 12.2:&Syllable&Pattern&V/CV& 43&2.3:&Three@Letter&s&Blends& 3 12.3:&&Syllable&Pattern&VC/V& 44&Lesson&3& & Lesson&13& &3.1:&Final&Blends&nd,'nt,'mp,'ft&3.2:&Final&Blends&lt,'ld,'lp&

4 13.1:&R@Controlled&Vowel&/är/&ar& 41 5& 13.2:&R@Controlled&Vowel&/ŏr/&or,'ore,'oar& 43&

3.3:&Final&Blends&sk,'sp,'st& 6& 13.3:&R@Controlled&Vowel&/ėr/&er,'ir,'ur& 45&Lesson&4& & Lesson&14& &4.1:&Consonant&Digraph&/sh/&sh& 47&4.&2:&Consonant&Digraph&/th/&th& 48&4.3:&Consonant&Digraphs&/f/&ph,'gh&

8& 14.1:&Long&e&(spelled&ee)& 9& 14.2:&Long&e&(spelled&ea)&10 14.3: Long a (spelled ai, ay) ( ( 14.3:&Long&a&(spelled&ai,'ay)&

49&Lesson&5& & Lesson&15& &5.1:&More&Consonant&Digraphs&/ch/&ch& 50&5.2:&Consonant&Digraphs&/ch/&tch& 51&5.3:&Consonant&Digraphs&/hw/&wh&

12& 15.1:&Long&o&(spelled&ow)& 13& 15.2:&Long&o&(spelled&oa)& 14& 15.3:&Long&i&(spelled&ie,'igh)& 52&

Lesson&6& & Lesson&16& &6.1:&Final&/j/&dge& 54&6.2:&Final&/ng/&ng&and&/ngk/&nk& 56&6.3:&Final&/k/&ck&

15& 16.1:&Sound/e/&spelled&ea& 16 & 16.2:&Sound&/ů/&spelled&oo&& 18 & 16.3:&Sound&/ē/&spelled&ie,'ey& 58&

Lesson&7& & Lesson&17& &7.1:&Short&a&Phonograms& 60&7.2:&Short&o&and&i&Phonograms& 62&7.3:&Short&u&and&e&Phonograms&

20& 17.1:&Sound&/ü/&spelled&oo& 21& 17.2:&Sound&/ü/&spelled&ew& 23& 17.3:&Sound&/ü/spelled&ue,'ui& 64&

Lesson&8& & Lesson&18& &8.1:&Soft&c&Consonant&Sound&/s/& 66&8.2:&Soft&g&Consonant&Sound&/j/& 68&8.3:&Consonant&Sound&s'/z/&

25& 18.1:&Vowel&Diphthong&/ou/'ou& 27& 18.2:&Vowel&Diphthong&/ou/'ow& 28& 18.3:&Vowel&Diphthong&/oi/'oi.'oy& 70&

Lesson&9& & Lesson&19& &9.1:&Long&a&(spelled&a_e)& 71&9.2:&Long&i&(spelled&i_e)& 72&9.3:&Long&o&(spelled&o_e)&

29& 19.1:&Sound&/o/&spelled&a,'al&30& 19.2:&Sound&/o/&spelled&au,'aw& 31& 19.3:&Sound&/o/&spelled&augh,'ough& 73&

Lesson&10& & Lesson&20& &10.1:&Long&u&(spelled&u_e)&and&Long&e&(spelled&e_e)&

32 & 20.1:&Sound&/ə/&in&First&Syllable& 75&

10.2:&Long&e&(spelled&e),&Long&o&(spelled&o),&and&Long&i&(spelled&i)&

33 & 20.2:&Sound&/ə/&in&Second&Syllable& 76&

10.3:&Long&i&and&Long&e&(spelled&y)&& 34& 20.3:&Silent&Letter&/n/&spelled&gn'and&/s/&spelled'st)&

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Lesson&11& & Lesson&21& &11.1:&Endings&–s,&@es& 35& 21.1:&Silent&letter&/n/&spelled&kn&

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11.2:&Ending&@ed& 80&11.3:&Ending&@ing&

36& 21.2:&Silent&Letter&/r/&spelled&wr& 37& 21.3:&Silent&Letters&/m/&spelled&mb& 82&

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Table&of&Contents&&&Lesson&22& &22.1:&Syllable&Pattern&C&+&le& 84&22.2:&Syllable&Pattern&VCCCV& 86&22.3:&Syllable&Pattern&CV/VC& 87&Lesson&23& &23.1:&Prefixes&re;,'un;'& 88&23.2:&Suffixes&–er,';or& 90&23.3:&Suffixes&–ly,';ful& 92&Lesson&24& &24.1:&Syllables&–tion,';sion& 94&24.2:&Syllables&–ture& 96&24.3:&Multisyllabic&Words& 97&Lesson&25& &25.1:&&Endings&–er,';est& 100&25.2:&Endings&–ed,';ing:&Double&Final&Consonant' 102&25.3:&Endings&–ed,';ing:&Drop&Final&e& 103&&Lesson&26& &26.1:&Plural&;s& 105&26.2:&Plural&;es& 107&26.3:&Plural&f&or&fe&to&v& 108&Lesson&27& &27.1:&Compounds& 109&27.2:&More&Compounds& 110&27.3:&Compounds&with&a&Longer&Word&Part& 111&Lesson&28& &28.1:&Ending&–es:&Spelling&Change&y&to&i& 112&28.2:&Ending&–ed:&Spelling&Change&y&to&i& 113&28.3:&Irregular&Plurals& 114&Lesson&29& &29.1:&Contractions&n’t,'‘m& 116&29.2:&Contractions&‘s,'‘d& 117&29.3:Contractions&‘re,'‘ve,'‘ll& 119&Lesson&30& &30.1:&Singular&Possessives& 121&30.2:&Plural&Possessives& 122&30.3:&Abbreviations& 124&&

Lesson 2.1 Sound Fluency

bl cr fl cl gr pr cl tr gl pl br sl cr fr pr tr bl fl gr fr pl br gl sl tr

Word Fluency

brag grip drop drum Greg crab slip flap slam flat prop trip trap *do *the *said Phrases and Sentence Fluency in a crib prop it up crab did slip Bret is on a trip. Drop this drum in the crib. Do not let it slip. The trap is flat. A crab cannot trot. Bret can brag if his pet wins. Connected Text Fluency

A Crab Trap Bret and Greg had a trap. Bret dropped it in the

pond. “This will help us get a crab,” said Bret. “Grip the trap. Do not let it slip. A crab will get in the trap,” said Greg. Greg and Bret propped up the trap, but the flap slammed shut. “Drat!” said Bret. “The crab slipped. Now the trap is flat.”

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sc sp sk st sm sn sw st sm sc sk sn sp sm st sp sk sc st sn sw sc sm sp sk

Word Fluency snap stop skin stub step swam spot scum stem scan spin snug *the *to Phrases and Sentence Fluency a thin stem a big step can swim well with a snap snug as a bug stop to swim Brad did stop to swim. This scab is a red spot. Greg can swim well. Bret can spin on the step. Stan did snap the stem. The cat is snug on the rug. Connected Text Fluency

The Pond Stan can swim well. Greg can swim well. Stan and Greg like to swim in the pond at the park. Today the pond has scum on it so they will not swim. They scan the park and see a bug on a big stem. Then the cat snaps the stem and the bug falls. Greg yells, “Scram!” and the cat spins and runs away. Now the bug is snug in a new spot.

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shr squ scr spl str spr scr shr str squ spl shr spr squ scr spr str spl shr squ str spr shr spl spr

Word Fluency

scrap split throb shrub strap strip shred strum thrash squish twist scrub *the *of *to Phrases and Sentence Fluency strip of wax in the shrub twist the bun A cat is in the shrub. Mom can fix the strap on the box. Stan will twist the bun. Stan will scrub the strip of wax. Get a scrap of that hat. The cut on his leg did throb. Connected Text Fluency

A Split Shrub Dad’s van did hit a shrub. It split the

shrub. It did twist the shrub. It did shred the shrub. Dad had to scrub the van. Dad did strip the wax. With a scrap of a rag, Dad did scrub and scrub. Dad did fix the van, but he cannot fix the shrub!

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nd a mp e i nt u ft o nd i mp a nt u ft o nd e mp a nt i ft o

Word Fluency gift soft runt left hand limp pond lump felt camp lift jump “was “said “love *of

Phrases and Sentence Fluency bunch of gifts jump in fast left a cast The wind swept the camp. Ask him to lift the mask. His tent felt damp. I got a bunch of gifts. Help Ted jump in the pond. Brad cut his left hand. Connected Text Fluency

The Gift of Tad Tad is Brad’s pet cat. Tad is a gift Brad got when his hand was

in a cast. Tad is a soft, limp, lump of fuzz in a big silk box. Brad felt glad! Tad was a runt, but had a big meow. Dad said, “That cat can gab!”

Tad can tug on the rug and rip it to shreds. When Tad rips the rug, mom yells, “Scram!”

Tad loves milk, catnip and a felt rat. Tad can run fast and jump! When Tad got mom’s best cutlet at lunch, mom was sad. Still, Tad is the best gift, and Brad loves him a bunch.

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Word Fluency golf could half melt adult would result belt felt himself *course *score Phrases and Sentence Fluency Sam likes golf Bill was happy with himself The result was that he won Would you like to play a game? The club is on the shelf The ice will melt in the hot sun An adult will go with you I would like to cut my score in half Connected Text Fluency

Sam liked to golf. He liked to go to the course by his house. Sam would go every day. He would go even if he had to go without an adult. As a result, Sam was good at golf. He kept going so he could cut his score in half. Sam told himself to work hard. Then he could make it to the big game.

One day Sam made it to the big game. On the day of the big game, Sam took his clubs off the shelf. He did up the belt on his golf bag and went to the course. It was a hot day. Sam felt like he would melt. But he played well, and took 2nd place. He felt glad he had done well.

lt e ld i lp a lf u ld o lp i lt a lf o ld u lt e lf a lp i ld

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sk i sp o st a sp e sk u st e sk i sp o sp a st u sk i st a sp

Word Fluency

quest cost west mist lost task last best mask past busted rusted mast last just fast dusk gust blast faster trust Phrases and Sentence Fluency quest for a ramp the dump out west must not get lost to have a gas mask At last, we were home. The blast dumped a stump. We must get a ramp fast. The mast is bent. Connected Text Fluency

Brent and I were on a quest for a ramp to make a bike jump. We did not want it to cost a lot, so we went to the dump out west. There was damp mist over the dump.

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“We must not get lost,” said Brent. “I do not want this task to last, not in this smell. It would be best to have a gas mask. We tramped over the dump, stomped past limp, lumpy stuff and a busted pump, and a lot of rusted cans. “See this mast?” I said. “It would make a grand ramp.” “That mast is bent,” said Brent. “I bet it would not last.” “See this bus bumper?” I asked. “Yes, but it is just a hunk of junk,” said Brent. I said, “We must get a ramp fast. The sun is setting and it will be dusk.” Just then there was a gust of wind. The blast dumped a stump onto Brent. “Help!” yelped Brent. The stump has trapped my leg.” I lifted the stump and held it up so Brent could get out. I felt Brent’s leg. “You have to rest,” I said. “Your leg has a big welt and a lump.” “No,” said Brent. “We have to get home. I can limp on my left leg.” “Can you step faster?” I asked. “I want to, but I am as swift as I can be with a bad leg. I cannot trust my leg,” he said. It was getting dark. I had to lift Brent. We could not go fast. It was as if the damp dump would not end. At last, we were home.

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sh ck a i o i sh o a ck a ck i sh o o i sh a ck ck o a i sh

Word Fluency

sham ship shop shut mash fish Josh mush cash wish shot catch Phrases and Sentence Fluency on a ship lots of cash get a wish Josh can fish. Mom did mash it. It is mush. Dan shot at a pot. Pat cannot get a wish. Josh will dash to the ship. Connected Text Fluency Josh wants to have catfish at lunch. He runs to get his rod and net to catch a catfish. Then Josh runs to the ship to go fish. Gosh! Josh is upset. The man at the ship said, “There is no fishing until sunset.” Will Josh still get some fish? Josh dashes to Tom’s lunch shop. At the shop they sell a dish of fish mush. Josh has the cash! His wish for a fish lunch will happen yet!

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th a i u sh a th sh i u sh u i th a i sh th a u u i a sh th

Word Fluency

than this then that thus them the there they *was *of *to Phrases and Sentence Fluency on this cat run to them in this box then had fun that sad man then did run That is a big fan. If Chad hits, then he can run. Let them get the van. That is not as bad as this. Connected Text Fluency

The Sheriff Ted was a big sheriff in the west. Many bandits would run if Sheriff Ted was there. Ted put handcuffs on them when they were bad. One day six bandits ran from Ted. They ran because they took a man’s cash. The bandits dashed into a cactus bed. As they ran into the bed of cactus, they got cactus pins in their arms, feet and legs. The bandits hopped and yelled! Then Ted caught them and gave the man back his cash.

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ph a gh i th gh ph e sh o th u sh ph gh a gh ph th sh gh e i u ph

Word Fluency Phil graph wrong laughs sack Phil’s photos phrase pick singing dolphins first

they how

him those

Like they

every

Phrases and Sentence Fluency graph posted on the gates Phil can never go dad takes photos eat from Phil’s sack The dolphins know fun tricks. Everybody laughs. Before the zoo close, Phil sees a dolphin show. Connected Text Fluency Phil likes animals. Every summer, his mom and dad take him to the city zoo. Phil can never go wrong visiting the zoo. First, they go in the petting zoo. Phil likes petting the horses. He feeds them hay. On the horses gate there is a graph that shows how fast horses grow. After petting the horses Phil’s mom gives him a sack. It is stuffed with food to feed the eager

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goats. Those goats eat from Phil’s sack. His dad takes photos. Then, Phil pets a white rabbit on the way out. Next, Phil visits wild animals. He sees signs with the phrase, “Pick up litter!” As he walks he sees Hippos playing in the mud. They look happy by the cool stream. Then he sees three foxes dart under bushes. They are so quick. In the fish house, Phil sees sea stars, puffer fish, sea horses, and sharks. Phil likes to see the sharks getting fed. Before the zoo closes, Phil and his mom and dad see a dolphin show. The dolphins know how to do fun tricks. Splash! Everybody laughs. What a great trip to the zoo!

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Grades K-‐2


ch th a sh ph sh ch i e ch e gh i ch a th a ch sh ph ch e gh i ch

Word Fluency

Chad chin chop chug Chet chap chip chum Chex rich such much *the *he *to *their Phrases and Sentence Fluency a bad chap chop six bits such a chip The van did chug. Chet is not a bad chap. Chad can fix a mix. Josh will chop nuts. Chet had a chip on his chin. Chad will chill the pop. Connected Text Fluency Chad is rich chap, but does not fix much to eat on a picnic. Chad will ask Chet to fix food for their picnic. Chet will chop the nuts. Chet will mix the chips. Chet will chill the pop. Then Chad and Chet can chat, but Chet will fix the picnic.

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tch a ch e i u tch o ch a e ch i tch u o a tch e ch ch i u o tch

Word Fluency

catch pitch botch Dutch etch patch witch blotch crutch sketch snatch ditch splotch clutch stretch *would Phrases and Sentence Fluency

patch the quilt fetch the stick scratch an itch The witch will pitch and bat. Fred did snatch a pen. Mom can mend it with a stitch. Mack can fetch a stick. Dad’s crutch is in the ditch. Nick will catch a fish. Connected Text Fluency

Catch It Pam stretched a hand back and pitched the ball. At

the plate Bill clutched the bat. Bill can switch hit. When the ball came by, Bill’s bat did crack.

“Catch it, Pam! Catch it!” said Chad Would the ball land in the ditch? Can Pam stretch

to get it? Yes! Pam did catch it!

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wh u sh th i a ch th wh e sh o wh ch th u wh ch sh a th sh e wh ch

Word Fluency

whap whim whiff wham whiz when whop whip *where *the *said Phrases and Sentence Fluency on a whim with a whip when to shop This top can whiz. Did Josh get a whiff of that gas? When did Jan get that whim? The ax will chop it with a whop. Connected Text Fluency

Whip Up a Mix On a whim, Mom did whip up a mix. Mom did mix and mix. The dish did whiz! The mix got hot as it did whip. When Josh got a whiff of it, he ran. “Where is it?” Josh said. Mom said, “Josh can get this when it is not hot.

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dge i ck a e u dge a o ck e a i dge u o ck dge e i a u e ck dge

Word Fluency

badge ridge dodge judge ledge Madge Midge lodge fudge edge bridge budge wedge smudge pledge *of *to *the *wants *build Phrases and Sentence Fluency

trim the hedge at the edge a wedge of fudge Stan had a badge. Fran did trudge to the lodge. The judge had a smudge on his hat. The hedge hid the back of the bridge. Connected Text Fluency

Madge’s Badge If Madge wants a badge, Madge must win. Madge

must trudge on a bridge to the edge of a cliff. Then, Madge must help build a hut on a ridge. After that, Madge can sit in the lodge and rest. At the lodge, Madge will have a wedge of fudge and get the badge.

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ng a nk e i nk ng u a o e nk o ng nk i a ng nk u o e nk i ng

Word Fluency

Zing tank honks wings stung bangs thunk honking think drink bring sink sting drinking winked could now into I from Phrases and Sentence Fluency

in a tank could get stung needs a drink I will not let Zing go! We could get stung. He is not honking now. I will bring it from the sink. Will he try to sting me? I think he winked at me. Connected Text Fluency

Zing in a Tank Zing is a bee. Jim trapped Zing in a tank. Zing

buzzes with his wings. Buzz, buzz. Jim will not let Zing go! He will be mad at the boys and they could get stung.

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Zing bangs into the tank. THUNK! He is not buzzing now. Jim thinks Zing needs a drink and will bring it from the sink.

Then Jim will let Zing go. Will he try to sting Jim? Zing is flying to the dish. He is drinking. Buzz, buzz. Zing buzzes with his wings. He is a happy bee. Jim thinks he winked at all the boys.

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ck sh a o e th ck i u a i a sh ck th o e ck sh a u th o a ck

Word Fluency

Mack Nick dock truck deck back slick lock duck neck pack trick clock struck check *do *would *the *was *come Phrases and Sentence Fluency lock the box back of the neck a thick stack Dick can trick Mack. A black cat fell in the crack. Nick can stack the bricks. Zack slept on his backpack. Pick up the thick stick. Nick’s clock struck six. Connected Text Fluency

Mack, The Black Cat Mack was a splendid black cat. In fact, Mack was such a splendid black cat that a pack of rats from the ship ran from him. Rats would scat back to the crack in the dock when Mack would strut on the deck of the ship.

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Nick, the rat said, “Let us trick Mack. The trick must be slick. Mack naps on a stack of silk. It is next to a stack of sticks.” Nick sent the pack of rats back to the dock. Then, Nick got a stick, but Mack was quick. Nick did not trick Mack. Mack got Nick’s neck and sped to the dock. “Rats cannot trick this cat. Do not come back to this dock. Mack will check!”

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-‐ab -‐ack -‐ad -‐ag -‐am-‐ -‐ap -‐at -‐ank -‐ack -‐ad -‐ag -‐am -‐ab -‐ap -‐ad -‐ank -‐ad -‐ack -‐ab -‐am -‐ap -‐ank -‐ad -‐ag -‐ab

Word Fluency

Matt Sam Dan sat Dad had sand tan hats mat stand hand am *love *would *help Phrases and Sentence Fluency

stand and give sat at Matt’s give me a hand Dad had sand. Matt and Dan stand. I am Matt’s dad. May I help? “Take these tan hats, sand, and a mat,” said Dad.

Connected Text Fluency Sand, Tan Hats, and a Mat

Matt, Sam and Dan sat on the front bench at Matt’s house. “I am Matt’s dad. Can you boys help me?” Dad had sand, tan hats, and a mat in his hands.

“Matt, will you stand up and carry the sand. Sam, will you stand and help with the tan hats? And Dan, will you help with the mat?” The boys said, “We would love to give you a hand with your sand, hats, and mat.”

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-‐ob -‐ock -‐ick -‐ill -‐op -‐ot -‐in -‐ing -‐ip -‐ob -‐ick -‐op -‐ill -‐ot -‐ock -‐ing -‐ob -‐ock -‐ick -‐ill -‐op -‐in -‐ing -‐ip -‐ot

Word Fluency

frog hops boxes big log stop did not *for *bread *who *have Phrases and Sentence Fluency

is a frog for bread and jam did not stop I hop fast. Max headed fast past a big log. A rest is good for me! Max did not stop! I am the best. Tell me, who can hop fast? Connected Text Fluency

A Contest Max is a frog. Max hops off a big log. Next, Max hops off a hill of boxes. Max hops past plants. Max hops fast to go get bread and jam. Max did not stop! “I hop fast. I am the best. Tell me, who can hop fast?” asked Max.

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“I hop fast,” Jeff grinned. “Let’s have a contest to tell who is best,” said Max. Max headed fast past a big log. Jeff hopped past a log and Max! “Let’s stop to have bread and jam,” said Max. Jeff said, “A rest is good for me!”

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-‐um -‐ed -‐unk -‐ell -‐ut -‐en -‐unk -‐ut -‐ed -‐ell -‐ut -‐est -‐ell -‐un -‐unk -‐ed -‐ut -‐un -‐est -‐ell -‐ut -‐ell -‐unk -‐um -‐en

Word Fluency

bus yells runs Gwen gets ten jump must help tells *zigzags *cannot Phrases and Sentence Fluency

she yells and visit us I must run Gwen runs past her mom. Gwen gets up at ten. “Can I help?” Mr. Buzz asks. Gwen tells her mom. “Will you jump with us? It’s past ten. Connected Text Fluency

Gwen Must Run Gwen gets up at ten. “I missed the bus!” she yells.

Gwen runs past her mom. Gwen tells her mom, “I must run!” Gwen zigzags past her pal Val. “Will you jump with us?” asks Val. “I must run!” yells Gwen.

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“Will you stop and visit us?” Mrs. Yip asks. “I must run!” Gwen tells her. “I cannot stop!” “Can I help?” Mr. Buzz asks. Gwen tells Mr. Buzz, “It’s past ten, but I cannot get in!” “There is no class today,” Mr. Buzz tells Gwen. Gwen tells Mr. Buzz, “Then I did not miss the bus!”

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Lesson&8.1&Sound&Fluency&

ce& +um& +ed& +ell& +ut&+ob& ce& +ot& +ick& +ing&+ab& +ap& +ag& ce& +ank&+um& +ed& ce& +ell& +ut&+ob& +ot& +ick& +ing& ce&

&Word&Fluency&&Lacey& face& space& chance&fence& force& ice& nice&mice& & & &&Phrases&and&Sentence&Fluency&Lacey&is&my&dog.&&&&&&&in&the&open&space&&&&Lacey&slip&on&the&ice&&&&&&&&be&a&strong&fence&with&her&sweet&face&&&&&&&had&to&put&a&fence&around&She&did&not&think&that&was&very&nice.&but&does&chase&mice&&&&&&&Connected&Text&Fluency&&

Lacey&&Lacey&is&my&dog.&&I&love&Lacey.&&She&has&a&sweet&face.&&We&like&to&play&in&the&open&space&in&our&yard.&&I&give&her&treats.&&We&got&our&dog&Lacey&by&chance.&&She&was&at&the&pound.&&We&saw&her&there&with&her&sweet&face.&&We&

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could&not&leave&her&there.&&We&brought&Lacey&home&quickly.&&We&then&had&to&put&a&fence&around&our&yard.&&It&had&to&be&a&strong&fence&that&would&not&be&pushed&over&by&any&force.&&We&did&not&want&to&Lacey&to&get&out.&&Once&I&saw&Lacey&slip&on&the&ice.&&She&did&not&think&that&was&very&nice.&&She&is&not&a&cat,&but&does&chase&mice.&&We&love&our&Lacey&she&is&a&good&dog.&&&&&& &&

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Lesson 8.2 Word Fluency

Page stage large dodge wage

large gym verge wage Page

wage large gym dodge stage

dodge stage wage Page gym

stage gym dodge verge wage Phrases and Sentence Fluency

in the gym at the large crowd front of the stage Page had to dodge the large crowd. Her boss paid her a nice wage. Page had stage fright. Page had a song to sing. Connected Text Fluency

Page on Stage Page was on the stage in the gym. She gazed at the

large crowd in front of the stage. Page had a song to sing, but was on the verge of tears. Page had stage fright, but she smiled and gave her best show. Page did so well on stage that she took a bow in front of the large crowd. As she left, Page had to dodge the large crowd. She had done so well when she sang on the stage that her boss paid her a nice wage!

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Lesson&8.3&Word%Fluency%

Dads& toys& kids& bells& Dads&toys& kids& bells& Dads& kids&bells& toys& Dads& toys& bells&hears& kids& hears& Dads& toys&bells& hears& toys& hears& toys&

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Dads&like&to&help&kids&Dads&can&play&with&kids&The&toys&roll&and&have&bells.&The&toys&are&fun.&&&Having&time&to&play&with&Dads&is&fun.%%%%Connected%Text%Fluency%%

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cave ape Jane came shapes game cake Nate ate Jane ape came game shapes cake Nate ape shapes ate gave cake cave gave Jane game Phrases and Sentence Fluency of a cave with the ape shakes the ball She met the ape at the cave. The ape is glad. Jane plays a game with the ape. Then Jane came by. The ape ate Nate’s cake and went in the cave. Connected Text Fluency

Nate, Jane, and the Ape Nate met an ape at the gate of a cave. Nate gave the

ape a cake he had made. The ape ate Nate’s cake and went in the cave. Then Jane came by. She met the ape at the cave. Jane

plays a game with the ape. Jane gives the ape a ball with shapes in it. The ape shakes the ball, but the shapes do not come out. The ape pulls on the ball and all the shapes fall out. Jane shows the ape how to sort the shapes and put

the shapes back in the ball. The ape likes Jane’s game. Today, the ape played the shape game with a ball and

ate cake again. The ape is glad that Nate and Jane came to his cave.

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tires drive site likes wide nine dimes smile time dive life site tires smile drive wide likes site nine smile time dive wide dimes life

Phrases and Sentence Fluency

has old tires make her smile drive the truck Pam will drive to a site. Pam will shine her truck. What a life!! She has a good time. She can drive to a lake and swim with her friends. Connected Text Fluency

Pam’s Truck Pam’s truck has old tires. Pam will drive to a site where she can pick out new tires. Pam likes the wide tires best. She will give nine dimes to have the tires. The wide tires make her smile. Pam will shine her truck. She will drive the truck

with the wide tires all the time. She can drive to a lake where she can dive and swim with her friends. She has a good time when she drives her truck. What a life!

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Rose chose rope pole Slone cove bone slope lone cove pole broke bone scope hole home Rose Slone chose rope slope scope broke lone home


to the cove for his pole a bone for Slone the fish on the pole. Rose has a dog. Then Rose and Slone go to the cove. Slone eats his bone and scopes out a hole.

Connected Text Fluency

Stone and Slone Rose has a dog. The dog’s name is Slone. Rose wants

to fish. She chose a rope for her pole and gets a bone for Slone. Then Rose and Slone walk to the cove. At the cove Rose goes down the steep slope to fish.

Rose sees a lone fish swimming around in the cove. She catches a fish on her fishing pole, but then the pole broke. That pole was a joke, thought Rose. While Rose is fishing, Slone eats his bone and scopes

out a hole. Slone is no help with fishing, so Rose and Slone go home.

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June mule huge rude use Pete Steve here use mule rude huge June here Pete Steve mule rude huge June Pete here use mule Steve Phrases and Sentence Fluency

can help June Pete the mule gave this to June Pete can help June. Here is Pete the mule. Can Steve ride too? Steve hops on Pete. June and Steve use Pete to get home. June will not be sad.


June and Pete June is age six and is really small. June hopes to go

home but has no way to get there. Pete is a huge mule. Pete is big, brown, and old.

Pete can help June to get home. June can ride on Pete to get home. But Pete is rude

to June. It makes June sad when Pete is rude. June will not be sad for long. Pete takes June to see Steve the frog. Can Steve ride too? June votes yes! Steve hops on Pete. June and Steve ride Pete all the way to their homes.

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post Jo old most gold hold wind mild wild told cold wild post mild recall he most Jo old hold gold recall mild he wind Phrases and Sentence Fluency

top of a post he loves most color of gold it can hold unwinds a string that is mild Then he flies in the sky. His voice is mild. At the end of this road is the home of Old Jo. He fills it with all the food it can hold.

Connected Text Fluency Old Jo

At the end of this road, at the top of a fence post, is the home of Old Jo and the things he loves most. His nest made of straw is the color of gold, and he fills it with all the food it can hold.

Old Jo grabs a twig and unwinds a string, and he ties them together to make a nice swing. He sings and caws with his voice that is mild. Then he flies in the sky on a ride that is wild.

Old Jo has a coat that is black, I am told. He crows all day long—on warm days or cold. He does not undress when he’s ready for bed. He just fluffs up his coat and tucks down his head.

When you think of Old Jo—his nest, swing, and all—Think of the fun things that you can recall.

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silly Billy fly trying funny cry by why Dotty sunny sky Freddy happy funny cry by why Billy silly trying

sunny Dotty cry happy fly Phrases and Sentence Fluency

my silly rabbit wants to fly can fly by Freddy Fly is buzzing by. Billy will try to fly. That is why she can fly. That is why you can’t fly. But you can be happy just the same.


Can Billy Fly? Billy is a silly rabbit. Billy wants to learn to fly.

Billy is trying to fly. Bump! Thud! That isn’t funny. Billy, don’t cry.

Dotty Duck can fly by. Why can Dotty fly? Dotty is a duck. That is why she can fly.

Still, Billy will try to learn to fly. He wants to fly up in the sunny sky. What will happen? Freddy Fly is buzzing by. It is a shame you can’t fly, Billy. But you are a rabbit. You have no wings! That is why you can’t fly. This is not a contest. But you can be happy just the same.

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cats boxes trucks fishes dreams dreams rocks wishes legs loses dogs cats boxes trucks rocks wishes legs loses dogs cats trucks fishes wishes legs loses

Phrases and Sentence Fluency dogs and cats ran ate and ate the fishes Dan yelled the magic word, “Wishes! “Dan, wake up!”, his mom called. Boxes and more boxes fell from the sky. Connected Text Fluency

Dreams and Wishes Dan met a fairy. The fairy gave Dan three wishes. Dan wished

for two cats with strips on their legs. Dan yelled the magic word, “Wishes!” Dan saw two cats with striped legs. Dan wished for two dogs. Dan yelled the magic word, “Wishes!” Dan saw two dogs. Dan’s dogs and cats ran to a pond. The cats and the dogs caught fishes to eat and ate the fishes. Then the cats and dogs ran away. The cats and dogs did not come back. Dan had one wish left. Dan wished that he could have many boxes of presents. Dan yelled the magic word, “Wishes!” All of the sudden, boxes began to fall from the sky. But, the boxes had rocks in them. The boxes hit Dan. Dan did not want the boxes with rocks in them, so Dan ran and ran.

“Dan, wake up!”, his mom called. Dan woke up. Dan’s wishes were in his dreams.

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ended smelled asked jumped grabbed handed banged missed handed rusted rusted grabbed rushed drifted filled asked jumped rushed drifted filled rushed drifted filled grabbed ended Word Fluency

*lost *want *to *dogs *of *he *for *the

Phrases and Sentence Fluency folded his hands Madge smelled the fresh muffins. banged the drum Ted yanked the lock and cracked it missed the bus Connected Text Fluency

Lost

Kevin and his dad got lost in the hills. Kevin trusted his dad to get them back to the van, but he wanted to help. Kevin handed his dad the map and lifted his pack. The sand on the track shifted with Kevin’s steps. Kevin grabbed a branch and jumped. He did not want to be stranded. Dad scratched his hand and rushed to the path. The track ended at a rusted grill.

The smell of hot dogs drifted to them! The map had landed them back at camp!

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Phrases and Sentence Fluency the clanging bell a crunching bug the drifting sand Zack is planting a shrub. Tom is telling us to help him. Mildred’s pet is splashing in his dish. Connected Text Fluency

Tricking Tom Last spring, Tom went to a hunting lodge with his father.

A fox saw them with the guns. Fox went to tell his friends to stop splashing at the pond, running in the mud, and crunching sticks on the path. When Tom and his father left the cabin to go hunting, fox and his friends hid by ducking in a ditch, clinging to a branch, and sinking down low in the mud. The hunting men went stomping from the woods. Then the helpful fox sat in the sun. His friends were thanking him for helping them to trick Tom and his father so they wouldn’t be seen.

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Lesson 12.1 vc/cv Word Fluency


when Mittens woke up once she chased a rabbit he saw rabbits under the basket cactus Jack sat on a hilltop. at sunset, he sat on the porch


Mittens My kitten has two white paws. We call her Mittens.

Mittens loves to eat catnip. Once she chased a rabbit in the yard. She got so tired chasing the rabbit that she took a catnap under the basket. When Mittens woke up, it was sunset and the sky was crimson. Mittens was stuck under the basket. “Meow, meow!” she cried. I could hear her call out, but couldn’t find her. What a problem. Mittens got hungry and cried louder. I looked and looked for her. Finally, I saw two paws waving from under the basket. It was Mittens, my kitten. Since that day, Mittens has never gone near any baskets.

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Lesson 12.2 v/cv Word Fluency

tiger spider request clover yodel reject music Janie favor over silence laboring decided reject tiger over spider music laboring clover Janie yodel silence reject decided

Phrases and Sentence Fluency it was time for recess listen to the music

Did their teacher notice? The pupils sat in silence. They listened to the music. The door was open and it

was time for recess. Connected Text Fluency

Cody the Spider Cody the spider and Janie the tiger live among the clovers. Cody the spider liked to yodel. Janie the tiger liked the silence. Janie asked Cody to do her a favor. She asked him to only yodel when he was laboring at work. She wanted to enjoy the clover in silence. Cody thought it over and decided to reject her request. He did not like the silence. Together, they agreed to play soft music. This made them both happy.

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Lesson 12.3 vc/v Word Fluency

Phrases and Sentence Fluency nest of robins polish the desk finish this task they bought land

I left denim pants at the cabin. I will get credit in Spanish class.

Seven robins are in the nest. Helen will polish that wagon.


Land for a Cabin Our family wanted a spot to vacation. We thought a cabin would be the best pick. Mom and Dad bought land seven blocks west of the big hotel. We began construction of the cabin in the fall. When we would leave our wagon for the weekend, it seemed like it would vanish in all the tall grasses growing around it. When we were away, the wagon became a nice haven for robins and rabbits. We want to finish the cabin at the end of the spring. There will still be a lot to do even when the walls are up. We will have to shovel gravel and rock for a path. We will have to polish the glass. It will be fun to finish our vacation spot.

cabin Spanish timid credit denim radish robin Helen Spanish seven timid credit radish polish Helen robin robin Helen denim cabin credit radish denim cabin timid

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ar c f y d sm ar st j t b n p ar k c sm ar st y ar ar k p ar

Word Fluency

far carp yarn artist jar farm yard bombard *ocean car dart smart *the *to park barn start *for *too *are *or *of Phrases and Sentence Fluency In the barn park the car chart the star It is not far to the car. A carp farm is in the marsh. Sharks dart in the ocean. Mark’s farm has a barn. Parked cars fill part of the yard.

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A Fish Farm

A fish farm breeds fish for lakes, streams, and ponds. Carp are in demand for ponds in hotels and parks. These smart fish dart about making flashy gold targets. Harmless kids bring jars of food to bombard the carp. A fish farmer will not stock ocean fish like shark, marlin, or starfish. These fish are far too large for lakes and ponds.

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or st ch sc ore sc ore or st ch cl p st oar p oar sc oar st cl or sc cl or ore

Word Fluency roar storm before form chore horn roar store porch soar torch scorch pour more *four *after *came *clouds *my *looked *then *waited *began *until Phrases and Sentence Fluency

I looked up and saw the storm

big, black clouds soar

It was just after four I went outside to do my chores.

My mom told me to do my chores before the storm came.

More and more rain poured and the wind roared.

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The Roaring Storm It was just after four when I saw storm clouds

forming. Before long, more and more storm clouds formed. My mom told me to do my chores before the storm came. I went outside to do my chores.

I looked up and saw the storm coming. Then I heard the storm horn roar. I waited on the store porch next to our house. I saw the big, black clouds soar and the wind began to roar. Then lightning hit a tree by the store. It was like a torch and it scorched the tree. The rain poured and poured and put out the torch.

More rain poured and poured until it tore the tree by the store. More and more rain poured and the wind roared.

When the wind and the rain stopped, we had a big chore to clean up after the storm.

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er sw sh tw sk sk ir sm ple ir sh sw tw er ir ur sk ur sm wh er wh ir ple ur

Word Fluency Shirl girl curl swirl twirl skirt fur birds hurt nerve whirl dirt germs hurl smirk purse *her *purple *until *have *they *from *for *they Phrases and Sentence Fluency

At first, Shirley liked having hair curl after curl until her head hurt

A girl with hair that curled It dragged in the dirt

That curled, swirled, whirled and twirled.

The fairy urged Shirley


Curls that Swirl Shirley was a girl with hair that curled, swirled, and twirled. It swirled and twirled past her skirt. Shirley’s hair was as thick as fur. The birds used it to make a nest. They pulled on curl after curl until her head hurt. “How dare those birds pull your curls,” said her mom. “They have a lot of nerve.”

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At first, Shirley liked having hair that curled, swirled, whirled and twirled. But her hair got so long it dragged in the dirt. Her hair got full of dirt and germs. Shirley did not like her dirty hair full of germs. “I need a new look”, Shirley said.

“I will cut my curly hair and hurl the curls away”, she said with a smirk. Suddenly, a fairy came. The fairy urged Shirley not to cut her curly hair. The fairy stirred and whirled her fairy dust from her purse. The fairy dust turned the girl’s hair into purple silk.

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ee tr fr ts str ts ee sl tr tw str fr sl ee fr d p ee d p tw tr str tw ee

Word Fluency deep weeds tree feel free peel beets Lee street asleep sees between *then *in *under *this *and *There *exit *axe Phrases and Sentence Fluency he cuts the weeds deep, deep in the weeds sits under the tree Feel free to help

I see Lee on the street Please peel the beets


Lee and the Weeds Lee travels in a van every week. There is a street

between the hill and the pond. Lee brings the van there. He sees deep weeds growing around the pond.

He exits the van. Then he cuts the weeds with some sheers. The weeds go on and on. Deep, deep in the weeds, Lee spots a tree. Lee sits under the tree to rest. He ends up fast asleep.

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ea st ee gl ea shr ea cr v ea ee str j ea j ea ee ea gl shr ea st cr v ea

Word Fluency feast real meal easy eat Jean beads gleam neat read *what *then *puts *that *family *thinks *them *string *box *shrimp Phrases and Sentence Fluency

a real feast is a big meal what is a meal Jean thinks it is neat to read. Jean puts beads on a string Jean keeps them in a box.

Veal is a type of meat


Family Feast What is a meal and what is a feast? Can you serve

roast beef at a feast? Veal and ham are easy to eat. Are they a meal or a feast?

Will shrimp and crab win over veal and ham? Is oatmeal a feast? No. A feast is not just what you eat. A real feast is a big meal with family.

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ai gr pl tr ay st ai str gr ai pl ay o ay str ay tr ai w st ai w str gr ay

Word Fluency day gray rain May Gail play wait trail tail stays okay stray pain *comes *first *gets *want *meet *to *will Phrases and Sentence Fluency

Connected Text Fluency The Stray Dog

The day is gray. It may rain. May and Gail want to play at the pond. They will meet on the trail to the pond. May gets to the trail first and waits for Gail. Gail finds a stray dog on the trail. The dog is in pain. The dog tucks his tail as Gail comes close. May sees Gail and runs to meet her. Gail stays with the dog and sends May for help. May will bring help. The dog will be okay.

on the way to the bay Gail and May plan a day at the bay. May wants to play want to sail in the bay and lay in the sun. they start to feel faint

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ow sh bl gr ow thr ow gl cr ow fl sh bl ow gr ow thr ow gl cr ow th sh bl ow

Word Fluency show rows blows grows throw glows bow crows low flown *zoo *there *starring *has *when *begins *whistle *children *ask *sure Phrases and Sentence Fluency

he grows and grows at the end of the show the plants in rows are low the girl fell down in the snow the snow fell very slow.


The Crow Show In the zoo there is a bird show starring crows. The crow show is set up with seats in rows. When the crow show begins a whistle blows. Then the crow show audience grows and grows. At the end of the show the whistle is blown and children ask, “That is the end? Time sure has flown!”

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oa br fl st oa ed oa gr cr oa br fl st oa ed oa cr oa gr cr oa br fl st oa

Word Fluency Joan broach coat boat float coast soaked moans groans croaks *put *went *down *too *fell *the *to *she *because *her Phrases and Sentence Fluency

Joan the goat is on the boat now Joan moans and croaks the boat rocks Joan and Toad get her coach with a broach The boat floats in the moat.

float in the moat with a roach

Connected Text Fluency Joan

Joan pinned a new broach on her coat. Joan went to the dock to get on her boat. She wants to float down the coast. Joan got too close to the side of the boat and fell in the lake. She got her coat and new broach soaked! Joan moaned, croaked and groaned because her coat and broach were all wet. Now Joan has to float down the coast in her soaking wet coat.

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igh br n fr ie h ie p t igh l -‐ed s ie tch ie br igh n fr igh -‐ed h igh ie

Word Fluency sight light bright night fright high pie tie lie die sigh sighed *for *looked *into *when *the *be *would *watch *said *don’t *and *it Phrases and Sentence Fluency mom baked a pie the bright light high above the pie Don’t give me a fright! What a sight! Flip on the light to see the pie. Connected Text Fluency

The Pie Fright Susan’s mom baked a pie for dessert one night.

Susan looked into the oven. The bright light in the oven was high above the pie. Susan sighed, “When will the pie be done?”

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Then Susan’s dad came home. Susan’s dad wore a tie. Dad told Susan he would watch the pie. Susan went into her room. Later, Dad asked Susan, “Did you take the pie?” Susan said, “Dad, don’t give me a fright. You said you would watch the pie.” Dad and Susan looked and looked for the pie. Mom smiled and said, “I hid the pie to save it for dessert.”

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ea _y br thr ea dr ea st th ea _nt _y _nt ea br th thr ea dr st ea ea dr st ea

Word Fluency head meant heavy read breath ready bread threat weather dread health breakfast *enough *of *from *to *want *the *were *for *your *would *said Phrases and Sentence Fluency see your breath I dread the math test. weather report cut the bread I like toast for breakfast I meant to be on time

When I fell from my bike, I hurt my head. He spread butter on his bread

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Bad Weather At breakfast, Phil and his family read the weather report. It said that there were heavy snow and cold winds expected. Phil’s his mom cut the bread, she moaned that it would be cold enough to see her breath. Phil’s Dad spread jam on his toast and muttered that he would be cold because his sweater had a loose thread. Phil’s sister, Heather, leapt from the bench. She wanted to be ready for the dreadful weather. “Where is my leather jacket?” she asked. “I meant to clean it,” said her mom. “Look for your heavy winter coat instead.” As Heather ran out of the room, her dad added, “Remember a hat for your head!”

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oo st c h oo b oo g l oo t w d oo st f st oo c g oo oo f h oo

Word Fluency cook hook stood book good took hood look soot foot wood wool *of *from *to *said *was *have *for *put Phrases and Sentence Fluency a good book help the cook on his foot Ray took the book home. Have a good day Mr. Day is a good cook Jay put an ax in the woodshed

He hung the wool hood on the hook.


Backwoods Campers Tim and Ray were packing for a camping trip deep in the woods. They took items to cook with, a rain hood, a fishing hook, and an ax from the woodshed. Each nook

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in their backpacks were filled. When on the footpath, Tim and Ray came to a crooked brook. “This seems like a good place to camp,” said Tim. Ray went to look for driftwood, and Tim began to cook lunch. Later, the lads took a look at the map. It was understood that this camping trek was a test of manhood.

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ie ce th z ey th ey ce ing ie ure ce th ey z ing th ie ure er ey ie er ing ey

Word Fluency shield shriek diesel brief field relief achieve chief

retrieve pierced trapped whomever sword quickly sharp armor

provide valley key Jenny palace dragon forest through


he was relieved ride across the field the sword did not pierce cross the field the shield was strong “good grief!” said mom

a brief, yet fierce battle retrieve the chief of police

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Connected Text Fluency The Knight named Ned

There once was a brave knight named Ned. As he rode

through the forest one day, he heard a shriek coming from a high tower. Ned rode to the top of a nearby hill and looked over a low valley. He said, “I must ride across that field, and provide relief to whomever is trapped in that tower on the other side of the field in that valley!”

Ned was armed with a shield, a sharp sword and good armor. As he began to cross the field, a dragon flew down and landed in front of him.

“Good grief!” shrieked Ned as he pulled out his sword and shield. A brief, yet fierce, battle took place on the field. Ned’s sword pierced the dragon’s scales and he flew away quickly. When Ned got to the tower, he found a key and opened the door. Inside was the king’s niece, Jenny. Ned retrieved the trapped girl, and took her safely home to the palace.

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oo z m f sp p oo l c sc gr th z oo s oo f oo sp p oo n gr sp oo

Word Fluency zoo noon soon food room spoon pool cool scoot boot groom tooth *the *for *was *from *her *would *to Phrases and Sentence Fluency


Help at Noon It was noon. In the bedroom, Amy sat on a stool reading a good book. Today was her sister’s wedding day. Soon Amy would help her mom get set for the bride

at the zoo a cool mood she is in a good mood Jean was in the room at noon Dad’s toolbox fell in the pool

Scoop up the sand with a spoon. We see the moon We will eat the food soon.

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and groom. Amy’s list was waiting by her toothbrush and shampoo. It said: 1. Make food. 2. Sweep the room with a broom. 3. Scoop mess from the pool. 4. Polish Dad’s boots. 5. Hide scooter and tools in shed. 6. Polish spoons. 7. Set food on stool to cool.

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ew thr bl shr dr br ew sh cr thr bl shr dr ew thr ew cr ew thr bl ew shr dr br ew

Word Fluency new threw renew blew news shrewd pew drew brew cashew few crew *the *was *of *would *to *were Phrases and Sentence Fluency a new hat turn the screw chew and chew The grass was wet with dew. The newborn baby grew. A cold wind blew. I drew a sketch of the crew. Connected Text Fluency

A Church Stew Our church held a potluck dinner in the new parish

hall. The pews of the church were filled with leaflets of the news.

While the ground was still wet with dew, we crawled out of bed to bake our best meals to share. We

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threw the windows open and began to cook. Stew bubbled on the stove. Tea was brewing in large pots. One shrewd cook added cashews to her cake. This would be a jewel of a meal and a great time to renew old friendships.

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ue bl cl gl ue tr ue fr j ue br d h ui bl ue cl ue gl tr ui fr j br ue

Word Fluency blue clue glue true fruit suit juice bruise Sue due hue *finally *it *was *Saturday *to *friend *down *and *her *isn’t *so *said *in Phrases and Sentence Fluency I see a clue Sue was due Sue sat down Meg and Sue went to the pool.

Sue put on her blue suit.

“So true, so true!” said, Sue. Connected Text Fluency

Blue Suit It was finally Saturday and Sue was due to swim

with her friend Meg. Sue sat down and drank her fruit

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juice. Then she grabbed her blue suit. Her suit was the same hue as the bruise on her leg.

Meg and Sue went to the pool. Sue put on her blue suit. Meg and Sue got in the pool. “ Isn’t swimming fun?” asked Meg. “So true, so true!” said, Sue.

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ou sc nd th ou gr ou nt pr ou sc nd th ou nt ou pr ou d gr ou d sc nd ou

Word Fluency loud scout round found south mouse sound ground house count proud douse *to *for *the *of *put Phrases and Sentence Fluency a loud sound in the house in my mouth they are in the house

Tim has a pet mouse A child likes to count the clouds.

a scout found the wood they found trout in the pond

A dog can be called a hound. she wore a green blouse


Save That Mouse On a cloudy day, Jan set down the cage holding her pet mouse. As a scout, she had found out how to make a hot meal. As she proudly lit a flame to heat the food, a

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gust of wind took the match and sent it flying into a pile of leaves. The ground began to smoke. “Douse that flame! Grab the cage with holding your mouse!” shouted Jan’s mom. Jan bounded up to quickly put out the flame. Once the flame was out she slouched to the house to get a clean blouse. Next time she would count on the kitchen stove to make her pet’s meal.

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ow br ch cl pr sc ow br ch cl pr sc th ow ow ow th ow ch pr ow br cl sc ow

Word Fluency cow town brown now how chow owl clown down down prowl scowl *are *the *they *to *other *our *of *there *for *or Phrases and Sentence Fluency

he ranch hands came in for chow how to swim with a scowl on his face in the small town An owl will prowl after dusk Kate chose the brown gown

down in the dumps browse around the store

The crowd liked the clown’s antics I can get the cow now

Connected Text Fluency Prowler After Dusk

Owls sleep during the day. When dusk comes, they prowl silently in the sky looking for food. An owl will not attack a cow, but can spot a rat or mole down in the most shadowy places.

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There are hundreds of owls in our town. Some are small and some are brown. Others grow to be three feet tall and are endowed with wide wingspans. When we are out at dusk, we can see owls bedding down and making a new home in nests left behind by other birds. Other times they browse the town for places made by man.

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oi sp en de oy em oy tr th oi sp en de oy em oy tr oi th sp oy en de sp oi

Word Fluency coin join oil soil spoil boy enjoy decoy Roy *have

employ *found

cowboy *because

Troy annoy

*they *of *the *to Phrases and Sentence Fluency

filled with joy in the soil spoil the boy Plants grow in soil. Floyd got a toy for his birthday. Loud talking can be annoying. We enjoy the cowboy Roy. They employ good cowboys.


Cowboys Roy and Troy have been friends since they were boys. Roy and Troy are employed as cowboys. Roy digs for oil in the soil. Roy is annoyed because he digs and digs but doesn’t find anything. Roy’s day is spoiled because there is no oil. Troy joins Roy to dig for oil. Troy and Roy dig and dig for oil. Roy shouts for joy, “Oil, oil!” Troy and Roy’s day is not spoiled. Troy and Roy found oil.

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a st lt ld al sm al sc lt al lt sc sm a ld al lt a st wh al sm lt wh a

Word Fluency all stall wall malt ball mall bald walnut small hall scald fall tall Walt *what *her *the *was Phrases and Sentence Fluency a tall wall In the fall a bald man Walt’s van stalled

the balk man had walnuts Dad shopped at the mall.

Madge didn’t fall in the hall Peg hit the small ball. Connected Text Fluency

An Odd Fall Beth was drinking a malt when her doll fell off the wall

with a thud. It was odd that the doll had fallen, but as the doll, fell it’s lip was chipped. What happened to the doll? Did the small cat hop on the doll’s lap? Did Beth’s brother, Walt toss the doll at the wall? Did Walt think the doll was a ball? Beth called her mother. Mother fixed the doll’s lip. Then Beth set the small doll back on the shelf in the hall.

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au cl fl cr aw p aw h s au l cl fl au l aw cr au fl m au p cl cr aw

Word Fluency Paul haul saw maul paw’s Saul claw law flaw crawl *the *but *saw *left *with *had *to *and *because *around Phrases and Sentence Fluency had to haul the load left his saw a sick paw it was all my fault

he had a brawl with the dog Paul wanted to draw a claw

they saw a flaw in the claw Paul sat on the lawn Connected Text Fluency

Paul and His Dog Saul Paul had to haul a saw into the woods. Paul took his pet dog, Saul, who had a sore paw and claws. It was bad luck for Saul. He had been in a brawl with a dog that had a strong jaw. Poor Saul had to crawl to get around. Paul called the law about the bad dog who had mauled Saul’s paw and claws. They said it was Paul’s fault because his fence had a flaw. This fence let the bad dog get onto Paul’s land and claw Saul.

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augh _y str er ough fr ough sl th augh br ce _y ough str augh er ough fr sl ough th br _y augh Word Fluency caught haughty distraught taught naughty naught daughter fraught slaughter bought thought brought sought *again *off *the *would *of *none *once *tomorrow *gone Phrases and Sentence Fluency

all for naught sought not caught with my daughter My daughter bought a skirt. She thought the cat was naughty. Ice-‐skating on ponds

fraught with danger Connected Text Fluency

Caught Paul’s mom bought him winter boots. She sought to

keep Paul’s feet warm in the snow. Paul did not want to wear the boots because they were very uncomfortable. Paul was worried his mom would think he was naughty for wearing other shoes instead.

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Paul thought he could not get caught and wore his favorite sneakers in the snow the next day. But when Mom saw the boots left by the door, he was caught!

Paul tried to tell his Mom about how the boots slaughtered the skin on the backs of his heals, but it was all for naught. She was too haughty and distraught about buying boots that Paul wouldn’t wear. His mom said Paul had to be taught a lesson for sneaking around and getting caught. No snow or friends for Paul tomorrow.

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Lesson 20.1 Schwa First Syllable Word Fluency

decay describe Hershel remark Hershel recover decide Marie request Marie remark Hershel decay describe decay request Marie recover decide recover


Hershel decided to describe focused on tooth decay remarked that she could recover Hershel described that


The Request

Hershel was trying to describe his school project to his Aunt Marie. Hershel was hoping to request Aunt Marie’s help with the project. The project was focused on tooth decay. Hershel needed to recover a tooth and Aunt Marie was a dentist. Aunt Marie remarked that she could recover a tooth to support Hershel with his project. Aunt Marie recovered a tooth with decay for Hershel just as he had requested. Hershel described that the tooth was perfect for the school project!

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Lesson 20.2 Schwa Second Syllable Word Fluency

tiger music Lila yodel spider favor tiger music yodel silence silence favor Phrases and Sentence Fluency

Lila to only yodel liked to yodel to music tiger liked silence do him a favor tiger lived among Connected Text Fluency

Lila the Spider Lila the spider and Cody the tiger lived among

the clovers. Lila the spider liked to yodel to music. Cody the tiger liked silence. Cody the tiger asked Lila the tiger to do him a favor. He asked Lila to only yodel when he was at work. Lila did not like the silence. Cody and Lila agreed to listen to music together. Lila yodeled only when Cody was at work.

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Lesson 20.3 K-‐2 Word Fluency

gnat gnaw sign stop stadium student study stack stadium gnat gnaw story


want to study or listen listen to a story hundreds of gnats gnats gnawed on stop the gnats a mist of bug spray Connected Text Fluency

Gnat Story The stadium was full of students. The students

did not want to study or listen to a story. They came to the stadium to watch a football game. While they waited for the game to start, the students began to slap at the gnats buzzing around their arms and legs. Hundreds of gnats buzzed around the students. Gnats gnawed on the student’s arms and legs, making them itch. Slap, slap, gnaw, gnaw, buzz, and buzz. All the gnawing and slapping was a sign that it was time to stop the gnats. A mist of bug spray stopped the gnats. Now they can finally start the big game.

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kn al augh al gn aw kn a ough gn ough aw augh kn aw a gn kn augh al st aw ough st kn

Vowels and sounds from the previous lesson Word Fluency kneel knew known knew knows knots knock knob knock know kneel known Phrases and Sentence Fluency

knows my hair is fine my hair get’s tangled easily kneel closer to me so I can reach

leaned over and turned the knob I will untangle the knots


Knots in my Hair Kara knelt down next to her mother’s chair.

“Ahhhhh!” she screamed. “I knew it, I knew it, I knew it!” “Lindsey used that crazy curler on my hair and now it is in knots.” said Kara. “She knows that my hair is fine and gets tangled in knots so easily!” cried Kara.

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“Shhh,” said her mother. “Kneel hear closer where I can reach you and I will carefully take out the knots in your hair” “Who knows? “When we are done, your hair may be shinier than ever!”

Kara began to cry. She was so tired of her sister always teasing her. Kara heard a soft knocking. Kara’s mother leaned over and turned the knob to open the door.

There stood Lindsey crying. “I didn’t know!” she stated. “I only wanted us to have matching hair.” “I am so sorry!”

Kara then felt badly. There was no need for tears. Mom would save the day and Kara and Lindsey would both be good as new.

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Grades K-‐2


wr kn augh kn gn aw wr kn ough gn ough aw augh wr aw kn gn wr augh kn st aw ough kn wr

Word Fluency

wreath wrist write wrap wrong writer wring wrench Phrases and Sentence Fluency made a wreath wreath is light knife to cut shows her skit knows how to knit It smells sweet

hang on her wall a short strand string for your wrist


Cam's class has arts and crafts day. The kids bring things they made to show in class. Kay made a wreath with her mom to hang on her wall. Her wreath is light green and pink. Len shows us string you can tie on your wrist. He ties many knots. He gave a short strand to each kid in class. Jill baked pumpkin pie muffins. She

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Grades K-‐2

baked with her dad. Her dad uses a knife to cut the muffins. Jan wrote a skit. She performs her skit while the class looks on. Her skit is fun to watch. Don painted a ship. His art looks so real that Don’s mom put it in a frame. What did Cam bring? Cam knows how to knit! He has a bright scarf with stripes that he made.

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mb kn augh kn gn aw mb kn wr gn wr aw augh mb wr kn gn mb augh kn st aw wr kn mb

Vowels and sounds from the previous lesson Word Fluency

climb thumb limb numb climb thumb limb numb limb Phrases and Sentence Fluency

I climbed a tree and went out on a limb. I fell and hurt my knee. Mom got me a new game with knights, kings and queens. His grandmother wants to show him how to knit too. My thumb is hurting.

Connected Text Fluency Fred has a friend named Dan. Dan lives far away. Fred and Dan write letters and tell each other a lot. Dan wrote a letter to Fred. So Fred took out paper and

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wrote a letter back to Dan. He had a lot to tell him. “I climbed a tree and went out on a limb. I fell and hurt my knee. Mom wrapped it and put icepacks on it to make it numb.” “After that, Mom got me a new game with knights, kings and queens,” Fred wrote. “The knights ride horses.” Fred told Dan about his camping trip. He told about the two cats that Mom brought home. “I like to watch them play on the rug,” Fred wrote. Fred told Dan that he is learning to tie knots. His grandmother wants to show him how to knit too. “ It looks like a fun hobby,” Fred wrote. Fred told Dan that he had to stop writing. “My thumb is hurting,” he wrote. He signed his letter and added a note: “Write soon!”

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purple mumble little giggle purple

gargle sniffle circle uncle mumble

tumble hurdle paddle simple little

giggle purple mumble little gargle

sniffle circle uncle tumble hurdle Phrases and Sentence Fluency a little eagle sprinkle the lawn in the jungle This is a simple puzzle. A bugle makes a loud sound. A fox is able to hunt. My dog is a beagle pup. That church has a tall steeple. Connected Text Fluency

Myrtle the Turtle “Why has my shell turned purple?” yelled Myrtle

the turtle as she saw herself in the sparkling pond. “Just yesterday my shell was a perfect shade of brown, and today I look like a little grape!” she mumbled to herself. “Uncle Eagle did this!” she exclaimed. Once a year he played tricks and this year he had decided that Myrtle should be purple.

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Myrtle was suddenly startled to hear the friendly Princess Barnacle ask, “Are you unhappy about your color?” Myrtle’s tears tumbled into the pond on by one. “Yes. I hate this purple shell. It isn’t me. How can I get my old color back?” sniffled Myrtle. Just swim in a circle three times, jump one hurdle, and gargle with sparkling rain. Your shell will become brown again.” replied Princess Barnacle. Myrtle made a quick dive into the pond and paddled in three big circles. Then she jumped a hurdle on the far side of the pond, and soon she was gargling a large glass of sparkling rain. As soon as Myrtle had finished with those three things, she scrambled to the pond’s edge to look at herself again. “Hurray! She giggled, “I’m brown again! I am my old self.”

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monster surprise hundred pumpkin pilgrim mattress shellfish distress actress dandruff tantrum ostrich monster surprise hundred pumpkin pilgrim mattress shellfish distress Phrases and Sentence Fluency The rabbit has dandruff. Will Madge cut the pumpkin? The cat has a hundred spots. Pam’s mom is an actress. Greg had a tantrum

on the mattress In a pumpkin a thick mattress a black pilgrim

Connected Text Fluency Pam has a problem. Pam wants to be an actress in the class skit. Nick will be the pilgrim. Kim will be a witch with a black hat. Brad wants to be a big pumpkin. Will Pam be the kid with a hundred cats? Will Pam be the ostrich that has a tantrum? Pam must pick at lunch. Sad Pam. Pam cannot munch her sandwich. Which will Pam pick?

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museum violin leotard cereal pioneer iodine peony quiet poem rodeo museum violin leotard cereal pioneer iodine peony quiet poem rodeo Phrases and Sentence Fluency A long poem in the museum a quiet town Mom put iodine on my cut. A peony is a pink flower. Dawn put on her new leotard for dance class. I like cereal for a quiet breakfast Cowboys meet at a rodeo. Connected Text Fluency

At the Museum

The museum has quiet room that was designed to look like a pioneer home. The theory is to show visitors how different life is today from pioneer times. Instead of vase of peonies to decorate our room, the pioneer family would have had wild violets. In pioneer times, a piano was difficult to transport, so pioneer children were taught to play the violin. The music from a violin was soothing during the violent storms that pioneers would have encountered on the plains.

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re cle tle kn wr mb un ple cle gle wr kn dle re tle kle mb un kn wr ple gle kle mb re

Word Fluency relight reread unwraps replay repeating unwise unhappy unending relight replay rewrap repeating Phrases and Sentence Fluency to relight them makes Saul unhappy Mom reads cards to Saul. Saul unwraps all of his gifts. He starts to rewrap the gifts. Connected Text Fluency

Saul turns four today. Mom and Dad throw a party

for him and three of his pals. Saul blows out the candles. He likes blowing them out, so he asks Mom to relight them. Saul blows out the candles again. Saul unwraps all of his gifts. He likes unwrapping them too, so he starts to rewrap the gifts. Saul wants to unwrap them again. Saul and his pals play Pin the Tail on the Dog. Saul makes them replay the game again and again. Dad

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tells Saul, “No more repeating.” That’s unwise. It makes Saul unhappy, and he bawls and bawls. His cries are unending. So Dad reties ribbons on boxes. Saul can untie them many times. Mom reads cards to Saul. She rereads them many times. Mom and Dad can now pause because this day is over. Even Saul crawls up for a nap!

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er tle ple re un cle or tle un re ple tle re or un cle ple er tle re un tle ple cle er

Vowels and sounds from the previous lesson Word Fluency teacher sailor singer doctor actor color razor paper under Phrases and Sentence Fluency Pete’s choice is a teacher. Joy will be an actor.

Dan will be a singer. Kim will be a doctor.


What will you be when you grow up? Boys and girls can become anything if they try hard. Pete’s choice is to become a teacher. He will teach reading and writing. Pete likes school. He is smart. Joy will be an actor. She will act on stage. Joy is funny. She is not shy. Tom wants to be a sailor. He will work on a ship and hoist sails. Tom likes feeling the wind on his face. Dan would like to be a singer. Dan has a nice voice. Being on

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stage makes him feel joyful. Kim will be a doctor. She wants to be helpful when people don’t feel well. She will work hard. What is your dream? Join in! You can be a teacher, an actor a sailor—or anything!

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ly er or re un er ful or un er re un er ful or or er ly re un un re or er ly

Word Fluency careful suddenly skillful finally proudly rapidly carefully skillfully Phrases and Sentence Fluency be careful suddenly felt bad very skillful

But Travis rapidly got better. Mike boasted proudly. Finally he spoke.

Connected Text Fluency It had not been the best week for Travis. He had been stuck in bed for 6 days with a sore throat and stuffy nose. Not that it was time to try out for the soccer team, Travis was weak from being ill and his dad wouldn’t let me play. Travis went outside and stomped and kicked his feet. “Be careful! You might land on the ground!” said a voice from the yard next door. Travis spun around and saw a boy sitting in a wheelchair. He gave Travis a cheerful smile. “Why are you so upset?” the boy asked.

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Travis was startled. He looked at the boy and scowled. He explained his problem. Suddenly Travis felt badly about his behavior. The boy in the chair would never be able to play soccer. “My name is Travis,” he said. “I’m Mike,” the boy replied happily. “Want to play chess?” Travis stopped. Chess was for nerdy kids with brains. “Come on, I’ll teach you,” said Mike. That’s how Travis started playing chess. Each day he and Mike played outside in Mike’s yard. Mike was very skillful at chess and beat Travis every time. But Travis rapidly got better, which made Mike try harder, and harder. “I must be kind of a nerd,” Travis admitted one day. “I really like this game!” Other kids who were playing soccer stopped what they were doing to watch Travis and Mike play. Mike had five chess sets, so him mom started setting up more tables so others could play too. “Come and play,” she told them. “Now I’ve got a chess team!” Mike boasted proudly. Travis smiled. “This is not the team I expected to be on,” he thought. Each day that summer, the chess club met in Mike’s yard. Then one day, Mike told Travis that he and his family were moving to Boston to be near his new doctor. “He’ll help me get well,” Mike said. “Keep on playing chess.” “I will,” Travis replied sadly. The day Mike left, his mom went to Travis and said, “Thanks for the kindness you showed to Mike this summer. He had a wonderful time.” Travis was silent. Finally he said, “That’s not the way I see it. It was Mike who was dependable and showed kindness to me.”

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tion ly ful er or re sion un ful er or ly ful tion ful ly ful sion er or re un ly ful tion

Word Fluency lotion station motion sensation action location vision nation decision confusion Phrases and Sentence Fluency At the station has a notion

a big sensation make a decision

David has lotion on his hands. We met at the bus station. That section of the track is in motion. Peter’s donation to the class is a sensation. There is lots of action in this nation. Ted had a vision to work somewhere in the nation. His confusion over his decision made him sad. Connected Text Fluency

At the Station Ted and Sam met at the bus station. Ted sat in

Section A. Sam sat in section B. They had a notion to visit a distant location. The motion of the bus was a fun

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sensation. They left with much emotion. They would visit this big nation. Ted had a vision to work somewhere in the nation. He needed to make a decision where to work. His confusion over his decision made him sad. Would he find a place to work on this bus trip?

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ture tion sion tion sion tion ture sion sion tion sion tion tion ture sion tion sion ture tion sion sion tion tion sion ture Word Fluency pasture creature posture feature lecture picture capture nature Phrases and Sentence Fluency eating grass in a pasture book that had a picture There were three creatures standing on the grass Those creatures are cows! What in nature might have all these features? Connected Text Fluency

Sally looked out across the field. There were three creatures standing on the grass. She looked at each of their features. The creatures have black and white spots, four legs, large heads and were grass in a pasture. What in nature might have all these features? Sally thought and thought. “Cows!” Sally stated. “Those creatures are cows!” She was glad that she had read a book that had a picture of a cow on the front. The cow looked just like this one.

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Lesson 24.3 Multisyllabic fluency

helicopter museums amusing amusement fuel music empty mumbled museums amusing

helicopter museums amusing amusing amusement empty mumbled empty helicopter museums

helicopter museums amusing amusement fuel Phrases and Sentence Fluency “Not a museum!” “A few museums are amusing,” “Like helicopters, planes…” “What luck! Today the museum has a display on things that fly.” “I liked the music best!” “Like what?” mumbled Hubert. “Think of all the fuel it used!” added Pamela Connected Text Fluency

The Museum Hubert liked to play with his helicopter. “Want to play with me, Pamela?” he asked. “No, it’s way too hot in the sun,” said Pamela as she picked up another ice cube. “Let’s go to a museum,” said Dad. “Not a museum!” cried Hubert. “I don’t want to go. Museums are boring!” “Some museums are amusing,” argued Pamela.

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“Museums can have lots of fun things,” added Dad. “Like what?” mumbled Hubert. “Like helicopters, planes…” “Planes? Really? Can we go, Dad?” asked Hubert. “But museums are boring, right?” teased Dad as he winked at Pamela. “Well, maybe I’ll change my mind,” said Hubert. Dad, Pamela, and Hubert drove eight miles to the museum. “It’s so huge!” cried Pamela. “Yes, but it better have amusing things!” cried Hubert. “What luck! Today the museum has a display on things that fly.” “I will see planes!” cried Hubert. “Is that music I hear?” asked Pamela. “Yes,” Dad nodded. “It’s the music of the birds! Let’s start there.” “Look at these birds!” said Pamela. “Some are huge!” “And some are sort of puny!” said Hubert. “I like the cute yellow birds,” said Pamela. “Me, too,” said Hubert. “But I like this red one best.” All the birds were flying and singing. “That red bird is singing hip-‐hop music!” joked Dad. “You’re the real amusement here, Dad,” cried Pamela. “Eight planes! And they’re all flying!” gasped Hubert. “They’re not really flying,” said Dad. “They’re hanging from wires.” “That old one over there is huge!” cried Hubert. “Think of all the fuel it used!” added Pamela. “This place is packed!” said Pamela. “There are just a few empty seats.” “I see three over there,” said Hubert. Then they sat and waited for the show.

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In a few minutes, the lights dimmed. “It’s dark in here,” whispered Hubert. Then bright white stars started to shine. Before long, they lit up the entire sky. “So, what did you think of the museum?” asked Dad. “It’s really neat,” said Pamela. “I liked the music best!” “Today I learned that museums are amusing,” said Hubert. “Thanks for taking us to the museum, Dad!”

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er ly ful tion or re est un ful sion ture ly ful er ful ly ful est tion sion sion tion ly ful er Word Fluency hot hotter hottest short shorter shortest fast faster fastest long longer longest Phrases and Sentence Fluency It is the hottest day. “But I am the fastest,” said Gus Can you tell who is faster? Slim is taller than Gus. Connected Text Fluency

The Big Race It is the hottest day. The friends will run a race. June, Slim, and Gus line up by size. Slim is taller than Gus. Gus is taller than June. “I am the tallest,” said Slim. “But I am the fastest,” said Gus. “Wait for me,” said June. “Let me help you,” said Gus.

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Gus used his trunk. He picks up June. “Go fast, Gus! We can win this race,” June yells. “You can be the fastest!” Gus runs up and down big hills. Gus and June run by Slim. The race is done. Can you tell who is faster?

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ed er est est er er ing est er est est er ful ed est er est ing er est est er est er ed

Word Fluency

running petted tagging skipped tagged clapped rubbed slipped stopping

Phrases and Sentence Fluency The runners have to be quick and smart, so they do not get tagged. Have you ever played a game called “running bases”? Connected Text Fluency

How to Play Running Bases

Have you ever played a game called “running bases”? It is a lot of fun! You need two people to catch the ball and a group of people to run between the bases. You also need two bases and one ball. You can use almost anything as your bases. An old shirt or a paper plate has always worked fine for my group of friends.

When we played, we started the game with our catchers throwing the ball to each other three times. Then the runners started running back and forth between the two bases and the catchers tried to tag them. The runners had to be quick and smart, so they did not get tagged. After three tags, a runner changed places with a catcher. Then the game started over again. You should try playing this game!

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ed er est est er er ing est er est est er ful ed est er est ing er est est er est er ed

Word Fluency baked baking closed closing saving saved raced racing hiked Phrases and Sentence Fluency

The runners have to be quick and smart, so they do not get tagged. Have you ever played a game called “running bases”? after a long day of hiking on the trail he had been saving a cake Jon and Tara were tired. Jon was baking a cake to take on the hike. Jon was glad he baked the secret recipe.


Baking a Cake for the Hike

Jon was baking a cake to take on the hike. His plan was to surprise Tara with the cake after a long day of hiking on the trail. He had been saving a cake recipe for the special hike. That day Jon came racing up to the door to pick up Tara. He couldn’t wait to

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give her the special surprise. He knocked carefully on the door. Tara answered opening the door slowly. She saw Jon and smiled. He looked happy and Tara wondered why he was smiling so big.

The hike was fun. Jon and Tara were tired. Tara looked up at the blue sky. She was glad she had spent this day with her friend Jon. Then, all of the sudden Jon pulled a small cake out of his backpack. “Happy Birthday,” he said. Tara was so happy. She thought he forgot. “Thank you,” she exclaimed. Jon was glad he baked the secret recipe. Tara loved the cake. What a great birthday for Tara.

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members instruments parents elephants numbers flowers villages numbers members instruments parents instruments instruments parents elephants numbers flowers villages numbers instruments

Phrases and Sentence Fluency One after another, members of the orchestra played their instruments. Then Rosa saw her parents in the third row. Rosa grinned, winked at her parents, and ran offstage. Connected Text Fluency

The Wink

The days of waiting for the big winter concert were finally over. Rosa played the violin in the school orchestra, and tonight she would be giving a solo performance in front of an audience for the first time.

Rosa was nervous all day, and she was even more uncomfortable and scared when she left for the concert. Rosa went backstage to wait for her turn. One after another, members of the orchestra played their instruments. Kelly played the trumpet, Jack played the drums, and Max played with a group of French horns. When it was time for her friend Sam to play the piano, Rosa peeked out from behind the curtain to watch. Sam

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looked confident, and his playing was smooth and clear. Then Rosa saw her parents in the third row. Her father caught her eye and winked.

Suddenly, Rosa felt very confident. She stepped onto the stage, adjusted one of the music stands, and set her music in place. Then she began to play. When the song was over, the audience clapped loudly. Rosa grinned, winked at her parents, and ran offstage. Rosa’s stage fright was over.

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boxes dresses sketches brushes presses lunches buses passes boxes dresses sketches brushes presses lunches buses passes Phrases and Sentence Fluency

She packs dishes and dresses. Flo wishes she had those boxes. When the top presses down Bo pitches boxes into a bin. She packs dishes and dresses. Connected Text Fluency

Flo is packing boxes. She packs dishes and dresses. She packs sketches and brushes. Where did the boxes go? Flo rushes out to get some. Bo pitches boxes into a bin. When the lid of the bin presses down, it smashes them flat. Flo really wishes she had those boxes. Will Bo save her some boxes the next time he gets some? Grumpy Bo will not. Then, Flo fixes homemade lunches for Bo. She gets Bo passes for buses. When Bo sees how nice Flo has been, he saves a pile of boxes for Flo to use.

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shelf shelves lives life elves elf thieves thief halves half leaves leaf shelf shelves lives life elves elf thieves thief

Phrases and Sentence Fluency a three elves on two shelves the size of the leaves on my oak tree elf waits for a chance to steal a small bit of food off of the plates Like a thief, they jump off of the shelf and grab a portion of food and return to the shelves in our TV room. Connected Text Fluency

In my house live three elves on two shelves. The elves are a small and lively bunch. They each are half the size of the leaves on my oak tree. Each elf waits for a chance to steal a small bit of food off of the plates in our kitchen. Like little thieves, they jump off of a shelf and grab a portion of food and return to the shelves in our TV room. They are hard to catch. They sneak like thieves in the night. When they return to the shelf, each elf will split their food into equal halves with a partner. The elves are happy. I am glad they are in my house.

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railroads daydream cowboy football bookkeeper railway steamboat sailboat railroads daydream cowboy football

bookkeeper railway steamboat sailboat Phrases and Sentence Fluency watch an old show about railroads Mom grabbed her flashlight if there were still steamboats. That was the fun of daydreaming! Connected Text Fluency

Jack’s Daydreams One night, Jack planned to watch an old show about

railroads. But as the show started, the power in the house and on the whole block went out. It was a blackout!

Jack fumbled through the drawer and found flashlight. Then he went outside to sit on the front porch. As he sat on the there, Jack began to think about what he wanted to be when he grew up.

His daydream started with Jack seeing himself as a cowboy or a football player. Then he thought he might make a good bookkeeper like his dad.

Jack remembered the show about railroads. He could work for a railway. Then he began to wonder if there were still steamboats. He would like to work on steamboat in a wide river. Or become a sailor on a sailboat. Jack’s mind ran from idea to idea. That was the fun of daydreaming! When the blackout ended, Jack stayed on the porch. Daydreaming was more fun than TV!

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oatmeal boyhood cowboy cookouts soybean seaweed football oatmeal boyhood cowboy cookouts soybean seaweed football oatmeal boyhood cowboy cookouts soybean seaweed

Phrases and Sentence Fluency Carla ate oatmeal. I liked a show about a cowboy. Later at scout cookouts, I had to learn to make oatmeal I even had daydreams about it running over football fields and through malls! Connected Text Fluency

Oatmeal! Early one morning, Carla ate oatmeal. She asked Dad why he

did not have any oatmeal. “I used to eat a lot of it,” Dad said. “It started in my boyhood.

I liked a show about a cowboy. That cowboy ate oatmeal, so I ate oatmeal. I had oatmeal for breakfast and at times, I had it for lunch and supper. I really liked it. Later at scout cookouts, I had to learn to make oatmeal. I made raisin oatmeal, banana oatmeal, and plum oatmeal. In high school, I even did a science project about oatmeal. I made soybean and seaweed oatmeal snacks! All I could think about was oatmeal. I even had daydreams about it running over football fields and through malls serving oatmeal to everyone I saw!”

“I get it,” said Carla. “Now you are sick of oatmeal!” Dad grinned and said, “A little.”

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baseball inside ballpark newsstand inside ballpark newsstand baseball ballpark newsstand inside ballpark Phrases and Sentence Fluency This is a big baseball game for the Blue Crew. Zack stops at the newsstand the next day. Zack is a baseball star! Connected Text Fluency Zack at Bat This is a big baseball game for the Blue Crew. Will their team become the champs? It is Zack’s last turn at bat. He swings. He misses. He swings again. He misses. Will Zack get a hit? Will Zack cruise the bases? He grips his bat. Zack swings hard. Crack! Dads and moms jump up. Where did that ball go? That ball goes outside the ballpark. It’s a homerun! That ball flew above tall trees. That is Zack’s first hit! The Blue Crew wins. They are the champs! Zack stops at the newsstand the next day. His picture is in the paper. Zack’s homerun hit has made him a baseball star!

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cities bunnies strawberries berries butterflies flies bunnies strawberries flies butterflies cities bunnies Phrases and Sentence Fluency They had visited cities As Tony got out of the car, the bunnies hopped away. Quickly they ran to an opening only to find a patch of wild strawberries. As Tony was enjoying being with his mom, he noticed some butterflies flying in the forest. Just then two flies buzzed by his ear. Connected Text Fluency

Camping Last summer, Tony and his mom were planning a trip. They had visited cities like Denver and Salt Lake City. This time they wanted something different. They decided to go camping. They drove around for a long time and finally, they found a good campsite. As they drove up, sitting on the tent pad was a family of bunnies. As Tony got out of the car, the bunnies hopped away. “Let’s find where they live,” said Tony.

Quickly they ran to an opening only to find a patch of wild strawberries. Tony picked some of the berries to taste. Tony’s mom helped him to know which ones to pick. As Tony was enjoying being with his mom, he noticed some butterflies flying in the forest. Tony watched carefully. Just then two flies buzzed by his ear. When he returned to the city, he would have so many stories to tell. What an adventure! No more cities for Tony, only camping.

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applied supplied hurried studied supplied studied copied fried tried worried replied applied Phrases and Sentence Fluency Wendy wanted to make sure that she applied all her brainpower into her studying. Wendy was still worried Julie’s mom fried them up some burgers. both girls applied all their brainpower to the test. Julie replied, “me too.” Connected Text

The Big Test Julie and Wendy were working on homework.

Wendy wanted to make sure that she applied all her brainpower into her studying. Julie had supplied all the paper, books and had copied down the assignment. Wendy was still worried. She hoped they had enough time to study. Julie hurried to get the study space set up. Julie and Wendy studied for 1 hour. Then they became a bit hungry. Julie’s mom fried them up some burgers so that they could continue to study for the big test.

When the day of the big test came, both girls applied all their brainpower to the test. “I hope we did well,” said Wendy. Julie replied, “me too.” Finally both girls were ready for some playtime. After hard work, they needed a big break.

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children geese oxen teeth feet mice men people children geese women teeth Phrases and Sentence Fluency Mrs. Smith had some women and men coming to help on the field trip. The first thing the children were able to see were geese on the trail to the first exhibit. At one of the exhibits a zookeeper showed the children the teeth of an ox The children’s feet were so tired. Connected Text The Field Trip It was the big day of the school field trip. The children of Mrs. Smith’s class were all going to the zoo. Mrs. Smith had some women and men coming to help on the field trip. The students had a checklist of different kinds of animals to look for at the zoo. Would the zoo really have so many animals to look at? Finally the children arrived at the zoo. As soon as they were paired with the men or women helpers, they were allowed to leave the bus. The first thing the children were able to see, were geese on the trail to the first exhibit. Wow! This would be easy. The group went to visit many exhibits. At one of the exhibits a zookeeper

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showed the children the teeth of an ox. Then he told of how oxen were used to pull heavy loads for workers that build building and homes. They also helped farmers with fieldwork. The children’s feet were so tired. The checklist of items from Mrs. Smith was beginning to be filled. One of the items not checked was mice. With all the animals at the zoo the children failed to see something that could be in their own backyard. When the kids got back they were glad to rest their feet. It had been a fun field trip.

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I’m didn’t hadn’t aren’t couldn’t didn’t I’m didn’t hadn’t I’m couldn’t I’m

Phrases and Sentence Fluency He hadn’t turned at this corner and rode toward a big hole. Aren’t there people to help me? I’m hurt. Fern couldn’t help him. Connected Text Fluency

Curt is hurt!

Some time ago, Curt rode his bike fast. He had turned at this corner hadn’t seen the big hole. Curt didn’t swerve. His bike hit that big hole. Curt fell hard in the dirt by the curb. “Aren’t there people to help me?” thought Curt. Curt’s leg hurt. Fern saw Curt but couldn’t help him. She yelled for Curt’s dad. Dad was sad for Curt. Dad had asked Curt not to ride fast. Curt said, “I’m hurt.” Dad drove Curt to see Nurse Bethany. She put a plaster cast on his hurt leg. The case helped his leg to stopped hurting. Curt perked up. Curt went back to Nurse Bethany. “This leg’s better now,” Nurse Bethany said. “You must look first and not ride so fast.” Curt said, “I’ll be better!”

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You’d she’s I’d they’d It’ she’s he’d they’d That’ Dan’s Phrases and Sentence Fluency

What’s inside that box You’d be surprised Cody’s going to eat this

I’d eat it every day you’d be willing to try Wait a minute. What’s that

Connected Text Fluency Jenna’s Mystery Food

Ammon was a picky eater. He was hard to please. Mom would say, “Try this potato dish. It’s Dan’s favorite!” Or something like, “Cody’s going to eat this, you should try it.” But Ammon would say, “No thanks!” One day Aunt Jenna brought over a pink box with a bow rapped around it. “What’s inside that box?” Ammon asked. “Oh, nothing you’d be willing to try. It has carrots in it,” replied Aunt Jenna with a sly smile. “Oh, yuck! I hate carrots. They are gross!” said Ammon. “You’d be surprised at how good these carrot’s are. This is one of my favorite treats!” laughed Aunt Jenna. “She’s crazy!” Ammon said to his mother. Then Aunt Jenna opened up the box and pulled out a cake. It was covered with white frosting, and had two frosting carrots on top. “Wait a minute. What’s that?” Ammon asked. Aunt Jenna grinned and said, “That’s carrot cake! And it’s so yummy. I’d eat it every day if I could!”

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“Oh. I think I made a mistake. I’d like to try your carrot cake if it’d be okay with you.” Mom giggled and said, “That’s the first time I have ever heard you say that before! You should come around more often Aunt Jenna!”

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they’re he’ll I’ve we’ve you’ve I’ll she’ll we’re they’ve you’re you’ll they’re he’ll we’ve you’ve I’ll she’ll we’re they’ve you’re you’ll I’ll we’re they’ve he’ll


“We’re always having so much fun,” Nick thought. she’ll swing her trunk and if it him she’ll put her head back as if she was laughing. “I’ll bring Lily over,” thought Nick She’d not do the same tricks that she used to do before. “You’ve got the stay Nick,“ they said. You’ve got to bring her over to the movie set.


Nick was a trainer on a ranch where animals were trained to perform in movies. Nick’s favorite animal was Lily, a baby elephant. Lily had a favorite trick. Nick told his dad about it. “When Lily’s in a playful mood, she’ll swing her trunk and after it swings by me, she’ll put her head back as if she was laughing. “We’re always having so much fun,” Nick thought. One day, some moviemakers needed a terrific animal performer. “I’ll bring Lily over,” thought Nick. They’re always looking for animals with great actions and Lily has those. “Where did you find Lily?” the

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moviemakers asked? She’d be terrific in our film. You’ve got to bring her over to the movie set.

When Lily got to the set, she missed Nick. She wouldn’t do the same tricks that she used to do before. The movie people talked with Nick’s dad about Lily.

The next day, Nick came to the movie set. When Lily saw Nick she hit him with her trunk and put back her head to laugh. The movie people clapped loudly. “You’ve got the stay Nick,“ they said. “We’ve never seen anything like this! We really need her in our movie.” Nick was delighted and helped to train Lily for the movie.

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car’s girl’s chair’s wolf’s mouse’s girl’s chair’s wolf’s mouse’s girl’s car’s girl’s chair’s wolf’s mouse’s Phrases and Sentence Fluency

The car’s engine squealed as she quickly turned the corner. The girl’s clothes for the final performance were in her car. The girls would need the chair’s cushion, the mouse’s chees and the stuffed wolf’s cubs for the Little Red Riding Hood spot. There was a policeman’s car The dance teacher was in a hurry and did not stop to look in her car’s rear view mirror


Performance Nightmare

The dance teacher was racing to get the auditorium on time. The car’s engine squealed as she quickly turned the corner. The girl’s clothes for the final performance were in her car. She also had some props needed for the performance. The girls would need the chair’s cushion, the mouse’s cheese and the stuffed wolf’s cubs for the Little Red Riding Hood spot. The dance teacher was in a hurry and did not stop to look in her car’s rear view mirror. Whoops! There was a policeman’s car. Hopefully she would not get a ticket before the big show. That would not be good. Luckily the policeman’s car was empty. Whew! False alarm. The girls would get all the props for the performance after all!

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bugs’ dresses’ kids’ stories’ ladies’ birds’ cities’ girls’ houses’ foxes’ Phrases and Sentence Fluency

Came to the ladybugs' picnic They had twelve sacks, so they ran sack races At the ladybugs' picnic


Ladybugs' Picnic One, two, three Four, five, six Seven, eight, nine Ten, eleven, twelve Ladybugs Came to the ladybugs' picnic One, two, three Four, five, six Seven, eight, nine Ten, eleven, twelve And they all played games At the ladybugs' picnic They had twelve sacks, so they ran sack races They fell on their backs, and they fell on their faces The ladybugs twelve At the ladybugs' picnic They played jump rope, but the rope -‐ it broke

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So they just sat around telling knock-‐knock jokes The ladybugs twelve At the ladybugs' picnic One, two, three Four, five, six Seven, eight, nine Ten, eleven, twelve And they chatted away At the ladybugs' picnic They talked about the high price of furniture and rugs And fire insurance for ladybugs The ladybugs twelve At the ladybugs' picnic Twelve! "Ladybugs' Picnic" was written by Luckey, William / Hadley, Donald.

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Lesson 30.3 Word Fluency Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Mon. Tues. Wed. Phrases and Sentence Fluency

Jan. brings the snow

Makes our feet and fingers glow.

July brings the greatest heat

Cloudless skies and dusty street.

Mar. brings the wind so cold

Drives the cattle from the hill.


The Months

Jan. brings the snow; Makes our feet and fingers glow.

Feb. brings the rain; Thaws the frozen pond again.

Mar. brings the wind so cold and chill; Drives the cattle from the hill.

Apr. brings us sun and showers, And the pretty wildwood flowers.

May brings grass and leafy trees, Waving in each gentle breeze.

June brings roses, fresh and fair, And the cherries ripe and rare.

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and dusty street.

Aug. brings the golden grain; Harvest time is here again.

Mild Sept. brings us more Fruit and grain, for winter store.

Brown Oct. brings the last Of ripening gifts, from summer past.

Dull Nov. brings the blast: Down from the trees the leaves fall fast.

Cold Dec. ends the rhyme With blazing fires and Christmas time.

Sara Coleridge Days of the week (to the tune of "The Addams Family")

Days of the week, (snap snap) Days of the week, (snap snap) Days of the week, Days of the week, Days of the week. (snap snap)

There's Sun. and there's Mon., There's Tues. and there's Wed., There's Thurs. and there's Fri., And then there's Sat.

Days of the week, (snap snap) Days of the week, (snap snap) Days of the week, Days of the week, Days of the week. (snap snap)

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