CVC Practice (a, i)

Nasalized A (an, am)

o /ŏ/

d /d/

c /k/

u /ŭ/

g /g/

b /b/

e /ĕ/

Short Vowel Review (all)

-s /s/

-s /z/

k /k/

h /h/

r /r/ Part 1

r /r/ Part 2

l /l/ Part 1

l /l/ Part 2

w /w/

j /j/

y /y/

x /ks/

qu /kw/

v /v/

z /z/

Short A Review

Short I Review

Short O Review

Short A, I, O Review

Short U Review

Short E Review

FLSZ Spelling Rule

-all, -oll, -ull

ck /k/

sh /sh/

th /th/ (voiced)

th /th/ (unvoiced)

ch /ch/

Digraphs Review 1

wh /w/, ph /f/

ng /ŋ/

nk /ŋk/

Digraphs Review 2

a_e /ā/

i_e /ī/

o_e /ō/

VCe Review 1; e_e /ē/

u_e /ū/, /yū/

VCe Review 2

_ce /s/

_ge /j/

VCe Review 3; Exceptions

-ing

Syllables

Closed/Closed

Open and Closed

tch /ch/

dge /j/

tch, dge Review

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

y /ī/

y /ē/

Ending Patterns Review

ar /ar/

or /or/, ore /or/

ar, or, ore Review

er /er/

ir /er/, ur /er/

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

R-Controlled Vowels Review

ai /ā/, ay /ā/

ee /ē/, ea /ē/, ey /ē/

oa /ō/, ow /ō/, oe /ō/

ie /ī/, igh /ī/

Vowel Teams Review 1

u /oo/, oo /oo/

oo /ū/

ew /ū/, ui /ū/, ue /ū/

Vowel Teams Review 2

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

ea /ĕ/, a /ŏ/

oi /oi/, oy /oi/

ou /ow/, ow /ow/

Vowel Teams and Diphthongs Review

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

Suffixes; -s/-es

-er, -est

-less, -ful

Prefixes; un-

pre-, re-

dis-

Affixes Review

Doubling Rule: -ed, -ing

Doubling Rule: -er, -est

Drop E Rule

UFLI

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

Varun the fox sat in his den. He looked at the twigs. "I must do my tasks," he said. The den was dim, and he felt a twinge of worry. 

Varun flapped his tail and sniffed the air. "Time to go!" he said, and dashed out. He sped by the vines and trees. 

Varun saw Fred the finch. "What are you doing, Varun?" Fred asked. "I am going to the camp," said Varun. 

Fred nodded, flapping his wings. "I will go too!" he chirped. 

The two friends rushed to the camp. They found a bag full of cakes. "Yum!" said Varun. 

The cakes were sweet and fine. Fred pecked at one. "This is fun," he said with a wink. 

Varun and Fred sat by the fire. They told tales of their day. 

As dusk fell, they went back to the den. Varun felt happy and snug.

Leaf Pile Fun

- Use 3-10 words per sentence.
- Generate 10-15 sentences
- Vary sentence structure and composition through a 'show not tell' story style.
- Use dialogue and sensory details to support the 'show not tell' story style. 
- Use mostly 1-syllable words
- The story should have a cohesive flow that has logical events that relate to one main problem and solution.
- Do not end the story with ""the end.""
- If the word list does not contain enough words to form a complete story, use your judgment to include additional words that have similar phonetic patterns to the SkillWords and KnowledgeWords (I.e., "seat" is similar to "beat").
- All words need to make sense in the context of the story.

Lee the moose trotted through the forest. He loved the cool air and the swoosh of leaves. "What a day!" Lee said, looking at the sky. But then, gloom loomed as he saw a sagging tree. "Oh no, not the roots!" he huffed. The tree needed help.

Lee thought of his friend, Kim, who had the right tools. He scooted to find her. "Kim, can you help?" he asked. "I need to save a tree!" Kim nodded and grabbed her toolbox. Together, they zoomed back.

The tree was drooping and the roots were loose. "We must act fast," Kim said. Lee held the tree steady. Kim tightened the roots with a smooth rope. "Almost done," she said, pulling with all her might.

"Whoo! We did it!" Lee cheered as the tree stood tall. The forest was safe again. "Thanks, Kim," Lee said with a happy grin. "Anytime, Lee," Kim replied, patting his hoof. They both looked up at the moon, blooming in the sky.

Fall Friends

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

Pete the turkey was in the parade. He wore a big hat. Doves flew high above. Pete felt the thrill. 

"Look at me!" he said. The crowd gave a cheer. Pete swung his necks side to side. 

Some kids ran to see him. "Come here!" they said. Pete spun and waved. 

A fox was there too. It had a red coat. The fox struck a pose. 

Pete and the fox walked side by side. They had fun at the parade. 

A bell rang loud. Pete gave a nod. He was happy to be there. 

The parade was full of joy. Pete was the star. He loved his role. 

As the sun set, the parade was done. Pete waved goodbye to all.

Pete the turkey is in the parade. He wore a big hat and felt brave. Will Pete keep his cool when he sees the fox?

Pete the turkey was all dressed up for the big parade. Wearing his large, colorful hat, he felt ready to show off his best dance moves. But what happens when Pete spots a fox? Read to find out!

Pete in the Parade

- 3-5 word sentence-like phrases.
- Use the following story structure (1. Introduce the character. 2. Provide a bit of detail. 3. Character performs an action. 4. Provide a bit of detail. 5. Wrap things up). 
- Use a maximum of 7 phrases.
- ONLY use 1 syllable words.
- Repeat words and vary sentence structure slightly.
- The phrases should be sensible to a young, learning, easily confused reader.

Ted is a bat.  
Ted can sit.  
I see Ted.  
Ted is on a pumpkin.  
The bat is big.  
Can Ted fit?  
Ted did nap.  
I see a fig.  
Ted can act.  
Ted is in a den.  
The sun is up.  
Ted is not sad.  

Sid's Pumpkin

- Use 3-10 words per sentence. 
- Generate 8-12 sentences 
- Vary sentence structure and composition. Use dialogue when possible. 
- Only use 1-syllable words 
- The story should have a cohesive beginning, middle, and end (do not end the story with "the end") 

Dexter is a lizard. He lives on the rocks. He loves to see the world. "Look, a bird!" he says. The bird chirps a sweet song. Dexter flicks his tail. "I want to fly," he thinks. 

The sun is hot. Dexter finds a cool spot. He rests on a big rock. "This is my spot," he says. The rocks are his home. 

Dexter sees a bug. He darts to catch it. "Yum," he says. He is a quick hunter. 

The sky turns red. Night is near. Dexter finds a nook to sleep. "Good night," he says. He snuggles in the rocks. 

Dexter dreams of far lands. He will explore more soon. For now, he sleeps safe and sound.

Time for Harvest

- 3-5 word sentence-like phrases.
- Use the following story structure (1. Introduce the character. 2. Provide a bit of detail. 3. Character performs an action. 4. Provide a bit of detail. 5. Wrap things up). 
- Use a maximum of 5 phrases.
- ONLY use 1 syllable words.
- Repeat words and vary sentence structure slightly.
- The phrases should be sensible to a young, learning, easily confused reader.

Tim is a bear.  
Tim is on ice.  
Tim sat at its mat.  
Sis is on ice.  
Tim and sis nap.

Tim finds a mat. It is in a pit. Can Tim fit in it?

Tim finds a mysterious mat in a pit. He wonders if he can fit inside it. What adventures will Tim have once he climbs into the pit? Read to find out what happens next!

Tim in the Pit

Rusty the scarecrow stood in the patch. He had a big smile. The wind made him wave. The kids came to see him. "Look at Rusty!" they said. Chad and Beth rode bikes by the patch. "Rusty is fun!" Chad said. Beth gave Rusty a doll. Rusty stood still as dusk fell. The moon shone on the patch. Rusty was happy with his friends.

Chuck is on a big farm. He packs a bag with nuts and helps Tess fill a jug. Will Chuck get the feast set up in time?

Chuck is a busy boy on a big farm. As fall arrives, he is excited to help prepare for a huge feast. Will Chuck manage to get everything ready in time for the celebration? Read to find out how Chuck's day unfolds!

Chuck Helps

- 3-5 word sentence-like phrases.
- Use the following story structure (1. Introduce the character. 2. Provide a bit of detail. 3. Character performs an action. 4. Provide a bit of detail. 5. Wrap things up). 
- Use a maximum of 7-10 phrases.
- ONLY use 1 syllable words.
- Repeat words and vary sentence structure slightly.
- The phrases should be sensible to a young, learning, easily confused reader.

Pat the scarecrow. Pat is in the corn maze. He has a hat. The sun is hot. Pat sees ducks. Ducks quack and cluck. Pat is on a deck. Ducks swim in a pond. Pat looks at the pond. Ducks lick and peck. Pat is still. Ducks flap and quack. Pat is glad. Ducks go back. Pat rests. Ducks nap. Pat smiles. Pat is happy.

Pat the Scarecrow

Sam is a girl.  
She is in a home.  
Sam can tap.  
The mat is big.  
Sam sat on it.  
She got a fan.  
Sam said, "I am mad."

Sam sat on a mat. The map in the tin is a tip to find a bag. Will Sam get the bag?

Sam finds a curious map inside a tin. The map leads him on a hunt for a mysterious bag hidden in a big den. What will Sam discover inside the bulky bag? Read to find out what surprise awaits her and her dad!

Sam and the Big Bag

- Use 3-10 words per sentence.
- Generate 10-15 sentences
- Vary sentence structure and composition through a 'show not tell' story style. Use dialogue and sensory details to support the 'show not tell' style.
- Use mostly 1-syllable words 
- The story should have a cohesive flow with a problem and solution.
- If the word list does not contain enough words to form a complete story, use your judgment to include additional words that have similar phonetic patterns to the SkillWords and KnowledgeWords (I.e., "seat" is similar to "beat")

Shadow was in the patch. "Look at the big pumpkins," he said. The sun was warm on his fur. 

Shadow saw a pupa on a leaf. "What is this?" he asked. 

He sniffed a pumpkin. "It is ripe," he thought. 

A raven flew by. "Hello, Shadow," it cawed. 

Shadow wagged his tail. "Hi, Raven," he replied. 

He sat by the pumpkins and began to hum. The tune was nice, like poems from home.

A chill wind made him shiver. "Time to go," said Shadow. 

He left the patch, happy with his day.

Jaime begins her day with gusto. She tackles tasks to prep for a big event. Will Susan be able to get ready in time?

Jaime wakes up with a special plan to assist her mom throughout the day. Today is important, and she's ready to help with everything from baking pies to setting the table. Will Jaime manage to get everything ready before the guests arrive? Read to find out how Jaime's day unfolds!

The Big Day

"Kate had a wish."



"She wished for glasses to see."



"Inches from her, she thought she saw glasses in the grasses."



"She ran fast to the glasses."



"But, oh no! The glasses were broken."



"Kate felt sad, but then she had a plan."



"She went far and found boxes."



"She put the glasses in some trash boxes."



"Kate felt good. She had done a good deed."



"She went home to rest."



"The next day, Kate's pal gave her new glasses."



"She put on the glasses. Now she could see far out, past the bushes."



"Kate was glad with her new glasses."



"She could see everything. Her wishes came true."



Ahmed wakes up with wishes for a fun day. He and his pals ride buses to a museum in the city. What will Ahmed discover on his big trip?

Ahmed is excited for his first trip to the big city with his school friends. Today, they will explore a huge museum full of interesting things like old dresses, space rocks, and even foxes! What will be Ahmed's favorite part of the museum? Read to find out how his adventure unfolds!

Ahmed's Big Trip

- Use 3-10 words per sentence. 
- Generate 8-12 sentences 
- Vary sentence structure and composition. Use dialogue when possible.
- Only use 1-syllable words 
- The story should have a cohesive beginning, middle, and end (do not end the story with "the end") 
- If the word list does not contain enough words to form a complete story, use your judgment to include additional words that have similar phonetic patterns to the SkillWords and KnowledgeWords (I.e., "seat" is similar to "beat")

"This is Midge. She is a hedgehog who LOVES fudge."



"Midge kept her fudge in the fridge."



"But one day, Midge found a scratch on the fridge."



"She used a patch to cover the scratch."



"Then Midge had a wish. She wanted to catch the one who did this."



"Midge set a trap with a piece of fudge as bait."



"Soon, a rat came to snatch the fudge."



"Midge was quick to catch the rat!"



"Midge made the rat pledge not to scratch her fridge."



"From then on, Midge could enjoy her fudge in peace."

Midge is a hedgehog who loves fudge. She kept her fudge in the fridge, but found a scratch on it. Will Midge catch the one who scratched her fridge?

Midge is a hedgehog who has a big love for fudge. One day, she finds a scratch on her fridge where she keeps her fudge safe. Who could have scratched Midge's fridge, and will they try to take her fudge? Read to find out how Midge solves this mystery!

The Fudge Fridge

I am Bud. I am a cub. 



I see a bug! 



I am a fan of the bug. 



I can not get the bug. 



I see an ant. 



It bit me! 



I am sad. 



But I see my dad. 



I can get my dad! 

Bud is a cub. He is a fan of a bug. But he can not get it. What will Bud do next?

Bud is a little cub exploring the forest. He spots a bug he really likes but can't seem to catch it! What happens when Bud turns his attention to an ant instead? Read to find out how Bud's adventure unfolds!

Bud the Cub

"Rob, the cub, sat."

"Rob, the cub, is in a box."

"Rob, the cub, sips milk."

"Rob, the cub, has a map."

"Rob, the cub, met a bug."

"Rob, the cub, digs in mud."

"Rob, the cub, naps on mat."

"Rob, the cub, sees a bird."

"Rob, the cub, sits on a log."

"Rob, the cub, has a red ball."

"Rob, the cub, plays with a cat."

"Rob, the cub, is not sad."

Stef is a hen. Stef hunts bugs but bumps into pigs. Can Stef find a snug spot to rest?

Stef is a happy hen who loves to hum and hunt bugs. But one day, while Stef is enjoying the sun, she gets bumped by some playful pigs! What will Stef do to find peace again? Read to find out how Stef solves her problem!

Stef and the Pigs

- Use 3-10 words per sentence. 
- Generate 8-12 sentences 
- Vary sentence structure and composition. Use dialogue when possible. 
- Only use 1-syllable words 
- The story should have a cohesive beginning, middle, and end (do not end the story with "the end") 
- If the word list does not contain enough words to form a complete story, use your judgment to include additional words that have similar phonetic patterns to the SkillWords and KnowledgeWords (I.e., "seat" is similar to "beat")

"Chandler, the hamster, loved to play with his ball." 



"He would roll it under the table and over the rug."



"Sometimes, Chandler would perch on top of his ball."



"From there, he could see his whole world."



"In the winter, Chandler was warm in his home. He would watch the flakes fall."



"But in the summer, he would run in his hamster ball in the garden."



"Chandler loved the garden in the summer. 



"He would smell the flowers. He would run under the ferns and over the path."



"Winter came, and Chandler saw a letter close to his cage. It was an invite to his sister's party."



"With a chill, Chandler said, 'I wonder if there is frost in the garden?'.



"He swept his home, thinking of a plan. He liked his warm home."



"After a while, he saw his scarf!"



"Chandler put on his best scarf and went to the garden."



"He had a great time with his sister and his friends."



"After the party, Chandler put his scarf in his closet, smiled, and went to bed."

Chandler, the hamster, loved to play with his ball. He would roll it under the table and over the rug. Will Chandler discover something new on his adventures?

Chandler the hamster loves rolling and playing in his ball. One chilly day, he wonders if he can still play in the garden despite the cold. Will Chandler find a way to enjoy the garden even when it's frosty outside? Read to find out how Chandler's chilly adventure unfolds!

The Winter Letter 

"Deep in the woods, Owen the woodpecker made a cozy home in a tall redwood tree."



"Owen liked to tap and dig into the wood of the tree. He looked for bugs and sap to munch on. With his sharp bill, he made lots of holes in the bark. He felt full."



"One misty morning, Owen spotted an odd thing on the path near the brook. 'What is that?' he wondered."



"Owen flew down to have a look. It was a big, bright book with a red cover. Owen had not seen such a thing in the woods."



"With a flap of his wings, Owen got close. He gave the book a push with his bill. The book opened. It had lots of words and drawings."



"Just then, a gust of wind rushed past him. The pages in the book turned. Owen pecked at the pages, but they kept turning over and over."



"At last the pages stopped. A fox came over and said, 'What have you got there, Owen?'"



"'I do not know,' said Owen. 'Oh! It's a book,' said the fox. 'Books tell stories and help us learn. I can read it if you want.'"



"Owen said, 'Yes, please!' The fox read a story about a king on a ship fighting monsters in the sea. It was all so strange and grand."



"When the tale was done, Owen thanked the fox. 'Are there more books in the woods?' Owen asked the fox. 'Yes! Tomorrow, I can take you to a library with lots of books like these, said the fox."



"'Yes, I'd love that,' Owen replied. Owen could not wait. He felt glad to have found the book and happy that the fox helped him read. This book opened up his world. He wondered how many more books there were in the library."



"As the sun set, Owen flew back to his home. He could not wait to find more books. As he fell asleep, he dreamed of kings on ships and monsters."

Owen the woodpecker lives in a tall redwood tree. He discovers a mysterious book in the woods. What new worlds will Owen explore with the help of his new friend?

Owen the woodpecker lives happily in a tall redwood tree. One day, he finds something unusual in the woods—a bright red book! What adventures will the book reveal to Owen? Read to find out what happens next!

The Book

"Channing landed on lush grass."



"She was looking for a safe resting spot." 



"She went into a den by a rose bush, the best spot for sleeping."



"But then, there was a flashing in the sky."



"Channing left the den, asking, 'Are my pals doing okay?'"



"Then she saw a lost duckling sinking in the water. It was struggling!"



"Channing, pulling with all she could, saved the lost duckling."



"They hid in the den as the rain was falling."



"Channing and the duckling woke up. The sun shone on the wet land."



"Then, Channing and the duckling spent the day fishing."



"The duckling was dancing with joy, but he still felt longing for his flock."



"Channing thought of helping him."



"She let out a calling, her squawk ringing across the grass."



"The duckling's flock came, landing on the big rocks."



"The duckling ran to them. He looked back, thanking Channing with a nod."

Channing landed on lush grass. She was looking for a safe resting spot. What will happen when Channing spots a duckling in danger?

Channing the bird finds a cozy spot by a rose bush to rest. But her peace is quickly disturbed by a storm and a duckling in danger! Will Channing be able to save the duckling and find his family? Read to find out how their adventure unfolds!

The Lost Duckling

"Gus the bug was snug in his den."

"He had a big, red plum."

"Gus saw a jug and had an idea."

"He will use the jug to make a drum."

"Gus dug up a stick and a lump of mud."

"He stuck the stick in the jug, and the drum was done."

"Gus began to drum and jump with joy."

"His pals, the ants, came to see what the fuss was about."

"Gus shared his plum and drum with his pals."

"They had a fun day, and Gus felt just right."

Max the bug was snug in his den. He had a big, red plum. What will Max do with the jug and the plum?

Max the bug loves to be snug in his den. But today, he finds a big, red plum and spots an old jug. What will happen when Max tries to turn the jug into a drum? Read to find out how Max and his pals make music together!

Max and the Drum

"Chad, the bull, likes to kick."

"He can kick a ball far."

"Chad sees a duck on a rock."

"He tries to kick the duck, but misses."

"Chad feels a bit stuck."

"He needs to get back to the pack."

"Chad has an idea, he will pick up a stick."

"With the stick, he can push off the rock."

"Chad is free, he can go back to the pack."

"He learned his luck is in his knack."

Chad the bull likes to kick. He sees a duck stuck under a rock. Can Chad help the duck and still get back to his pack?

Chad the bull loves to kick things far and wide. One day, he spots a duck stuck under a heavy rock. Can Chad use his kicking skills to save the duck without getting stuck himself? Read to find out how Chad's adventure unfolds!

"Mick's Kick"

"Colin, the puffin, lived in a cabin."



"He had a habit of flying until sunset."



"One day, he looked at a jacket in his cabin."



"He picked it up and found a ticket in the pocket."



"Jackpot!"



"The ticket was for a softball game at the sandlot."



"Excited, Colin flew rapidly to the distant sandlot."



"He watched the game until it ended at sunset."



"Back at his cabin, Colin patted his jacket pocket, a new habit."



"He slept, dreaming of the next ticket he could find."



"From that day on, Colin loved the game of softball."

Colin, the puffin, lives in a cabin. He discovers a ticket in his jacket pocket. What adventure awaits Colin at the sandlot?

Colin, the puffin, lived in a cozy cabin by the sea. One day, he discovered a forgotten ticket in the pocket of his old jacket. What adventure awaits Colin at the softball game at the sandlot? Read to find out how Colin's new passion for softball begins!

Jackpot in the Jacket

"Dave the bat woke in his cave."



"He flew to the pond for a sip of water."



"Dave saw a fish and gave it a poke."



"He then flew in a dark zone to get home."



"Dave felt a chill, he was not alone."



"A mole came out. It had a stone."



"Dave spoke to the mole with a soft tone."



"The mole gave Dave the stone, a gem that shone."



"Dave was now glad that he was not alone."



"Dave and the mole then shared a home in a warm dome."

Dave the bat woke in his cave. He felt a chill and was not alone. What will Dave do when he meets the mole with a stone?

Dave the bat woke up in his dark, cozy cave. But when he flew out to get some water, he felt a strange chill and realized he wasn't alone. Who could be with Dave in the dark, and why do they have a stone? Read to find out how Dave's night turns into an unexpected friendship!

Dave and the Mole

"Chad, the fox, had a job."



"He had to fill a sack with nuts."



"Chad saw a tall hill."



"He had to climb the hill to find the nuts."



"Chad had a puff and a huff."



"He did not give up. He had the will."



"Chad found a tree with nuts."



"He had to shake the tree to get the nuts."



"Chad did his job well."



"He felt glad and went back to his den."

Chad the fox has a job. He must fill a sack with nuts. Will Chad get the nuts from the top of the hill?

Chad the fox has an important job to do. He needs to fill a sack with nuts, but they are at the top of a tall hill. Will Chad make it up the hill to gather the nuts? Read to find out how Chad's adventure unfolds!

Up the Hill

"Mike, the mule, lived in the hills."



"One day, Mike wanted to sing."



"He decided to give it a try."



"But his voice was not like a dove."



"Mike was sad, but he didn't give up."



"He kept practicing till the sun was gone."



"The next day, he felt more brave."



"He sang his song until it was done."



"Other animals came to listen to his song."



"Mike, the mule, had found his love for songs."

Mike the mule lives in the hills. He wants to sing for his pals. Will Mike's voice thrill or will he face a tough test?

Mike the mule has a big dream of singing on stage for his friends. However, when he starts to sing, his voice doesn't sound sweet at all. Will Mike find a way to improve his singing and fulfill his dream? Read to find out how Mike tackles his musical challenge!

Mike on Stage

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

"Sam the fox got a red hat."

"He sat on a log."

"Sam saw a hen."

"She was in a net."

"Sam lent a hand."

"He let the hen go."

"The hen left the net."

"Sam felt glad."

"Sam went to bed."

Sam the fox had a red hat. He saw a hen in a net. Can Sam help the hen?

Sam the fox loves his red hat. One day, while sitting on a log, he spots a hen caught in a net. Can Sam help the hen escape and feel glad? Read to find out what happens next!

"Sam and the Hen"

Pat the lemur sat on a branch. "Look at me!" said Pat. The branch was high. Pat felt happy.

A bird flew by. "Hello, Pat!" chirped the bird. Pat waved. "Let's play!" Pat said.

The bird and Pat played tag. They darted and twirled. Pat was fast. The bird was faster.

"Let's rest," Pat said. They sat on the branch. The branch was strong and wide.

"Do you like to fly?" Pat asked. The bird nodded. "I love to fly high."

Pat smiled. "I like to climb," Pat said. "The view is grand up here."

The sun set. The sky turned redder and softer. "Time to go home," the bird said.

Pat waved goodbye. "See you soon!" Pat called. Pat felt happy and calm on the branch.

Jet and the Cap

- Use 5-15 words per sentence.
- Generate 20-40 sentences.
- Vary sentence structure and composition
- Use dialogue and sensory details to support a 'show, not tell' story style. 
- The story should unfold with one clear problem introduced in the beginning, explored in the middle, and resolved at the end. 
- Do not end the story with "the end."
- If the word list does not contain enough words to form a complete story, use your judgment to include additional words that have similar phonetic patterns to the SkillWords and KnowledgeWords (I.e., "seat" is similar to "beat").
- All words need to make sense in the context of the story

ei /ā/, eigh /ā/, ey /ā/, ea /ā/, aigh /ā/

In the vast, sandy desert, Daisy the elephant was feeling quite unwell. She had been walking for hours in the scorching sun, her feet sinking into the hot sand with each step. "Oh, how I miss the cool shade of the jungle," Daisy sighed, her voice barely above a whisper.

As she trudged along, Daisy spotted a grey rock beneath a lone, scraggly tree. She decided to take a break and rest in its shade. The air was vibrating with heat, and she could almost see the waves shimmering above the sand.

Suddenly, she heard a voice. "Hey, are you okay?" It was Freya, a friendly desert fox, who had been surveying the land for food. Freya's bright eyes looked at Daisy with concern.

"I'm just a bit weary from the walk," Daisy admitted. "I haven't seen water for days."

Freya nodded, understanding the harshness of the desert. "I know a place not far from here," she said, "Follow me, and I'll take you to an oasis."

Daisy's heart lifted at the thought. She stood up, feeling the weight of the journey in her legs. Together, they moved towards the promise of water, Freya leading the way.

As they walked, Daisy marveled at the desert's beauty. The reddish sands formed waves like the ocean, and the sun above was a giant, glittering orb. Despite the heat, there was a certain peace to the desert.

Finally, they reached a small oasis. Palm trees swayed gently in the breeze, and the water gleamed like a precious jewel. Daisy drank gratefully, feeling the coolness spread through her body.

"Thank you, Freya," Daisy said, her voice filled with contentment. "You saved me."

Freya grinned, "It's what neighbors do. We look out for each other."

Daisy laughed, a sound as refreshing as the water. "I suppose we are neighbors now," she said.

With newfound energy, Daisy decided to stay near the oasis for a while, enjoying the companionship of her new friend, Freya, and the peacefulness of the desert.

Daisy is a tired elephant. She has been walking in the desert and needs water. Will Hailey help her find an oasis?

Daisy the elephant is lost in the hot, vast desert. She's tired, thirsty, and misses the cool jungle. What happens when she meets Hailey, a friendly desert fox? Read to find out how Daisy finds help in an unexpected place!