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 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

- 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

- 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

- 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

Pim is a dog.  
Pim has a cup.  
The cup is tan.  
It is fun.  
Pim did sip.  
Mum is not mad.  
Pim ran in mud.  
Mum did tut.  
Pim did not nap.  
The sun is up.  
Pim sat on mat.  
Sis did nod.

Pim is a tan pup. Pim did not nap. Will Pim sit in the mud?

Pim is a playful tan pup who loves adventures. One sunny day, instead of napping, Pim decides to play in the mud. What happens when Pim's mom sees the muddy mess? Read to find out what Pim and his mom do next!

Pim is Fun

"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"

"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"

Mac the cat sat.
Mac is a fat cat.
Mac did nap.
Mac can sip.
Mac can tap.
Mac is sad.
Mac did mop.
Mac is mad.
Mac did nod.
Mac is fit.
Mac is tan.
Mac did dip.

Mac is a fat cat. Mac did tap the pot. Will Dad tell Mac to mop? 

Mac is a tan cat who loves to tap. One day, he taps a pot by accident. What happens when his Dad sees the mess? Read to find out what happens next with Mac and his dad!

Mac the Cat

"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

Tom is an ant.  
Tom is on a mat.  
Tom is not fat.  
Tom sat at a pot.  
Tom sat on a tin.  
Tom is on top.  
Tom is on a map.  
Tom sat in a pan.  
The ant is Tom.  
Tom is not a fan.  
Tom sat on a mop.  
Tom sat on a top.

Tom is a fit ant. Tom sat on a mop. Will Tom nap on top?

Tom is a fit ant with a big day ahead. Today, he explores high and low, from a tin to the top of a pot. What adventures will Tom find on a mop and a spinning fan? Read to find out what happens to busy Tom!

The Fit Ant

"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

Lan the cat spins.  
Lan naps on a pad.  
Lan hops on a log.  
Lan lifts a lid.  
Lan taps the net.  
Lan hugs a pup.  
Lan hits a mop.  
Lan scans the den.  
Lan grins at the hat.  
Lan lobs the lid.  
Lan fits on the lap.  
Lan hugs a big fan.

Lan lugs a tub. The cat hops and scans a den. What will Lan and the cat get?

Lan is a young girl who loves adventures with her cat. One day, they go take a bucket and head into the woods. What will they do on this big day? Read to find out what they get!

Lan Gets Grub 

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

"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

"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

"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

"Sam is an ant. Sam can hop. Sam sat on a tin. Sam got a bit of gum. Sam did not fib. The tin is big. Sam did nap. Sam got up. Sam dug in mud. Sam got a bug. Sam did tug. Sam is in a pot."

Ted is a bug. Ted dug in mud. What will Ted see in the mud?

Ted is a big ant with a lot of curiosity. One day, Ted finds himself on an adventure with a tin can and a bit of gum. Who will Ted meet along the way? Read to find out what Ted discovers!

Ted and the Gum

"Flint is a dog.  
Flint sees a slug.  
The slug slips in mud.  
Flint spins and flops.  
The dog did slip.  
Flint rests on a log.  
The log is flat.  
Flint spots a blob.  
Blobs are in the pond.  
A clan of elk trot.  
Elk clomp past Flint.  
Flint is glad."

Flint is at camp. He sees a slug and slips in the mud. Will else will Flint do at camp?

Flint is spending his day at camp. Soon, he find a slippery slug and some green blobs in the pond. What will Flint discover next in this muddy, wild place? Read to find out what happens in Flint's day at camp!

Flint at Camp

Kit the cat skips.
Kit naps on mats.
A kid asks Kit.
Kit sits on a pad.
Kit skids on disks.
Kit basks in the sun.
A pen is on the desk.
Kit snags a cap.
Kit digs in pots.
Kit's kin stops by.
Kit pats a pup.
Kit fits in a cup.

Kit the cat is very small. Kit skids on the desk. Will Kit stop?

Kit the cat is tiny and full of energy. One day, while skipping around, Kit causes a bit of trouble with a pen on the desk. Will Kit learn to calm down, or will the playful cat find more things to disturb? Read to find out what happens next!

Kit the Cat

Rocky, the fluffy puppy, loved his happy family. His family was funny, and his home was cozy. Rocky felt lucky every day. 



One sunny day, the bell rang. It was Teddy, his mom's buddy. 



Teddy had a big smile and a plan. "I want to take Rocky to the park," Teddy said. 



It would be a fun party for Rocky. But Rocky was a tiny bit scared



 He loved walks, but he wanted his mommy to come. He looked up at her with his big, puppy eyes. 



"It's okay, Rocky," she said with a pat. "Teddy will take good care of you."



Rocky walked with Teddy. It was a very sunny day!



The city was busy. But there was a muddy dog park with green grass where dogs could run and play.  



At the park, Teddy let Rocky run. "Go play, Rocky!" he said. 



Ring! Ring! Teddy's phone rang. He was very chatty.



Teddy was so chatty on his phone that he did not see Rocky go past the gate. "Oh no! Where's Rocky?" Teddy said.



He ran to the gate, calling, "Rocky!!" But luck was on their side. There was one more gate, and Rocky couldn't get past it. 



"Rocky, there you are!" Teddy said. 



"Let's go home, buddy," Teddy said. Rocky wagged his tail. 



When they got home, Rocky barked. "Mommy!!" Rocky jumped into her arms.



Rocky was so happy to be home. He even felt a bit brave. 

Rocky, a fluffy puppy, loved his cozy home and funny family. One sunny day, Mandy took him to a busy dog park, but Rocky was a tiny bit scared. Will Rocky find fun at the park or wish for his mommy?

Rocky, the fluffy puppy, loves his cozy home and his funny family. One day, his mom's buddy, Mandy, takes him to a big, busy park, but Rocky feels a tiny bit scared without his mommy. What happens when Rocky gets a chance to explore on his own? Read to find out how Rocky's adventure unfolds!

Rocky at the Park

Zed the ant zigs.  
Zed zips fast.  
Zed zaps a twig.  
Ant spins webs.  
Zed stops, then zags.  
Ant trips on a stem.  
Ant grunts, then zips.  
Ant naps in the crib.  
Zed grabs a tin.  
Zit on Zed's lip.  
Zed sends quiz.  
Ant sees zest.

Zed is a bug. Zed zips by fast. A web blocks his path! What will Zed do?

Zed is a speedy little bug who loves to zig and zag. One day, he zips right into a problem—a big, sticky web blocks his path! Will Zed find a way to zip past the web and get back to his cozy den? Read to find out how Zed tackles this sticky situation!

Zed Zig Zags

"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

"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

- 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")

Jo the puffin lives in the hills. She likes to flap her wings. "Look at me go," she says. Jo sees some frogs by a pond. They jump and splash. Jo wants to join them. "Can I play?" she asks.

The frogs nod. "Yes, come jump with us," they say. Jo hops in the mud. She slips and laughs. "This is fun," Jo says. The frogs and Jo have a great time.

Jo and the Frogs

"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

"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

Bret is a bat.
Bret can flap.
He spins fast.
Bret grabs bugs.
Bret grips a twig.
Bret spots a frog.
The frog hops.
Bret naps snug.
He sees a crab.
The crab crept.
Bret drifts off.
He rests in his crib.

Brent is a bat. He spots a frog and a crab. What will Brent do next?

Brent is a busy little bat who loves to explore the night. Tonight, he encounters a hopping frog and a creeping crab on his adventures. What will happen when Brent tries to make new friends? Read to find out how Brent's night unfolds!