UFLI

- 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 in the story except for custom words, character, setting, and character name.
- Use dialogue when possible
- The story should have an interesting plot with a sequence of clearly connected events (do not end the story with "the end")

Lesson 70 (dge /j/)

- Only use 1 syllable words in the story except for skill words, custom words, character, setting, and character name.
- Use dialogue when possible
- Vary sentence patterns (simple, compound, and complex)
- Use connecting words and subordinating conjunctions (while, when, as, until, etc.)
- Use the following story structure: 1-2. Introduce character and set the scene, 3-5. Introduce the problem. 6-7. Provide a bit of detail. 8-10. Solve the problem. 11-12. Wrap things up.

Lesson 41 (another sound for g: -dge)

Reading Horizons (2nd)

"Bridget the hedgehog lived by a ridge."

"She found a badge next to a lodge."

"Bridget decided to make a pledge."

"She would help keep her home edge clean."

"Bridget started to clean up the sludge."

"Her friend Miles helped to budge a fridge."

"They found a wedge of cheese in the fridge."

"Bridget used the cheese to nudge others to help."

"Everyone helped, even the judge bird from the bridge."

"Bridget's home by the ridge was clean again."

"Midge the hedgehog lives on the edge of a ridge."

The ridge had a bridge that linked to a lodge. 

The lodge gives a badge to the most spotless home.

Midge gets a rag but the sludge does not budge. 

Midge has to use a mop to dislodge the sludge from the fridge. 

Midge takes a wedge from the fridge and has a snack. 

Midge has a spotless home. Midge is glad and gets the badge!

Midge the hedgehog lives by a ridge. She wants a badge for a spotless home. Can Midge clean the sludge from her fridge?

Midge the hedgehog lives on the edge of a ridge. She dreams of winning a badge for having the cleanest home, but there's stubborn sludge in her fridge! Can Midge clean up the mess and claim her prize? Read to find out how Midge tackles the challenge!