UFLI

- Use mostly 1 syllable words in the story except for skill words, custom words, character, setting, and character name.
- Vary sentence patterns (simple, compound, and complex)
- Use connecting words and subordinating conjunctions (while, when, as, until, etc.)
- Implement "show, not tell" descriptive techniques, incorporating sensory details (how things feel, sound, look, etc.)
- Use dialogue
- There should be a clear problem and solution

Lesson 122 (-ish)

- 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.

Lesson 121 (the schwa)

Reading Horizons (1st)

"Manish, the coyote, had a bluish coat and a love for adventures."

"One sunny day, Manish ventured beyond his usual trails, into the deep desert."

"He came across an oldish van, rusty and abandoned, in the middle of nowhere."

"Feeling a bit foolish, Manish decided to probe inside the van."

"Inside, it was darkish and cluttered with rubbish."

"Manish found a strand of yellowish hair, which seemed out of place."

"Feeling a bit feverish with excitement, he decided to follow the trail."

"It led him to a greenish oasis, a sight he'd never seen before."

"Feeling a little squeamish, he drank from the pond and felt refreshed."

"He spent the rest of the day in the cool, lush oasis, feeling a bit sluggish."

"As the sun set, painting the sky a reddish hue, Manish knew he had to return."

"Though he was a bit tired and his paws were a bit brownish, Manish was happy with his adventure."

"Manish, the coyote, had a bluish coat and a love for adventures."

"One sunny day, Manish ventured beyond his usual trails, into the deep desert."

"He came across an oldish van, rusty and abandoned, in the middle of nowhere."

"Feeling a bit foolish and childish, Manish decided to curiously look inside the van."

"Inside, it was darkish and cluttered with rubbish."

"Not finding anything of interest, Manish left the van. On his way out, he found a strand of yellowish hair on the trail, which seemed out of place."

"Feeling a bit feverish with excitement, he decided to follow the trail."

"It led him to a greenish oasis, a sight he'd never seen before in the desert."

"Feeling thirsty, he drank from the pond. Afterwards, he felt nourished and refreshed."

"Feeling a bit sluggish, he spent the rest of the day in the cool, lavish oasis, resting."

"As the sun set, painting the sky a reddish hue, Manish knew he had to return home."

"Though he was a bit tired and his paws were a bit brownish from the sand, Manish was happy with his adventure."

Manish, the coyote, had a bluish coat and a love for adventures. One sunny day, he ventured into the deep desert and found an oldish van. What will Manish discover inside the van?

Manish, the coyote with a bluish coat, loves to explore. One day, he finds an old, rusty van in the middle of the desert. What secrets does the van hold, and where will they lead Manish? Read to find out where Manish's curiosity takes him!