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 126 (-able, -ible)

Lesson 127 (multisyllabic words)

Reading Horizons (2nd)

"Tristan, the kangaroo, was very comfortable in his wilderness home."

"He had a lot of stuff he collected, all very collectible."

"But Tristan was also very responsible. He never left any of his stuff in places it shouldn't be."

"One day, he found a strange object. It was a table, fully adjustable."

"Tristan was confused at first, but then he felt lucky to have found such a valuable thing."

"He decided to take it to his home. The table was heavy but not unbreakable."

"Once home, he placed the table in the middle of his room. It was now a very visible part of his home."

"But there was a problem. The table was too high for Tristan, making it uncomfortable."

"He thought hard and then realized, the table was adjustable!"

"With a little bit of work, he made it the right height. Now, it was very workable."

"Tristan was very proud of his new table. He thought it was incredible."

"With his new table, Tristan felt his home was complete. It was even more comfortable than before."

"Tristan the kangaroo was very comfortable in his wilderness home."

"In his home he had a lot of collectible items."

"Tristan was very responsible. Everything had a place and he always put things back where they belonged."

"One day, he found a strange object. It was a table, fully adjustable."

"Tristan was confused at first, but then he felt lucky to have found such a collectible item."

"He decided to take it to his home. The table was heavy. It was sturdy and unbreakable."

"Once home, he placed the table in the middle of his room. It was now a very visible part of his home."

"But there was a problem. The table was too short for Tristan. When he sat down at the table, it made him feel too tall. He thought this was terrible."

"Tristan was responsible and came up with a plan. He realized that his problem was solvable."

"The table was workable and flexible. With a little bit of work, he made the table extendable to fit his needs.

"Tristan was very proud of his new table. He thought it was incredible."

"With his new table, Tristan felt his home was complete. He finally had a table that was enjoyable to sit at. This made him feel even more comfortable than before."

Tristan was very comfortable in his wilderness home. One day, he found a strange table. Will Tristan manage to make the table comfortable for his use?

Tristan, the kangaroo, loves his cozy wilderness home filled with special collectibles. One day, he stumbles upon a big, strange table that is too high for him. Will Tristan figure out how to make this new table fit perfectly in his home? Read to find out how Tristan solves this bouncy dilemma!