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 68 (Open and Closed)

- 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)

- 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.

Unit 5, Lessons 7-10 (Schwa /ə/: ‘a’, ‘e’)

CKLA (2nd)

- 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 89 (multisyllabic words: the schwa)

Reading Horizons (2nd)

Unit 5, Week 1 (VCe & consonant -le syllables)

Benchmark (2nd)

"Hugo, the hare, had a secret."



"He had a basic plan to protect it."



"Hugo made a secret spot in the hill."



"He hid the item there, safe from others."



"But, a raven had seen Hugo."



"The raven was evil and wanted the item."



"Hugo began to worry. His plan was not safe."



"He needed to find a way to protect it better."



"The raven asked for the item, but Hugo was silent."



"Hugo had an idea. He would use a donut as a fake item to trick the raven."



"He placed the donut on the hill next to the secret spot."



"The raven fell for it and took the donut."



"Hugo was happy. His secret item was safe."



"He had learned a basic lesson about protecting secrets."



"And the raven? He was left with a donut, but not the secret item."

"Hugo had a secret spot next to a cabin. He dug a hole."

"Hugo hid the secret item in the hole. He had a hunch that it would be safe there."

"But a raven spotted Hugo's attempt to hide the item!"

""I demand you give me that item!" yelled the raven. Hugo was silent."

"Hugo began to fret. He had to rethink his plan.

"Then, he had a hunch! He could use a donut to distract the raven."

"He trotted off and dropped the donut on a hill."

"Flapping its wings, the raven dashed to the hill. It grabbed the donut."

"Hugo felt glad that the raven fell for his plan. His secret item was safe!"

Hugo the pup has a secret item. He hides it next to a cabin, but a raven sees him. Can Hugo protect his item from the clever raven?

Hugo the pup has a very special secret item. He tries to keep it safe by hiding it near a cabin, but an evil raven sees him! Will Hugo be able to outsmart the raven and protect his secret? Read to find out what clever plan Hugo comes up with!