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/)

- 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

Review and Transfer Day 19

Reading Horizons (2nd)

"Midge, the owl, sat on a ledge."



"She watched the moon from the bridge."



"Midge saw a hedgehog near the hedge."



"She flew to a ridge to see better."



"From the ridge, she saw a lodge."



"Midge chose to go to the lodge."



"She landed on the edge of the lodge."



"Inside, she found a fridge full of food."



"Midge ate and then flew back to her ledge."



"Back on her ledge, Midge felt content."

"She watched the sun rise from the ledge."

"A hedgehog ran down the ridge. Midge hatched a plan to catch it."

"She flew to get a better view of the hedgehog on the ridge."

"On her way to watch the hedgehog, Midge passed a lodge."

"As she got close to the hedgehog, it vanished. So, she went back to the lodge."

"She landed on the edge of the lodge. She took a look inside."

"Then she went in. She found a fridge full of food."

"Midge opened the latch and then ate from the fridge. Then she went back to her ledge."

Midge the owl sat on the ledge of a bridge. She watched a hedgehog run down the ridge. What will Midge do to catch the hedgehog?

Midge the owl loves watching the sunrise from her spot on the bridge. One morning, she spots a hedgehog and decides to follow it. Will Midge be able to catch up to the speedy hedgehog, or will she find something else along the way? Read to find out what surprises await her on this exciting morning adventure!