CKLA (1st)

- Use the following story structure: 1-2. Introduce character, 3-5. Introduce the problem. 6-7. Provide a bit of detail. 8-10. Solve the problem. 11-12. 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")

Unit 4, Lessons 20-28 (er, ar, or review)

Unit 2, Lesson 11 (/or/, /ar/)

CKLA (2nd)

Unit 8, Week 1 (ar, or)

Fundations (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

Review and Transfer Day 19

Reading Horizons (2nd)

- 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.

er, ir, ur

Reading Partners

Lesson 80 (er /er/)

UFLI

Unit 9, Week 1 (r-controlled sounds)

Fundations (3rd)

Unit 3, Week 3 (r-controlled vowels: er, ir, ur)

Benchmark (2nd)

Kimber the otter was a smart star. She had a sharp star-shaped rock on her porch.  "I love stars," she said. Kimber went to the river.  She saw a fish.  Kimber was a stark seeker of fish.  The fish swam farther down the river. Kimber saw a big, dark scar on the fish. "What a sharp scar!" Kimber said. She did not chase the fish after she saw its scar.  Kimber hoped the fish would be safe.


Kimber the otter lived close to the river.

She was a smart critter with a love for smooth stones and rocks.

One morning, her pal Carl went to inform her of a star-shaped rock.  

Kimber made a chart with spots to look: the marsh, the mouth of the river, and the river ford. 

Kimber went to the marsh, but just found mud. 

Next, she went to the mouth of the river, but the river was gushing.

In the river ford, she saw a glimmer. She went into the river. "This must be it!" she said. 

When she got back to her home, she held up her rock for Carl.

"Look, Carl! I found the rock!" she said. 

Kimber likes smooth rocks and stones. Her pal Carl informs her of a star shaped rock. Can Kimber find the star shaped rock?

Kimber the otter loves collecting unique rocks near her river home. One day, her friend Carl tells her about a special star-shaped rock. Will Kimber be able to find this rare rock despite the challenges of the marsh and the rushing river? Read to find out if Kimber's adventure leads her to the treasure!