CKLA (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 6, Lessons 4-9 (ce, se /s/)

- 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 2, Lesson 10 (/er/)

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 108 (spelling with -ss, -ce, and -se)

Reading Horizons (2nd)

- 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 92 (Vowel Teams Review 2)

UFLI

Unit 7, Week 2 (inflectional endings with spelling changes, contractions with 'll, 've, 'm )

Benchmark (2nd)

Vince the moose was at the house.  He had a chance to prance.  "I must dance," said Vince. He had no choice. When he would dance, the house would bounce. The intense dance made a loud thud.  The fence had a loose board since Vince would prance and dance so much.  Vince saw the loose board and had a new choice. He could fix the fence.  Vince got a tool and mended the fence. Now he could dance with no fuss!


Reece was a goose who loved to sing and dance. 

She lived in a pond, close to a fence next to a big house.

In the mornings, Reece would bounce, spin, and prance in the grass.

Her pals gave a glance and said, "Reece, you dance and sing so well!" 

One time, Reece saw a banner that said, "Dance contest at the henhouse. One goose gets the chance to win!"

Her pal Marcus stood next to Reece and said, "The prince will be at the contest, too!"


Reece felt her pulse get faster. She felt a bit tense. 

In the pond, Reece gave her wings a quick rinse to make herself feel better. 

At the contest, the henhouse was packed. It was filled with suspense. 

Reece stepped up to the stage. She gave a bounce, did a dance, and sang a long verse. She had quite the vibe.

The prince gave her a smile. "You dance and sing with grace!" he said with a nice voice. 

Reece won the prize! She flapped with pride.

Reece was a goose who loved to dance. She saw a banner for a dance contest. What chance does Reece have to win?

Reece was a goose who loved to sing and dance by a pond. One day, she saw a sign about a dance contest and decided to join, even though she was a bit nervous. Will Reece be able to impress the prince and win the contest? Read to find out what happens on the big stage!