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 5, Lessons 14-15 (v, ve /v/)

- 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, Lessons 12-16 (review)

CKLA (2nd)

- 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")

Unit 14, Week 1 (1-syllable baseword review)

Fundations (1st)

- 3-5 word sentence-like phrases.
- Use the following story structure (1. Introduce the character. 2. Provide a bit of detail. 3. Character performs an action. 4. Provide a bit of detail. 5. Wrap things up).
- Only use 1 syllable words in the story except for custom words, character, setting, and character name.
- Repeat words and vary sentence structure slightly.
- The phrases should be sensible to a young, learning, easily confused reader.
- Do not end the story with "the end".

Unit 6, Week 1 (one-syllable v-e words)

Fundations (2nd)

Unit 3, Week 1 (v-e syllables, multisyllabic words)

Fundations (3rd)

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

Benchmark (2nd)

Sam the dog lived in a big van. He had a pal, a cat named Val. "I have a plan," said Sam. "Let's go on a trip." "I would love that," said Val. Sam had to drive the van. The van went vroom, vroom! Sam and Val went to see a cave. They had a swim in the lake. "This is a fun trip," said Val. "I have the best pal," said Sam.

"I have a plan," said Dave. "Let us take a trip in the van."

The van went vroom, vroom! As Dave drove, Val gave a wave. 

Dave and Val went to see a cave. They marveled at the cave. 

Then, they had a swim in the river. They were having the best day. 

Dave and Val are pals living in a van. They plan a trip to see a cave. What adventures await them on their journey?

Dave the dog and his pal Val the cat live in a big, cozy van. One day, Sam has a great idea to go on a fun trip. What adventures will they find at the cave and the lake? Read to find out how their journey unfolds!