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Information about Core Knowledge (R) Teacher Read-Alouds (“Listening And Learning”) that should occur daily, in parallel with below AnyOneCanRead READING and PHONICS activities. Resources for:
Kings And Queens:
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Seasons And Weather:
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Columbus And The Pilgrims:
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Colonial Towns And Townspeople:
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Taking Care Of The Earth:
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Presidents And American Symbols:
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WEEK EIGHTEEN
WEEK EIGHTEEN READING PASSAGES
Lesson 42 – Poems And Rhymes
NEW WORDS : Beth Bill James Jerry Seth Sue along brings drowned end face hanged here’s mown seen shines skipped sons year’s
New Year’s
New Year’s comes ,
But once a year ,
And when it comes ,
It brings great cheer . 
Sad Sue
Here’s sad , sad Sue ,
What shall we do ?
Turn her face ,
To the wall ,
Till she comes to .
Three Sons
There was an old mom ,
Who had three sons,
Jack and James and Jerry.
James was hanged ,
Jack was drowned ,
Jerry was lost ,
And was not found .
And there was the end ,
Of her three sons ,
Jack and James and Jerry .
Bill
“Bill ! Bill !
Come and play ,
While the sun shines ,
Bright as day .”
“Yes , my sweet ,
So I will ,
For I love ,
To please you still .”
“Bill ! Bill !
Have you seen ,
Seth and Beth ,
On the green ?”
“Yes, my sweet ,
I saw them pass ,
They skipped on top ,
Of the new – mown grass .”
“Bill ! Bill !
Come along ,
And I will sing ,
A sweet, sweet song .”
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Lesson 43 – Poems And Rhymes
NEW WORDS : ain’t buns chase cross dime dogs guess if makes mice most mouse peach rats screech shock want worm
Cats And Dogs
Some like cats .
And some like dogs .
And both , of course , are nice .
IF cats and dogs are what you want.
But I , you see , like mice .
For dogs chase cats .
And cats chase rats .
I guess they think it’s fun .
I like my mouse the most. You see ?
A chase, for him , ain’t fun .
Poem by N. M. Bodecker
Would You , Too ?
If I could go as high and low ,
As the wind , as the wind ,
As the wind can blow .
I’d go !
Poem by John Ciardi
Hot Cross Buns
Hot cross buns !
Hot cross buns !
One a dime ,
Two a dime .
Hot cross buns !
If you have no girls ,
Give them to your boys .
One a dime ,
Two a dime .
Hot cross buns !
Two Sad
It’s such a shock ,
Each time I screech ,
When I find a worm ,
That’s in my peach !
But then , what makes me so, so blue ,
Is to find a worm ,
Who’s bit , in two !
Poem by William Cole
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Lesson 44 – Poems And Rhymes
NEW WORDS : chin clap ears seems tails teeth touch you’re
If You’re Glad And You Know It
If you’re glad ,
And you know it ,
Clap your hands .
If you’re glad ,
And you know it ,
Clap your hands .
If you’re glad ,
And you know it ,
Then your face will want to show it.
If you’re glad ,
And you know it ,
Clap your hands .
Mice
So , so nice .
Their tails so long ,
Each face so small .
They don’t have much ,
Of a chin , at all .
Their ears are pink .
Their teeth are white .
They run all ’round ,
The house at night .
They eat at things ,
They should not touch .
And no one seems ,
To like them much .
But I think mice are nice !
Poem by Rose Fyleman
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WEEK EIGHTEEN PHONICS READ-ALONGS
FROM AOCR PHONICS ACTIVITY #1, ABOVE READING PASSAGES
From Once I Saw A Wee, Wee, Bird
But he shook his wee, wee tail,
And right past me , he flew !
Old Man And A Calf
There was an old man ,
And he had a calf ,
And that’s half .
He took him out of the stall ,
And put him on the wall ,
And that’s all .
From Five Chicks
Five young chicks ,
My aunt does keep .
From Rice And Salt
He bought some rice and salt ,
So much to make you laugh .
So much to last his mom ,
A whole year and a half !
From Snow
And when it’s time ,
To go home to eat ,
We’ll have snow toes ,
On our iced – up feet .
Kit’s Cats
Kit has cats .
Kit’s cats run fast .
Kit’s cats lap up milk .
Kit’s cats jump up on Kit’s bed .
Kit’s Pants
Kit had red pants .
Kit’s pants got lost at camp .
Kit’s mom got mad at Kit .
Kit’s mom can’t stand lost pants .
From Three Sons
There was an old mom ,
Who had three sons,
Jack and James and Jerry.
FROM AOCR PHONICS ACTIVITY #2, “SCOPE AND SEQUENCE”
Activity 7) FINISH 3-LETTER: Other non-CVC single-consonant and short-vowel 3-letter words, all applicable short-vowels:
Now don’t act up in school today, okay?
The captain is at the aft of the ship.
I love the tone on my new guitar amp.
I like your new red and blue dress.
How did that ant crawl into my lap?
That rude kid is apt to chew with his mouth open.
I didn’t hear you, so ask me that again.
There is a “puss caterpillar” called an “asp” that is actually poisonous!
My Halloween costume is the elf on the Lucky Charms cereal box.
Did you know that an elk can also be called a “wapiti?”
Elm trees appeared about twenty million years ago.
Will this boring movie ever end?
You’re going to really like your science teacher this year, who’s named Mr. Eng.
She’s the best player on the team, and there are no ifs, ands, or buts about it!
People of their wealthy ilk can often be snobby.
My little brother’s an imp, and he likes to play tricks on people.
This fancy pen is leaking ink all over the paper.
It’s time for bed!
That deer will lose its antlers soon.
An oft-cited statistic is what percent of people are left-handed.
This is Ted, our company’s Ops Manager.
I’m going to opt out of receiving these annoying spam emails.
The ump called her “out” at first base.
Life is full of ups and downs.
FROM AOCR PHONICS ACTIVITY #3, “MOST FREQUENT WORDS”
That’s a sweet gift that you gave to me.
I poured some more milk in the cat’s bowl.
My Mom makes the best cakes.
All hands on deck!
My meal came with six huge shrimp.
While you’re here, let’s go through these files.
“Cat” rhymes with “mat.”
These are squash seeds.
There’s a bit of snow on the ground.
Today is the first day of the rest of your life!
Does this sauce taste good to you?
I may grill hot dogs for lunch.
How was your trip to New York?
I’ve been on a cruise just one time in my life.
Son, I need you to mow the grass.
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WEEK NINETEEN
WEEK NINETEEN READING PASSAGES
Lesson 45 – Poems And Rhymes
NEW WORDS : blind breeze chair chanced growl hand’s knife loud moose must roar sight soft us wild you’d
A Kite
I like to sit and wish ,
That I could be ,
A kite up in the sky .
And ride right on the breeze ,
And go just the way ,
I chanced to blow .
Three Blind Mice
Three blind mice .
Three blind mice .
See how they run !
See how they run !
They all run ,
Right for the farm – hand’s wife ,
Who cuts off their tails ,
With a big , old knife .
To think that you’d see ,
Such a sight in your life ,
As three blind mice !
Wild Beasts
I will be a moose .
And you shall be a bear .
And each of us ,
Will have a den ,
In a big , soft chair .
And you must growl ,
And growl and growl .
And I will roar ,
And roar .
And then ,
Why then ,
You’ll growl so loud .
And I will roar some more !
Poem by Evaleen Stein
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Lesson 46 – Beatrix Potter
Miss Madge: Part One
NEW WORDS : Madge after behind blast blinks brick bump claws curses darn doesn’t easy forget fur hmm hurts late laughs maybe ouch peeps puffed pussy quiet really sharp she’ll she’s slides stays tongue watches waves whiskers winks yikes
Look ! A pussy cat. “Miss Madge.” That’s her name . She has sharp claws . And sharp teeth. She has white fur . It is long . So are her whiskers . What does she hear ? Hmm . Could it be ? A mouse ? ! Maybe ?
Yes ! A mouse . A small one . We’ll call him “Mouse .” An easy name . We won’t forget it . Mouse peeps out behind a door . He makes fun of her . He’s not scared of cats . He sticks his tongue out . He winks . He blinks. He waves . He laughs !
Miss Madge jumps ! She’s after Mouse ! But she’s too late . She did not catch Mouse . She slides . FAST ! She hits her head . “Ow ! Ouch ! Darn ! Yikes ! Blast it ! Curses !” The door is hard ! REAL hard ! Hard as a rock ! Or a brick . “That hurts ! REALLY hurts!” She’ll get a bump . It will look bad . All puffed up .
Now ! Mouse watches Miss Madge . He’s on a chair . He stays still . He’s quiet . He doesn’t move a hair .
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Lesson 47 – Beatrix Potter
Miss Madge: Part Two
NEW WORDS : careful close drools dumb duster flash floor fool grabs hangs holds hole ill looks loose moans near paws sees sick slumps smart sneaky strong tease teased thinks ties very wasn’t what’s worse
Miss Madge sees him . She will fool him . She’s smart . She ties her head in a duster . She sits by the fire . She slumps . Her head hangs low .
Mouse thinks she’s sick . “Hmm,” he thinks . So ! He slides to the floor . Down . Down . Down he goes .
Miss Madge looks worse . Quite ill. She drools . She moans . Mouse comes near .
But she’s sly ! She holds her head in her paws . But she can see him ! Through a hole in the duster . Very sneaky !
Mouse comes too close . Not smart! Not wise ! Dumb ! Then . In a flash ! Miss Madge jumps on Mouse ! She grabs him . He can’t get loose . She’s strong !
Now then . What’s next ? Mouse has teased her . So ! She will get him back ! She will tease Mouse . That’s not nice . But Mouse wasn’t careful .
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WEEK NINETEEN PHONICS READ-ALONGS
FROM AOCR PHONICS ACTIVITY #1, ABOVE READING PASSAGES
From Cats And Dogs
And cats chase rats .
I guess they think it’s fun .
From Sea Frog
Here we sail ,
So fast and free ,
And the frog in the sea ,
He can’t catch me !
From Big Bus, Stop
I’ll go to the park ,
To see the beasts in the zoo ,
To ride on the train ,
And on a horse , too .
I’ve got my hand up !
From Ants
I like to watch ,
Ten ants at work ,
When I am out at play .
From The Swing
Lakes and trees ,
And cows and all ,
Fill the land ,
So wide .
From Sing, Sang, Song, Sung
While he sang ,
The door bell rang ,
The king did stop ,
And yelled out , “Dang !”
From Two Small Black Birds
Fly far , Jack !
Fly far , Jill !
Come back , Jack !
Come back , Jill !
From On The Ground
When I laid down ,
In the grass ,
I watched the ants ,
And Earth – worms pass .
FROM AOCR PHONICS ACTIVITY #2, “SCOPE AND SEQUENCE”
Activity 8) CVCC words: Short-A repeated exposure:
I’m going to try out for the school band.
The cannonball shot out with a loud bang.
Dad went to get some money at the bank.
I’m going to the pool to bask in the sun for about an hour.
That bat’s eyes look creepy.
A thousand bats flew out of the cave.
Did you have fun at summer camp?
Granny can’t hear very well.
I just don’t understand the cant of computer programmers.
We ordered new baseball caps for the team.
My favorite Edgar Allen Poe story is “The Cask Of Amontillado.”
They’ve got a great movie cast for this new spy thriller.
My cat’s fur is all black.
There are three cats in our neighborhood.
Why is the floor in the basement damp?
Dang it, I just can’t unscrew the top from this jar.
It’s a fact that water freezes at 32 degrees Fahrenheit.
Get dressed fast, so you’re not late for school.
There are way too many unhealthy fats in these frozen foods.
There was a famous singer / piano player named Fats Domino.
Can the gang come over and swim in our pool?
There are some gaps in the fence that you can crawl through.
She let out a gasp when she opened her big Christmas present.
Please hand me the bowl of potatoes.
I need to hang my jacket up in the closet.
My friend Hank has to wear glasses now.
Which of these hats looks best with this dress?
The bulb in the lamp needs to be replaced.
The plane will land in five minutes.
Mrs. Lang, our librarian, said that we used good inside voices in the library today.
FROM AOCR PHONICS ACTIVITY #3, “MOST FREQUENT WORDS”
I have not tried to ride a horse.
Even as a grown-up, I am still scared of bugs.
They say that it will be a cold winter this year.
I’ll miss you while you’re on your trip.
Here’s the book that I think you’ll love.
Most folks are ice cream fans.
My nose is stuffed up.
I love jumping on my bed.
This rain will be good for our plants.
Dogs have a great sense of smell.
Our niece is an only child.
They have three children.
Dad, will you grill some corn on the cob?
I own a rare car.
I’ve not seen that show yet.
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WEEK TWENTY
WEEK TWENTY READING PASSAGES
Lesson 48 – Beatrix Potter
Miss Madge: Part Three
NEW WORDS : about ahh bet dancing drags ever hears hiss jig mean oops outside poke rolls runs safe says screams snuck throws toy untied wait where’s yell yells
She’s so mean ! She ties Mouse in the duster . She throws it like a ball . It rolls on the floor . She bats it . She drags it . She laughs ! “Don’t make fun of me !” she says . “EVER ! I don’t like that ! I get mad !”
Ahh ! But what about that hole ? ( In the duster . ) So ! She untied it . Oops ! There was no mouse ! “What ? Where’s he gone ? How did he get loose ? This can’t be!”
Well ! Mouse has snuck out ! He has run from her . He’s fast ! Now , he’s dancing a jig ! He’s safe on the chair . He yells , “Slow poke ! Can’t catch me ! Slow poke ! Can’t catch me !”
Miss Madge is red – hot mad ! She screams ! “You just wait . Some day ! I’ll get you ! You’ll be my play toy ! You’ll see !”
Mouse says , “Bet you can’t ! I’m too smart for you !” Mouse runs to the window . He runs outside . He can hide there .
But he hears Miss Madge yell . “We shall see , Mouse ! Watch your back ! You don’t know when I’ll show up ! MEOW ! MEOW ! HISS ! HISS !”
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Lesson 49 – Poems And Rhymes
NEW WORDS : Jane baa bags barn boss bout care corn cow’s dart dash full ghost hay knees lane lies lives neck route sheep’s sir sleep stack stare sure takes washed wool yard
Baa , Baa , Black Sheep
Baa , baa ,
Black sheep ,
Have you some wool ?
Yes sir ,
Yes sir ,
Three bags full .
One for the boss ,
One for his wife , Jane .
And one for the young boy ,
Who lives down the lane .
Head And Neck , Knees And Toes
Head and neck ,
Knees and toes ,
Knees and toes .
Head and neck ,
Knees and toes ,
Knees and toes .
Eyes and ears ,
And mouth and nose .
Head and neck ,
Knees and toes ,
Knees and toes .
The Wind And The Moon
Said the wind to the moon ,
“I’ll blow you out .
You stare in the air ,
Like a ghost in a chair .
You look to spy ,
On my next route ,
I hate to be watched .
I’ll blow you out .”
Poem by George MacDonald
Wee Boy Blue
Wee Boy Blue ,
Come blow your horn .
The sheep’s in the barn yard ,
The cow’s in the corn .
But where is the boy ,
Who takes care of the sheep ?
He lies on a hay stack ,
He’s gone , fast , to sleep .
Wish
If I could wish ,
I’d be a fish ,
For just a day or two .
To flip and flash ,
And dart and dash ,
And not much else to do .
And not to have ,
To hear one say ,
“Are you quite sure ,
You washed this day ?”
I’d like it , how ’bout you ?
Poem by Dorothy Brown Thompson
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Lesson 50 – Inf./Deriv. Build
NEW WORDS : Ann Bob’s Jill’s Jin’s Joe’s John’s Kim’s Mark’s Min’s Pat’s Tom’s aren’t bird’s cat’s coming dad’s doing falling feeling feels fishing foggy foxes funny going guy’s guys hilly hopped how’s hunting joke looking loves making mom’s pop’s raining running shirt singing these those turned vets walking we’re years yours zoos
Ann is nice .
That’s Bob’s frog .
There’s Dad’s car .
Mom feels blue .
Is that yours ?
They’re great guys .
Run home , Tom !
Don’t do that !
That’s an ox .
His cat’s black .
Jill’s funny !
Let’s eat out .
That guy’s cool .
Vets love pets .
Mark’s walking home .
Stop doing that .
What’s up ?
I’m ten now .
Jin’s my friend .
Pat’s coming here .
That frog hopped .
Get into bed .
It’s foggy out .
I’m looking up .
That bird’s singing .
Mom’s making cake .
He’s feeling bad .
That’s Tom’s horse .
Put on a shirt .
You’re fast !
Kim loves zoos .
Aren’t you sweet ?
It’s hilly here .
We’re going home .
Were you there ?
He sees two dogs .
Joe’s falling down !
It’s raining !
Will it snow ?
Min’s running fast .
How’s he doing ?
They’re hunting foxes .
Dad loves fishing .
Tom turned five .
That’s John’s boat .
That man’s tall !
Kim’s three years old .
Tell me a joke .
Those are mine.
These are Pop’s .
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WEEK TWENTY PHONICS READ-ALONGS
FROM AOCR PHONICS ACTIVITY #1, ABOVE READING PASSAGES
From If You’re Glad And You Know It
If you’re glad ,
And you know it ,
Clap your hands .
If you’re glad ,
And you know it ,
Clap your hands .
Park Play
Each bright sun – up ,
I can play ,
In the park ,
That’s on my way .
I can run ,
And I can shout .
I am glad
When I come out .
From The Swing
And cows and all ,
Fill the land ,
So wide .
Till I look down
On the grass ,
So green ,
Down on the roof ,
So brown .
Kit and Stan
Kit ran and hid .
Stan ran and got Kit .
Stan ran and hid .
Kit ran and got Stan .
Kit and Stan had fun .
Kit’s Hats
Kit has hats .
Kit has big hats .
Kit has flat hats .
Kit has fun hats .
FROM AOCR PHONICS ACTIVITY #2, “SCOPE AND SEQUENCE”
Activity 8) CVCC words: Short-A repeated exposure … continued:
That tall marathon runner is lank and lean.
We both spilled milk in our laps.
Though she came in last in the race, she was proud that she finished.
Mac’s cat just scratched our Dachshund.
Which of these two maps is more up-to-date?
That’s a great mask to wear on Halloween.
Climb to the crow’s nest at the top of the mast and see if you can sight land yet.
We need to hose off the car’s floor mats and let them dry.
I’m too old to take naps any more.
My dog starts to pant after running for a minute.
Uh-oh, it’s WAY past your bedtime!
Pat’s grandparents are visiting for a week.
Mark pats his cat kind of roughly and gets scratched a lot.
We’re going to ride a raft going down the river.
We need to ramp up and get ready for the CEO’s visit to our factory.
Rand Paul served as U.S. Senator from the state of Kentucky.
I rang the doorbell twice, but no one came to the door.
My uncle just attained the rank of colonel in the Army.
The politician went on a rant about how the other Party was attacking his views.
There’s a bird that raps on our kitchen window on most mornings.
The ghost spoke with a grisly rasp in its throat.
My pet rat’s gotten out of his cage.
I actually think her two white rats are cute.
Most of our subdivision is built as a series of cul-de-sacs.
Let’s get the sand out of our shoes before going in the house.
We sang Christmas carols for an hour.
My toy sank to the bottom of the deep end of the pool.
A hot, humid day like this really saps the energy out of you!
Are those candies that you’re eating Tic-Tacs?
The new employee at the office has no tact at all.
This talc will help to soothe the baby’s diaper rash.
I watched my uncle tamp down the tobacco in his pipe.
Here’s a new tank of helium to use in blowing up the balloons.
She taps her foot to the rhythm when she’s playing her flute.
I’m done with all but one task that you asked me to complete.
The jazz band’s leader said, “Let’s vamp to this chord progression.
Professor Wang has her Ph.D. in quantum physics.
I kept trying to yank the Frisbee out of the dog’s mouth, but he wouldn’t let go of it.
The principle of Yin and Yang is that you can’t separate opposites like dark and light; they’re tied to each other.
Zac’s my new best friend.
Watch how the alien zaps him with his ray gun.
FROM AOCR PHONICS ACTIVITY #3, “MOST FREQUENT WORDS”
The air smells so fresh right now.
I ate way too much!
This side of the house gets no sun.
I had such a good time last night.
It’s been years since I’ve seen them.
It’s too cold out here, so let’s go inside.
Gross, there’s a fly in my soup!
We get to go on our big summer trip next week.
I have not heard of that show.
I’d also like some more cheese.
You have such a wee cat.
Your face is a bit red from the sun.
The rest room is just past that door.
Don’t make a sound!
I raked up all of the leaves.
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WEEK TWENTY-ONE
WEEK TWENTY-ONE READING PASSAGES
Lesson 51 – Space Hawk
NEW WORDS : Bree Max’s ah baby better called captain crew cries follow friends front hi its learn meet never number other points relax screen space trips whoa
Nice To Meet You
Hi , who are you ? Ah ! Nice to meet you , YOU . I’m doing well , are you ? Good !
That is Max . Max jumps . He yells, “Oh , my ! WHOA ! Watch out! What in the world was that?!”
That is Bree . Bree says , “Max , relax . It is a sun spot on that star . See it ? Right there .” Bree points , and they look at the screen .
Max cries out . “Wow ! It scared me . It hurt my eyes .”
Bree laughs and says , “Cry baby!”
Max yells , “Bree , that’s mean . I’m the Captain . You are my Number One . You should not talk like that . Not to me , and never in front of the crew !”
Bree feels bad . She looks down . She says , “You are right . I will do better .”
Max smiles . “Good . Thank you . That helps me .”
Now then . Back to you , YOU . This is Max’s space ship . It’s big . It is called “SPACE HAWK .” They go all through space . They make new friends . They learn from each other . So , YOU . Stick with us . Follow SPACE HAWK on its trips. Have fun with the crew !
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Lesson 52 – Space Hawk
NEW WORDS : Bree’s alien always any boom calls calm cap closes computer courage giant hello kind map only orange palm picks place powers rays speaks speed stares super turns welcome zoom
Bree
Hello , YOU . Welcome back ! Hope you’re fine . I am !
SPACE HAWK can go any place . It’s Bree . She is magic ! Guess what ? She has super powers ! Bree’s an Alien . The only Alien on SPACE HAWK . The crew loves her ! She’s smart . She’s kind . She has courage . She’s a good friend .
Bree speaks up . “So . Cap Max . (She calls him Cap . Short for Captain.) Where next ?”
Max looks to his right . The star map. He stares . He thinks hard . He picks a star . “Bree . Try that blue giant . Who might we meet ?” Max smiles . “Hot dog ! This will be fun ! Like always !”
Bree says , “Boss . You got it ! Let’s do it !” She turns .
Now ! The magic . Way cool ! Bree does her thing .
Bree closes her eyes . She’s calm . She thinks hard . Then , WOW ! You see rays . Bright ! Red . Orange . Yellow . Gold . You hear them . “BUZZ! ZOOM !” They come out of her hand! The palm , that is . Into the computer. Now ! They are set . The ship knows where to go .
SPACE HAWK turns . They’re off ! “BOOM !” They jump to light speed . They head to a new place to learn !
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Lesson 53 – Pattern-Builder Poems
NEW WORDS : Batman Dan Fran Gran Jan Japan above beach before began blew boo clue coo cooked dew fan glue goo grief landed large moo nuts over owned perhaps plan pooped poor rhyme’s scan ship’s shoulder shouts slime’s span stew stopped tan tracks tripped true twins weird whose wing
Not A Clue !
Hi ! I’m Sue .
I love blue .
But I don’t like glue .
What do you know ?
The cow moans , “Moo !”
The bird sings , “Coo .”
The ghost shouts , “Boo .”
This slime’s called , “Goo .”
With twins , you get TWO .
I love the zoo .
Do you, too ?
So, what’s new ?
On your yard ,
Is there dew ?
I know that the wind blew .
I know that the bird flew .
I cooked a good stew .
I asked what you knew .
Were you on a ship’s crew ?
Good grief .
What should we do ?
This rhyme’s gone nuts .
That is true .
Why this got so weird ,
I don’t have a clue !
Stan The Man
My name is Fran ,
And I am a fan ,
Of a guy named Stan ,
Whose Gran is named Ann ,
And whose aunt is named Jan .
He’s “Stan The Man .”
He had a plan ,
To go to the beach ,
To get a tan .
He ran past a van ,
Owned by a man named Dan ,
But Stan tripped on a pan .
And he landed on his can .
Stopped in his tracks ,
Before his tan began .
Above his head ,
I could scan ,
A great big bird ,
With a large wing span ,
Perhaps from Japan .
It flew over Stan ,
Cool old Stan The Man ,
And pooped on his shoulder ,
Then flew off like Batman !
Poor Stan !
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WEEK TWENTY-ONE PHONICS READ-ALONGS
FROM AOCR PHONICS ACTIVITY #1, ABOVE READING PASSAGES
From Miss Madge
Miss Madge jumps ! She’s after Mouse ! But she’s too late . She did not catch Mouse . She slides . FAST ! She hits her head .
Now then . What’s next ? Mouse has teased her . So ! She will get him back !
But he hears Miss Madge yell . “We shall see , Mouse ! Watch your back !”
From Head And Neck
Head and neck ,
Knees and toes ,
Knees and toes .
From Inf/Deriv Build
Vets love pets .
From Space Hawk
Hi , who are you ? Ah ! Nice to meet you , YOU . I’m doing well , are you ? Good !
From Ma And Pa
They’re so much fun !
They tell great jokes !
Ha ! Ha !
From My Tie
Good – bye, tie .
It was the best tie ,
I think I’ll die !
A Goat
A goat one day ,
He felt so fine ,
He ate ten shirts ,
From off the line !
FROM AOCR PHONICS ACTIVITY #2, “SCOPE AND SEQUENCE”
Activity 9) CCVC words: Short-A repeated exposure:
You’re not going to blab about this to Mom, are you?
Hey Brad, are you up for a game of checkers?
I hope that he doesn’t brag all day about getting an “A” on the test.
I’ll just have a bowl of bran flakes cereal for breakfast.
I’m afraid her kid is just a little brat.
Don’t clap until she takes a bow.
A crab just crawled onto your beach towel.
I can’t cram any more junk into the trash can.
Drat, I locked my keys in the car.
I’d better go on a diet, because there’s too much flab in my tummy.
How many stars are on the American flag?
Fold this flap over, and then put some tape here.
The poor kid tripped and fell flat on his face.
I put flax seeds in my homemade smoothies, because they’re loaded with nutrients.
Fran told me she thought I’d really enjoy this book.
The frat that my dad was in, in college, was Chi Phi.
I’m glad to finally meet you.
I need to grab a quick bite before the afternoon meeting.
A gram of salt is about a 28th of an ounce.
I think that’s a good plan for fixing the problem.
I’m happy to see that your scab finally healed.
She yelled, “SCAT!” to the squirrel that got into our picnic food.
When you go out, please don’t slam the door.
I learned how to do a fake slap in the face in drama class today.
This slat in our Venetian blinds has come loose.
We seem to have hit a snag in our game plan.
Tina just learned how to snap her fingers.
I grew up eating lots of Spam sandwiches.
We’re going to study the twenty-year time span surrounding the Civil War.
He spat out about five watermelon seeds.
Now don’t stab me in the back by telling others my little secret!
Stan asked you to call him after two o’clock.
My boss said, “That particular stat in your presentation is the most telling piece of data that we’ve got.
Mom, I swam seven laps in the pool today!
I saw another critter in the kitchen, so we need to put out a mouse trap.
The exchange student from Russia is named “Vlad.”
FROM AOCR PHONICS ACTIVITY #3, “MOST FREQUENT WORDS”
Our hen laid an egg last night.
You’ll love this house when you move in.
I was sad to see him leave for a new job.
You will feel better in a day or two.
Sit down by the warm fire.
The sky got dark as the storm moved in.
The main crop on their farm is soy beans.
Let me give you a big hug.
I know that he’d like to get a new bike.
It’s time for us to spring into action.
I get the same thing to eat for lunch each time that I come here.
Mom, sing me a song!
That poor kid has two left feet.
They named their baby son “Todd.”
I always go to church each week.
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WEEK TWENTY-TWO
WEEK TWENTY-TWO READING PASSAGES
Lesson 54 – Pattern-Builder Poems
NEW WORDS : Brad Chad ad bar boxcar cad catnap chap cop’s cops drive film flap grad guitar har iPad jaguar known lad loved mess nap pit plaid radar sap scar school scrap slap snap stole stuck tad tar wear woke yap
Stuck !
I had my best guitar ,
When I came out of a bar ,
Next to an old boxcar .
I saw a well – loved film star ,
Who had a well – known scar ,
But he could not get far ,
‘Cause I saw him drive his car ,
( I think it was a Jaguar ) ,
Past a cop’s radar ,
In to a pit of tar .
HAR ! HAR !
Sap On A Map
I heard my loud dog yap ,
It woke me from my nap .
I put back on my cap ,
My cap with a long flap ,
And I saw on my map ,
That was right in my lap ,
A big drop of tree sap .
At this I did not clap ,
‘Cause I am not a chap ,
Who likes a mess on my map .
This kind of thing makes me snap !
Just a small, small scrap ,
Of sap on my map ,
Makes me want to slap ,
THE
TREE
NEXT
TO
WHERE
I
CATNAP !
Brad The Bad Lad
I know a bad lad ,
A high school grad ,
Who likes to wear plaid ,
And sing with his iPad .
His name is Brad .
He’s quite a cad .
He stole some coins ,
Right from my Dad .
Dad was a tad sad ,
And then he got mad ,
And called his friend Chad ,
Who took out a want – ad .
Some one found Brad ,
Called Dad from the ad ,
The cops picked up Brad ,
And now we are glad !
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Lesson 55 – Dolch-Builder
NEW WORDS : Christmas Claus Santa again apple around ask away because birthday bread bring brother carry chicken children coat cold cut doll draw egg every farmer father flower game garden gave help hold juts kitty leg little lots
I love Christmas !
Santa Claus is cool !
Well , how about that !
Can you come after five ?
He did it again !
I’m always here for you .
I don’t have any .
This is a sweet apple .
I know she is around here .
What did you ask me ?
Don’t go away !
Is that your baby ?
Because I said so !
Think before you talk .
I feel better now .
My birthday is on the first .
I know both of them .
That’s a good boy !
Pass the bread , please .
Bring that to me .
Tom is my brother .
Carry this to the car .
Sit in that chair .
“Cluck ,” goes the chicken .
Where are the children ?
Put on your coat .
Did you catch a cold ?
It’s time to pick the corn .
That cow is too thin .
Did you cut your hair ?
I got a new doll !
Draw that for me .
Hand me that egg .
I go every once in a while .
That farmer has lots of pigs .
Sam is my father .
I’m five feet tall .
Start the fire .
The floor is wet .
What’s that red flower ?
I found it !
That box is full .
You’re funny !
Can we play a game ?
What is in your garden ?
She gave me this .
I’m going home .
Grow up , Bob !
Has she called you ?
Can you help me ?
That’s her cat .
Hold this for me .
I’ll try if you will .
Get into the van .
This juts into the next room .
She’s so kind !
What a sweet kitty !
My leg is hurt .
That’s a little too much .
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Lesson 56 – Space Hawk
New Kid
NEW WORDS : Pam Pam’s aliens answered bald bodies breath dinner duh eighty gee grinned grown hey kid knock laughed library many pounds skin skinny smiled strange student study table than twenty twigs ups weigh wine wonder worlds
Pam Fox is new . Not really a kid . She’s twenty – four . She’s here to learn ! She’s a student . Pam wants to know more . About Aliens !
We were in the library . I sat next to her . I asked , “Pam ? How long will you be here?”
“A year or so . I think ,” she said .
“Great !” I said . “You will learn lots . What will you study ?”
“Aliens . How their bodies work . How much they are like us . And , how they are NOT.” Pam took a breath . “I wonder . How many worlds can we see ? In a year ?”
I answered , “Five or so . If we have good luck .”
“Cool !” Pam yelled . “Tell me about Aliens . Ones you have seen .”
“Sure !” I said . “Let’s see . Weird ones ! First , World F652 . Just like us. But , ten feet tall . Thin . And red skin .”
Pam stopped me . “What shade of red?”
I said , “Oh ! VERY dark . Like red wine . And one more thing . They have yellow eyes . Close to gold .”
Pam asked , “How skinny ? What did they weigh ?”
I laughed . “Like twigs . Hmm . The grown – ups . No more than eighty pounds .”
“Whoa ! Gee ,” cried Pam . “Could the wind knock them down?”
I laughed , “No . Not at all . World F652 has no wind ! It’s as still as a rock .”
Pam’s eyes got big . “For real ? ! What was that like ?”
I came back with , “Strange ! No breeze . One good thing with that . You can not mess up your hair !”
Pam grinned . “Well , duh ! You’re bald!” We each laughed hard . “Hey . Sit at my table at dinner . Tell me more.”
I smiled . “You got it !”
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WEEK TWENTY-TWO PHONICS READ-ALONGS
FROM AOCR PHONICS ACTIVITY #1, ABOVE READING PASSAGES
Fall Down
There was a cat ,
Who climbed a tree ,
When he fell down ,
Then down fell he !
From Just Like Me
I went up one pair of stairs .
Just like me .
I went up two pairs of stairs .
Just like me .
From Scared To Fly
I looked at him ,
With my left eye ,
And walked up to him ,
By – and – by.
From The Swing
Up in the air ,
And past the wall ,
To fly so well ,
I’ve tried .
From Sing, Sang, Song, Sung
While he sang ,
The door bell rang ,
The king did stop ,
And yelled out , “Dang !”
From Five Wee Ducks
He ruled the rest ,
With a “Quack ! Quack ! Quack !”
Kit’s Mom
Kit’s mom gets up at six .
Kit’s mom gets dad up .
Kit’s mom gets Kit up .
Kit’s mom gets dad fed .
Kit’s mom gets Kit fed .
Kit’s mom gets Kit’s pets fed .
From Kit
Max helps Jen get up .
Jen helps Kent get up .
Kent helps Ted get up .
Fast Fred gulps and gulps .
Fred gets milk on his desk .
FROM AOCR PHONICS ACTIVITY #2, “SCOPE AND SEQUENCE”
Activity 10) CVCC words: Short-E repeated exposure:
Should I wear my black or brown belt with this outfit?
Slow down when you get to this next bend in the road.
That old man is all bent over when he walks.
Make your best efforts in today’s tennis match, okay?
My Dad bets that the Packers will win the Super Bowl this year.
That pianist is very deft with her hands on the keyboard.
Blast it, someone left a dent on our car in the parking lot.
I left my glasses on my desk in the bedroom.
I felt happy when I got an “A” on my test.
Mom’s got book club tonight, so we have to fend for ourselves for dinner.
My sister gets flustered about two hours before her date picks her up.
It is a flimsy table, without much heft to it.
It was nice that you held the door open for that elderly lady.
Commander, you take the helm while I’m in my ready-room.
Could you help me to bring the groceries in from the car?
Along with bamboo, hemp is one of the fastest growing plants on Earth.
Surely you jest; you can’t run a 4-minute mile!
Too many loud jets fly over our house at night.
Did you know that the seaweed called “kelp” can be burned to get soda ash?
Superman disguises himself as Clark Kent.
The baby kept crying until she got her milk bottle.
Only about ten percent of people are left-handed.
Could you please lend me a hand in moving this heavy box?
I didn’t know that you’d lent your bicycle to Amy.
Keep mum about Dad’s birthday party, lest it ruin the surprise for him.
Let’s go out to dinner tonight!
I hope that the coach lets me be the quarterback for part of the game.
You have to melt sugar to make caramel.
Mom, can you mend the holes in these socks?
There are three blue eggs in that bird’s nest.
It’s funny how teams cut down the nets when they win basketball games.
Who is next in line?
That athlete’s pecs are ripped!
FROM AOCR PHONICS ACTIVITY #3, “MOST FREQUENT WORDS”
I hope that we can go to the beach next year.
I bought a bunch of new clothes last week.
Show me how to do that.
She jumped in the pond and made a big splash.
That farmer has lots of cows.
He’s as sly as a fox!
Up to six big men can fit in that van.
Give me your word that this will be done on time!
I’m poor at most sports.
I’ll move on to high school next year.
I need to go to the rest room.
I’d move that chair to this side of the room.
Which of these hats goes best with this dress?
I bet that song will be a huge hit.
The next new car that we get should be blue.
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WEEK TWENTY-THREE
WEEK TWENTY-THREE READING PASSAGES
Lesson 57 – Inf./Deriv. Build
NEW WORDS : baked bites bitten blowing cannot clouding cloudy crying died dog’s doors eating feed flooding heads horses lead lucky lying nosy parking prayers putting rains rides riding sailing seeing ships shoes sitting smiling snowing stair standing stars sticky sunny sweets that’d they’ll tied trains watching we’ve why’d why’s wind’s windy
Kim baked a cake .
Those bees buzz .
Kim knows Jin .
I wasn’t there .
I knew that !
My dog bites .
Was Tom bitten ?
I’m so lucky !
They’ll come here first .
I cannot see it .
I tied my shoes .
I love riding trains .
He’s eating sweets .
Why’d you do that ?
It’s flooding !
Why’s Kim crying ?
Heads or toes ?
The bee died .
Look , Joe smiled !
Climb up that tree .
I’m seeing stars .
Mark stayed home .
This is sticky !
I’m watching those ships .
I’ll feed the dog .
The wind’s blowing .
It’s cloudy .
Cut my hair .
It’s windy out .
It’s clouding up .
Lead the way !
I’d like some .
Here’s some cake .
My dog’s smiling .
Is it snowing ?
Sit on that stair .
I’m standing up .
Are you lying ?
It’s sunny out .
I hope it rains .
You’d like it !
Say your prayers .
That’d be great !
We’ve been there .
Stop being nosy .
Dad’s parking the car .
I picked it up .
Pigs are pink .
That pleased me .
I’m putting it on .
Mom rides horses .
We’re going sailing .
Row that boat .
He’s sitting still .
Shut the doors .
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Lesson 58 – Poems And Rhymes
NEW WORDS : barks caw chirp cream crows gives grunt heart hogs kicked leave mew owl owls peep save squeak tart touched whines
Sweet Cow
The sweet , old cow ,
All red and white ,
I love with all my heart .
She gives me cream ,
With all her might ,
To eat with my pear tart .
Poem by Robert Louis Stevenson
Bo – Peep
Young Bo – Peep has lost her sheep ,
And can’t tell where to find them .
Leave them be , and they’ll come home ,
And bring their tails right with them .
Jack The Mule
I had a good mule ,
And his name was Jack .
I rode on his tail ,
To save his back .
This small , young mule ,
He kicked so high ,
I thought that I had
Touched the sky !
To Hear My Song
“Bow – wow ,”
Barks the dog .
“Mew – mew ,”
Cries the cat .
“Grunt – grunt ,”
Goes the hog .
“Squeak – squeak ,”
Whines the rat .
“Chirp – chirp ,”
Sings the blue bird .
“Caw – caw ,”
Shouts the crow .
“Quack – quack ,”
Says the duck .
And the white owl ,
You know .
So , with blue birds and white owls ,
With rats and with dogs ,
With ducks and with crows ,
With cats and with hogs !
A fine song I’ve made ,
To please you , my dear .
And if it’s well sung ,
It will be great to hear !
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Lesson 59 – Beatrix Potter
Fierce Bad Rabbit
NEW WORDS : alive bang bench breathes calms carrot creeps drops fierce finds gun hides hops one’s pushes rabbit rabbit’s scratches shoots shot steals zip
Look ! There ! A fierce , Bad Rabbit. Mean whiskers . Sharp claws . Red eyes . Turned – up tail . He’s no one’s friend !
Look ! Here ! A nice , Sweet Rabbit . He has a carrot . He got it from his mom . He just wants to eat .
Bad Rabbit wants some carrot . He does not say , “Please .” He hops up . He pushes Sweet Rabbit . He yells . “That’s mine !” He steals the carrot ! And he scratches Sweet Rabbit !
“Ouch ! That hurts !” Sweet Rabbit creeps to a hole . He hides there . He’s sad . And mad . He takes a big breath . He calms down .
This is a man . He’s got a gun . He sees some thing . It sits on a bench . He thinks it’s a kind of bird ! He creeps up from the trees . Then he shoots ! “BANG !”
Then watch this ! He gets to the bench . He drops his gun . This is all he finds . Not a thing ! No bird . No Bad Rabbit . Just these things . There’s a tail . A white tail . And whiskers ! Mean whiskers ! He shot off Bad Rabbit’s tail . And whiskers !
Sweet Rabbit peeps from his hole . He sees Bad Rabbit zip past . Fast ! “Zoom !” He’s scared . His eyes are big . He breathes hard . He’s got no tail ! No more . He’s got no whiskers! No more . But he’s lucky . He’s still alive .
We hope Bad Rabbit will learn to be nice now !
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WEEK TWENTY-THREE PHONICS READ-ALONGS
FROM AOCR PHONICS ACTIVITY #1, ABOVE READING PASSAGES
New Year’s
New Year’s comes ,
But once a year ,
And when it comes ,
It brings great cheer .
From Jay Frog
Jay said , “I’ll get some worms . Then I’ll fish , and I’ll catch minnows. That will be my lunch , a big dish of them . I want to catch lots of them . Then I can have my friends come over .”
From Ants
I like to see them ,
Run a lot ,
And move the crumbs ,
Some where .
And when I plug ,
An ant hill door ,
To keep them ,
In their den ,
I like to see them ,
Find a way ,
To get out side ,
All ten .
Fast Fred
Kit’s pal Fred gulps his milk .
Fast Fred gulps and gulps .
Fred gets milk on his desk .
Fred gets milk on his pants .
Fred gets milk on Kit .
Kit gets mad at Fred .
“Stop it , Fred !”
FROM AOCR PHONICS ACTIVITY #2, “SCOPE AND SEQUENCE”
Activity 10) CVCC words: Short-E repeated exposure … continued:
I’m going to pelt dad with snowballs when he gets home!
After sitting in the car for six hours, the kids have a lot of pent-up energy.
My morning cup of coffee peps me up while I get ready to go to work.
I think that your little yapping dog is nothing more than a pest!
My pet’s name is Sonic.
When she pets her cat, the kitty starts to purr and drool.
The new refs that they’ve hired this year are making pretty effective calls in the games.
Godzilla will rend those buildings into pebbles.
Make sure that you aren’t late in paying this month’s rent.
We have our annual meeting with all of the sales reps next week.
I’m going to rest a bit before starting to fix dinner.
I’ll have this email finished up in just a few more secs.
The anarchist broke away from the Liberal Party and formed his own radical sect.
Tom is pretty self-aware about how he looks with his mouth’s new braces.
Let’s send Grandma flowers for her birthday.
I should have cooled down a bit before I sent that angry email.
Make sure that he sets it down gently so that it doesn’t break.
You’re sick, all right; your temp is 102 degrees.
I tend to prefer reading fiction more than non-fiction.
Let’s put the tent up by that large oak tree.
I hope that I didn’t flunk the test!
Can one of you kids text your dad that we’re in a traffic jam?
I think I’ll vend my photos at one of those sidewalk arts and crafts shows.
Close that vent so that it doesn’t get too hot in here.
Does that policewoman have on a bullet-proof vest?
There are two vets where we might board our cats when we go on vacation.
We need to weld these two pieces of metal together.
That boxer has a huge welt over his left eye.
Dad went to the store to buy more charcoal for the grill.
The sun sets in the west.
Dad wets his hair down before he goes to work.
I’ll probably yelp when the nurse gives me that shot.
Let’s add some lemon zest to the pound cake.
FROM AOCR PHONICS ACTIVITY #3, “MOST FREQUENT WORDS”
This is the best tall tale that I read as a child.
That book has ghosts in it!
Both of you must be tired.
Our van held up with all those bumps on the dirt road.
That’s a pretty bow in your hair.
I will rest on the couch for a bit.
I got mad when Tim broke my best toy.
My clothes got all wet in the rain storm.
That’s a huge flock of birds!
It’s cool out there, so wear a light wrap.
I’m tired because I did not sleep well last night.
The morning sun is bright.
Do you ever want to go in a cave full of bats?
I knew that you’d ace that test!
It takes an hour to drive there.
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WEEK TWENTY-FOUR
WEEK TWENTY-FOUR READING PASSAGES
Lesson 60 – Dolch-Builder
NEW WORDS : letter men money morning mother myself nest open own paper party picture pretty pull read robin seed sister squirrel street today together under upon use wash water wood write
He has many of them .
I know two men who sing .
Milk the cow .
I don’t have any money .
Good morning !
My mother is nice .
You must try this !
I bought myself new shoes .
The bird is in its nest .
I’ve never tried that .
You can have only one .
Open the door !
I’m glad that’s over !
I can do that on my own .
Hand me some paper .
Can I go to the party ?
Draw a picture for me .
They have a pretty house .
Pull hard !
She has a pet rabbit .
I can read well !
I heard the robin sing !
It’s time for school !
Throw some bird seed on the ground.
Show me how to do it .
That’s my sister , Jill .
Go to sleep , now .
Snow is on the roof .
That squirrel fell from a tree .
They live down the street .
Clean off the table .
Thank you so much !
These should work .
Those are not mine .
Today will be a great day !
They like to play together .
That’s a cool toy !
Is it under the table ?
I’ll take it upon myself to do that .
Can they come to see us ?
Can I use this for a while ?
That’s very hard to do !
I want more !
Wash these for me .
Can I have a drink of water ?
Were you there on time ?
Is the window shut ?
This toy is made of wood .
Would you do that for me ?
I should write a letter to her .
Dad bought a yellow car .
Yes , I can do that .
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Lesson 61 – Beatrix Potter
Jay Frog: Part One
NEW WORDS : Jones Smith bowl clothes damp deep dish eats flowers greens hearing jay leaves liked lunch minnows plant pole pond pushed reed rowed scold slip splish splosh weighed were yeah
It was once upon a time . There was a frog , Mr. Jay Frog . That was his name . He lived in a small house that was very damp ! It sat by a pond . It had lots of flowers .
The house was really wet . You could slip and fall , because the floor was a mess . But Jay liked his feet wet . It was fine with him . After all , it was HIS house . No one could scold him . And he did not ever catch cold.
He liked to look out the door . He loved rain . He liked hearing the rain drops on the pond . Splash , splash ! Splish , splosh , splash !
Jay said , “I’ll get some worms . Then I’ll fish , and I’ll catch minnows. That will be my lunch , a big dish of them . I want to catch lots of them . Then I can have my friends come over . His friends were Mr. Smith and Mr. Jones . Oh , yeah , Mr. Smith just eats greens . So , no fish for him !”
Jay put on his go – fish – clothes . Then he got his fish – pole and a big bowl . Then he hopped ! Hop , skip , jump ! Jump , skip , hop ! He went on to his boat .
The boat was round , and it was green . It looked like leaves . It was tied to a plant that was in the pond .
Jay took a reed pole . With it , he pushed the boat out . It was hard to do this , since the boat weighed a lot. Now the water was deep . He could row , now . “Good ,” said Jay . “I know just where to go .” He rowed. He rowed hard . He had a good place to fish . He knew that there would be minnows there . He rowed to this place that he liked .
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Lesson 62 – Beatrix Potter
Jay Frog: Part Two
NEW WORDS : Jay’s ahh bait bobbed bored bug bugs crossed dropped flies frogs gnats grabbed hour into moved plants rod sandwich shoved something stalk stared tough yank yum
Jay got to his good place . He stuck his pole in the mud . He then tied the boat to it . Then he sat . “Aah !” he said . “Time to fish ! Bite , fish ! Bite , fish ! Come bite ! I want to catch you !”
He crossed his legs . Then he got his red float . He grabbed the rod . It was a tough stalk of grass . The fish line was made of horse hair . It was fine , long , white horse hair . He tied a worm to the end .
Rain fell down his back . He sat for an hour . He stared at the float . No bites ! None at all . Not yet . He was bored . So , he said , “Time for lunch.”
He moved the boat . Now , more plants were near him . He got out his lunch . He had a bug sandwich . Bread , gnats , ants , flies . “Yum !” he yelled . “I’ll sit and eat for a while . The rain might stop .”
Then , a big pond bug came by . It touched Jay’s toe . Jay looked down . “Hmm . What’s that ? Oh ! Just a pond bug . It BUGS me !” He laughed at his joke . He moved his legs . The bug could not touch him .
He heard something move . It was in the plants . There was a noise . Then there was a big splash . Jay said , “What if it’s a rat ? Not good for me. I should move !” You see , rats like to eat frogs !
So , Jay shoved the boat out . He felt safe again . He dropped his bait into the pond . “BITE !” The float bobbed . Yank , yank ! Up , down , up, down ! It moved a lot .
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Lesson 63 – Beatrix Potter
Jay Frog: Part Three
NEW WORDS : arms bank bounced cork dove edge food huge jerked jumped minnow peered pricked pulled pulling seized smooth snapped sore spines spit swam taste thought trout yuck
Jay yelled , “A minnow ! I have him by the nose .” He jerked his rod. He pulled the thing in to the boat .
But no ! It was not what he thought! Not a smooth , fat fish . Something else . It was a fish with spines ! Its name was Jack Sharp . “Yuck ,” said Jay . “Not good food !”
Jack was in the boat . He bounced ’round and ’round . He pricked . He snapped . He was out of breath , but he jumped out . Now he was in the pond .
Lots of fish in the pond saw this . They laughed ! They laughed at Jay . He sat in his boat . He was sad , and he was mad . His arms were sore . He asked , “Where are some fish to catch ? Darn it !”
But then it got worse ! He peered into the pond . WHOA ! A trout ! A HUGE trout ! It jumped out of the pond . SPLASH , SNAP ! It seized Jay! “Ow ! Ow ! Ow !”
It dove down , DEEP , pulling Jay with it ! But Jay had on a coat . The coat did not taste good to the trout . So , he spit Jay out . That was good luck ! But there was some bad luck . It ate Jay’s shoes ! So far , not a good day for Jay !
So , Jay bounced up to the top of the pond . He was like a cork . Up and down , ’round and ’round . Jay swam back to the bank . He got to the edge of the pond .
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WEEK TWENTY-FOUR PHONICS READ-ALONGS
FROM AOCR PHONICS ACTIVITY #1, ABOVE READING PASSAGES
From Bill
“Yes , my sweet ,
So I will ,
For I love ,
To please you still .”
“Bill ! Bill !”
Would You , Too ?
If I could go as high and low ,
As the wind , as the wind ,
As the wind can blow .
I’d go !
From Miss Madge
Look ! A pussy cat. “Miss Madge.”
She sits by the fire . She slumps . Her head hangs low .
Mouse thinks she’s sick . “Hmm,” he thinks .
“You don’t know when I’ll show up ! MEOW ! MEOW ! HISS ! HISS!”
From Wish
If I could wish ,
I’d be a fish ,
For just a day or two .
From Stuck
I saw a well – loved film star ,
Who had a well – known scar.
From Dolch-Builder
It’s time to pick the corn .
From Inf/Deriv Builder
Pigs are pink .
FROM AOCR PHONICS ACTIVITY #2, “SCOPE AND SEQUENCE”
Activity 11) CCVC words: Short-E repeated exposure:
That cut was so bad that it bled for 20 minutes before it stopped.
I just saw Bret in the cereal aisle of the store.
Here, let me show you how to draw a treble clef.
The Senator’s many years in Congress give him lots of cred as he runs for reelection.
Dred Scott was a slave who tried, but failed, to gain his freedom in 1857, a famous legal case in U.S. history.
Whew, I just fled from a giant bumblebee!
Oh boy, Fred got in big trouble with the teacher today.
Now don’t fret about this; I’m sure that everything will work out fine.
Mom and Dad named my new baby brother Greg.
I’m going to go up to my room and prep for tomorrow’s test for the next hour or so.
I ran my sled into that tree.
There are a number of things in this very old house that are not up to current building spec requirements.
Dad sped home too fast and got a speeding ticket.
Take one more step to the left so that you get into the class picture.
FROM AOCR PHONICS ACTIVITY #3, “MOST FREQUENT WORDS”
Dad told me to say “hi” to you.
Please fetch my red coat for me.
I learned how to swim last year.
That’s a steep hill to have to climb.
This tale is called “The Boy Who Cried Wolf.”
I’ll be close by if you need help.
Look at that huge barge on the river.
Our dog will gnaw on that bone for a long time.
If all goes well, we should win this game.
I think that I’ve caught a head cold.
I’ll watch that show since you like it so much.
I’ve started to learn to speak French.
I fell on some rocks and got a bad cut.
Hit the ball hard with your golf club.
I’m full from that big meal.
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WEEK TWENTY-FIVE
WEEK TWENTY-FIVE READING PASSAGES
Lesson 64 – Beatrix Potter
Jay Frog: Part Four
NEW WORDS : brought dead moaned pike pike’s ripped sauce serve sounds tales tired told whined
He was tired and scared . He gave up . “No fish for me !” he whined . “Bad luck !” he moaned . He hopped home . He was slow . His coat was all ripped up .
But guess what ? He might have been dead ! So , he said , “I’m glad that was a trout , and NOT a pike – fish ! I would have been a pike’s lunch !”
He had lost his things . No more bowl . No more fish – pole . And he said , “I may not fish ever again ! I was too scared ! And it was too much work !”
So , Jay was glad he had friends . They came to eat with him that night. But , of course , there was no fish to serve .
Mr. Jones had on a black and gold shirt . Mr. Smith brought his own bag of greens .
Jay had a nice dish for Mr. Jones . It was a bug roast with a sweet sauce ! Frogs love this kind of dish . But I think it sounds bad !!!
Jones , Smith , and Jay had fun . They liked their food . They told jokes. They told tall tales . They watched a ball game on TV . So , Jay had a good time at the end of his day !
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Lesson 65 – Poems And Rhymes
NEW WORDS : July axe cheese fled grieves he’ll ink load plum silver spoon swarm worth
Bees
A swarm of bees in May ,
Is worth a load of hay .
A swarm of bees in June ,
Is worth a silver spoon .
A swarm of bees in July ,
Is not worth a fly .
If All The Seas Were One Sea
If all the seas ,
Were one sea ,
What a great sea ,
That would be !
And if all the trees ,
Were one tree ,
What a great tree ,
That would be !
And if each big axe ,
Were one axe ,
What a great axe ,
That would be !
And if all the men ,
Were one man ,
What a great man ,
He would be !
And if the great man ,
Took the great axe ,
And cut down the great tree ,
And let it fall in to the great sea ,
What a splish – splash ,
That would be !
If
If all the world , were nice , sweet plum ,
And all the sea were ink ,
And all the trees were bread and cheese,
What would we have to drink ?
Cold Snow
The small blue bird grieves ,
When the snow is on the ground ,
For the trees ,
They have no leaves ,
And no bird seed can be found .
The air is cold ,
The worms have fled ,
For blue bird here ,
What can be done ?
Let’s all throw ’round ,
Some crumbs of bread ,
And then he’ll live ,
Till snow , there’s none .
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Zack And Ann
Lesson 66 – Part One
NEW WORDS : Chang Gwen’s Zack Zack’s bits blocks cab crab dress kicks kids lifts missing rips sand shop snaps sped spots thump trash word
The Bad Crab
This is Zack Chang .
Zack is six .
This is Ann Chang .
Ann is ten .
Zack and Ann sit in the sun .
Mom and Dad sit with them .
Zack spots a crab on the sand .
The crab runs up .
Then it snaps at Zack’s leg .
Zack jumps up on the bench .
The bad crab snaps at Dad .
Dad lifts up his legs .
The bad crab snaps at Mom .
Mom kicks sand at the crab .
The bad crab runs off .
Ann jumps up and yells at the kids on the next bench , “Bad crab on the sand ! Pass the word !”
The kids on the next bench spot the crab and jump up .
The bad crab snaps at them .
Then it runs past them .
When it is past them , the kids yell , “Bad crab on the sand ! Pass the word !”
Ann’s Dress
Ann went to Gwen’s Dress Shop .
The shop had a red dress .
Ann got the dress .
Ann got in a cab with the dress .
The cab man sped off .
His cab went fast .
Then the cab hit a big bump . Thump!
Ann’s dress fell from the cab .
Ann had the cab man stop the cab .
Then Ann ran back to get the dress .
Ann had to run ten blocks .
Ann’s dress was in a trash can .
A bus had hit it .
A dog bit it .
The dress had mud on it .
The dress had rips and missing bits .
Ann’s dress was a mess !
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Zack And Ann
Lesson 67 – Part Two
NEW WORDS : Dan’s Ed Nell Quinn adds asks bangs block bucks cash costs crack deck dents drills dust fix mask mast nods rubs rust sands scrubs shrugs smack tells tip
Zack Gets a Pet
“Can I get a cat ?” Zack asks .
Dad tells Zack , “No cats ! Cats run up trees and can’t get back .”
“Can I get a rat ?” Zack asks .
Mom adds , “No , no ! No rats . Rats smell bad .”
“Can I get a bug ?” Zack asks .
Ann tells Zack , “No , no ! A bug is not a pet !”
“Can I get a fish ?” Zack asks .
“A fish ?” his mom asks .
“A fish is not so bad . Can a fish be a fun pet ?”
Dad nods and Ann shrugs .
“Can I get one , then ?” Zack asks .
Mom nods .
“Yes !” yells Zack .
Zack runs to the pet shop .
“Can I get that fish ?” Zack asks .
“This one ?” the pet shop man asks .
Zack nods .
“This one costs six bucks .”
Zack hands the man the cash .
Then Zack runs to Mom and Dad with his pet fish .
On the Mat
Zack and Ann had fun on a mat .
Zack got on the mat .
Then Ann got on next to Zack .
Then Quinn got on next to Ann .
Nell got up on top of Zack and Ann .
Rod got up on top of Ann and Quinn.
Then Ed got up on the tip top .
It was so much fun !
Then , buzz , buzz !
What was that ?
It was a bug .
The bug was on Zack’s chin .
Zack went to smack the bug .
Flop !
Zack fell flat on the mat .
Nell fell on top of Zack .
Then all the rest of the kids fell .
It was a big mess .
Fix That Ship
Zack’s dad , Dan , has a ship .
It’s fun to fish on the ship .
But Dan can’t fish on the ship yet .
Dan must fix up his ship .
The ship has a big crack in its mast .
It has dents , which Dan must fix .
It has rust, which Dan must sand .
Dan gets the ship up on the land .
Then Dan gets a mask .
The mask will help block the dust .
Dan sands the deck .
Dan rubs and scrubs .
Dan drills and bangs .
At last , Dan’s ship is all set .
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WEEK TWENTY-FIVE PHONICS READ-ALONGS
FROM AOCR PHONICS ACTIVITY #1, ABOVE READING PASSAGES
From Jay Frog
Jay said , “I’ll get some worms . Then I’ll fish , and I’ll catch minnows. That will be my lunch , a big dish of them .”
From Cold Snow
What can be done ?
Let’s all throw ’round ,
Some crumbs of bread ,
And then he’ll live ,
Till snow , there’s none .
From Zack And Ann
The dress had mud on it .
The dress had rips and missing bits .
Ann’s dress was a mess !
Zack fell flat on the mat .
Nell fell on top of Zack .
Then all the rest of the kids fell .
From Pins
Pins
See a pin and pick it up, all the day, you’ll have good luck.
From Pat-A-Cake
And put it in to bake, for Tom, Jill, and me.
From Clouds
White sheep on a blue hill, when the wind stops, you all stand still. When the wind DOES blow, you walk some where.
From Run A Bit
Run a bit, this way, run a bit, that! White silk string, for a black silk cat.
FROM AOCR PHONICS ACTIVITY #2, “SCOPE AND SEQUENCE”
Activity 12) CVCC words: Short-I repeated exposure:
I’m afraid that creepy sales guy is going to try to bilk you out of your hard-earned money.
The dog tore my homework up into little bits.
It’s funny when Fido dips his paw into the bathtub water.
The doctor says that I have a herniated disc in my back, and I need to go to a physical therapist.
Do you remember the old-time computers where we had to use a floppy disk?
I hope that they find that fink guilty of the crime.
Dad banged his fist on the table when the quarterback threw an interception.
I love the way this dress looks, so I hope that it fits me.
Let’s get a nice Christmas gift for your teacher.
Can’t you give me a hint about my birthday presents.
My hips ache after that long hike.
Mary got two hits in the softball game.
I hope that his new girlfriend doesn’t jilt him like his last one did!
I hope that I didn’t jinx myself by saying that I think I’m well prepared for the test.
Kip’s kitten is a Siamese cat.
Kit’s going to bring toll house cookies for us to snack on tomorrow.
Which of these model airplane kits do you like the most?
Can you help me lift this heavy chair?
We heard the lilt of a beautiful singer from the open apartment window.
I hurt my ankle, so I’m walking with a limp.
The detective was searching for a link between the two crimes.
I’ve always wondered why people get lint in their belly buttons.
Ouch, my lips are really chapped.
Where did I put the grocery list?
Remember, don’t cry over spilt milk.
I certainly hope that her mink coat is made of fake fur.
Yum, you bought mint ice cream with chocolate chips.
The heavy mist was finally burned away by the sun.
Watch how the puppy nips at its own tail.
This photographer’s pics are astonishing.
FROM AOCR PHONICS ACTIVITY #3, “MOST FREQUENT WORDS”
I think that bird is a thrush.
I can’t see far in this thick fog.
I’d like a large piece of cake.
They named their cat “Fluff.”
My cat will jump on your lap.
I threw up, but now I feel fine.
That house is on fire!
I tried to call you last night.
I’m free to meet at that time.
That is so kind of you to help me.
We ate like pigs at lunch.
There’s a house for sale down the street.
I love to watch a rabbit hop back and forth.
Do you see that hare by that rock?
I’ve lost my comb.
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WEEK TWENTY-SIX
WEEK TWENTY-SIX READING PASSAGES
Core Knowledge (R) Independent Reading
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Zack And Ann
Lesson 68 – Part Three
NEW WORDS : drip gift hum lid munch net quick quips ruff slick slid slug swings swish tent truck
The Tent
Once, Zack’s dad got the kids a tent.
Zack and Ann set up the tent .
Then the kids sang a song :
“This big tent , it is the best , is the best , is the best ! This big tent , it is the best . Yes , it’s the best !”
The kids had fun in the tent .
But then a big wind hit the tent .
Flop !
The tent fell on Zack and Ann .
Then Zack felt a drip .
Drip , drop , drip , drop .
Splish , splash , splish , splash .
Zack and Ann got wet .
The kids set the tent back up .
Red ants got in and bit Zack .
A slug got on Ann .
Once the ants and slug got in , that was it .
Zack and Ann ran from the tent .
A Gift from Mom
Once , Mom got the kids a gift .
The gift was in a big black box .
Mom set the box on the rug .
“Is it a truck ?” Zack said .
“No ,” Mom said . “It’s not a truck .”
“I bet it’s a hat ,” Ann said .
“No ,” Mom said . “It’s not a hat .”
Then the box said , “Ruff , ruff !”
Zack slid the lid off the box .
A dog sat up .
“It’s a dog !” said Ann .
“Yes !” said Zack . “Mom’s the best !”
Bug and Frog
Zack and Ann sit next to the pond .
Zack says , “The pond is a lot of fun! I wish I were a bug .”
“Why ?” says Ann . “Bugs are no fun .”
“Bugs zip and hum ,” says Zack .
“Frogs hop and splash and munch on bugs ,” says Ann .
“I will not wish I was a bug ,” Zack quips .
Zack and Ann had fun at the pond .
They will tell Mom and Dad .
Swing That Net
Zack is at the pond .
There are lots of frogs in the pond .
Zack runs in to get one .
But the frogs are so quick !
The frogs are so slick !
When Zack runs in , the frogs hop off .
Zack gets a net and runs in .
The frogs all jump .
Zack swings his net and yells , “Get in here , frogs !”
Swish !
Zack gets a frog in his net !
Zack yells and swings the net .
Swish , swish , swish !
Swish , swish , swish !
Zack gets lots of frogs .
There are six big ones in his net !
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Zack And Ann
Lesson 69 – Part Four
NEW WORDS : Spot’s band bath bathtub bun casts club ding flips golf grill grips pals pans pots sets shelf snacks thwack tub
Spot’s Bath
Spot is in his bathtub .
Spot and his dog pals went in a mud pit .
The kids must get the mud off .
Spot is one sad dog .
His dog pals are still in the mud pit .
But Spot is stuck in the tub .
Zack grips Spot with his hands .
Then his hands slip .
Spot runs off .
The kids run to the mud pit .
There’s Spot , back in the mud with the rest of his dog pals .
“Spot !” Zack yells . “Bad dog !”
“Spot !” Ann yells . “Get back in that tub !”
The Pots and Pans Band
Zack and Ann are in a band .
It’s a pots and pans band .
Zack and Quinn bang on pots .
Ann and Nell bang on pans .
Bang , bang ! Ding , ding !
Mom wants to sing songs .
“Stop !” Mom says .
Mom asks the band to sing , not bang .
Mom sets up snacks and says , “Snacks !”
The kids drop the pots and pans and run to get the snacks .
Mom grabs the pots and pans and sets them on a shelf .
And that is the end of the pots and pans band !
When It’s Hot
When it’s hot , it’s fun to golf .
Zack’s dad swings his golf club . Thwack !
Zack runs up the hill .
“Where did it land ?” his dad asks .
“It’s up here !” Zack yells back .
When it’s hot , it’s fun to fish .
Zack sits on a rock and casts .
His dad sits next to him .
“Where are all the fish ?” Zack asks .
“I can’t tell ,” says his dad , “but it’s fun just to sit in the sun .”
When it’s hot , it’s fun to grill .
Zack’s dad gets the hot dogs .
Zack gets the buns .
Zack’s dad flips the hot dogs .
Zack sets a hot dog on a bun .
Yum , yum !
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Lesson 70 – Part Five
NEW WORDS : brush dent gas gash hug kiss pad rush scrub shrubs step steps sting stings tasks tenth trim trims ug zips
Ann’s Hat Box
Ann sets a box of hats on the bed . “Which hat is the best ?” Ann asks . “Is this black top hat the best ?”
“No !” Zack says . “That one has a big dent !”
“Is this one the best ?” asks Ann .
“No ,” says Zack . “That’s a nap cap !”
“Is this one the best ?” asks Ann .
“No ,” says Zack .
“This one ?” Ann asks .
“Yuck !” says Zack .
Ann picks lots of hats . Zack says no to all of them . Then Ann picks a red hat .
“Is this one the best ?” Ann asks .
“Yes !” Zack says . “That red hat is the best !”
Dan the Cab Man
Zack’s dad , Dan , has a cab . A man jumps in the cab . “Where to ?” Dan asks.
“Tenth and Hill ,” says the man . “And step on it !” the man adds . “I’m in a big rush !”
Dan nods and steps on the gas . Dan zips past a van . Dan zips past a bus . In a flash, the cab is there . “This is the spot !” says Dan . The man grabs a bunch of cash and hands it to Dan .
Help from Pals
Ann has a lot of tasks . “Cut the grass !” says Dad .
“Scrub the pots !” says Mom .
“Trim the shrubs ,” says Dad .
“Brush the dog !” says Mom .
“Ug !” says Ann . What a lot of tasks ! Ann asks Zack to help with the tasks . Zack runs and gets Rod and Ed . Ann cuts the grass . Zack and Ed scrub the pots . Ann trims the shrubs . Rod scrubs the dog . Then there are no tasks left !
Ann’s Cut
Ann has a cut on one leg . It’s not just a cut . It’s a red gash . “Mom !” Ann yells . “Dad !” Mom and Dad run up . Mom gets a pad to scrub the cut . “No !” yells Ann . “That will sting !”
“It will sting ,” says Dad , “but it will help.”
Mom rubs the cut with the pad . “It stings ! It stings !” yells Ann .
“There !” Mom says . “All set !” Ann gets a kiss from Dad , and a big hug from Mom .
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Lesson 71 – Space Hawk
Pam At Dinner
NEW WORDS: agreed , beautiful , calmed, chewed , colors , counted , deal , dots , faster , fifty , forehead , freaked , gasped , gulped, helped , hundred , mixed , nodded , odd , others , plump , polka , same , shots , size , taught , times , upside , used , waddled , yep
I told Pam more . I’d seen it all . WEIRD Aliens . “Pam . The next world . X919 . Not tall here . Short .”
Pam asked , “How short ?”
I said , “Did not get to three feet tall . Think this . Pigs with two legs .”
Pam grinned . “Sounds odd !”
“Yep !” I said . “They waddled . They were plump . Slow . But smart ! They helped us . We learned much .”
“Like what ?” Pam asked .
“A bunch . Like how to speed up SPACE HAWK . Three times light speed had been our max . They taught us . Now we’re faster . Four times light speed ! That’s a huge deal !”
Pam agreed . “Worth your trip !”
I said , “Oh . Yeah ! Our best trip !”
We chewed our food . Pam asked , “Who next ?”
“World Z731 . Our size . Two arms . Two legs . But their nose was in their forehead . Their mouth was under their nose . And their eyes were in their chin . Think this . Upside – down face !”
Pam gulped . “I’d have freaked !”
I calmed her . “No . You get used to it . Fast . And it’s fun . It’s all good !”
Pam thought. “More to tell?”
I said, “Yep. Just one. World B666. Much like us. But their skin! No one was the same. Polka dots!”
Pam sat up. “They had polka dots?”
I nodded. “Yes! We took snap shots. We counted four hundred colors. All mixed up. Some had a few colors. Others, fifty colors of polka dots. They were beautiful! But all life is! In its own way.”
Pam gasped. “This will be cool!”
I said, “You bet! No way to know who we’ll meet! And so far, so good. All are good friends of Earth! Knock on wood. We hope this keeps up!”
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WEEK TWENTY-SIX PHONICS READ-ALONGS
FROM AOCR PHONICS ACTIVITY #1, ABOVE READING PASSAGES
From Just Three
There’s no one else, to laugh or pout, to dance and sing, or give a shout.
From Crow And Horse
There was a horse,
Went to the mill,
When he went on,
He stood not still.
From Old Pig
There was an old pig, she lived in a sty, and three small pigs had she.
From A Drink
And “splash” it goes, and hits me square, right on my nose.
From The House Cat
The house cat sits and smiles and sings.
From Kit
Kit’s Hats
Kit has hats. Kit has big hats. Kit has flat hats. Kit has fun hats.
Fred gets milk on his desk. Fred gets milk on his pants. Fred gets milk on Kit.
Kit set Vic on Pip’s lap. Pip felt glad.
From Zack And Ann
Once, Mom got the kids a gift. The gift was in a big black box.
When it’s hot, it’s fun to fish. Zack sits on a rock and casts. His dad sits next to him. “Where are all the fish?” Zack asks.
FROM AOCR PHONICS ACTIVITY #2, “SCOPE AND SEQUENCE”
Activity 12) CVCC words: Short-I repeated exposure … continued:
I love your new hot pink tennis shoes.
Pip’s lemonade stand raked in the money on this very hot day.
Be careful chewing, because these olives have pits in them.
We had fun skating at the ice rink today.
Johnny, how did you get these rips in your shirt?
The General thinks that the Major’s plan is fraught with too much risk.
Bob sics his dog on any bully who’s bothering a kid at the park.
Mom, should I sift the flour before I start making the dough?
Uh-oh, this stain will never come out of Dad’s favorite silk tie.
When great rivers like the Nile flood, the silt that’s left behind is nutritious for the soil.
Mom, I think you’d better let this pot soak for a time in the sink.
The toddler makes a funny noise when she sips her juice.
I love it when the kitty sits in my lap.
My dog has these funny little tics when he’s dreaming.
The photographer asked me to tilt my head in different poses.
That’s an odd-colored tint that you’ve got on your sunglasses.
Tip’s book report was really interesting.
Let me give you a few tips that will let you hit the ball further.
Vic’s car is in the shop for repairs.
That flower will wilt if you don’t water it.
My nephew Wilt is moving to New York.
I’m exercising hard so that no one thinks I’m a wimp.
The wind is blowing hard.
My dad gave me a wink and a thumbs-up when I ran to first base.
The cats were playing aggressively, and I saw a wisp of hair come out of one of them.
Wow, you scared me out of my wits!
Zinc is used in making galvanized iron, brass, and other alloys.
My grandad has arthritis, and he zips up his jacket slowly.
Teenagers should know that foods with sugar, carbs, and grease can make you more prone to get zits.
FROM AOCR PHONICS ACTIVITY #3, “MOST FREQUENT WORDS”
I’ll fix you two fried eggs.
I was stung by a bee.
I need to buy a new car next year.
I feel a bug down my shirt!
I felt like a ghost was in my room!
Whose brown cat is that?
I’ll hit a fly ball, and you try to catch it.
I shall do just what you tell me to do.
That young boy is so nice!
Let’s fill the first-aid kit with Band-Aids.
I have not seen them in years.
The cat jumped on top of the dog.
I’ve gone through this box and threw out some junk.
Let’s meet for lunch in a day or two.
I have not had a soft drink in days.
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WEEK TWENTY-SEVEN
WEEK TWENTY-SEVEN READING PASSAGES
Lesson 72 – Poems And Rhymes
NEW WORDS: balls , beep , bells , blest , bounce , brook , cars , clang , clocks , cone , creak , deer , floors , fright , geese, grows , grump , home’s , honk , hoot , horns , howl , huff , ice , kings , leaped , log , phones , played , rich , scree , sigh , slam , snakes , snore , speak , spoons , squash , toot , tread , trucks , winds , woods
One Squash , Two Squash
One squash ,
Two squash ,
Three squash ,
Four .
Five squash ,
Six squash ,
Seven squash ,
More .
Nice Thought
The world is so full ,
Of a whole lot of things .
I’m sure we should all feel ,
As blest as kings .
Poem by Robert Louis Stevenson
The Best Old Place
The fish lives in the brook .
The bird lives in the tree .
But home’s the best old place ,
For a wee, wee child like me .
Deer Don’t Huff
Deer don’t huff ,
Or hoot, or howl .
They do not grump .
They do not growl .
They do not roar .
They don’t speak ill .
They eat green leaves ,
And just keep still .
Poem by Karla Kushkin
There Is A Rich Girl , Whose Nose
There is a rich girl , whose nose ,
Likes to get big , and grows .
When it grows out of sight ,
She’ll yell in a fright ,
“Oh ! Good – bye to the end of my nose!”
Poem by Edward Lear
Ears Hear
Flies buzz .
Cars roar .
Snakes hiss .
Folks snore .
Dogs bark .
Birds cheep .
Geese honk .
Beep ! Beep !
Winds sigh .
Shoes squeak .
Trucks honk .
Floors creak .
Horns toot .
Bells clang .
Doors slam .
Bang ! Bang !
Kids shout .
Clocks ding .
Kids cry .
Phones ring .
Balls bounce .
Spoons drop .
Folks scream .
Stop ! Stop !
Poem by Lucia and James L. Hymes, Jr.
White Mice
White mice are the best things,
That one of us could own.
I like them so much more,
Than some dogs that I have known.
Their fur is soft,
Their smiles are nice.
They’re small when they are grown.
And they sit still in your lap,
When you eat an ice cream cone.
The Frog On A Log
There once was a green old
Frog, frog, frog,
Who played in the woods
On a log, log, log.
An owl way up in a
Tree, tree, tree,
Came for the frog with a
Scree, scree, scree.
When the frog heard the owl,
In a flash, flash, flash,
He leaped in the pond
With a splash, splash, splash.
Poem by Ilo Orleans
Half Way Down
Half way down the stairs,
Is a stair where I sit.
There’s just not a stair,
That’s quite like it.
I’m not the whole way down.
And I’m not right at the top.
So, this is the stair,
Where I most like to stop.
Half way up the stairs,
Is just not up.
Half way down the stairs,
Is just not down.
It’s not in the den.
It’s not in the town.
And all sorts of fun things,
Run ’round my head.
It just is not a place you know,
It’s some where else I tread!
Poem by A. A. Milne
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Lesson 73 – Poems And Rhymes
NEW WORDS: beans , broth , claps , fight, gnarled , meat , oats , pears , peas, plums , pot , reach , sows , stamps , stands , stove , thick , tis , view
The Blue Cow
I have not seen a blue cow ,
I do not want to see one .
But I can tell you right now ,
‘Tis best to see , but not be one .
Poem by Gelett Burgess
Meat In The Soup
Meat in the soup ,
In a thick brown pot .
Put it on the stove ,
And serve it good and hot .
Oh Where, Oh Where , Has My Good Dog Gone?
Oh where , oh where ,
Has my good dog gone ?
Oh where , oh where can he be ?
With his ears cut short ,
And his tail cut long ,
Oh where , oh where can he be ?
Oats , Corn , Beans , And Green Peas Grow
Oats , corn , beans ,
And green peas grow .
Oats , corn , beans ,
And green peas grow .
Do you , or I ,
Or some one know , how
Oats , corn , beans ,
And green peas grow ?
First , the farm hand
Sows his seeds .
Then he stands
And takes his ease ,
Stamps his feet ,
And claps his hand ,
And turns all ’round
To view the land .
The Old Mom Who Lived In A Shoe
You know the old Mom,
Who lived in a shoe.
She had lots of kids,
She knew not what to do.
She gave them some broth,
But no bits of bread.
She moved them all ’round,
And put them to bed.
I’m sure if she lived,
In a small, old shoe house,
That wee, wee old Mom,
Just must be a mouse!
Poem by Beatrix Potter
The Pear Tree
I love our old pear tree,
Our old gnarled pear tree.
It does not bear plums,
And it does not bear pears.
So, it has lots of room
For the big, bad bears.
So up in the pear tree,
Where the pears are not,
The nice sweet pears
That the tree has not got,
Live a bunch of bears,
As fierce as can be.
They’re wild old bears,
But they’re scared of me.
‘Cause each time I shout
To the top of the tree,
“Bears, you’d best watch out,
Up the stairs soon I’ll be.”
You can hear them growl,
The way bears do,
“Come on up here.
We’re not scared of you.”
But they’re scared, all right,
‘Cause they do not stop,
To play or sing or fight.
For when I reach the top,
They’re way out of sight.
I would not hurt the
Big, old bears.
I like them more than
Plums or pears,
In our old pear tree
That does not grow plums,
Or does not grow pears.
But leaves lots of room,
For me and the bears.
Poem by E. Elizabeth Longwell
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Lesson 74 – Pattern-Builder Poems
NEW WORDS: bat , brat , chased , combat , coward , drat , flat , gnat , hit , kitchen , nonfat , picked , poured , scat , soup , spat , splat , tale , threw , tomcat , vat , wussie
Kitchen Tale
My name is Pat,
I took off my hat,
I stood on the mat,
I poured soup in the vat,
Of course it was nonfat,
So, I put in some fat.
I sat to pat my cat,
Who then chased a rat,
And in flew a bat!
My brat of a cat,
Spat at the bat,
Then he went SCAT.
The coward!
“I thought you were a tomcat!
Not a wussie!”
He left ME to combat the bat!
The bat hit the wall,
SPLAT! He fell flat …
I picked him up,
And threw him out.
THEN …
DRAT!
Into my soup flew a gnat!
THAT’S THAT!
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Lesson 75 – Beatrix Potter
Two Bad Mice: Part One
NEW WORDS: Liz , chairs , coal , crabs , doll’s , dolls , drapes , forks , glued , ham , joy , knives , locked , meals , part , plates , popped , sound , squeaked , steel, talks , thumb , tile , tin
It was once upon a time. There was a huge doll’s house. It was red brick. It had a white door. There were thick drapes. And a tile roof.
Two dolls lived there. Liz and Jane. Liz owned it. Kind of. Their food was free. Liz did not ask for her meals. And Jane was the cook. But she did not cook! The food was part of the doll’s house.
There were two red crabs. A ham. A fish. Lots of sweets. Pears. Plums. These were all on plates. They were glued to the plates. They could not come off.
One day, Liz and Jane were out on a drive. They were not in the doll’s house room. It was still. There was not a sound. Well, a small sound. Near the fire-place. It was in a hole. A mouse-hole in the wall.
Tom Thumb stuck his head out. Not Tom Thumb from the well-known tale. This was Tom Thumb, a mouse! Same name. But not a boy. He was a small mouse!
He popped his head back in. Then back out. And in a bit, his wife stuck her head out. She was named Pam. They stopped. They looked. This way. That way. To the left. To the right. They saw no one. “Let’s go!” said Pam.
She left their mouse-hole. She got on the rug. It was next to the coal box. Tom came out, too. They walked on the rug. They went to the doll’s house.
Tom pushed the front door. It was not locked. In they went! They went up the stairs. They came to a big room. That’s where the food was. They saw it all. They squeaked with joy! “Squeak! Squeak!” That’s how a mouse talks.
So much food! YUM! There were tin spoons. And steel knives and forks. And two doll’s chairs. Quite nice!
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WEEK TWENTY-SEVEN PHONICS READ-ALONGS
FROM AOCR PHONICS ACTIVITY #1, ABOVE READING PASSAGES
From Mice
They don’t have much of a chin, at all.
From Wish
If I could wish, I’d be a fish, for just a day or two. To flip and flash, and dart and dash, and not much else to do.
From Space Hawk
This is Max’s space ship. It’s big. It is called “SPACE HAWK.”
“Sure!” I said. “Let’s see. Weird ones! First, World F652. Just like us. But, ten feet tall. Thin. And red skin.”
“Four times light speed! That’s a huge deal!” Pam agreed. “Worth your trip!”
From Jay Frog
Jay put on his go – fish – clothes. Then he got his fish – pole and a big bowl. Then he hopped! Hop, skip, jump! Jump, skip , hop!
It dove down, DEEP, pulling Jay with it! But Jay had on a coat. The coat did not taste good to the trout. So, he spit Jay out.
From Zack And Ann
Then the box said, “Ruff, ruff!” Zack slid the lid off the box. A dog sat up. “It’s a dog!” said Ann.
Zack grips Spot with his hands. Then his hands slip.
“Scrub the pots!” says Mom.
“Trim the shrubs,” says Dad.
“Brush the dog!” says Mom.
FROM AOCR PHONICS ACTIVITY #2, “SCOPE AND SEQUENCE”
Activity 13) CCVC words: Short-I repeated exposure:
I hope that blip on the radar screen isn’t an enemy submarine.
My new friend is a Brit who grew up in the Liverpool area in England.
Mom, can we get some more Clif bars at the store, to have for snacks?
Close up the potato chip bag with this clip.
I hear the baby crying in his crib.
Cris got the lead part in the school play.
That constant drip in the kitchen sink is driving me crazy.
I’ll wear my flip – flops at the beach.
I love to watch a hummingbird flit about so quickly.
He gave me a big grin after I told my joke.
You have to grip a baseball bat firmly.
That basketball player has a lot of grit, and she practices like crazy.
I think I’ll ask Kris to go to the school dance with me.
Mom puts skim milk on her cereal.
The skin on my hand is rough from being so chapped.
Class, let’s skip chapter two and move on to chapter three.
Skip gave me a Rice Krispie treat from his lunch box.
For the school talent show, some friends and I are going to work up a comedy skit.
The umpire said I was “safe” when I slid into third base.
She used to be a little overweight, but now she’s slim.
We call that old cowboy “Slim.”
Don’t slip on that banana peel!
Make a slit in the piecrust so that air can escape and the fruit won’t bubble up.
I need to snip this tag off of my new shirt.
Mom’s in a snit because our bedrooms are so messy.
I cleaned my bathroom so that it’s all spic – and – span.
It’s not a good idea to spit into the wind!
Mom, can we go swim in the pool?
Here, let me trim the hair on the back of your neck.
Did you have a fun trip?
I like to eat Trix cereal for breakfast.
This looks like a good twig to use for roasting a marshmallow.
Lots of times, my twin sister and I know what the other is thinking.
Look at how that twit is trying to gain the teacher’s favor.
FROM AOCR PHONICS ACTIVITY #3, “MOST FREQUENT WORDS”
When can I learn to tie my shoes?
Look at how far that frog can hop.
This milk has turned sour.
She yelled, “WATCH OUT!”
We’re too late; that shop is closed.
When I get home, my dog will wag his tail.
Don’t call me bad names.
I had lunch with some old friends.
I need to wash my hair.
Do you know that woman?
He can quack just like a duck.
Can I hunt for shells on the beach?
I think that she likes you!
They came from near and far.
She runs so fast!
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WEEK TWENTY-EIGHT
WEEK TWENTY-EIGHT READING PASSAGES
Lesson 76 – Beatrix Potter
Two Bad Mice: Part Two
NEW WORDS: bam , bay , boiled , broke , burn , cans , carve , chalk , chives , chunks , cloves , dill , dried , fake , flour , fooled , ham’s , herbs , jerk , jobs , licked, mix , paw , plate , rage , rolled , sage , smash , smish , soot , starch , tea, tops , weed , words
Tom saw the ham first. It was bright pink. “Let’s start with that!” He got a knife. He tried to carve it. No luck! The knife broke! It hurt him. He licked his paw. “The ham’s not boiled. It’s too tough. Pam! You try it.”
Pam stood in a chair. She grabbed a knife. She tried. “Hard as a rock!” But then, BANG! There was a jerk. The ham broke off the plate! It fell to the floor. It rolled ’round and ’round.
“So much for ham,” whined Tom. “Let’s try the fish.” Pam tried each tin spoon. But no luck. The fish was glued to the plate.
The poor mice. They thought the food was real. But it was fake. Part of the doll’s house. It looked real. But it was not. Just good paint jobs!
Tom got mad, now. He grabbed the ham. He found a big spoon. He hit the ham! BANG! BAM! SMISH! SMASH! BOOM!
The ham broke in to lots of small chunks. It was made of chalk. It made a big mess.
Both mice went nuts! There was no end to their rage. They broke up the sweets. The crabs. The pear. The plum.
They were still fooled. They still thought the fish was real food. But it would not come off of the plate. There was a fire. But it was not real. Just like the food. It was a good paint job.
They tried to burn the fish off of the plate. But it would not burn, of course. Tom looked for soot. But there was no soot. There was no real fire there.
Then Pam found some cans. There were words on them. Rice. Flour. Salt. Herbs. Bay leaves. Chives. Sage. Oats. Cloves. Dill weed. Corn starch. Tea. Dried beans. Soup mix.
She took the tops off. There was not a thing in each can! She yelled! “Blast it! Where’s the food?”
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Lesson 77 – Beatrix Potter
Two Bad Mice: Part Three
NEW WORDS: Jane’s, book, break, bunched, cage, case, cop, cursed, dressed, dumps, ends, eve, fists, fit, hearts, leaned, minds, need, odds, paid, puts, rushed, scene, screamed, sneaks, sweat, sweeps, tore, trap
Now the mice were out of their minds. Each one’s face was red. Sweat came down their heads. Their eyes popped out. Their paws were bunched like fists. They screamed. They yelled. They cursed. It was not a nice scene!
They said, “Let’s mess this place up!” They tried to break each thing that they could! Like Jane’s clothes. They threw them on the floor. They ripped them. They tore them.
Then they stole things. Things they could use in their mouse-hole. Forks. Spoons. Knives. Some of the clothes. They took a chair. A small bed. Some small odds and ends.
They tried to take a book case. Too big. It would not fit. They tried a bird cage. Same thing. Too big. It would not fit. They left those two things on the rug, by the coal box.
Then they heard a noise. It was Liz and Jane. They were back. Tom and Pam rushed to their mouse-hole.
Liz talked to Jane. Jane talked to Liz. They came to their doll’s house. They went in the front door. Then up the stairs. And, oh my! What a mess they saw. A HUGE mess. They stopped and stared. They did not make a sound. Jane leaned on the wall. Liz sat down.
They found the bird cage. They brought it back in. Then they got the book case. That was brought in, too. There were still some pots and pans.
Now, a REAL girl owned the doll’s house. She saw the mess, too. She cried and cried. “Mom, I need a new doll, dressed like a cop!”
Mom said to her, “I don’t think so. That won’t scare them off. It was mice who did this. I’ll set a mouse trap!”
So, that ends our tale of the two bad mice.
Well, not quite. There’s a wee bit more. You’ll like this!
The mice were not as bad as you think. Tom paid for each thing they broke! You see, he found coins. They were in the wall. They were worth a lot. He gave them to Liz and Jane. He brought them to the doll’s house on New Year’s Eve! That was nice of him!
And guess what? Pam helps them, too. Each day, she sneaks in. She has a broom. She sweeps the floors. She puts the dust in a dust pan. She dumps it in the fire-place.
There is not a doll’s house in the world that is as clean as this one! It’s nice to know that these mice have some good in their hearts!
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Lesson 78 – Seth
NEW WORDS: Meg, Meg’s, Sal, Sal’s, Seth’s, Tim, Tim’s, Wes, ax, bib, bumps, chip, chips, chop, clams, crunch, crush, finch, fresh, hash, held, lift, logs, quilt, quints, romp, shrimp, sled, slept, slush, squid, stomp, stumps, tots
Seth
This is Seth Smith. Seth is ten. Seth must get in bed at ten. Seth can jump on his bed, but not past ten. Seth can stomp and romp and stand on his hands, but not past ten. Seth’s dad gets mad if Seth is not in bed at ten.
Seth’s Mom
This is Pat. Pat is Seth’s mom. Pat can fix things. Pat can scrub, plan, and think. Pat can run fast. Pat can sing songs.
Seth’s Dad
This is Ted. Ted is Seth’s dad. Ted is strong. Ted can chop big logs with his ax. Ted can lift big stumps. Ted can crush tin cans with his hands.
Sal’s Fish Shop
Pat and Seth went in Sal’s Fish Shop. Sal had fresh fish. Sal had fresh shrimp. Sal had crabs. Sal had clams. Sal had squid. Pat got fish and shrimp.
Lunch
Seth had lunch with his mom and dad. Pat had shrimp and chips. Ted had shrimp, fish, and chips. Seth had ham and chips. Munch, munch. Crunch, crunch. Yum, yum.
Seth’s Finch
That’s Seth’s pet finch, Chip. Chip can flap his wings. Chip can munch on ants and bugs. Chip can sing. Chip can land on Seth’s hand. That finch is fun!
Lost Finch
Seth’s pet finch, Chip, is lost. Seth can’t spot him. Pat can’t spot him. Ted can’t spot him. Chip is not on Seth’s bed. Chip is not on Seth’s desk. Then, at last, Pat spots Chip. Chip hid in Pat’s hat and slept.
Seth’s Sled
Seth’s sled went fast. Seth held on. Seth hit bumps, but did not stop. Seth hit slush, but did not stop. Then Seth’s sled hit mud. Splash! Seth got mud on his sled. Seth got mud on his pants. Seth got mud on his hat.
Meg’s Tots
This is Meg. Meg is Pat’s best pal. Pat has 1 lad — Seth. Meg has 5 tots — Tom, Tim, Max, Sam, and Wes. Meg has quints!
Pat and Ted help Meg. Pat sets Tim and Tom on Seth’s rug. Ted sets Sam on Seth’s quilt. Pat sets Max on Seth’s bed. Ted helps Wes stand up on Seth’s desk.
Hash and Milk
Pat and Ted had lunch with Meg’s tots. Max got hash on his chin. Wes got hash on his bib. Tim’s milk is on Tom. Then Tom got milk on Tim. Sam got milk on Pat and Ted.
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Lesson 79 – SPACE HAWK
Me
NEW WORDS: Charles, Chuck, Chuck’s, Chucky, Lisa, Nick, adventure, baseball, bones, buck, chickens, chuckles, feather, grew, growing, grr, knuckles, lend, muck, names, nanny, nurse, plays, pluck, pooh, rhymes, saying, shucks, stones, struck, suck, tuck, victim, yucky
Hi, YOU. Who am I? Time to tell you! Chuck. I’m Chuck. I’m a nurse. Been on SPACE HAWK six years.
My first name is Chuck. My last name is Charles. Why? Why did Mom and Dad do that? “Chuck Charles.” Come on! “Chuck” is a nick-name. For “Charles!”
Good grief. I did not like growing up. Not good. Kids made fun of me. “Chuck-Chuck!” They called me “Chuck-Chuck.”
They made rhymes. “Shucks! Chuck! You’re out of luck.”
“Hey! Chuck the Duck. What’s up?”
“Lucky Chucky. You smell yucky!” Well. I did not think I was lucky!!
“Please! Chuck! Lend me a buck!”
“Chuck’s a duck. He can cluck!” Come on! Chickens cluck. Not ducks!
“Look at Chuck’s shoes. He got stuck in muck!”
“Hey! Chuck Chuckles? What’s with your knuckles?” Grr!
“Chuck! Pluck out a feather!”
“Poor Chuck-Chuck. He has to suck his thumb!”
I could not STAND baseball! “Chuck-Chuck struck out. ONCE MORE! He snuck home to his mom!”
“Chuck-Chuck. Tuck in your shirt.”
“Baby Chuck-Chuck. He plays with a toy truck!”
My Mom and Dad tried. To help me, that is. They had a saying. “Sticks and stones may break my bones. But names will never hurt me.”
Yeah. Right! I was the victim. Not them! Mom grew up “Lisa Smith.” Dad was “James Charles.” No one made fun of them! Not their names!
But guess what? Now it’s good. I have THE best job! The best EVER! I have great friends. I’m on a huge adventure!
So! To all the kids who made fun of me. “Nanny-nanny-pooh-pooh! EAT YOUR HEARTS OUT!”
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WEEK TWENTY-EIGHT PHONICS READ-ALONGS
FROM AOCR PHONICS ACTIVITY #1, ABOVE READING PASSAGES
From Space Hawk
Watch out! What in the world was that?!”
Stan The Man
My name is Fran,
And I am a fan,
Of a guy named Stan,
Whose Gran is named Ann,
And whose aunt is named Jan.
He’s “Stan The Man.”
He had a plan,
To go to the beach,
To get a tan.
He ran past a van,
Owned by a man named Dan,
But Stan tripped on a pan.
And he landed on his can,
Stopped in his tracks,
Before his tan began.
Above his head,
I could scan,
A great big bird,
With a large wing span,
Perhaps from Japan.
It flew over Stan,
Cool old Stan The Man,
And pooped on his shoulder,
Then flew off like Batman!
Poor Stan!
From Sap On A Map
I put back on my cap,
My cap with a long flap,
And I saw on my map,
That was right in my lap,
A big drop of tree sap.
At this I did not clap,
‘Cause I am not a chap,
Who likes a mess on my map.
This kind of thing makes me snap!
From Brad The Bad Lad
I know a bad lad,
A high school grad,
Who likes to wear plaid,
And sing with his iPad.
His name is Brad.
He’s quite a cad.
He stole some coins,
Right from my Dad.
Dad was a tad sad,
And then he got mad,
And called his friend Chad,
Who took out a want – ad.
From Dolch Builder
The bird is in its nest.
Dad bought a yellow car.
From Jay Frog
Mr. Jay Frog. That was his name. He lived in a small house that was very damp!
The house was really wet. You could slip and fall, because the floor was a mess.
Oh, yeah, Mr. Smith just eats greens.
He laughed at his joke. He moved his legs. The bug could not touch him.
The float bobbed. Yank, yank! Up, down, up, down! It moved a lot.
WHOA! A trout! A HUGE trout! It jumped out of the pond. SPLASH, SNAP! It seized Jay!
He was like a cork. Up and down, ’round and ’round. Jay swam back to the bank. He got to the edge of the pond.
But guess what? He might have been dead! So, he said, “I’m glad that was a trout, and NOT a pike – fish! I would have been a pike’s lunch!”
From Cold Snow
The air is cold,
The worms have fled,
For blue bird here,
What can be done?
From Zack And Ann
Zack spots a crab on the sand. The crab runs up.
Ann got in a cab with the dress. The cab man sped off.
Dan must fix up his ship. The ship has a big crack in its mast.
Then Dan gets a mask. The mask will help block the dust.
Dan drills and bangs. At last, Dan’s ship is all set.
“This big tent, it is the best, is the best, is the best! This big tent, it is the best. Yes, it’s the best!”
Spot’s Bath
Spot is in his bathtub. Spot and his dog pals went in a mud pit.
Ann sets a box of hats on the bed.
“Which hat is the best?” Ann asks. “Is this black top hat the best?”
“No!” Zack says. “That one has a big dent!”
“Tenth and Hill,” says the man. “And step on it!” the man adds. “I’m in a big rush!”
The man grabs a bunch of cash and hands it to Dan.
Ann has a cut on one leg. It’s not just a cut. It’s a red gash.
From Ears Hear
Bells clang. Doors slam. Bang! Bang!
Kitchen Tale
My name is Pat,
I took off my hat,
I stood on the mat,
I poured soup in the vat,
Of course it was nonfat,
So, I put in some fat.
I sat to pat my cat,
Who then chased a rat,
And in flew a bat!
My brat of a cat,
Spat at the bat,
Then he went SCAT.
The coward!
“I thought you were a tomcat!
Not a wussie!”
He left ME to combat the bat!
The bat hit the wall,
SPLAT! He fell flat …
I picked him up,
And threw him out.
THEN …
DRAT!
Into my soup flew a gnat!
THAT’S THAT!
FROM AOCR PHONICS ACTIVITY #2, “SCOPE AND SEQUENCE”
Activity 14) CVCC words: Short-O repeated exposure:
If you bonk me on the head with that, I’ll tell Mom!
That toddler bops me on the head with his rattler all the time.
I hope that the car doesn’t conk out on us.
That cop’s whistle is really loud.
Uh-oh, there are three cops asking that guy some questions.
I’m afraid that toy is going to cost too much.
She ran to the door when she heard, “ding – dong!”
Dot’s finally getting her braces removed next week.
That’s a cool dress with all those polka – dots.
I’m very fond of my grandmother.
Change the font in this Word document to Arial.
I loved Henry Winkler’s character, the Fonz, in the sitcom called Happy Days.
One day I want to learn how to play golf.
You need to honk your horn if the car next to you is getting too close.
It’s amazing to see how far a kangaroo hops.
Dad jots down lots of ideas he might use to write a novel.
Have you seen the giant gorilla, King Kong?
I got to sleep in the loft of the vacation cabin that we had rented.
That dog’s snout is really long.
Watch how this chef lops off the stalks on these broccoli crowns.
Dern, I lost my favorite “Elephant and Piggie” book.
There are lots of things to choose from on the buffet.
These mops are pretty beat up, so let’s throw them out.
We didn’t catch a single fish at the pond today.
My brother usually beats me at ping – pong.
Pop’s boss said he’d done a great job on his latest project.
Hot butter pops in a skillet, and it might burn you.
None of our pots are big enough to cook a whole lobster in them.
A banana skin turns all brown when the banana rots.
My new blanket is nice and soft.
I am sick of hearing that song over and over again on the radio.
Can you put the tops on these three jars of jelly?
Look at all those cute tots in the pre-school.
I’m so exhausted that I think I’ll just zonk out on the couch and take a nap.
FROM AOCR PHONICS ACTIVITY #3, “MOST FREQUENT WORDS”
The sea was rough, and there were huge waves.
Open the door for me.
This cake is moist.
It’s your turn to take out the trash.
She yells too much.
This rock is smooth and round.
He is strong and lifts weights.
I hope that I did well on the test.
I hope that this rock star comes to town.
She won the race!
There’s a new boy in our class.
The shot that the nurse gave me did not hurt.
You scared the wits out of me!
I laugh every time that I hear that joke.
Turn down the sound; it’s too loud.
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WEEK TWENTY-NINE
WEEK TWENTY-NINE READING PASSAGES
Core Knowledge (R) Independent Reading
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Sam
Lesson 80 – Part One
NEW WORDS: Chad’s, Sam’s, Tut, chomps, cups, digs, flops, grin, list, mop, naps, sips, snip, snips, swims, taps, tugs, twists, yelps, zap
Sam and the Fish
This is Sam. Sam and his dad fish in a pond. Sam’s dad brings a rod. Sam brings a net. Sam and his dad sit and sit.
Then, zap! Sam’s dad gets a fish. The fish jumps. The fish twists and swims. Sam’s dad tugs on the rod. The fish swims past Sam. Sam swings his net. Sam lifts up the net. The fish is in the net! Sam and his dad grin.
Fun at the Pond
Sam is at the pond with his pals. Six frogs rest in the wet mud. Sam runs at the frogs. The frogs all hop in the pond. Sam’s pal, Chad, digs up a crab. The crab gets mad at Chad. The crab snips at Chad’s hands. Chad drops the crab.
Jen lifts up a log and spots a bug. The bug is long, with lots of legs. The bug runs and digs in the sand.
The pond is lots of fun.
Sam’s Pets
Sam has pets. One of his pets is a dog. One of his pets is a cat. One of his pets is a bug. This is Sam’s dog, Max. Max runs and jumps. Max digs in the mud. Max rubs mud on Sam. Max yelps at the cat.
This is Sam’s cat, Tim. Tim sips milk from a dish. Tim naps on Sam’s bed. Tim runs from Max.
This is Sam’s bug, King Tut. King Tut hops from plant to plant. King Tut chomps on plants. King Tut runs from Tim.
Tasks
Sam has a long list of tasks. Sam must scrub a bunch of cups. Sam must help his dad trim shrubs. Sam must mop the steps.
Sam scrubs all of the cups. Scrub, scrub, scrub. Sam helps his dad trim shrubs. Snip, snip, snip.
The sun is hot. Sam gets hot. Sam spots a fan on the rug. Sam flops on the rug and naps. Then his mom spots him. Sam’s mom taps him with the mop. Sam jumps up. Sam picks up the mop.
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Core Knowledge (R) Independent Reading
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Sam
Lesson 81 – Part Two
NEW WORDS: Mack, Mack’s, bent, checks, chills, class, crash, grins, print, prints, pulls, rings, sends, swimming
The Van
Sam’s mom has a van. Sam is in the van. Sam and his mom got his pal, Chad. Then the van hit a big bump. The van will jump up, up, up. Then, slam!
The van hit the land. Crash! Smash! Crunch! Snap! Pop! The van was bent. The van had lots of dents. The van did not run.
Sam’s mom got a fix-it man. The fix-it man had a big fix-it kit. The fix-it kit did not help much. The fix-it man did not fix the van.
Sam’s mom got a cab. The kids got in the cab. Sam’s mom was sad. Sam held his mom’s hand. Then Sam sang his mom a song. “Mom,” Sam sang, “a van is just a van!”
On the Bus
The van is in the fix-it shop. Sam’s mom must get on the bus. The bus pulls in at the bus stop. Sam’s mom gets on and sits in back.
The bus bumps up the hill. Sam’s mom hangs on with one hand. Sam’s mom rings the bell. The bus stops at the next stop. Sam’s mom gets off.
Sam in Class
Sam sits in Miss Mack’s class. The kids will print till class ends. Then the bell will ring. Sam will run and jump in the pond.
Miss Mack has the class print. The kids print “black cat.” Miss Mack checks Sam’s print. “That’s a mess!” quips Miss Mack. “Fix it!”
The bell rings. Sam jumps up and grabs his bag. Miss Mack tells Sam, “Sit and print!” Sam sits and prints. Will Miss Mack let him swim? Sam can’t tell.
Miss Mack tells Sam, “Print one last thing. Print ‘splash in the pond.'” Sam grins at Miss Mack. Miss Mack grins back at him. Sam prints “splash in the pond.” Then Miss Mack sends him off. Sam yells, “Miss Mack is the best!”
The Chills
Sam met Chad at the pond. Chad left his pants on the sand. Sam left his pants on a big rock. Chad got in. Splash! Then Sam got in. Splish!
Sam and Chad go swimming in the pond. The sun was hot, but the pond was not. Chad and Sam got the chills. Sam ran up on the rock and got his pants. Chad ran up on the sand, but Max, the dog, had his pants. Chad ran and got his pants back from Max.
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Core Knowledge (R) Independent Reading
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Sam
Lesson 82 – Part Three
NEW WORDS: Ken, chick, dig, dock, glints, gull, gull’s, huffs, jazz, mops, pack, plop, plucks, puffs, quacks, slips, smells, sniffs, strings
Stop That Bus!
Sam’s mom runs in and yells, “Sam, get up!” Sam jumps up. Sam’s mom hands him his pants. Sam jumps in his pants.
Sam’s mom hands him his pack. Sam slips the pack on his back. Sam’s mom hands him his lunch. Sam grabs it.
Sam and his mom run fast. “That’s the bus!” Sam yells. Sam’s mom huffs and puffs. “Stop the bus!” Sam yells. The kids on the bus spot Sam. One of them yells, “That’s Sam. Stop the bus!” The bus stops. Sam is in luck. Sam gets on the bus.
Sam and the Duck
Sam’s class is on a trip. The class is at the dock. Miss Mack spots Ken, the fish man. “Ken,” Miss Mack asks, “Can the kids dig in the sand?”
Ken nods. “Yes, the kids can dig in the sand, but the kids must not pet the duck. That duck is a bad duck. That duck pecks at kids.”
Miss Mack tells the kids, “Class, let’s not pet the duck.”
Sam and Chad dig in the sand. Chad digs up a ring. Sam lifts the ring up. The ring glints in the sun. The duck spots the ring. The duck quacks and runs at Sam.
“Sam!” Miss Mack yells, “It’s that bad duck, the one that pecks!” The duck runs up and pecks at Sam’s hand. Then it runs off with the ring.
“Man!” yells Chad. “That is one bad duck!”
Max in the Mud
Max tracks mud on the deck. Sam’s mom yells, “Bad dog!” Sam’s mom has Sam get a mop. Sam gets a mop and mops up the mud. Sam’s mom sniffs Max. Ug! The dog smells bad! Sam gets Max in the bath tub. Sam’s mom scrubs him. Then, at last, Max smells fresh!
The Band
Sam’s dad is in a jazz band. That’s him in the back. Chad’s dad is in the band with him. That’s him on the drums. Chad’s boss is in the band, as well. That’s him on the left, in the hat.
Sam’s dad plucks at his strings. Chad’s dad bangs on his drums. The kids clap and yell. The band is a big hit!
The Chick
Sam and Chad got up on a rock. On top of the rock was a gull’s nest. The gull had a chick. The gull fed the chick a bit of fish. Then the gull left.
The chick fell from its nest. Plop! The chick got stuck in a crack. Sam and Chad got the chick. Then Chad set it back in its nest.
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WEEK TWENTY-NINE PHONICS READ-ALONGS
FROM AOCR PHONICS ACTIVITY #1, ABOVE READING PASSAGES
From Bill
Come along,
And I will sing,
A sweet, sweet song.
From Cats And Dogs
But I, you see, like mice.
For dogs chase cats.
And cats chase rats.
From Mice
So, so nice.
Their tails so long,
Each face so small.
From Wild Beasts
And each of us,
Will have a den,
In a big, soft chair.
From Miss Madge
“The door is hard! REAL hard! Hard as a rock!”
There was no mouse! “What? Where’s he gone? How did he get loose?”
From Inf/Deriv Builder
That’s Bob’s frog.
These are Pop’s.
That’s Tom’s horse.
From Space Hawk
Bree says, “Boss. You got it! Let’s do it!” She turns.
“Great!” I said. “You will learn lots. What will you study?”
From Stuck
‘Cause I saw him drive his car,
(I think it was a Jaguar),
Past a cop’s radar,
In to a pit of tar.
From Bo-Peep
Young Bo – Peep has lost her sheep, and can’t tell where to find them.
From Jay Frog
He lived in a small house that was very damp! It sat by a pond. It had lots of flowers.
From Zack And Ann
“A fish is not so bad. Can a fish be a fun pet?” Dad nods and Ann shrugs.
FROM AOCR PHONICS ACTIVITY #2, “SCOPE AND SEQUENCE”
Activity 15) CCVC words: Short-O repeated exposure:
I want to write a science fiction story called “The Blob From Outer Space.”
Their trading bloc is agreeing to raise prices on a barrel of oil.
Blot up that spill on the rug with this dishrag.
If you pour orange juice into milk, it will clot the milk.
I can’t tell the difference between a gator and a croc.
Grandpa had a good crop of corn on his farm this year.
You’d better not drop mom’s favorite vase!
Look at that fish flop around in the bucket of water we dropped it in.
Mom freaked when I brought a frog into the kitchen!
Please put a giant glob of whipped cream on my banana split.
Do you actually think I’m going to eat this awful-looking glop that you call stew?
The big stone made a loud “plop” when I threw it into the pond.
Our English prof surely does assign a ton of reading!
My friend Scot just got a new poodle puppy.
If you chew with your mouth open, people will call you a slob.
The pigs ran to the trough when the farmer filled it with their morning slop.
Put your coins in this slot in the drink machine to get your Pepsi.
Today’s smog index will be high in our city during this very hot summer day.
Sissy is such a snob because she’s the teacher’s pet.
Gross, the baby has green snot in his nose.
It’s going to be hard to get this ink spot out of your white dress.
Make sure that you don’t run that stop sign!
Since you are new at horseback riding, don’t go faster than a gentle trot.
FROM AOCR PHONICS ACTIVITY #3, “MOST FREQUENT WORDS”
Once upon a time, there was a horse who could talk.
Pick some flowers for me to put in this vase.
I should wear a different hat than I did last night.
Darn it, the car won’t start.
Please meet my wife, Betts.
I need to start to fix lunch.
That kitty is so cute!
It’s safe to cross the street now.
Kick the ball to me.
It looks like it might rain.
Would you like white or wheat bread?
Those two farmers have lots of cows on their farms.
I am right behind you.
I’ll just take a cab to the store.
I wish that I could fly to the moon.
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WEEK THIRTY
WEEK THIRTY READING PASSAGES
Lesson 83 – Beatrix Potter
The Flop-Flip Kids: Part One
NEW WORDS: Ben, Ben’s, Gregg, Gregg’s, Peter, Tay, blooms, boot, bunnies, bunny, chopped, ditch, dump, enough, even, foot, kept, lettuce, married, roots, scraps, smelled, spent, they’d, uh
You know what? Don’t eat too much lettuce. You might need to go to sleep! Well! Not me. I’m not a rabbit! But it made the Flop-Flip bunnies want to sleep. For sure!
Ben Bunny had grown up. He had married Fran. They had lots of good cheer. But they did not save up. They spent it all. They did not think about the next day. They just “lived for right now!”
They had lots of kids. I don’t know their names. They were called the “Flop-Flip” kids.
They did not have enough food to eat. Ben would get greens from Peter Rabbit. But Peter could not give Ben greens, some times. He could run out of greens, too.
What would Ben do, then? He would go near Mr. Gregg’s farm. He went to the far side of the field. There was a trash dump. It was in a ditch.
There were lots of things in the trash. Jam. Bags. Chopped grass. Food scraps. An old boot or two. Roots. And lots of greens. But the greens had grown too big. There were even blooms on them! Gregg and his wife would not eat those. So they were there for Ben and his kids.
Well, the Flop-Flip kids would fill up on these greens. They ate like pigs. Then they would lay down in the mown grass. And they’d go to sleep! Ben would put a bag on his head. This kept off the flies. And he would sleep, too.
The sun was warm. There was a small breeze. The air smelled good. What a great place to take a nap! You could hear some one’s grass being mown. Blue bugs flew by the wall.
A small mouse picked at the trash, too. She was a wood-mouse. She had a long tail. Her name was Tay True-Mouse. She got on the bag on Ben’s head! It woke him up.
She cried out. “Oh, no, sir! I did not mean to do that. I did not see you. Please don’t be mad at me. I know that you know Peter Rabbit. He is a good friend of mine, too.”
Ben was quite nice to Tay. He did not get mad at her. They talked a while. They got to know each other a bit.
Then they heard foot steps! Uh, oh! Mr. Gregg. He did not see them. Whew! And they were smart. Ben hid under his bag. Tay hid in a jam pot.
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Lesson 84 – Beatrix Potter
The Flop-Flip Kids: Part Two
NEW WORDS: bush, covered, cutter, dragged, dreams, dreamt, gnawed, jam, kinds, mowed, pinch, rabbits, rid, rocks, sack, stuffed, tears, tips, trick, tucking, wake, wanted
BUT, now Gregg threw a bag of chopped grass on the pile. He had mowed his lawn. He had to get rid of the cut grass.
Well, the grass was now on top of the Flop-Flip kids! They were covered by it! But it did not wake them. The greens they ate had put them in a DEEP sleep. They had dreams. One dream was their mom tucking them in to bed. In a hay pile!
Now, Mr. Gregg looked down at his pile. He saw brown tips of ears. They stuck out of the chopped grass. What were they? He stared at them for some time.
Then a fly got on one of the kids. The kid moved!! Now Gregg knew what they were! BUNNIES! Oh, NO!
He climbed down. “One! Two! Three! Four! Five! SIX wee rabbits!” he yelled. Then he picked them up. He dropped them in to a sack!
The Flop-Flip kids still dreamt. They thought they were in their hay pile. They moved a bit. But they did not wake up.
Mr. Gregg tied up the sack. He left it on the wall. He went to put away his grass cutter.
Fran left her house. She came to the field. She came to the ditch. She saw the sack. Where were all the kids?
Tay came out of the jam pot. Ben took the bag off his head. They told the sad tale. Fran cried big tears. “What shall we do? Our poor kids!” They tried to pull the string on the sack. They could not. It stayed tied up.
But Mrs. Tay True-Mouse was smart. Mice are good with their teeth! She gnawed a hole in the sack! They pulled the Flop-Flips out! They had to pinch them to wake them!
Ben and Fran stuffed the sack. With big things. Rocks. Squash. Those kinds of things. The sack would still weigh a lot. Mr. Gregg would pick it up. He would think the Flop-Flips were still in it! They would fool him!
Then they all hid by a bush. They were good and safe. They wanted to see Mr. Gregg pick up the sack. He came back. And he DID pick up the sack! It DID weigh a lot. He dragged it a bit. He did not know it was now a trick!
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Lesson 85 – Beatrix Potter
The Flop-Flip Kids: Part Three
NEW WORDS: Greggs, able, beet, caught, crept, drag, gloves, hood, laughing, muff, pie, saved, sell, sewed, shape, shed, skins
The Bunnies stayed near him. They watched him. He went in to his house. Then they crept to the window. They could hear him from there.
Gregg threw the sack on the stone floor. That would have hurt, if the Flop-Flips had been in it! They could hear him drag his chair up to it.
He laughed. “One. Two. Three. Four. Five. SIX wee bunnies!” He thought they would make a fine stew. Or a good pie.
Mrs. Gregg came in. “What have you caught?”
“One. Two. Three. Four. Five. SIX wee FAT bunnies!”
Mrs. Gregg said, “Don’t be dumb. What do you mean? You dumb old man!”
He said, “In the sack. Right here! One. Two. Three. Four. Five. SIX wee rabbits!”
Now the Flop-Flips had climbed up. They could look in. This was kind of fun! To see how they had fooled old Mr. Gregg!
Mrs. Gregg took hold of the sack. She felt it. She said she could feel six, all right. But they must be OLD rabbits. They all felt hard. They were not all the same shape.
She said, “Oh. My. Not fit to eat. Not at all! The meat would be too tough. But the skins would be fine to line my old coat.”
“Line your old coat?!” yelled Mr. Gregg. “I shall sell them. And buy some seeds!”
Mrs. Gregg spat, “Seeds?! I shall skin them. And cut off their heads. Their soft fur can line my old coat!” Then she pulled the string on the sack. She put her hand in.
Now her face turned red as a beet. She was mad! She felt squash. She felt rocks. No soft fur in that sack! She yelled, “This was a trick! You did this to trick me! To play a joke on me. To get a laugh. To make me out to be a fool!”
Mr. Gregg was mad, too. He picked up a squash from the sack. He threw it out the door. The bunnies thought it best to run home, now. They did not want the Greggs to come out and see them laughing!
So, Mr. Gregg did not get his seeds. Mrs. Gregg did not get her skins. Both of them got no rabbit pie, or stew.
The bunnies were able to thank Tay. She had been such a help to them! They saved up fur that they had shed. They gave it to her for Christmas. The rabbit wool went a long way for her. She sewed a coat. A hood. A muff. And a pair of warm gloves!
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WEEK THIRTY PHONICS READ-ALONGS
FROM AOCR PHONICS ACTIVITY #1, ABOVE READING PASSAGES
From Inf/Deriv Builder
That’s Bob’s frog.
From Space Hawk
Bree says, “Max, relax. It is a sun spot on that star.”
From Fierce Bad Rabbit
He shot off Bad Rabbit’s tail. And whiskers!
From Zack And Ann
But then a big wind hit the tent. Flop! The tent fell on Zack and Ann.
Then Zack felt a drip. Drip, drop, drip, drop.
But Spot is stuck in the tub. Zack grips Spot with his hands.
From Ears Hear
Spoons drop.
Folks scream.
Stop! Stop!
From Seth
Ted is strong. Ted can chop big logs with his ax.
From Sam
The chick fell from its nest. Plop! The chick got stuck in a crack. Sam and Chad got the chick.
From Snap Shots
Mom and I went in a lot of shops in the U.K. One of the shops was a flag shop.
Mom said, “The kilt tells us that the man is a Scot. The cloth on the kilt tells us where the man is from.”
FROM AOCR PHONICS ACTIVITY #2, “SCOPE AND SEQUENCE”
Activity 16) CVCC words: Short-U repeated exposure:
Mom, the light bulb has gone out in this lamp.
That huge family buys much of its food in bulk quantities.
That bug bite has turned into a big bump on my skin.
Do you sleep on the top or the bottom bunk bed?
The third base coach signaled the batter to bunt the baseball.
I’m going to bust through the line and tackle the quarterback.
That really weird sci-fi movie now has a cult following.
Please bring the empty cups over to the sink.
This extra-sharp knife cuts things like a breeze.
Uh-oh, cool air is not coming out of this duct, so our air conditioner may not be working.
Let’s take this old stuff to the trash dump.
Dad likes to dunk his donut into his coffee.
Will the monsters come out at dusk, when the sun goes down?
It’s time to dust off the car’s dashboard.
My sister’s all in a funk because she broke up with her boyfriend.
We’re going sailing in the Gulf of Mexico.
Don’t gulp that down, or you might choke.
Gross, mom, there’s some kind of gunk in my eye.
That was one strong gust of wind!
I bet you don’t have the guts to go off of the high dive.
My favorite Avengers superhero is the Hulk.
Will the new camel at the zoo have one hump or two?
Your clothes have all been hung up in your closet.
I’m going to eat another hunk of cheese.
Dad went on a hunt and brought home a wild turkey.
FROM AOCR PHONICS ACTIVITY #3, “MOST FREQUENT WORDS”
If you pat my cat, she will purr.
I have a big ink spot on my shirt.
Stay here while I get the car.
We skipped rocks in the pond.
He cried out in pain when he got his shot.
Don’t fall on the slick ice.
It’s too cold outside.
Mom, I won the school spelling bee!
What did your mom fix you for lunch?
Man, those frogs are loud!
Turn on the porch light when it gets dark.
I love the tall tale called “Stone Soup!”
What’s that noise out in the woods?
I don’t want to eat any of that gross food.
Put this bag of greens in the fridge.
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WEEK THIRTY-ONE
WEEK THIRTY-ONE READING PASSAGES
Lesson 86 – Poems And Rhymes
NEW WORDS: alarm, anywhere, awake, begin, between, bubble, carries, carrots, cheek, choose, circus, clay, clock, cuddle, dangerous, drain, drizzle, elephant, elephants, except, explore, fails, gay, handy, holding, key, kisses, kitten, kittens, lock, mostly, mustn’t, often, packs, peanuts, plain, polar, pounce, puddles, pumpkins, purr, rainbow, rainy, rather, remember, road, robins, rose, rubber, sandpaper, secret, shiny, shone, showers, spike, squares, squelch, squiggle, squirt, squishy, summer, sunshine, tiger, tomatoes, touching, trails, trunk, trunks, underwear, unless, wade, whenever, wherever, wiggly, windows, winter, without
Dangerous
When we’re hunting,
We explore,
Squares upon,
The kitchen floor.
We must get,
From here to there,
Without touching,
Anywhere!
For this square,
Is safe for us.
But that one is,
DANGEROUS!
Poem by Dorothy Aldis
Polar Bear
The secret of the polar bear,
Is that he wears long underwear.
Poem by Gail Kredenser
The Elephant Carries A Big Trunk
The elephant carries,
A great big trunk.
He never packs it with clothes.
It has no lock,
And it has no key.
But he takes it wherever he goes.
Holding Hands
Elephants walking,
Along the trails,
Are holding hands,
By holding tails.
Trunks and tails,
Are handy things,
When elephants walk,
In circus rings.
Elephants work,
And elephants play,
And elephants walk,
And feel so gay.
And when they walk,
It never fails,
They’re holding hands,
By holding tails.
Poem by Lenore M. Link
Showers
Squelch and squirt and squiggle,
Drizzle and drip and drain.
Such a lot of water,
Comes down with the rain!
Poem by Marchette Chute
Little Wind
Little wind,
Blow on the hill-top.
Little wind,
Blow down the plain.
Little wind,
Blow up the sunshine.
Little wind,
Blow off the rain.
Poem by Kate Greenaway
Rainy Day
I do not like a rainy day.
The road is wet,
The sky is gray.
They dress me up,
From heads to toes,
In lots and lots,
Of rubber clothes.
I wish the sun would come and stay.
I do not like a rainy day.
Poem by William Wise
Mud
Mud is very nice to feel,
All squishy-squash,
Between the toes!
I’d rather wade in wiggly mud,
Than smell a yellow rose.
No one else but the rose bush knows,
How nice mud feels,
Between the toes.
Poem by Polly Chase Boyden
Sun After Rain
Rain, rain,
Went away.
Sun came out,
With pipe of clay,
Blew a bubble
Whole-world-wide,
Stuck a rainbow
On one side.
Poem by Norma Farber
Little Seeds
Little seeds we sow in spring,
Growing while the robins sing,
Give us carrots,
Peas, and beans,
Tomatoes, pumpkins,
Squash, and beans.
And we pick them,
One and all,
Through the summer,
Through the fall.
Winter comes,
Then spring, and then,
Little seeds we sow again.
Poem by Elsie Holmelund Minarik
A Spike Of Green
When I went out,
The sun was hot,
It shone upon
My flower pot.
And there I saw
A spike of green
That no one else
Had ever seen!
On other days
The things I see
Are mostly old,
Except for me.
But this green spike
So new and small,
Had never yet
Been seen at all!
Poem by Barbara Baker
I Can Be A Tiger
I can’t go walking
When they say no.
And I can’t go riding
Unless they go.
I can’t splash puddles
In my shiny new shoes.
But I can be a tiger
Whenever I choose!
I can’t eat peanuts,
And I can’t eat cake.
I have to go to bed
When they stay awake.
I can’t bang windows,
And I mustn’t tease.
But I can be an elephant,
As often as I please!
Poem by Mildred Lee Anderson
Cat Kisses
Sandpaper kisses
On a cheek or chin,
That is the way
For a day to begin!
Sandpaper kisses,
A cuddle, a purr.
I have an alarm clock
That’s covered with fur.
Poem by Bobbi Katz
Mother Cat’s Purr
Sleep the half-sleep,
Kittens dear,
While your mother
Cat-naps near.
Every kitten
Is a cat,
And you must
Remember that.
Naps for cats
Are mostly fake:
ANY time
Is time to wake.
Or time to pounce,
Or time to scat.
That’s what sleep is,
For a cat.
Poem by Jane Yolen
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Lesson 87 – Poems And Rhymes
NEW WORDS: beard, doubt, elf, feared, fore, frowned, hates, larks, lean, meal, neath, nests, rub, scout, soap, spoil, sprat, steal, wept, wren
Sleep Out Doors
‘Neath the dark,
Is a star.
‘Neath the star,
Is a tree.
‘Neath the tree,
Is a quilt.
And ‘neath the quilt,
Is me!
Poem by Marchette Chute
Jack Sprat
Jack Sprat could eat no fat.
His wife could eat no lean.
And so, each of the two of them,
They licked their plate quite clean.
The Way They Scrub
The way they scrub me,
In the tub,
I think there’s not a doubt,
Some time,
They’ll rub,
And rub,
And rub,
And they will rub me out!
Poem by A. B. Ross
There Was An Old Man With A Beard
There was an old man with a beard,
Who said, “It is just as I feared!
Two owls and a hen,
Four larks and a wren,
Have all built their nests in my beard!”
Poem by Edward Lear
There Was A Small Pig Who Wept Tears
There was a small pig who wept tears,
When his Mom said, “I’ll wash your ears.”
As she poured on the soap,
He cried, “Oh! How I hope,
I don’t do this once more for ten years!”
Poem by Arnold Lobel
The Wee, Wee Elf
I met a wee, wee elf, once,
Down where the thin plants blow.
I asked him why he was so small,
And why he did not grow.
He frowned a bit,
And with his eye,
He looked me through and through.
“I’m quite as big for me,” said he,
“As you are big for you.”
Poem by John Kendrick Bangs
The Wee, Wee Mouse
I have seen you, wee, wee mouse,
Run fast ’round and ’round the house.
Through the hole your wee, wee eye,
In the wood-work, peeps out shy.
Hope for soon some crumbs to steal,
To make for quite a big, full meal.
Look ’round ‘fore you come on out.
Cat hates you, so be a scout.
If she’s gone, be quick to run,
To the cook-house for some fun.
‘Round and ’round the plates do creep,
Smell each one and take a peep,
To choose the wee, best crumbs to eat,
And spoil the things that touch your feet.
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WEEK THIRTY-ONE PHONICS READ-ALONGS
FROM AOCR PHONICS ACTIVITY #1, ABOVE READING PASSAGES
From Hot Cross Buns
One a dime,
Two a dime.
Hot cross buns!
From Two Sad
It’s such a shock,
Each time I screech.
From Mice
They don’t have much,
Of a chin, at all.
From A Kite
And ride right on the breeze,
And go just the way,
I chanced to blow.
From Wild Beasts
And you must growl,
And growl and growl.
From Miss Madge
“That hurts! REALLY hurts !” She’ll get a bump.
Mouse comes too close. Not smart! Not wise! Dumb!
Mouse runs to the window. He runs outside.
From Space Hawk
You hear them. “BUZZ! ZOOM!” They come out of her hand!
I answered, “Five or so. If we have good luck.”
From Not A Clue
What should we do?
This rhyme’s gone nuts.
That is true.
From Dolch Builder
This juts into the next room.
FROM AOCR PHONICS ACTIVITY #2, “SCOPE AND SEQUENCE”
Activity 16) CVCC words: Short-U repeated exposure … continued:
Will you please husk these ears of corn?
I think it would be cool to live in huts high up in the treetops.
I wonder how high up a kangaroo can jump.
Timmy, you’ve got to get rid of this junk under your bed.
Just as the doorbell rang, so did the phone.
Would you like one lump of sugar in your tea, or two?
My left lung still isn’t totally clear from having had the flu.
That poor big lunk is always tripping over his own feet.
My aunt has a very infectious lust for life.
You must be pleased to have gotten an “A” on the test!
I can’t eat anything that has nuts in it.
When you get orange juice at the store, get the kind with pulp in it.
I need to stop to pump up my left front tire.
The new boy in our class isn’t nice, he’s just a punk.
It’s fourth down now, and we need to punt the football.
Both of our new pups are bull dogs.
Please sit down on your rump and be still for a few minutes.
I had rung the bell three times, then she came to the door.
I know that this kitten is the runt of the litter, but I still think she’s the cutest.
Dern it, there is rust on our deck furniture.
All of these ruts in the road are going to put our tires way out of alignment.
Bobby’s going to go sulk in his room because I beat him in chess.
She had sung five songs before her voice got hoarse.
He cried because his toy had sunk to the bottom of the deep end.
There’s a tuft of hair from the cat on this brush.
Did you know that ivory comes from an elephant tusk?
FROM AOCR PHONICS ACTIVITY #3, “MOST FREQUENT WORDS”
We need some more wood on the fire.
I couldn’t get the top off of that jar.
Are you sure that you know how to do this?
We had a fire drill at school.
I saw a buffalo at the zoo.
That star is quite bright.
Dad helps me when I try to read that book.
Last night we had a full moon.
It’s looking like rain with those dark clouds.
The school bus was late.
I’ll have a few more chips.
The noon sun will warm things up.
I just met the new girl in our school.
I think that she has a nice smile.
There’s a turtle in our back yard.
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WEEK THIRTY-TWO
WEEK THIRTY-TWO READING PASSAGES
Lesson 88 – Inf./Deriv. Build
NEW WORDS: Sunday, Will’s, airy, badly, bakes, baking, beds, buses, catcher, doggie, eaten, fairly, friendly, gotten, hairy, hardly, haven’t, heading, henhouses, hens, hoped, housewife, isn’t, lines, lucked, mats, mighty, neatly, nicely, nowhere, onto, ours, pigheaded, playroom, prayer, runner, sailboat, shortcake, shortstop, shouldn’t, shutting, silky, snowed, snowman, stairway, starlight, starred, staying, stickup, stoplight, taillight, taller, that’ll, trained, treed, turning, tying, vans, walks, warmly, we’d, weren’t, what’d, what’ll, what’re, widely, winded, winding, wiser, wives, worked, working, workout, wouldn’t, yearly, you’ve
He thought hard.
Who are those men?
I love children!
Bob likes Jill.
I said a prayer.
Those cats are hairy.
I haven’t eaten.
Kim has seven hats.
That looks fine.
Joe worked hard.
It’s working now.
Min told a lie.
We’re heading home.
That’s a black eye!
Mom says we can’t.
They’re my friends.
Tom is friendly.
That was mighty nice!
Foxes like hens.
Where’s Dad?
Those names are funny.
Put it there neatly.
Put it onto that mat.
That’s my doggie!
We’d love to see you.
You lucked out!
I hoped he’d come!
Isn’t that good?
I think that’s ours.
That shirt is silky.
The mats are wet.
Shouldn’t we go?
That’ll do nicely.
He smiled warmly.
It’s an airy room.
Mom’s baking a cake.
Head for the buses.
They’ve gone home.
He’s tying his shoes.
Dad bought a sailboat.
Wish upon a star.
Tom walked home.
They weren’t home.
The wind blew hard.
He’s fairly short.
I hardly know her.
Maybe I’ll do that.
They rowed all night.
You’ve gotten taller.
Our beds are made.
I want that badly.
The lines are long.
Bob plays catcher.
He’ll like that.
Jill rode on a horse.
We go there yearly.
Min walks funny.
We’re shutting it down.
What are those things?
I would like that.
I wouldn’t do that!
That’s widely known.
All their wives came.
What’re you doing?
What’ll we do now?
What’d they do?
He’s wiser now!
The runner is winded.
They’re winding things up.
Those vans are old.
I’m turning around.
He tripped on that stick.
Those are tall trees.
My cat is treed.
Your dog is nicely trained.
They’re not staying long.
It snowed hard.
I like those songs.
Tom stood up.
Stop being pigheaded!
We’ll get nowhere like this.
Mom’s a housewife.
Foxes love henhouses!
I loved the cake!
He’s all smiles!
Will’s my best friend.
I can’t do without that.
That was a hard workout!
What a big snowman!
Did you say something?
A cat is on the stairway.
The starlight is bright.
Jin starred in the play.
Kim’s in the playroom.
THIS IS A STICKUP!
The stoplight is red.
Will plays shortstop.
Mom bakes great shortcake.
Today is Sunday.
My taillight is out.
They’d better not come here.
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Snap Shots
Lesson 89 – Part One
NEW WORDS: Bud’s, Nat, Nat’s, bud, cast, dot, glass, grab, jet, jets, path, press, raft, ramp
Beth
I am Beth. I am ten. I am at camp. Camp is fun. Once Mom and Dad went on a trip to the camp. All of us were at the camp. Dad and I went up on top of a path at the pond. Mom got a snap shot of us. This is the snap shot.
Then Mom let us snap some shots. Dad got a snap shot of Mom. I got a snap shot of a dog with a hot dog.
Nat
This is Nat. Nat is a kid I met at camp. I have lots of snap shots of Nat. This is a snap shot of Nat with a fish. This is a snap shot of Nat on a raft.
Nat and I had lots of fun at camp. But then Nat’s mom got a job in the U.K. Nat left, and I felt sad.
The Trip to the U.K.
Nat went to the U.K., and I felt sad. But then Mom set up a trip to the U.K. Mom and I went on a jet. Ships are fun, but jets are the best! I got to sit next to the wing. I had lunch. Then I had a nap. Mom got this snap shot of the nap.
Nat met us at the end of the ramp. I ran up to hug him. Then Nat’s mom, Dot, got us a cab. This is a snap shot of us with the cab man. Nat and I had a lot of fun. Then it was time for bed. Mom and I slept in a bed next to Nat’s bed.
Bud the Cat
This is a snap shot of Nat’s cat, Bud. Nat got Bud from a vet. Bud had a bad leg. The vet had to fix Bud’s leg. Bud had to sit in a box with a cast on one leg. Then Nat said, “Mom, can I have him? Can I? Can I? Can I?” Dot said yes.
The Fish
This is a snap shot of Nat’s fish. The fish swim and splash and munch on fish snacks. The cat can smell the fish. It can press on the glass. It can grab at the fish. But it can not get them.
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WEEK THIRTY-TWO PHONICS READ-ALONGS
FROM AOCR PHONICS ACTIVITY #1, ABOVE READING PASSAGES
From Inf/Deriv Builder
Shut the doors.
If
If all the world, were nice, sweet plum,
And all the sea were ink,
And all the trees were bread and cheese,
What would we have to drink?
From Zack And Ann
Red ants got in and bit Zack. A slug got on Ann.
From Sam
Chad’s dad bangs on the drum.
From Ants
And when I plug,
An ant hill door,
To keep them,
In their den …
FROM AOCR PHONICS ACTIVITY #2, “SCOPE AND SEQUENCE”
Activity 17) CCVC words: Short-U repeated exposure:
Dad, I think sis is going to join the chess club.
All the crud in the air at this time of year really messes with my allergies.
I have to stop at the drug store to pick up my medicine.
Guess what, Jim, I got a drum set for my birthday!
My strong arguments have moved her political views into a state of flux.
Can you please plug the new lamp in for me?
Wow, this plum is really juicy.
You’re wrong, two plus two isn’t five!
Hey, check out this slimy slug on the sidewalk.
Our teacher told a story about how he had grown up in a slum.
I hope that Marilyn won’t snub me at the party.
Are you now all warm and snug under your covers?
Before he she had spun around, I had already hid behind a big tree.
It’s littering when you throw a cigarette stub out your car window.
They had swum all day, and their skin was all wrinkled.
FROM AOCR PHONICS ACTIVITY #3, “MOST FREQUENT WORDS”
Try once more, and I think that you will do well.
She yelled, “Shut your big mouth!”
Bring me that broom, please.
No sweets until you clear your plate.
That deer has long legs.
I am really tired!
Take this box up to my room.
I walked on top of a bee hive in the ground!
I think that I’ll wear my yellow dress.
This house is quite well built.
Big waves rocked the ship.
It’s time to feed the pigs.
I’ve told you three times to get that chore done.
Mom gave a talk at work.
There’s a foot of snow on the ground in our town.
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WEEK THIRTY-THREE
WEEK THIRTY-THREE READING PASSAGES
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Snap Shots
Lesson 90 – Part Two
NEW WORDS: French, cost, dong, flag, moms, posh, puff, shops, stuff, thrush
The Flag Shop
Mom and I went in a lot of shops in the U.K. One of the shops was a flag shop. The shop had the U.S. flag, the French flag, and the U.K. flag.
That’s Mom in the snap shot, with the U.S. flag. The U.K. flag has a big red cross on it. Nat and his mom held one up. I got this snap shot of the two of them with the flag.
Which is the Best?
This is a snap shot Mom got. All of us had to run up a bunch of steps to get to this spot. Nat and I ran up fast. The moms had to huff and puff to get to the top.
This next snap shot is one that I got. It is Nat with a bunch of big rocks. Nat had Mom and Dot lift him up. Then Nat said, “Beth, get a snap shot of this! I am the rock on top! Get it?” So which snap shot is the best?
The Bus Stop
Dot led us to a bus stop. At the bus stop there was a thrush. Nat held up his hand. The thrush was all set to land on his hand, but then Dot said, “Nat, stop that!” Nat let his hand drop.
At the bus stop, Nat said, “Beth, this is the best bus!”
I said, “Why? Is it fast?”
“No,” Nat said, “it is not that fast.”
“Then why is it the best?”
Just then, Nat said, “There it is!” It was a big red bus with a top deck!
On the Bus
Nat and I sat up on the top deck of the big red bus. The bus went past a big shop. “That is where Mom shops,” said Nat. “That shop has all the best stuff!”
The bus went past a big clock. A bell went ding, dong, ding, dong. “That is Big Ben!” said Nat.
“Who is Big Ben?” I said.
“Big Ben is not a man,” Nat said. “Big Ben is the bell that is in that clock.” The bus went on.
“That is a posh spot there!” Nat said.
“Posh?” I said. “What is that?”
“A posh spot is where stuff costs a lot,” said Nat. “Mom had lunch in there once, and it cost so much that dad got mad.”
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Snap Shots
Lesson 91 – Part Three
NEW WORDS: Scot, kilt, pub, rip, split
The Man in the Black Hat
All of us got off the bus. Nat led us up to a man in a black hat. “Beth,” Nat said, “that man will not grin.”
“Why not?” I said.
“His job is to stand there as still as a rock and not grin,” Nat said.
“I will do the best trick I can,” Nat said. “But I will bet that man will not grin.” Nat did a trick and fell on his back. Nat’s trick got all of us to grin, but the man in the black hat did not grin.
“I bet I can get him to grin!” I said. I did a split, but the man did not grin. I sang a song and did a jig, but still the man did not grin.
Mom got lots of snap shots of us and the man in the black hat. But there is not one snap shot where that man grins.
The Man in the Kilt
Once Nat and I met a man in a kilt. I said, “Why is that man in a dress?”
Nat said, “That is not a dress. It is a kilt.”
“A quilt?” I said.
“No,” Nat said. “A kilt .”
“What is a kilt?” I said.
Mom said, “The kilt tells us that the man is a Scot. The cloth on the kilt tells us where the man is from.”
“So, the kilt tells us his past?” I said.
“Yes,” said Mom. “It is a bit of his past.” Mom got this snap shot of us with the man in the kilt!
The Map
Once, all of us were on a trip when a dog ran up and bit the map. Dot said, “Bad dog! Stop that! Drop that map! Drop it!” But the dog did not drop the map. The dog ran up the block with the map.
Nat ran to get the map, but Dot said, “It is just a map. Let the dog have it.”
Just then, the dog let the map drop. Nat got it and held it up. “Here it is,” Nat said. “But it’s got a big rip in it.”
“Well,” Dot said, “I am just glad the dog bit the map and not one of us.”
In the Cab
Dot got us a cab. The cab man said, “Where to?”
Dot said, “The King’s Pub.”
“What is a pub?” I said.
“A pub is a spot to get lunch,” said Nat.
“If it’s the King’s Pub,” I said, “I bet it’s posh. Will I get to sit with the king?”
“No,” said Dot with a grin. “But this pub has got the best fish and chips!” The cab man got us to the pub in a flash. Then all of us went in to have lunch.
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WEEK THIRTY-THREE PHONICS READ-ALONGS
FROM AOCR PHONICS ACTIVITY #1, ABOVE READING PASSAGES
From Once I Saw A Wee, Wee, Bird
But he shook his wee, wee tail,
And right past me, he flew!
From If You’re Glad And You Know It
If you’re glad,
And you know it,
Clap your hands.
If you’re glad,
And you know it,
Clap your hands.
From Inf/Deriv Build
Vets love pets.
From Zack And Ann
Ann got in a cab with the dress. The cab man sped off.
From The House Cat
The house cat sits,
And smiles and sings.
From Zack And Ann
Then the box said, “Ruff, ruff!” Zack slid the lid off the box. A dog sat up.
Zack grips Spot with his hands. Then his hands slip.
From Inf/Deriv Builder
That’s Bob’s frog.
These are Pop’s.
That’s Tom’s horse.
From Zack And Ann
But then a big wind hit the tent. Flop! The tent fell on Zack and Ann.
Then Zack felt a drip.
Drip, drop, drip, drop.
From Miss Madge
“That hurts! REALLY hurts!” She’ll get a bump.
Mouse comes too close. Not smart! Not wise! Dumb!
From Sam
Chad’s dad bangs on the drum.
FROM AOCR PHONICS ACTIVITY #2, “SCOPE AND SEQUENCE”
Activity 18) Finish: Other non-CVCC / CCVC single-consonant and short-vowel 4-letter words, all applicable short-vowels:
I hate it when Pam acts like she’s the boss.
The Smiths went skiing in the Swiss Alps.
How many amps is this speaker rated?
Uh-oh, tons of ants have gotten into the house.
I hope that he asks me to the dance.
Asps are poisonous snakes found in the Nile River region of Egypt.
The forest was full of grazing elks this morning.
People of their wealthy ilks can often be pretty snobby.
Their three kids are all mischievous little imps.
These particular inks will stain the heck out of your clothes.
Dad opts to get the Caesar salad every time we have dinner here.
The umps were making all kinds of bad calls in the baseball game today.
FROM AOCR PHONICS ACTIVITY #3, “MOST FREQUENT WORDS”
I can’t taste much since my nose is stuffed up.
I need to get some cash at the bank.
Our cats yowl a lot.
Yum, fried chicken for lunch!
I’d like my steak cooked well-done.
Get up and dress for school.
I think that I’m getting a sore throat.
I liked it when Gran gave me a big hug.
You know what I mean, right?
Turn up the sound on that great music!
I can eat one more pancake.
I have lots of sand in my shoes.
The new girl in our class is quite smart.
I’ll come to see you next week.
Start your thank-you note with, “Dear Sue.”
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WEEK THIRTY-FOUR
WEEK THIRTY-FOUR READING PASSAGES
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Snap Shots
Lesson 92 – Part Four
NEW WORDS: Dot’s, hung, pubs, punt, punts, rent, sent
Lunch at the King’s Pub
At the King’s Pub, all of us had fish and chips. All of the pubs in the U.K. sell fish and chips. The fish and chips I had in the King’s Pub were the best I had in the U.K. Yum, yum!
Nat had a glass of milk with his fish and chips. Then his hand hit the glass. Splash! The milk went on Dot’s fish and chips. This snap shot tells it all.
The Punt
Dot said, “Let’s rent a punt !”
“A punt?” I said. “What’s that?”
Dot led us to a dock. There were two punts there, as well as a man with a long stick. “Let’s rent one!” I said.
All of us got in the punt. The man with the stick got in last. The man said, “Kids, this punt can tip. If it tips, all of us will get wet. The best thing to do is to sit still and not stand up.” Nat and I sat still and did not get wet. It was a lot of fun.
The Trip Back
The trip to the U.K. was so much fun. I was sad that it had to end. When it did end, Nat and I had a hug. So did Mom and Dot. Then Mom and I got back on the jet.
When Mom and I got back to the U.S., Dad met us. “Dad!” I said, “I am glad you are here. I wish you were with us in the U.K. Mom and I went on a punt and had fish and chips at a pub! Nat and I sat on top of a big red bus and went past Big Ben! It was the best trip!”
I got a map of the U.K. and hung it up. I stuck red dots on all the spots Mom and I went to. Mom got prints of the snap shots from the trip. I sent the best ones to Nat!
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Lesson 93 – Poems And Rhymes
NEW WORDS: Dumpty, Horner, Humpty, Johnny, Muffet, Rosie, alone, ashes, asleep, beside, buckle, candlestick, corner, couldn’t, crown, curds, dame, diamond, dickory, diddle, dumpling, fetch, frightened, haystack, hickory, market, master, meadow, nimble, pail, pocket, posies, roses, spider, stockings, sugar, tonight, tuffet, tumbling, twinkle, violets, wagging, whey
Roses Are Red
Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
Sugar is sweet,
And so are you.
Ring Around The Rosie
Ring around the rosie,
A pocket full of posies,
Ashes, ashes,
We all fall down.
Rain, Rain, Go Away
Rain, rain, go away,
Come again some other day.
Little Johnny wants to play,
Rain, rain, go away.
Jack Be Nimble
Jack be nimble,
Jack be quick,
Jack jump over
The candlestick.
Little Jack Horner
Little Jack Horner
Sat in a corner,
Eating his Christmas pie.
He put in his thumb,
And pulled out a plum,
And said, “What a good boy am I!”
Jack And Jill
Jack and Jill went up the hill,
To fetch a pail of water.
Jack fell down and broke his crown,
And Jill came tumbling after.
Little Miss Muffet
Little Miss Muffet sat on a tuffet,
Eating her curds and whey.
Along came a spider,
Who sat down beside her,
And frightened Miss Muffet away.
This Little Pig Went To Market
This little pig went to market,
This little pig stayed home,
This little pig had roast beef,
This little pig had none,
And this little pig cried,
“Wee-wee-wee,”
All the way home.
One, Two, Buckle My Shoe
One, two,
Buckle my shoe.
Three, four,
Shut the door.
Five, six,
Pick up sticks.
Seven, eight,
Lay them straight.
Nine, ten,
A big fat hen.
Star Light, Star Bright
Star light,
Star bright,
First star I see tonight,
I wish I may,
I wish I might,
Have the wish,
I wish tonight.
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
How I wonder what you are.
Up above the world so high,
Like a diamond in the sky.
Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
How I wonder what you are!
Hickory, Dickory, Dock
Hickory, dickory, dock,
The mouse ran up the clock.
The clock struck one,
The mouse ran down,
Hickory, dickory, dock.
Diddle, Diddle, Dumpling
Diddle, diddle, dumpling, my son John,
Went to bed with his stockings on.
One shoe off, and one shoe on,
Diddle, diddle, dumpling, my son John.
Little Bo Peep
Little Bo Peep has lost her sheep,
And can’t tell where to find them.
Leave them alone,
And they’ll come home,
Wagging their tails behind them.
Little Boy Blue
Little Boy Blue,
Come blow your horn.
The sheep’s in the meadow,
The cow’s in the corn.
But where is the boy,
Who looks after the sheep?
He’s under a haystack,
Fast asleep.
Baa, Baa, Black Sheep
Baa, baa,
Black sheep,
Have you any wool?
Yes, sir,
Yes, sir,
Three bags full.
One for the master,
And one for the dame,
And one for the little boy,
Who lives down the lane.
Humpty Dumpty
Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall,
Humpty Dumpty had a great fall.
All the king’s horses,
And all the king’s men,
Couldn’t put Humpty together again.
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WEEK THIRTY-FOUR PHONICS READ-ALONGS
FROM AOCR PHONICS ACTIVITY #1, ABOVE READING PASSAGES
From Two Small Black Birds
Fly far, Jack!
Fly far, Jill!
Come back , Jack!
Come back, Jill!
From Kitchen Tale
My brat of a cat,
Spat at the bat,
Then he went SCAT.
From Head And Neck
Head and neck,
Knees and toes,
Knees and toes.
From Zack And Ann
Ann got in a cab with the dress. The cab man sped off.
From Old Pig
There was an old pig,
She lived in a sty,
And three small pigs,
Had she.
From Jay Frog
It dove down, DEEP, pulling Jay with it! But Jay had on a coat. The coat did not taste good to the trout. So, he spit Jay out.
From Wild Beasts
And each of us,
Will have a den,
In a big, soft chair.
From Ears Hear
Spoons drop.
Folks scream.
Stop! Stop!
From Wild Beasts
And you must growl,
And growl and growl.
From Zack And Ann
Red ants got in and bit Zack. A slug got on Ann.
FROM AOCR PHONICS ACTIVITY #2, “SCOPE AND SEQUENCE”
Activity 19) Other non-CVCC / CCVC single-consonant and short-vowel 2-, 3-, & 4-letter words, all applicable short-vowels, but now with silent letters added:
Eh, what did you say; I’m hard of hearing.
Uh, just what do you really mean by that?
What do 96 plus 53 add up to?
Can you believe there’s a city in Southern France called “Aix” (pronounce like “iks”).
My cousin Ann is a redhead.
I got a cool new app on my cell phone.
This axe needs some major sharpening.
Well, DUH, of course two plus two equals four!
I like to watch the ebb and flow of the ocean tides.
I’d like a fried egg, bacon, and toast.
Heh, heh, that was so funny that I forgot to laugh.
Hmm, I’m going to have to think about that for a while.
Huh, did you say something to me?
Bob was feeling ill, and he stayed home from school.
The traveler stopped and stayed at an inn last night.
Is 83 an even or an odd number?
Keep the cat off of the counters!
Ugh, I’m afraid that I got a bad grade on the test.
Umm, could I possibly have another cookie, please?
Yeh, I have to agree with you on that point.
FROM AOCR PHONICS ACTIVITY #3, “MOST FREQUENT WORDS”
Dogs have a strong sense of smell.
Let’s play hide and seek.
I’d like a huge slice of pie.
I’ll call you on the phone later.
Can you pick up some milk on the way home?
Are you able to come to my house to play?
There’s a wasp right above your head.
Look at that cool house across the lake.
Act like you’re scared of that bug.
That’s the best action film that I know of.
What do eight plus nine add up to?
Write down your home address for me.
It would be against the odds if they won this game.
I’m at an age where I’m too old to play rough sports.
I broke my leg once, but that was long ago.
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