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Phonics Read-Along “Daily Living” Sentences – SET ONE

SKIP THE “GROWN-UP” STUFF AND GO STRAIGHT TO THE STUDENT ACTIVITIES:

For grown-ups: the link at the very top of this page will explain how the student will use this activity. The sentences below are “random-topic / daily living” kinds of subject matters. These range from at-home, to at-school, to at-work, to shopping, to pets, etc., etc.

The sentences often have “somewhat adult” words in them (in black-colored font), because one of the purposes of this activity is to help to build ORAL vocabulary for children. But there is no expectation that your early-learning readers would be able to READ the black words.

The red words, however, are intentionally placed as written “teaching words.” We DO want the students to learn to read these written red words. The fancy term for what we are doing is “building an explicit, systematic phonics scope and sequence.” In layperson terms, we are exposing students to phonics-learning in a logical order, suggesting that the word “phonics” can be described in a more user-friendly way as “letter-sound-matching.” Ex: EA sounds like letter-name (“long-vowel”) E in “meat.” EA sounds like “short-vowel” E in “bread.” And EA sounds like letter-name (“long-vowel”) A in “steak.” It is the massive variation of so many “spelling patterns that offer multiple sounds” that makes learning to read the written English language so challenging for so many of our nation’s students.

Thus, we want to move from the “simplest-to-understand” letter-sound matches to the more complex ones, in a very gradual fashion. You will see our descriptions starting with Lesson 1 as often using “V” and “C.” “V” is for “vowel,” and “C” is for “consonant.” “VC” means that it’s a 2-letter “vowel-consonant” word. “CCVCC” means that it’s a 5-letter “consonant-consonant-vowel-consonant-consonant” word. Etc.

Also, we will NOT introduce a letter-sound match until it “gets its own specific focus time.” Example: when we get to covering in Lesson 24 the “long-U –> consonant –> silent-E pattern,” we WILL have words like “mule,” “cute,” “fume.” But we will NOT offer up the word “huge” at this point, because we have not yet taught that “G” sometimes sounds like “J,” as in the words “gem,” “giant,” “fudge,” etc. We’ll cover “huge” later, in Lesson 47 about “soft-G” (G sounding like J).

Finally, we plan to build written vocabulary with the red words in as “simple” a fashion as we can, and you will notice that it will be quite some time before the student ever encounters even a 2-syllable red word. For as long as we can, we will concentrate on making the red words ONLY 2,3,4, & 5-letter SINGLE syllable words.

A printable pdf of the red-teaching-words can be accessed HERE.

Our ultimate objective is to make this AOCR phonics-learning activity the most powerful and comprehensive resource ever created for building letter-sound-identification mastery, thus becoming THE place where all American children go to “learn their phonics.” And our intention is to comprehensively cover — from a probability perspective of what letter-sound oddities one is likely to be hit with over one’s entire reading life — 99.5% of anything that one would ever encounter. It will all be right here, free to the world, in one convenient, easy-to-use digital portal. It’s right here to “work every child’s brain” with what s/he individually needs in terms of differentiated practice and repetition. It’s right here to allow each teacher to bring it to every child’s brain, without the teacher needing to be a linguistic expert, nor being expected to memorize all of this crazy stuff!

(You may ask why we have “set one,” “set two,” etc. Frankly, each “set” hits a point within our WordPress software where we have loaded so much information that things start to bog down. Thanks for being patient with us regarding this minor inconvenience.)

STUDENTS, START YOUR ENGINES HERE:

Activity 1) VC WORDS:

There’s an ad in the neighborhood newsletter for a babysitter.

My friend Al got a dog.

Did you know that I am left-handed?

Can I have an apple for a snack?

At last, I finished today’s chores.

Dad cut down the small dead tree with an ax.

My Uncle Ed can do cool card tricks.

El Salvador’s capital city is San Salvador.

Dorothy yelled, “Auntie Em, Mrs. Gulch is going to take our dog Toto away from us!”

Mr. Smith’s ex-wife got remarried.

Psychiatrists call our subconscious human impulses our “id.”

If you’ll wash the dishes, I’ll dry them.

I think that Mom is in the basement.

I think that it is time for you to go to the dentist.

Are my keys on the kitchen table?

Op art is designed to create optical illusions.

That toddler is as strong as an ox!

The green witch in the movie “The Wizard of Oz” scares me to death!

Um, can you please tell me what that word means?

It’s time to put up the Christmas tree.

It’s time for us to come in from the cold.

Activity 2) CVC WORDS: Middle-letter “Short-A” repeated exposure:

Yuck, I think this milk has gone bad.

Can you please carry that shopping bag?

He hit the table, “BAM!” with his fist.

Oh no, a bat got into the house!

To get downtown, we’ll take a cab.

My friend Cab runs cross-country.

Be careful with that guy, because he’s an untrustworthy cad.

We need to repair a cam in this machine.

I bet I can run faster than you.

My baseball cap flew off when I slid into second base.

Your cat scratched me!

I’ll dab a bit of this cream on your cut.

I love playing football with my dad.

For someone named “Dagwood,” “Dag” would be his nickname.

We saw Hoover Dam on our trip out west, and it was an amazing sight.

My brother Dan got sent to the Principal today.

Has wearing two different colored socks become some kind of new fad?

Please turn on the fan, since it’s getting warm in here.

If I eat too much dessert, I’ll get fat.

Can you check to see if anything was sent to me via the fax machine?

I bet that Mrs. Nichols will gab on and on about how well her kids are doing at college.

I’m going to go gad about the mall for a couple of hours.

If you make me eat that, I might gag.

That old gal has a lot of class.

The actress who plays Wonder Woman is named “Gal.”

I hate this big gap between my two front teeth.

We need to stop a minute and fill the car with gas.

I had to go to the bathroom during the middle of the test.

In lots of stories, one might hear a witch referred to as an “old hag.”

Hal invited me to eat dinner with his family tonight.

Good, mom fixed me a ham sandwich for lunch.

Mom bought a cool new hat to wear at the Derby.

The boxer landed a hard right jab to his opponent’s face.

I want strawberry jam for my peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

Aunt Jan got me a great book for my birthday.

My Aunt Katherine goes by the nickname “Kat.”

We did a cool experiment in the chemistry lab at school today.

He’s such a nice, young lad, isn’t he?

Okay, everyone, stay with the group and don’t lag behind.

The criminal escaped, and he’s on the lam in another country.

The cat is shedding lots of hair in my lap.

That coach is too lax with his team, and the players need to have more discipline.

We’re having lobster mac – and – cheese for supper!

Mac the janitor got angry when the toilet overflowed.

Pam got mad when Liz told others about her secret.

Dad’s favorite mag is Sports Illustrated.

My uncle Mal is a good tennis player.

At his funeral, they said what a good man he’d been all his life.

Get out the map and tell what you think the fastest route is.

Uh-oh, the cat pooped on the welcome mat.

Have you seen the movie “Mad Max?”

I think that the police will nab the bank robbers quickly.

Please don’t nag me, because I’ll have it done in an hour.

I need a nice, peaceful nap.

“PAC” stands for “political action committee,” and it tries to get funding for people running for office in an election.

Hand me that pad of paper so that I can write down the grocery list.

Freddy is my best pal.

Pam told me that she’s going to have to get braces.

I really like this new non-stick frying pan.

You need to pat the kitty more gently.

Pat, can you take the dog for a walk?

In ancient Rome, the word “pax” meant “peace,” but there was peace because the Romans ruled with an iron fist.

My sister yelled, “That new song by Beyonce is really rad!”

Wow, that car stereo is playing really loud, booming rap music.

Toss this old towel into the rag bag.

Did you see that bird ram right into the window?

I ran into my old teacher at the mall today.

Hmm, I smell a rat here!

A tarantula spider sac can have 500 to 1,000 babies in it!

You’ll be sad that you didn’t take my advice.

I hope that the roof doesn’t sag from all of the snow on top of it.

Sal just opened a new fast food restaurant.

Samantha, is it okay to call you “Sam?”

We’ve lived in both San Diego and San Francisco.

This tree sap is really gooey.

I mistakenly sat on the cat, and she screamed!

John Coltrane was an amazing jazz sax player.

Let’s open a new tab and do a Google search.

I dropped a Tic – Tac on the floor and the dog ate it.

I’m a tad full right now, and I think I’ll pass on dessert.

Tag, you’re it!

Wow, you got a deep tan over the summer.

Tap on the touchpad and the screen will light back up.

The sales tax in our locality is six percent.

Can you get the vac out and suck up all of these crumbs on the floor?

Is Val able to come to the party?

With the new baby, we need to put a car seat in the van.

Do you remember the actor Van Johnson, popular in the 40s through the 70s?

They destroyed the monster by making it fall into a vat of boiling oil.

C’mon Buddy, why won’t you wag your tail?

I need to clean off this candle wax that got on the table.

A yak is a wild ox with shaggy hair.

I like to put butter and brown sugar on a baked yam.

I’ve never heard a dog yap so much!

Zac struck out three times in today’s baseball game.

Should I zag before I zig, or zig before I zag?

The alien said, “Do that, and I will zap you with my ray gun!”

Activity 3) CVC WORDS: Middle-letter “Short-E” repeated exposure:

Thanks for making up your bed without my asking you.

I beg your pardon, can we talk a minute?

Ben Franklin was a clever inventor.

I bet that the U.S. women’s team wins the soccer World Cup.

Hi Bev, long time no see!

Can you help me with this math problem, Deb?

Del Webb is the name of a large homebuilding company.

Dad’s watching TV in the den.

My friend Dexter prefers to be called by his nickname, Dex.

I hope I fed the dog the right amount of kibble.

A fez is a red felt cap that has a long black tassel.

Can you get me a glass of ice water, please?

I need to mend the hem on my blue dress.

How many eggs did the hen lay last month?

The witch put a hex on their family.

Will Jeb Bush run for President again?

Remember Jed Clampett from the Beverly Hillbillies?

Have you ever flown on a jet plane?

I like to listen to the music of the blues artist Keb Mo.

Dad brought home a keg of root beer for my birthday party.

My cousin Ken plays the harmonica.

I led the class line into the cafeteria.

My uncle’s favorite rock group is Led Zeppelin.

My right leg is a quarter-inch shorter than my left!

My Uncle Les builds model airplanes.

Mom, will you let me go to Tom’s party?

Lex Luthor is Superman’s greatest enemy.

The doctor said that this med will help me to get over the flu more quickly.

Meg, can you help me paint the bathroom?

My cousin Mel is an accomplished rock climber.

I wonder how many men could fit into that small car.

I met my new boss this morning.

We ate at a great new Tex–Mex restaurant last night.

Ned just got his driver’s license.

I hate hitting the tennis ball into the net.

Your pec muscles connect your chest with your upper arm and shoulder bones.

You can’t fit a square peg into a round hole.

Hey Peg, can you please answer the phone?

By chance, do you have a red pen?

The cheerleaders led a pep rally in the gym.

Dad, why can’t we get a pet dog?

Mom, can we get some Pez candy at the grocery?

This house has a huge rec room downstairs.

I want to paint my room fire engine red.

They call that famous cowboy “Big Red.”

The crowd booed loudly when the ref made a really bad call.

My name is Lewis, and I’m your new sales rep.

The race car drivers began to rev up their engines.

I think that the scariest dinosaur of all is the T-Rex!

I need a sec to finish tying my shoes.

You can set the grocery bag down on the counter.

What sex is your cat, male or female?

That’s my twin brother, Ted.

My sister just turned ten years old.

The Tet Offensive was a challenging time for U.S. troops during the Vietnam war.

I need to take the dog to the vet for his yearly shots.

I’ll bet that this really hard math problem will vex you.

Look at the dew drops on that spider web!

After the bride and groom had put on their wedding rings, the pastor said, “I now wed thee man and wife.”

My Uncle Wes is a banker.

I forgot my umbrella, and now I’m sopping wet.

In Japan, the money that they use is called the “yen.”

Yep, you bet that I want some dessert tonight!

Yes, you can wear your new shoes to school today.

It’s not bedtime yet, is it?

Activity 4) CVC WORDS: Middle-letter “Short-I” repeated exposure:

The baby got food all over her bib.

Do you have a Bic pen with red ink that I can borrow?

Did you bid on anything at the auction?

You surely do have big feet!

Please deposit this in the trash bin.

That darn cat just bit me!

My great-grandpa had quite a career in show-biz.

Did you like the movie?

Her dog likes to dig holes in their yard.

A dik-dik is a cute very tiny antelope that lives in Africa.

Can you please dim the lights?

That loud din down the hall in our dorm is keeping me from going to sleep.

Dip your finger into the cookie dough batter.

It’s not okay to fib to your Granny.

Dad’s favorite cookies are Fig Newtons.

Can we go to Chick – fil – A for lunch?

Is that the fin of a dolphin or a shark?!

Sorry mom, these pants don’t fit me anymore.

Dad needs to fix the leak in our bathroom sink.

Fasten those two parts together by using this gib.

Our string quartet has a gig at a wedding this weekend.

Have you ever heard of the newspaper comic called “Gil Thorp?”

That silly git trips over his own two feet all the time.

He drank his fizzy water way too fast, and I heard him belch a loud “HIC!”

I wonder where Mom hid my birthday presents.

I saw him fall down on the playground today.

My left hip is sore.

Dad, I got a hit in today’s baseball game!

The ship’s jib was torn apart in the mighty storm.

Lucy, add Jif peanut butter to the grocery list.

My uncle danced a lively jig during the party.

The new kid’s name is Jim.

The exchange student who’s with us this summer is named “Jin.”

We shouldn’t kid her about her new braces.

Kim wants me to call her at 4:00.

My family is kin to the late Senator.

Kip will be the singer in our rock band.

Let me see the instructions for the model car kit.

Kit got the best grade on the math test.

My favorite cereal is Kix.

Where’s the lid for the trash can?

Ouch, I just bit my lip!

Good, Dad just lit a nice, cozy fire for us.

Can Liv come to the movie with us?

The new teacher is named Liz Smith.

I love seeing the leaves turn to pretty colors in mid-autumn.

To buy that fancy house, it would cost you a cool mil!

An exchange student from China named Min will be living with us this school year.

You can mix the chocolate chips into the batter.

This cutting tool has a super-sharp diamond nib.

Jake, don’t let the dog nip at your friends when they come over.

Our teacher is a real nit-picker when it comes to getting spelling and grammar correct!

We’re going to have to nix this weekend’s party due to the incoming hurricane.

On my cell phone, I snapped this pic of a cloud that looks like an elephant!

The third little pig built a strong house out of bricks.

Mom’s wearing her favorite turquoise pin.

We read a story about a boy named Pip.

This olive wasn’t supposed to have a pit in it!

I think that’s the last barbecue rib I can eat.

Let’s get rid of that beat-up pair of shoes.

I bet it’s weird working on an oil rig.

The basketball bounced off the rim and didn’t go in.

Mom will be mad when she sees this rip in my shirt.

How long was Rip Van Winkle’s beard?

The police officer yelled “Sic him, Fido,” and the German shepherd police dog ran after the purse snatcher.

Sid wants to be a fireman when he grows up.

Here’s how you put the SIM card into your new cell phone.

I’d argue that there’s no sin that’s worse than murder.

Try a sip of this fresh-squeezed orange juice.

Hey sis, have you seen my Barbie doll?

I need to sit down for a few minutes.

My sister is six years old.

Are there any sour-flavored Tic – Tac candies?

Tim caught the football and ran for a touchdown.

Goats don’t really eat tin cans, do they?

Pam, let me give you a tip about holding your field hockey stick.

I saw Tip with his Dad at the mall.

Vic and I are going to ride our bikes.

President Kennedy often used the term “vim and vigor” to describe being energetic.

I love seeing tough-guy movies like ones that Vin Diesel acts in.

Mom’s going to wear her wig to the Jones’s party.

I hope that the Falcons will win the Super Bowl!

My grandma has a dry, stinging wit, and you never know when she’s going to throw a zinger at you.

The magician was quite a wiz at doing amazing tricks.

Our dog starts to yip every time the doorbell rings.

Watch that rooster zig and zag around the farmyard.

We overheard the folks at the nearby table order a wine called a “Zinfandel,” and they called it a “zin.”

Bobby, don’t forget to zip up your jacket!

My sister shrieked when she looked in the mirror and saw a zit on her forehead.

Activity 5) CVC WORDS: Middle-letter “Short-O” repeated exposure:

When I was growing up, it was a Halloween tradition to bob for apples.

Can Bob come over for a sleepover this Saturday?

My poor bod is really sore from all of yesterday’s exercise.

Cranberries grow in a bog.

I like to eat chocolate bon-bons for dessert.

The cat pawed the dog with a bop on the head.

A “bot” is a software application that executes certain tasks on your computer.

This box of crackers is empty.

One of my favorite foods is corn on the cob.

We’re having baked cod with tartar sauce for supper tonight.

I feel like I’m just a cog in the wheel at the place where I work.

The crooks tried to pull off a crafty con, but they were caught in the act.

Dad, the cop behind us just turned on his siren!

We need to set up the cot, so that all of our guests have a bed to sleep in.

Mrs. Cox told her class that it was time to head to the library.

As Bugs Bunny says, “What’s up, Doc?”

I can’t stand the way your dog drools on me.

My friend Dom is a baseball fanatic.

Don will be in high school next year.

Students, remember to put a dot over every letter “I.”

My friend Dot just learned how to scramble eggs.

Drive carefully in that thick fog!

There was a fox outside the henhouse this morning.

Coach Fox said that he was proud of our hard work.

I’m going to serve myself a massive gob of these tasty garlic-mashed potatoes.

The head Greek god was called Zeus, and the Romans later called him Jupiter.

Different religions have different names for God.

Sally got a new 10-speed bicycle for Christmas.

The ad hoc committee at work broke up after it made its final report.

Now Butch, don’t hog all the snacks just for yourself.

Red kangaroos can hop 25 feet in one leap!

The water in the bathtub is still too hot.

Will we have to move if Mom gets a new job?

Let’s jog down to the park.

Jon got a dollar from the tooth fairy.

Can you please jot down a few reminders for me?

Let me show you how to lob the tennis ball back to your opponent.

Did you see the chipmunk run under that log?

I’m going to lop off this chunk of matted fur on the cat.

Thanks a lot!

I’d like a lox and bagel sandwich with cream cheese.

An angry mob was protesting at the city courthouse.

In the 1960s, it was common to hear words like “groovy” and “mod” when someone thought that something was “cool.”

My mom is the greatest!

In Jamaica, someone might greet you by saying, “Hey, mon!”

It’ll take me a minute to mop up this mess.

Nod “yes” if you want some dessert.

I love to drink egg-nog during Christmastime.

I’m not sure that I’m right about that.

I’ll show you how to get these peas out of their pod.

The cheerleaders want red-colored pom – poms.

Do Rice Krispies really go, “snap, crackle, and pop?”

Is the pot of water boiling yet?

My little sister just had chicken pox.

Lock the door, so that no one will rob us.

That was Rob who waved at us from that mini-van.

Grab your rod and reel, and let’s go fishing.

Rod is trying out to be the team’s catcher.

Ron is the class’s fastest runner.

That banana is about to rot.

Can Roz sleep over on Saturday?

I’ll sob alligator tears if I don’t make the team.

Dad covered the brown spots in our yard’s grass with some fresh sod.

My Uncle Solomon goes by the nickname “Sol.”

I’ll sop up the gravy with my dinner roll.

Someone who drinks too much alcohol can be called a “sot.”

My favorite pro baseball team is the Boston Red Sox.

Is that Tom coming up the driveway?

Put that on the top shelf so the dog can’t get to it.

Her little girl is the cutest tot I know.

I love my new Vox guitar amplifier.

Mrs. Chan loves to cook up a tasty stir-fry in her wok.

Mom is roaming around the house thither and yon, not getting much accomplished with her cleaning tasks.

Activity 6) CVC WORDS: Middle-letter “Short-U” repeated exposure:

Hey bub, what’s up?

There’s the first flower bud of spring.

My friend Bud makes the coolest paper airplanes.

Gross, there’s a bug in my soup.

There’s a guy at work who is just a lazy bum.

This is the last hot dog bun we’ve got.

The school bus was ten minutes late this morning.

Brad was mean to me, but later he said he was sorry.

Can we name the new puppy “Buz?”

If you see a bear cub, you can be sure its mama is close by.

Cattle, sheep, deer, and goats are cud-chewing animals.

Pour this cup of milk in the cat’s bowl.

Let’s put a bandage on that cut.

King Arthur said, “I dub thee Sir Lancelot, a knight of the round table.”

Hmm, I guess this firecracker is a dud.

The dog dug up another bone in the yard.

The song goes, “Dum – dee – dum – dum.”

I had lots of fun at Meg’s party.

Can I have a piece of chewing gum?

I’m taking my new water gun to the pool.

Gus was wearing cool new tennis shoes today.

The boxer kept punching his opponent in the gut.

In England, you might hear someone say, “Hey guv,” which is short for “governor,” and is a show of respect.

The spokes in a bicycle tire join at a central hub.

The government group called “HUD” stands for “Housing and Urban Development.”

Come give your Grandpa a big hug!

Let me try to hum that tune for you.

Attila the Hun built a mighty empire.

We found an empty old hut in the woods yesterday.

The new kid’s name is “Jud.”

Dad brought home a jug of apple cider.

This lamp is so tall that the base will need to jut out the window a bit when we put it in the back seat of the car.

I’ll lug this heavy suitcase up the stairs.

Tom, there’s mud all over your pants!

There’s nothing better than a mug of cold root beer.

Just keep mum about this and it’ll be our little secret.

My brother chews his fingernails down to the nub.

After my uncle died, my aunt became a Catholic nun.

I can’t eat that cookie if there’s a nut in it.

In England, people like to go to a pub for a beverage and good conversation with friends.

The dog breed called a pug has a very wrinkly face.

My mom is great with words, and she is always coming up with some funny pun.

Their new pup is very frisky.

Gross, there’s pus where the scab on my leg is.

Rub the lamp and maybe a genie will come out.

The cat coughed up a hairball on the rug!

This rum raisin ice cream is to die for.

I’m going to run around the track two times.

I’ve been in a rut the last few months, and I need to do something to spice up my life.

Our teacher was sick, and our sub was very nice.

Mom, I’ve rinsed off every single soap sud on me, and I’m ready to dry off.

The sum of two plus three is five.

The sun seems really bright today.

We shall sup in the dining room tonight instead of in the kitchen.

Go fill your tub with water and you can have a bubble bath.

We had a great tug – of – war during recess today.

Mom said, “Tut-tut, stop worrying, because this will not be a problem.”

The discovery of King Tut in Egypt was an archaeological milestone.

The men in the orchestra have to wear a tux for tonight’s performance.

Yum, that’s a fantastic fried chicken recipe.

Yup, you are absolutely right about that.

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

I have over twenty free apps on my cell phone.

You can light candles in the apse of the church chapel.

If you get fired from work, some people call it getting “axed.”

I think there’s a package at the back door.

Dad loves to go fishing for bass.

I’ll be at your beck and call if you need help.

Where in the world have you been?

Did you hear the bell ring?

We’re going to name our baby girl Bess.

This Bibb lettuce is really tender.

That clunkhead is aptly nicknamed “Biff.”

Can you give me change for a dollar bill?

My friend Bill is a great skateboard rider.

That movie was a complete bomb!

We got to meet our new boss today.

Can you loan me a buck to buy some gum?

I will buff your shoes to a very nice shine.

I’d better get my butt moving and finish these chores!

Have you heard all the buzz about this new TV show?

Buzz Aldrin flew on the Apollo 11 mission to the moon.

Our cow gave birth to her first baby calf.

Cass can be a nickname for Cassandra, Casey, or Cassidy.

I think I’ll get a Cobb salad for lunch today.

When the cock crowed, it woke me up.

My pants cuff is all tattered.

Cull through this box of junk and see if there is anything worth saving.

Mommy, Jeff said a cuss word!

This plant is dead, due to a lack of water.

You’re going to go deaf if you listen to too much loud music!

If you spend more than you earn, you’ll go into debt!

Class, now we’re all going to sing “The Farmer In The Dell.”

Dad’s outside lounging on the deck.

Our new classmate is named Dick Greene.

That’s my favorite brand of dill pickles.

I wish you wouldn’t diss me every time I say something!

We need to tie the boat to the dock.

The new Principal is named Mrs. Dodd.

I need to doff my heavy winter coat and scarf when I come inside.

I got a very pretty doll for Christmas.

That mama duck has six babies.

It’s time for me to get off of my duff and practice piano.

This pencil is dull and needs sharpening.

Well, that was a really dumb thing to say!

Is there anything else that I can get for you?

Grandma fell and hurt her hip.

You’d better fess up to Mom that you ate the last cookie!

Fess Parker was a popular TV actor in the 1950s and 1960s.

The fourth of July is a great American fete.

Please fill that bucket with soap and water.

In Mark Twain’s famous book, Huck Finn is Tom Sawyer’s best friend.

This can of soda pop doesn’t have any fizz to it.

Our librarian is named Mrs. Foss.

You’re making a big fuss about nothing!

My older brother’s silly beard looks like nothing but peach fuzz.

Steve Gadd is one of the best drummers ever.

The sailor hooked the swordfish with a gaff.

A fish has a gill rather than a lung.

What will you give me in return for these two Pokemon cards?

Ugh, a gnat just flew up my nose!

Mom’s gone over to Mrs. Murray’s house.

I’m not getting into that pond with all that guck floating on top.

I am not going to take any more of that bully’s guff!

There’s a gull getting into our picnic basket!

There was a good TV detective show in the early 1960s called “Peter Gunn.”

I hope that no one will hack into my computer!

I could eat an entire half of a chicken for dinner.

Hmm, what should I have for dessert?

This hat is too small to fit on my head.

What the heck is that up in the sky?

The preacher’s sermon was all about hell, today.

My great-grandpa was a country hick from the mountains.

That hill is too steep for me to climb.

If you get too close, that weird cat will hiss at you.

The musician had to hock his favorite guitar to get some cash.

Now, who would be mean enough to name their daughter “Ima Hogg?”

One of the characters on a popular 60s TV show called Bonanza was named “Hoss.”

Huck Finn was adopted by the Widow Douglas.

Mary stomped off in a huff after losing the tennis match.

The exploding torpedo put a huge hole in the hull of the ship.

Jack just got stung by a bee.

There’s rotting wood in this door jamb.

My sister plays the keyboard in a jazz ensemble.

My favorite Jell-O flavor is cherry.

Can you tell Jess to come down for dinner?

I have to run a quick errand, and I’ll be back in a jiff.

Jill got a good part in the school play.

That football jock is always wearing his letter-jacket.

Tell John that he needs to mow the lawn this weekend.

They named their newborn baby girl “Joss.”

That putrid sewer smell made me keck.

I can’t believe how far that pro can kick a soccer ball.

That mean dog up the street tried to kill our cat.

Give your Granny a kiss.

Mom is going to knit some mittens for us.

I can’t get this door knob to turn.

Blast it, I can’t undo this knot in my shoelace.

That boy has a complete lack of good manners.

That baby lamb is so cute.

That young lass has a pretty singing voice.

My mechanical pencil has run out of pencil lead.

Lech Walesa was a famous dissident in the country of Poland.

My diet should have less fat content in it.

That dog is trying to lick me on my mouth.

There’s a huge dead tree limb on the roof.

This painter likes to limn scenes of pretty rural countryside.

I wish that I could live in a house by the beach.

Gramps still believes that there’s really a Loch Ness monster in Scotland.

Don’t forget to lock the door when you leave.

You don’t have time to loll about; get your work done now!

They suffered a great loss when the tornado destroyed their home.

I wish you good luck in your game today.

I’ll lull the baby to sleep by humming this pretty tune.

We stayed in a really luxe hotel suite.

Uncle Mack is an army veteran of World War Two.

Mrs. Mann is a nice piano teacher, but she really pushes you!

There’s a big mass of matted fur on my cat’s back.

Tell your Uncle Matt that it’s time for dinner.

Tell the girls that we’re going shopping at TJ Maxx, in case any of them want to come with us.

The crowds rushed pell–mell into the mall to check out the Black Friday sales.

Please clean up this mess in your room before dinner.

Mick Jagger is the famous singer in the rock group “The Rolling Stones.”

The brother and sister were having a miff about which one was right about a rule in the board game.

Have you ever noticed how bad the air smells if you are driving near a paper mill?

Dad got back from a long business trip and asked, “Did you miss me?”

I learned how long it takes to get a brand new baseball mitt to become loose and pliable.

Mitt Romney was the Republican U.S. presidential candidate in 2012.

Mock my words, I’ll get you back for playing that trick on me!

Have you heard the proverb, “a rolling stone gathers no moss.”

Do we have any Mott applesauce in the fridge?

Gross, what is that muck all over your shoes?!

Harry Mudd was a humorous character on the TV show Star Trek.

I’d better not muff up my playing at my piano recital!

This evening I will mull over your intriguing proposal.

If a raccoon gets into your kitchen, watch out; it will muss up everything!

Our dog is no special breed; he’s just an everyday mutt.

Dad, don’t nick yourself shaving like you did yesterday.

My friend Nick is going to a month-long summer camp.

You have cheated on us, so our Contract is now null and void.

The dentist had to numb my mouth before drilling to put in a filling.

Pack your suitcase so we can go on the trip.

Can you please pass the potatoes?

Look at that cardinal peck at the birdseed.

William Penn founded the New World colony of Pennsylvania in 1682.

The candle burned to the last of the wick, and it went out, “pfft!”

Who are you going to pick to be on our field hockey team?

Don’t forget to take your usual pill at bedtime.

Brad Pitt is a very popular actor.

Psst, what did the teacher say we’re supposed to do with this lesson?

The hockey puck flew between the goalie’s legs.

The genie completely disappeared in a puff of smoke.

The golf pro holed a curvy eight-foot putt.

Dad’s putting up a steel rack in the garage to get junk off of the floor.

Please don’t razz me about this botched hair cut.

I’ve read all of the “Diary Of A Wimpy Kid” books.

Redd Fox was a popular African-American stand-up comic and actor.

My uncle Rick is a gifted wood carver.

The guitarist played a really cool riff.

Chuck Robb was once the Governor of Virginia.

An errant flying rock broke the glass on our car’s windshield.

There is a ruck of great high school athletes who will never make it to the pros.

Principal Rudd is proud that we won the state basketball championship.

Grandma showed us a YouTube of a really old cartoon called “Ruff and Reddy.”

Tonight’s University of Kentucky basketball game is being played at their Rupp Arena.

He could barely lift the huge sack of potatoes.

If you sass me again, I’m going to put you into a timeout!

Mom, I’m afraid that I’m feeling really sick!

Look Mom, there’s a male cardinal sitting right there on the sill.

I hate to tell you this, but your right sock doesn’t match your left one.

I bet you can’t suck on this fresh lemon without puckering up your face!

Please tack this note up on the corkboard.

When I graduate, I want to move to Silicon Valley and work for a hi-tech company.

Can you tell me about your summer vacation?

I love the William Tell Overture by Rossini.

My sister Tess is joining the Peace Corps.

My little brother surely knows how to tick me off!

The two sisters got into a little tiff over who got to take the first morning shower.

You can stay up till 9:00 PM tonight.

My Uncle Todd likes trout fishing.

Can you please toss that into the trash?

Don’t forget to tuck in your shirt.

My aunt is named Mary Webb.

He banged his fist on the table, WHAM!

I’ll let you know when dinner is ready.

Smell the cake that’s baking, and it will whet your appetite.

On a whim, they decided to go camping over the weekend.

I’m gonna whip you in our tennis match.

My cousin Whit is learning how to pilot an airplane.

She’s a whiz at putting together jigsaw puzzles.

He slipped on the ice and fell down, WHOP!

There’s no wick left on this candle.

I hope that you will remember to wake me up at 6:00 AM.

My brother Will is a redhead.

Wrap up well, because it’s frigid outside.

I think that’s a wren at the bird feeder.

I warned you that she’d yack your ear off!

A yegg broke into our house and got away with lots of Mom’s jewelry.

Please don’t yell at me.

Yuck, this tastes like it’s rotten.

Activity 20) Long-vowel –> single consonant –> silent-E, 3- & 4-letter words, Long-A repeated exposure:

Abe Lincoln is thought by many to be the U.S.’s best president ever.

Try this ale and tell me if you like its taste.

That monkey is a member of the ape family.

I ate more than I should have at dinner.

After that hard exercise, I ache in every corner of my body!

Gorillas, monkeys, and orangutans are all apes.

That new young man who we just hired is still a babe in the woods.

After we shook hands, I bade Mr. Jones godd-bye.

Should I bake chocolate chip or oatmeal raisin cookies?

That’s a funny looking cow by that bale of hay.

Our yappy dog is the bane of my existence.

The pinch hitter was thrown out at first base.

Mom’s baking an angel food cake for my birthday.

Dad, Sally came over to play this afternoon.

I love candy cane flavored ice cream.

Why do so many superheroes wear a cape?

I bought a case of cat food at the vet today.

Nothing spooks me more than going into a dark cave.

The traveler went on a long journey over hill and dale.

When the monarch of England honors a woman with a knighthood, this person is called a “Dame.”

If you are from the country of Denmark, you are called a “Dane.”

Mark this date for the concert on the calendar.

That man walked away from the car crash unharmed, but he was clearly in a daze.

The sun is about to fade away below the horizon.

I’m going to fake a handoff to the halfback and then throw to the tight end.

The college grad went out into the world to seek fame and fortune for herself.

The prisoner of war wondered what his future fate would be.

That movie has always been a fave of mine.

You’re wasting your breath, because your insults will never faze me!

The new kid in class is named Gabe.

The tiny boat was being rocked back and forth by the strong gale.

Dad, I’m pleased to report that we won the game.

She couldn’t help but gape at the crocodile’s huge teeth.

Make sure that you shut the gate behind you.

She gave the homeless man ten dollars.

Don’t you just love to gaze up at the stars?

The fish called hake is closely related to cod.

He was a hale and hearty young sailor.

Hale Irwin was a successful golf pro from the mid-70s to the mid-80s.

I hate to have to eat beets.

There’s an ugly haze floating over the city.

Mom’s wearing her pretty jade brooch to the wedding.

My friend Jake plays the tuba in band class.

My aunt Jane coaches a women’s softball team.

Dad likes to jape about the crazy place where he works.

Did you know that kale is a very nutritious veggie?

I think that “Kane” is a very manly name.

Kate Hudson is one of my favorite actresses.

Please don’t lade yet another project on top of me!

Wow, what a crystal clear azure lake that is!

That poor dog is lame and can’t move very quickly.

She rode her bike down a shady lane.

Don’t be late for your job interview!

Mom’s going to lave these filthy clothes.

Don’t you just love to laze around on a warm spring day?

Their mom said, “Boys, I made some toll house cookies for you.”

I can’t make any sense out of this author’s poetry.

Is this kitten male or female?

Look at how thick that lion’s mane is!

In Australia, you might call your friend your “mate.”

I built a little maze on the rug for our pet white rat.

I’m sorry, what is your name, again?

A mama cat may pick up a kitten by the nape of their neck.

Have you ever read any of the “Nate the Great” children’s books?

The bride walked slowly down the nave of the church.

You look mighty pale; are you feeling poorly?

A bird slammed into the pane of our kitchen window.

A bird pooped on the pate of my head.

I wish that they would pave this blasted dirt road!

Son, can you please help me rake the yard?

I wonder how Rotten Tomatoes will rate the new Avengers movie.

So, I hear that the new movie got rave reviews!

They are finally going to raze that dilapidated old building at 2nd and Market street.

It’s been long enough since you ate lunch, so it’s safe to get back in the pool.

My Granny used to say to me, “For heaven’s sake, child, why did you do that?”

Did you see that our neighbor has put his house up for sale?

To me, Pepsi tastes the same as Coke.

You may be the only sane person in your crazy family!

I plan to sate myself with this sumptuous buffet.

Superman arrived to save the day.

Since Gran no longer has a car, I will take her to her doctor’s appointment this afternoon.

Let me read you the tale about Paul Bunyan.

It would be almost impossible to tame that wild horse.

Tape this word list up on the blackboard, please.

My cousin Tate has just joined the Air Force.

The mountaineer descended down the steep hills into the peaceful vale.

I’m going to put these flowers into my favorite aqua vase.

Let’s go wade in the stream.

Kids, it’s time to wake up, so that you’re not late for school!

These cooler temperatures suggest that summer is about to wane away.

Did you see that surfer riding that huge wave?

I hope that I can get into Yale University when I go to college.

Zane Gray was a fiction writer who wrote adventure stories about the wild, wild West.

Activity 21) Long-vowel –> single consonant –> silent-E, 3- & 4-letter words, Long-E repeated exposure:

Their family can barely eke out a living.

We have our family holiday dinner on Christmas Eve.

He eked out a living by shining shoes in an airport.

She ekes out a living working a hard job on the third shift.

Let me who you this great meme that I found on TikTok.

I wonder what punishment mom will mete out because of our going into that old abandoned house.

For short, you can call a Pekingese dog a “peke.”

Activity 22) Long-vowel –> single consonant –> silent-E, 3- & 4-letter words, Long-I repeated exposure:

President Eisenhower’s nickname was “Ike.”

I’ve finished all of my chores, Mom!

I bide my time by reading a book while I’m waiting in a long line.

I rode my bike five miles today.

The angry newscaster spewed bile and vitriol.

Don’t worry, my dog doesn’t bite.

We must plug that hole in the dike, or we’ll get flooded.

That candy cost me just a dime.

Come to the house at 6:00, and we’ll dine at 7:00.

I’m too scared to jump off the high dive.

My sister plays the fife in her military marching band.

Today I feel just as fine as frog hair!

My little sister just turned five years old.

Are any of you up for a game of hide-and-seek?

I’m going to go for about an hour long hike in the woods.

Be careful to stay clear of that hive of bees.

I hope that your account of the crime scene will jibe with mine.

I’m going to jive him about his botched haircut.

Dern, my kite got stuck in a tree.

I’ve never been this sick in my entire life!

I really like this new taco restaurant.

Sprite advertises that their soda has a lemon-lime flavor.

There’s a long line to get tickets for the movie.

How can you drink that “lite” beer; it barely has any taste.

Live, from New York, it’s Saturday Night Live!

Mike can finally ride a two-wheel bicycle without training wheels.

It takes me eight minutes to run a mile.

We saw a really talented mime at the festival today.

No, that wallet is not mine.

A mite is so tiny that you can’t see it with the naked eye.

I think it’s been nine years since we’ve seen each other.

I’m going to fry up some delicious walleye pike for dinner.

Thank goodness, this is the last pile of clothes that I need to wash.

This cleaning solution has a pine scent to it.

I can’t stand the smell of pipe smoke; it’s too potent.

Mom, can I please ride on the carousel?

Rumors are rife that the politician is going to resign.

Children, it is going to really rile me up if you don’t stop bickering.

Rime is a type of frost where water droplets in fog freeze on solid objects.

I know that I’m going to enjoy this perfectly ripe peach.

It used to be a rite of passage for young adults from wealthy U.S. families to take a long tour of Europe.

You get one free side dish with your steak.

Dad will be working at the building site downtown today.

What size shoe do you wear?

Is the tide coming in or going out right now?

My uncle Tige has a masters degree in oceanography.

That little tike has ten times more energy than I do!

We’re going to put in a new tile floor in the kitchen.

Well, there’s a first time for everything.

One tine is missing on this fork.

I get a good vibe from that orange tabby, so let’s adopt that kitten.

Sherlock Holmes hated the vile Dr. Moriarty.

We need to pull that ugly vine off of the brick wall.

We’ll work on this piece of wood by first putting it into a vise.

The doc said, “Open wide and say, ‘Aah.’ ”

I’d like to introduce you to my wife.

I’m going to wile away the long holiday weekend reading a good mystery novel.

Would you like a glass of red or white wine with your meal?

After you load the dishwasher, please wipe off the counters.

She yelled, “YIPE!” when the nurse gave her a shot.

Activity 23) Long-vowel –> single consonant –> silent-E, 3- & 4-letter words, Long-O repeated exposure:

A fancy name for a poem is an “ode.”

That dude is a good ole boy.

The situation doesn’t bode well for us.

My dog loves to gnaw on a bone.

I’d like an ice cold Coke to drink at lunch.

Can I substitute cole slaw for a salad with my meal?

Ice cream is dripping down my ice cream cone.

It’s hard for me to cope with the stress at work.

Let’s stop the boat and try fishing in this quiet little cove.

Buy a can of Dole pineapple chunks at the grocery.

The dome of that cathedral is gigantic.

That dope is freezing and wet because he walked out on thin ice and fell into the water.

This is the last dose of the medicine that I’m taking to get over the flu.

I know that she will dote over her new grandchild.

She dove into the pool, barely making a splash.

I’m going to doze on the couch for a ilttle while.

A square peg won’t fit into a round hole.

It’s late, and it’s time to head toward home.

I need to hone my skills on my tennis serve.

I hope that you had a good time at the party.

The two college boys hove the heavy sofa up to the second floor.

Sorry, but I think that was a pretty tasteless joke.

The doctor pricked the lobe of my left ear to get a blood sample.

We found a huge new lode of gold in the mine today!

A lone wolf bayed loudly at the moon.

You’ll see how elegantly this horse will lope down the racetrack.

I need to set my cell phone on airplane mode before we take off.

Our cat caught a mole and brought it into the garage.

Are you going to just mope about, or are you going to get your homework done?

The electrical connections all ran through a single node.

My great-grandpa was born in Nome, Alaska.

Nope, I don’t think that I’ve ever heard of that.

Son, that’s a very nice thank-you note that you wrote to Gran.

If you poke me one more time, I’m going to throw this glass of water in your face!

That cool totem pole is really colorful.

Pone bread is made with cornmeal.

When we were in Rome, we got to see a church service led by the Pope.

I’m chilly, so I’m going to put on my robe.

Everyone got nervous when the tough new Sheriff rode into town.

Mom and Dad, I got a big acting role in the school play!

Legend has it that two brothers, Romulus and Remus, were at the heart of the founding of Rome, Italy.

Use this thick rope to tie the boat to the dock.

You just have to use rote memorization to learn your ABCs.

Let’s rove around the town without any specific plan in mind.

I cut myself on broken glass on the sole of my foot.

The professor wrote a tome about the War of 1812.

Watch your tone of voice with me, young man!

Tote this to the car trunk, please.

Mom, the cat is taunting a vole in the back yard!

Which candidate are you going to vote for?

I woke up at six o’clock this morning.

The seamstress wove a beautiful fabric.

It’s time to put a yoke on the oxen.

That tennis pro was really “in the zone” today, and he demolished his opponent.

Activity 24) Long-vowel –> single consonant –> silent-E, 3- & 4-letter words, Long-U repeated exposure:

I want to learn how to play the uke.

The Ute Native American people generally live in Utah and West Colorado.

I’ll take just one sugar cube to put in my tea.

I’ll slice up this crispy cuke and put it in the salad.

Mindy, those are really cute new tennis shoes that you have.

That athlete will probably sulk off and fume about his defeat.

We’ve got to disable the fuze on that bomb.

David Hume was a Scottish philosopher and historian in the 1700s.

I think that we have the most stubborn mule in the county!

Could everyone please mute their computer when we start the Zoom call?

That smells so bad that I bet I’d puke if I had to eat it.

If I hear that kitten pule one more time, I’m going to have to put him upstairs for a while.

That guitar player also owns two ukes.

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