Olive Lesson Plans

Lesson Plans Olive Set 31-40 Olive Set 31

Whale Tale

32

Little Lads

33

Sir Rook

34

Turtle Dove

35

Pop Pine Cone

36

Fern and Vern

37

Bow Wow

38

Mouse House

39

All A-float

40

Little Joe’s Toe

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Introduction

The following lesson plans complement the Readers In Rhyme Level 1 Olive Set Readers. These plans offer a structured framework for small group instruction while reducing the need for extensive planning.

An index located at the back of the guide serves as a reference to assist with locating vocabulary and idioms used throughout the readers.

This guide was designed to aid general education teachers, reading specialists, ESL instructors, special education teachers, and any educator seeking valuable resources for teaching phonics to their students.

Lesson plans written by Deborah Kindred and Elizabeth Scagel

Copyright ©2024 Classical School Solutions www.classicalschoolsolutions.com All rights reserved. This guide is intended to be used with Readers in Rhyme curriculum.

Lesson Outline Pre Reading Before beginning the reading lesson, it's important to reinforce the phonogram sounds your students have previously learned. Repetition is essential for mastering these sounds and achieving automatic recognition.

Phonogram Hunt Activity-Using the front and back covers of the book, give students a word containing one or more of the phonograms being studied and encourage them to search for it in the boxes of phonograms. Once they locate the phonogram, prompt them to say the sound(s) associated with that phonogram. Teacher says: My word is ‘quit’ what phonogram is in ‘quit’?”

The students find and point out QU and say “/kw/.” Using their fingers, guide them in counting and identifying the number of sounds in the word.

Example:“quit” has three /kw/ /i/ /t/ and sleep has four /s/ /l/ /E/ /p/.

Title Before reading introduce the story by reading the title to the students.

Picture Question Ask the students what they think is happening in the picture for the story.

Point out anything of interest.

Vocabulary Introduce and discuss any vocabulary in the story that the students might now know.

Students read the story.

Discussion Questions Assess comprehension by posing insightful questions. Is there a connection between this tale and others the students have read?

Encouraging repeated readings of the stories enhances fluency and boosts confidence levels.

No. 31 Whale Tale The Bonny Three Pre Reading- (Phonogram Hunt) have the students look inside the front and back cover. Ask: “who can find the phonograms used in the word ‘wood’?” when they find oo ask: “what does this phonogram say?” Students: “/oo/ /OO/” and Ask: “how many sounds are in the word ‘wood’?”

Students: “three /w/ /OO/ d/” Vocabulary Bonny (P.2) Very pleasing to the eye.

Fuss (P.2) To become upset.

All will be well (P.2) Things will be as they should be.

Discussion Ideas/Questions 1. There are three questions asked at the beginning of the story. Can you tell them? What special mark does a sentence that asks a question end with?

2. Why do you think the girls are crying?

White Whale Pre Reading- Phonogram Hunt Words: track (/k/ the 2 letter /k/)—four sounds /t/ /r/ /a/ /ck/, sharp (/sh/, /ar/)—three sounds /sh/ /ar/ /p/ Vocabulary Seek (P.2) To look for; try to find.

Pass (P.2) To go past; move beyond.

Shy (P.2) Not feeling comfortable around people.

Tend (P.2) To be likely; usually do.

Wharf (P.2) Structure built on the shore at which ships can load and unload.

Dock (P.2) A raised platform that is built out into the water.

Discussion Ideas/Questions 1. What question does the girl ask?

2. Who do you think the little girl is speaking to? (Fish) Where do the fish tell the little girl to look? What do the fish tell the girl about whales?

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No. 31 Whale Tale Mary’s Lamb Pre Reading- Phonogram Hunt Words: tenth (/th/ /TH/)—four sounds /t/ /e/ /n/ /th/, stood (/oo/ /OO/)—four sounds /s/ /t/ /OO/ /d/ Vocabulary Wee (P.6) Very small.

Grumps (P.6) Complaining, ill-tempered people.

Discussion Ideas/Questions 1. What poem do you know that is about Mary’s Lamb? (Mary had a Little Lamb) See if anyone can recite it.

2. What two things does one wee lamb like to do? (Be by Mary’s side, ride in the car) 3. Find the words at the end of the lines that rhyme.

Whale Tale Pre Reading- Phonogram Hunt Words: gloom (/oo/ /OO/)—four sounds /g/ /l/ /oo/ /m/, deer (E double E always says E)—four sounds /d/ /ee/ /r/ Vocabulary Seek (P.8) To look for; try to find.

Apart (P.8) Away from each other in time or space.

Tale (P.8) A story.

Skiff (P.8) A small boat.

Shock (P.8) A sudden and powerful scare.

Shore (P.8) The land beside an ocean, sea, lake, or river.

Discussion Ideas/Questions 1. Can you tell what happened to the girl’s skiff?

2. What problem does the little girl have?

3. Tell the decision she makes at the end of the story.

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No. 32 Little Lads Dee, Dot and Dog Pre Reading- Phonogram Hunt Words: wheel (/w/, E double E always says E)—three sounds /wh/ /ee/ /l/, squid (/kw/)—four sounds /s/ /kw/ /i/ /d/ Vocabulary Lark (P.2) A happy adventure.

Stroll (P.2) To walk slowly without a clear goal or purpose.

Over (P.2) Above in position.

Under (P.2) Below in position.

Discussion Ideas/Questions 1. Who are the characters in the story? Tell where they go.

2. Is there a problem for Dee, Dot and Dog? What might happen if the sky is dark?

3. What happened in this story that we are not told, but we can observe from looking at the picture. (They pick flowers)

Little Lads Pre Reading- Phonogram Hunt Words: fern (/er/)—three sounds /f/ /er/ /n/, whack (/w/, /k/ the 2-letter /k/)—three sounds /w/ /a/ /ck/ Vocabulary Lads (P.4) Boys or young men.

Roll (P.4) To move by turning over and over.

Loops (P.4) Rounded shapes.

Hoops (P.4) Circular ring shaped objects.

Back and Forth (P.4) To move backward and forward.

Over (P.4) Above in position.

Discussion Ideas/Questions 1. Who are the characters in this story? What are they doing?

2. What phrase describes what the hoops do? (They go back and forth in little loops) 3. Where do the lads go?

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No. 32 Little Lads Jill and Her Dolly Dill Pre Reading- Phonogram Hunt Words: over (/er/)—three sounds /O/ /v/ /er/, green (E double E always says E)—four sounds /g/ /r/ /E/ /n/ Vocabulary Fond (P.6) Tender or loving feelings for.

Thrill (P.6) A sudden feeling of excitement.

Discussion Ideas/Questions 1. List the toys that Jill has.

2. What things are you fond of?

3. Find the words that rhyme with “Jill.” What other words can you think of that rhyme with "Jill?”

Apples Pre Reading- Phonogram Hunt Words: river (/er/)—four sounds /r/ /i/ /v/ / er/, wash (/sh/)—three sounds /w/ /o/ /sh/ Vocabulary Seen (P.8) To have looked at.

Pick (P.8) To gather by pulling off or out; pluck.

Discussion Ideas/Questions 1. In what season do the girls love to pick apples?

2. What do the little girls say at the beginning of the story? How can we tell the girls are saying this? (Quotation marks) Point to the quotation marks that show that someone is talking. Read what they say together.

Remember these marks show something is being said.

3. Find the words at the end of the lines that rhyme.

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No. 33 Sir Rook Mrs. Hen Pre Reading- Phonogram Hunt Words: her (/er/)—two sounds /h/ /er/, broth (/th/ /TH/)—four sounds /b/ /r/ /o/ /th/ Vocabulary Kind (P.2) Helpful friendly and good.

Shady (P.2) In the shade.

Struts (P.2) To walk in a proud manner.

Yarns (P.2) A strand of twisted fibers for knitting or weaving OR a tale that may exaggerate the truth or is hard to believe.

Morn (P.2) Morning or dawn.

Discussion Ideas/Questions 1. Which meaning of the word “yarns” is used in this story? When Mrs Hen spins yarns what is she doing? (Tells tales) 2. Find the words at the end of the lines that rhyme.

Father Gander Pre Reading- Phonogram Hunt Words: serve (/er/)—three sounds /s/ /er/ /v/, bird (/er/)—three sounds /b/ /er/ /d/ Vocabulary Goose (P.4) A water bird that looks like a duck but is usually larger.

Gander (P.4) An adult male goose.

Geese (P.4) More than one goose.

Stroll (P.4) To walk slowly without a clear goal or purpose.

Discussion Ideas/Questions 1. What is the question that Father Gander asks Mrs. Goose? How do you know it is a question? Have children point to the question mark.

2. Tell what happened to the geese. When do they need to get home?

3. Find the words at the end of the lines that rhyme.

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No. 33 Sir Rook Sir Rook Pre Reading- Phonogram Hunt Words: when (/w/)—three sounds /w/ /e/ /n/, clerk (/er/)—four sounds /c/ /l/ /er/ /k/ Vocabulary Brit (P.6) A person from Great Britain.

Rook (P.6) A common Old World crow.

Stuck up (P.6) To think you are better than others.

Large (P.6) Greater or bigger than usual.

Clan (P.6) A group of people from the same family.

Snotty (P.6) Having an annoying bad attitude.

Pity (P.6) Sadness for one suffering.

Discussion Ideas/Questions 1. What does Mrs Hen have in mind to tell Sir Rook?

2. How is Sir Rook described? Do you think he has lots of friends? Why or Why not?

Bob-O-Link Pre Reading- Phonogram Hunt Words: first (/er/)—four sounds /f/ /er/ /s/ /t/, tool (/oo/ /OO/)—three sounds /t/ /oo/ /l/ Vocabulary Mirth (P.8) Happiness with laughter.

Birth (P.8) The act of being born.

Clover (P.8) A common plant that has leaves in groups of three.

Part (P.8) To be apart or separate.

Tune (P.8) A set of pleasing musical tones.

Discussion Ideas/Questions 1. What kind of bird is Bob-O-Link? How do we know this?

2. Where does Bob-O-Link fly and when?

3. Find the words at the end of the lines that rhyme.

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No. 34 Turtle Dove Little Loon Pre Reading- Phonogram Hunt Words: white (/w/)—three sounds /w/ /I/ /t/, sir (/er/)—two sounds /s/ /er/ Vocabulary Loon (P.2) A diving bird that eats fish.

Lurks (P.2) To move quietly and secretly.

Brood (P.2) A family of young animals or children.

Surfs (P.2) To ride on the waves of the sea.

Plump (P.2) Full and round in shape; chubby.

Bold (P.2) Brave and daring.

Discussion Ideas/Questions 1. What words in the story describe Little Loon? (Plump, wee, brave, bold) 2. Tell what the Loon does? (Lurk, find, dive, feed, surf) 3. What does Little Loon feed his brood?

Turtle Dove Pre Reading- Phonogram Hunt Words: black (/k/ the 2-letter /k/)—four sounds /b/ /l/ /a/ /k/, horse (/or/)—three sounds /h/ /or/ /s/ Vocabulary Turtle Dove (P.4) A small pigeon like bird.

Trills (P.4) To sing with a trembling or quivering sound.

Croons (P.4) To softly sing a song.

Discussion Ideas/Questions 1. Turtle Dove talks of her lost love. Her lost love is not with her. Who is she talking to?

2. Point to the quotation marks and tell what is said. (Send this note, turr, turr, coo, coo, I love you) 3. Do you know a song that mentions turtle doves? Hint: We sing it at Christmas. (Twelve days of Christmas) 7

No. 34 Turtle Dove Cat-Bird Pre Reading- Phonogram Hunt Words: turtle (/er/)—four sounds /t/ /er/ /t/ /l/, croon (/oo/ /OO/)—four sounds /k/ /r/ /oo/ /n/ Vocabulary Catbird (P.6) A dark gray American songbird with a black cap.

Other (P.6) Different from the one mentioned.

Tune (P.6) A set of pleasing musical tones.

Fake (P.) A false copy.

Act (P.6) To play the part of.

Fur (P.6) The soft hairy coat of certain animals.

Fact (P.6) Something known or proved to be true.

Discussion Ideas/Questions 1. What does Cat-Bird do?

2. Catbird’s act makes White Kitty cross. Does that mean she is happy or mad?

Purple Martin Pre Reading- Phonogram Hunt Words: fur (/er/)—two sounds /f/ /er/, shell (/sh/)—three sounds /sh/ /e/ /l/ Vocabulary Purple Martin (P.8) A large swallow bird with purple blue feathers.

Grace (P.8) Beauty or charm in form or style.

Swell (P.8) Great or excellent.

Dwell (P.8) To live or stay in.

Fine (P.8) Agreeable or to one’s liking.

Discussion Ideas/Questions 1. Where does Purple Martin take his lady?

2. What does the story tell us about the tree? (cool, shady, a place for a bird of grace, swell, no better place to dwell, a good place for a home) 3. Find the words at the end of the lines that rhyme.

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No. 35 Pop Pine Cone Pop Pine Cone Pre Reading- Phonogram Hunt Words: burn (/er/)—three sounds /b/ /er/ /n/, third (/sh/, /ir/)—three sounds /th/ /er/ /d/ Vocabulary Kind (P.2) Helpful friendly and good.

Clan (P.2) A group of people from the same family.

Bitty (P.2) Very small.

Tots (P.2) A very young child.

Discussion Ideas/Questions 1. Who does Pop Pine Cone make gifts for? (His whole clan, baby Moll, Wee Tom Morse, All the tots) 2. Where do you think Pop Pine Cone clan may live? Why do you think so?

3. Read sentences three and four and find the words that rhyme.

Pop Pine Cone’s Drum Pre Reading- Phonogram Hunt Words: short (/sh/ /or/)—three sounds /sh/ /or/ /t/, germ (/er/)—three sounds /j/ /er/ /m/ Vocabulary Early (P.4) In the first part of something; near the beginning of something.

Morn (P.4) Morning or dawn.

Discussion Ideas/Questions 1. What words describe the sound Pop Pine Cone’s drum makes? (Rap, tap, tap; rum, tum, tum). Let’s read those words together.

2. Why do you think Pop Pine Cone uses his drum? (He is letting the forest animals know he has come with nuts and seeds) 3. Pop Pine Cone is out early. Where do you think he is?

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No. 35 Pop Pine Cone Hurry Pop Pine Cone Pre Reading- Phonogram Hunt Words: girl (/er/)—three sounds /g/ /er/ /l/, greet (E double E always says E)—four sounds /g/ /r/ /E/ /t/ Vocabulary Hurry (P.6) To move or act with speed.

Flurry (P.6) A light fall of snow that ends quickly.

Early (P.6) In the first part of something; near the beginning of something.

Hares (P.6) Large rabbits.

Sled (P.6) A low platform of wood that slides on blades over snow or ice.

Discussion Ideas/Questions 1. Why is Pop Pine Cone in a hurry? (It looks like it is going to snow) 2. What does Pop Pine Cone have in his sled? Who do you think it is for?

(Toys, things he has made for the tots) 3. Find a pair of rhyming words. (Hurry flurry; woods, goods)

Pop Pine Cone’s Gifts Pre Reading- Phonogram Hunt Words: stuck (/ck/)—four sounds /s/ /t/ /u/ /ck/, mirth (/er/, /th/)—three sounds /m/ /er/ /th/ Vocabulary “Make Merry” (P.8) To have fun and enjoy oneself.

Pine Needle (P.8) Thin needle-shaped leaf of the pine tree.

Roof (P.8) Surface or covering on the top of a building.

Dome (P.8) A rounded roof or ceiling on a building.

Worth (P.8) The value of a thing or person.

Earth (P.8) The planet we live on OR soil or dirt.

Discussion Ideas/Questions 1. How does this story describe Pop Pine Cone? (He likes to make merry and his face is like a berry. He loves to make gifts for the tots) 2. Describe Pop Pine Cone’s home. (Pine Needle hut; rook like a dome) 3. Find the words at the end of the lines that rhyme.

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No. 36 Fern and Vern The Jolly Hares Pre Reading- Phonogram Hunt Words: curb (/er/)—three sounds /k/ /er/ /b/, good (/oo/ /OO/)—four sounds /g/ /r/ /E/ /t/ Vocabulary Hares (P.2) Large rabbits.

“Trim the Tree” (P.2) To decorate a Christmas tree.

Jolly (P.2) Cheerful and full of fun.

Holly (P.2) A bush with white flowers and red berries.

Mirth (P.2) Happiness with laughter.

Turnip (P.2) A root vegetable that looks a little bit like an onion.

Discussion Ideas/Questions 1. What did the hares have for the girl? What do you thin they gave her?

2. If the girl and the hares are “Trimming the Tree” and giving gifts, what holiday do you think they are celebrating?

3. Find the words at the end of the lines that rhyme.

The World is a Blur Pre Reading- Phonogram Hunt Words: word (/wer/)—two sounds /wer/ /d/, bird (/ir/)—three sounds /b/ /er/ /d/ Vocabulary Blur (P.4) To become less clear or harder to see.

Whips (P.4) To move suddenly or quickly.

Discussion Ideas/Questions 1. Why do you think the world is a blur as the girls pass by? Do you think they are moving fast or slow on the sled?

2. What word does the author use to describe the wind as it whips over the girl’s face?

3. What two words are used to describe what the girls must do to get home quickly? (rush, hurry) 11

No. 36 Fern and Vern Fern and Vern Pre Reading- Phonogram Hunt Words: early (/er/)—three sounds /er/ /l/ /E/, good (/oo/ /OO/)—four sounds /g/ /r/ /E/ /t/ Vocabulary Early (P.6) In the first part of something; near the beginning of something.

Frost (P.6) A covering of tiny ice crystals on a cold surface.

Worry (P.6) To feel troubled or anxious.

Discussion Ideas/Questions 1. Names always start with a capital letter. Can you find the names in the story?

2. When did Fern and Vern leave to meet their grandparents?

3. Tell what in the story is cold and what is hot.

Who did I see Pre Reading- Phonogram Hunt Words: world (/wer/)—three sounds /wer/ /l/ /d/, under (/er/)—four sounds /u/ /n/ /d/ /er/ Vocabulary Fur (P.8) The soft hairy coat of certain animals.

Mirth (P.8) Happiness with laughter.

Goods (P.8) Things that are made and sold.

Pack (P.8) A bundle arranged for carrying on the back.

Merry (P.8) Cheerful and happy.

Discussion Ideas/Questions 1. There is a question in this story. Who asks it? What is the question?

2. Describe Santa.

3. Find the words at the end of the lines that rhyme.

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No. 37 Bow Wow The Sun Pre Reading- Phonogram Hunt Words: purse (/er/)—three sounds /p/ /er/ /s/, block (/k/ the 2-letter /k/)—four sounds /b/ /l/ /o/ /k/ Vocabulary “How do you do?” (P.2) A greeting that means “How are you?”

Morn (P.2) Morning or dawn.

Quite (P.2) Completely and entirely.

Discussion Ideas/Questions 1. What does the rooster do early in the morn?

2. Who is greeting the rooster?

3. The rooster says he is quite well. Do you think he means he is just ok or doing very well? Practice giving a greeting (Hello. How are you? Nice to meet you.)

Rooster and Dog Pre Reading- Phonogram Hunt Words: shirt (/sh/, /ir/)—three sounds /sh/ /er/ /t/, worst (/wer/)—three sounds /wer/ /s/ /t/ Vocabulary Fine (P.4) Very good.

Dandy (P.4) Pleasing or excellent.

Discussion Ideas/Questions 1. Who is the rooster speaking to?

2. Who is “fine and dandy”?

3. What time of day is it?

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No. 37 Bow Wow The Dog and Cat Pre Reading- Phonogram Hunt Words: quite (/qu/)—three sounds /qu/ /I/ /t/ how (/ow/ /O/)—two sounds /h/ /ow/ Vocabulary Morn (P.6) Morning or dawn.

“Happy as can be” (P.6) Very joyful and content.

Discussion Ideas/Questions 1. What do you think the dog mean when he say “bow wow, wow”?

2. What do you think the cat will eat for breakfast?

3. Who do you think left the milk for the cat?

The Cat and Cow Pre Reading- Phonogram Hunt Words: earth (/er/ /th/)—two sounds /er/ /th/ show (/ow/ /O/)—two sounds /sh/ /O/ Vocabulary Morn (P.8) Morning or dawn.

Quite (P.8) Completely and entirely.

Shine (P.8) To give off or reflect light.

Discussion Ideas/Questions 1. Where do you think the stories in this book take place?

2. Who is the sun shining down on?

3. Do you think the cow would be “quite happy” if it were raining? Why or why not?

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No. 38 Mouse House In the Wood Pre Reading- Phonogram Hunt Words: burst (/er/)—four sounds /b/ /er/ /s/ /t/ town (/ow/ /O/)—three sounds /t/ /ow/ /n/ Vocabulary

Meek (P.2) Patient and mild; not easily angered or upset.

Romp (P.2) To move about or play in a lively manner.

Discussion Ideas/Questions 1. In what setting does this story take place? (In the woods outside of a tree that is the Mouse House) 2. Describe the characters int his story. ( Mick, Matty and Mary mouse are meek, kind and wee) 3. What do the mice do to have fun? (They romp, run and jump rope)

Mouse House Pre Reading- Phonogram Hunt Words: worm (/wer/)—two sounds /wer/ /m/ town (/ow/ /O/)—three sounds /t/ /ow/ /n/ Vocabulary Early (P.4) In the first part of something; near the beginning of something.

Fall (P.4) Autumn the season between summer and winter.

Ball (P.4) A large fancy party for dancing.

Discussion Ideas/Questions 1. What are the mice in the Mouse House excited about?

2. Why does Mark Mouse come to visit Moll? (He wants Moll to go to the ball with him) 3. Why do you think Mark Mouse wears his best shirt and cap?

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No. 38 Mouse House Master Mouse Pre Reading- Phonogram Hunt Words: why (/w/)—two sounds /w/ /I/, loud (/ow/ /O/ /oo/ /u/)—three sounds /l/ /ow/ /d/ Vocabulary

Master (P.6) A male teacher.

Sass (P.6) Rude or disrespectful talk.

Utter (P.6) To express in words.

Cross (P.6) Grumpy or angry.

Discussion Ideas/Questions 1. Why is Master Mouse cross? (The class is loud and full of sass) 2. Why does Master Mouse need order?

3. If the mice want time for fun, how do you think they can earn it?

Misty Mouse Pre Reading- Phonogram Hunt Words: why (/w/)—two sounds /w/ /I/, mouse (/ow/ /O/ /oo/ /u/)—three sounds /m/ /ow/ /s/ Vocabulary Flock (P.) A group of animals such as birds or sheep OR To gather or move in a crowd.

Proud (P.8) Feeling pleased and satisfied.

Tarts (P.) A small baked pastry shell with a fruit or other filling.

Goods (P.8) Things that are made and sold.

Discussion Ideas/Questions 1. What does Misty bake and where does she bake it? (Tarts and seed cakes in her tree) 2. Where does this story take place?

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No. 39 All A-float All Afloat Pre Reading- Phonogram Hunt Words: stir (/er/)—three sounds /s/ /t/ /er/ cloud (/ow/ /O/ /oo/ /u/)—four sounds /k/ /l/ /ow/ /d/ Vocabulary Afloat (P.2) On the water floating.

First Mate (P.) The officer on a ship who is most important after the captain.

Tow (P.2) To draw or pull along behind.

Cast (P.2) To throw or fling.

“Happy as can be” (P.2) Very joyful and content.

Discussion Ideas/Questions 1. Who is in charge in this boat? What does the boy call his dog? (First Mate) 2. Why are they casting their nets far and wide? (They want to catch fish) 3. Why do you think the boy and dog are happy?

Down the Road Pre Reading- Phonogram Hunt Words: boat (/O/)—three sounds /b/ /O/ /t/ soup (/ow/ /O/ /oo/ /u/)—four sounds /k/ /l/ /ow/ /d/ Vocabulary Drat (P.4) Used to express annoyance.

Discussion Ideas/Questions 1. What happened when the car hit a bump?

2. What happened to the car? Where did the girls go before this happened?

3. If this was your story how would it end?

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No. 39 All A-float

What a Load of Fun Pre Reading- Phonogram Hunt Words: toad (/O/)—three sounds /t/ /O/ /d/ bowl (/ow/ /O/)—four sounds /k/ /l/ /ow/ /d/

Vocabulary Foam (P.6) A large amount of small bubbles that form at the top of a liquid.

Surf (P.6) Ocean waves that come in from the sea and break on the shore.

West Coast (P.) The states California, Oregon, and Washington.

Seems (P.6) To appear to be.

Load (P.6) An amount of something.

Discussion Ideas/Questions 1. What do you think Jack and Joan are doing?

2. Where do you think they are enjoying the “West Coast Sun”?

3. How do we know the boat is going fast?

Rub a Dub Dub Pre Reading- Phonogram Hunt Words: snuck (/k/ the 2-letter /k/)—four sounds /s/ /n/ /u/ /k/ oats (/O/)—three sounds /O/ /t/ /s/

Vocabulary Soak (P.8) To become completely wet with a liquid.

Nab (P.8) To grab or snatch.

Specks (P.8) Small marks or spots.

Discussion Ideas/Questions 1. What do you think Rub a Dub Dub means?

2. What things might you bring when you take a bath?

3. Why is Mary Beth taking a bath?

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No. 40 Little Joe’s Toe Flo Keeps House Pre Reading- Phonogram Hunt Words: peel (E double E always says E)— three sounds /p/ /E/ /l/ load (/O/)—three sounds /l/ /O/ /d/ Vocabulary Spick and Span (P.2) Perfectly clean and tidy.

Back and Forth (P.2) To move backward and forward.

Woe (P.2) Great suffering or sorrow.

Discussion Ideas/Questions 1. How does Flo keep her house spick and span?

2. If people mess up her house, what will Flo do?

3. Find the words in the story that rhyme with thick. (Spick, quick)

There Goes Little Joe Pre Reading- Phonogram Hunt Words: toe (/O/)—two sounds /t/ /O/ grow (/ow/ /O/)—three sounds /g/ /r/ /O/ Vocabulary Rolls (P.4) To move by turning over and over.

To and Fro (P.4) In one direction and then toward the opposite.

Back and Forth (P.4) To move backward and forward.

Hoe (P.4) A garden tool with a flat blade at the end of a long handle.

Discussion Ideas/Questions 1. Why does Joe have to use the hoe?

2. What went back and forth in the last story? Is this the same as to and fro?

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No. 40 Little Joe’s Toe

Little Joe’s Toe Pre Reading- Phonogram Hunt Words: worry (/wer/)—two sounds /wer/ /E/ mows (/ow/ /O/)—three sounds /m/ /O/ /z/

Vocabulary Apt (P.6) Likely to.

Stub (P.6) To strike against something by accident.

Tends (P.6) To care for or watch over OR To be likely; usually do.

Blooms (P.6) Flowers.

Plot (P.6) A small piece of land.

Discussion Ideas/Questions 1. What does Joe do in his yard? (He takes care of his flowers, tends the blooms and mows the grass) 2. What is happening in the picture? How would you tell the story?

3. What is Little Joe apt to do? (Stub his toe)

Farmer Moe Pre Reading- Phonogram Hunt Words: house (/ow/ /O/ /oo/ /u/)—three sounds /h/ /ow/ /s/ keep (E double E always says E)—three sounds /k/ /E/ /p/

Vocabulary Woe (P.8) Great suffering or sorrow.

Roam (P.) To go from place to place without a plan.

Worry (P.8) To feel troubled or anxious.

Harm (P.8) Injury or hurt.

Hurry (P.8) To move or act with speed.

Market (P.8) A place where goods are sold.

Discussion Ideas/Questions 1. What is Farmer Moe’s problem?

2. How can Farmer Moe solve his problem? (Build a pen)

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Index of Vocabulary & Idioms Act

8

Frost

12

Pack

12

Tale

2

Afloat

17

Fur

8

Part

6

Tarts

16

Apart

2

Fuss

1

Pick

4

Tend

1

Apt

20

Gander

5

Pity

6

Thrill

4

Birth

6

Geese

5

Plot

20

Tots

9

Bitty

9

Goods

12

Plump

7

Tow

17

Blooms 20

Goose

5

Proud

16

Trills

7

Blur

11

Grace

8

Quite

14

Tune

6

Bold

7

2

Roam

20

Turnip

11

Bonny

1

Grump sHares

10

Roll

3

Under

3

Brit

6

Harm

20

Romp

15

Utter

16

Brood

7

Hoe

19

Roof

10

Wee

2

Cast

17

Holly

11

Rook

6

Wharf

1

Catbird 8

Hoops

3

Sass

16

Clan

6

Hurry

10

Seek

1

Whips

11

Clover

6

Jolly

11

Seems

18

Woe

19

Croons

7

Kind

5

Seen

4

Worry

12

Cross

16

Lads

3

Shady

5

Worth

10

Dandy

13

Lark

3

Shine

14

Yarns

5

Dock

1

Load

18

Shock

2

Back and Forth

3

Dome

10

Loon

7

Shore

2

First Mate

17

Drat

17

Loops

3

Shy

1

Happy as can Be

13

Dwell

8

Lurks

7

Skiff

2

How Do You Do

13

Early

9

Market

20

Sled

10

Make Merry

10

Earth

10

Master

16

Snotty

6

Pine Needle

10

Fact

8

Meek

15

Soak

18

Purple Martin

8

Fake

8

Merry

12

Specks

18

Spick and Span

19

Fine

8

Mirth

6

Stroll

3

Stuck Up

6

Flock

16

Morn

5

Struts

5

To and Fro

19

Flurry

10

Nab

18

Stub

20

Trim the Tree

11

Foam

18

Other

8

Surfs

7

Turtle Dove

7

Fond

4

Over

3

Swell

8

West Coast

18

21