Teal Lesson Plans

Lesson Plans Teal Set 21-30 Teal Set 21 Pam’s Pram 22 Clint and Flint 23 See the Bees 24 Seth and Cass 25 Wake Up Jake 26 Shep and Shelly 27 Barb and Carl 28 Lucky Duck 29 Hobby Horse 30 By the Brook

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Introduction

The following lesson plans complement the Readers In Rhyme Level 1 Teal 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 nd and point out QU and say “/kw/.” Using their ngers, 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?

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Encouraging repeated readings of the stories enhances uency and boosts con dence levels.

No. 21 Pam’s Pram Bill and the Hill Vocabulary Skip (P.2) To jump forward hopping on one foot and then the other.

Trip (P.2) To catch your foot on something and stumble, Or to go on a journey.

Scab (P.2) The crust of blood that forms over a wound.

Go over the two meanings of the word “trip” and ask the students: What do you think it means in this story by “Bill did trip”?

Discussion Ideas/Questions 1. Looking at the picture, how does Bill make you feel?

2. Look at the rst line. “Bill will go skip up the hill”. Which three words in the sentence rhyme? (Hill, Bill, will)

Prim Plum Vocabulary Miss (P.4) Used as a title before the name of an unmarried lady or girl.

Prim (P.4) Correct and proper beyond what is needed.

Grim (P.4) Stern or harsh.

Glum (P.4) In low spirits; sad or gloomy.

Discussion Ideas/Questions 1. Prim Plum is not grim or glum. Can you think of words that describe Prim Plum?

2. Prim’s cats are called Pip and Pep. Point to the words Pip and Pep. What is different about these two words? *Extra-Alliteration: Have students practice making an alliteration ex: “Prim Plum pets Pip and Pep.” “Prim Plum picks pears.”

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No. 21 Pam’s Pram Sad Dot Vocabulary Snip (P.2) To cut or clip with short, quick strokes of scissors.

Bald (P.2) Having little or no hair on the head.

Fret (P.2) To feel troubled or worried.

Discussion Ideas/Questions 1. Why do you think Dot is sad?

2. Why do you think her parents will be mad?

3. Can you nd words that rhyme with “glad”?

Pam’s Pram Vocabulary Pram (P.2) Small carriage or baby stroller (British Term) Trek (P.2) To travel or make one's way slowly and with dif culty.

Fret (P.2) To feel troubled or worried.

Fuss (P.2) Discussion Ideas/Questions 1. Pam is pushing the pram. Where are Cam and Sam? Can you nd Gus in the picture?

2. Why do you think Pam might need to yell at Gus? 3. Find all the words that rhyme with Pam.

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No. 22 Clint and Flint Dan Grabs a Crab Vocabulary Grabs (P.2) To take hold of suddenly or with force.

Snap (P.2) To grab or try to grab something suddenly.

Discussion Ideas/Questions 1. Dan had a trip to the sea shore. What else might Dan like to grab in his net?

2. Dan caught a crab. He needs to be careful. Why? 3. What word rhymes with sand? Can you think of others? (And, land, band, stand)

Meg’s Stunt Vocabulary Stunt (P.4) An act of skill, strength, or bravery.

Discussion Ideas/Questions 1. What can Meg do? (Run, jump, hop, skip) 2. What is the stunt Meg does does best?

3. What do the words jump, fun, run, sun and stunt have in common?

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No. 22 Clint and Flint No, Stan, No Vocabulary Mind (P.6) The part of a person that thinks, understands, remembers, directs, and feels OR to pay attention to and obey.

Go over the meanings of the word “mind” and ask the students: Which meaning is used in this story “What comes to dogs that do not mind?”

Discussion Ideas/Questions 1. Who does Stan want to go with?

2. Who do you think Stan is bothering? (Donkey-look at his eye) 3. Find the words at the end of the lines that rhyme.

Clint and Flint Vocabulary Romp (P.8) To move about or play in a lively manner.

Roll (P.8) To move by turning over and over.

Stroll (P.8) To walk slowly without a clear goal or purpose.

Swell (P.8) Excellent or nice. (old fashioned meaning) Discussion Ideas/Questions 1. In the last line Clint says Flint, his dog, is a “gift of gold”. Gold is precious do you think Flint is precious to Clint? Can you tell this by looking at the picture?

2. What does Clint do with Flint?

3. Gold Rhymes with which word? Can you think of other words that rhyme with “gold”? (Sold, fold, cold, told, bold, hold, mold…etc.)

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No. 23 See the Bees See the Bees Pre Reading- have the students look inside the front and back cover. Ask: “who can nd the phonogram used in the word ‘feet’?” when they nd ee ask: “what does this phonogram say?” Students: “E double E always says E” Ask: “how many sounds are in the word ‘feet’?” Students: “three /f/ /E/ /t/” Vocabulary Flee (P.2) To run away.

Discussion Ideas/Questions 1. What do you think may happen if the boy and dog don’t run away.

2. What other words can you think of that rhyme with bees? (trees, knees, please, sneeze, threes, freeze)

My Quilt Pre Reading- have the students look inside the front and back cover. Ask: “who can nd the phonogram used in the word ‘quit’?” when they nd qu ask: “what does this phonogram say?” Students: “/kw/” Ask: “How many sounds are in the word ‘quit’?” Students: “Three, /kw/ /i/ /t/”

Vocabulary Snug (P.4) Comfortable and cozy.

Creep (P.4) To move slowly on hands and knees.

Quilt (P.4) Bed cover made of patches of fabric sewn together.

Discussion Ideas/Questions 1. This little girl likes to creep around at night. What would you rather do than go to sleep?

2. Which 2 words in this story rhyme with keep? Can you nd them?

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No. 23 See the Bees Get up Bree!

Pre Reading- have the students look inside the front and back cover. Ask: “who can nd the phonogram used in the word ‘sweet’?” when they nd ee ask: “what does this phonogram say?” Students: “E double E always says E” Ask: “how many sounds are in the word ‘sweet’?”

Students: “four /s/ /w/ /E/ /t/”

Vocabulary Glee (P.6) Excited high spirited joy and happiness.

Discussion Ideas/Questions 1. How does Bree know it is time to get up?

2. What will Bree do with glee? (run and jump) 3. Find the words at the end of the lines that rhyme.

Queen Dee Pre Reading- have the students look inside the front and back cover. Ask: “who can find the phonograms used in the word ‘queen’?” when they find ee and qu ask: “what do these phonograms say?” Students: “E double E always says E” and /kw/ Ask: “how many sounds are in the word ‘queen’?”

Students: “three /kw/ /E/ /n/”

Vocabulary Boss (P.8) A person who is in charge.

Fond (P.8) Having a liking or love for something.

Heed (P.8) To pay attention.

Discussion Ideas/Questions 1. Where did Nat go?

2. What is Dee queen of? What would you wish to be the queen or king of and why?

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No. 24 Seth and Cass Three Pigs Pre Reading- have the students look inside the front and back cover. Ask: “who can find the phonograms used in the word ‘three’?” when they find ee and th ask: “what do these phonograms say?” Students: “E double E always says E” and /th/ /TH/ Ask: “how many sounds are in the word ‘three’?”

Students: “three /th/ /r/ /E/” Vocabulary Wee (P.2) Very small.

Path (P.2) A track made by foot travel.

Discussion Ideas/Questions 1. The three pigs are having fun. Why do you think they are so happy?

2. Do you know the story of the Three Little Pigs? Why do you think the pigs are celebrating in this story?

Three Cats Pre Reading- have the students look inside the front and back cover. Ask: “who can nd the phonogram used in the word ‘sweet’?” when they nd ee ask: “what does this phonogram say?” Students: “E double E always says E” Ask: “how many sounds are in the word ‘sweet’?”

Students: “four /s/ /w/ /E/ /t/” Vocabulary Wee (P.) Very small.

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

Discussion Ideas/Questions 1. Can you tell the names of the cats?

2. What words would you use to describe the cats?

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

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No. 24 Seth and Cass Ned’s Bed Pre Reading- have the students look inside the front and back cover. Ask: “who can nd the phonogram used in the word ‘with’?” when they nd th ask: “what does this phonogram say?” Students: “/th/ /TH/” Ask: “how many sounds are in the word ‘with’?” Students: “three /w/ /i/ /th/” Vocabulary Snug (P.6) Comfortable and cozy.

“Snug as a bug in a rug” (P.6) To be in a very comfortable situation.

Grump (P.6) A complaining, ill-tempered person.

Discussion Ideas/Questions 1. If you were Ned’s parents, what might you do if you came to check on Ned? (Tuck him in) 2. Look at the picture and see if you can nd something in the picture that rhymes with sweet. (feet, sheet)

Seth and Cass Pre Reading- have the students look inside the front and back cover. Ask: “who can nd the phonogram used in the word ‘that’?” when they nd th ask: “what does this phonogram say?” Students: “/th/ /TH/” Ask: “how many sounds are in the word ‘that’?” Students: “three /TH/ /a/ /t/” Vocabulary Pest (P.) Someone or something that annoys or bothers you.

Discussion Ideas/Questions 1. Where are Seth and Cass going?

2. What is Seth and Cass’s plan?

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

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No. 25 Wake up Jake Wags and Mags Pre Reading- have the students look inside the front and back cover. Ask: “who can nd the phonogram used in the word ‘this’?” when they nd th ask: “what does this phonogram say?” Students: “/th/ /TH/” Ask: “how many sounds are in the word ‘this’?” Students: “three /TH/ /i/ /s/”

Vocabulary Cross (P.2) Grumpy or angry.

Discussion Ideas/Questions 1. What do you think Wags is saying to Mags?

2. Do you think Mags is annoyed about going to the lake? What might Wags be saying to Mags? What might Mags be saying to Wags?

Wake up Jake Pre Reading- have the students look inside the front and back cover. Ask: “who can nd the phonogram used in the word ‘greet’?” when they nd ee ask: “what does this phonogram say?” Students: “E double E always says E” Ask: “how many sounds are in the word ‘greet’?”

Students: “four /g/ /r/ /E/ /t/”

Vocabulary Greet (P.4) To speak kindly to someone upon meeting.

Discussion Ideas/Questions 1. How can you tell it is time for Jake to wake up?

2. If Jake wakes ups late what may happen?What do the words Jake, wake and late have in common?

3. What do the words Jake, wake and late have in common?

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No. 25 Wake up Jake Mags and Jake Pre Reading- have the students look inside the front and back cover. Ask: “who can find the phonograms used in the word ‘teeth’?” when they find ee and th ask: “what do these phonograms say?” Students: “E double E always says E” and /th/ /TH/ Ask: “how many sounds are in the word ‘teeth’?”

Students: “three /t/ /E/ /th/” Vocabulary “Past Time”(P.) Something that should have already happened.

Discussion Ideas/Questions 1. Why do you think Mags wants Jake to wake up?

2. Other than hissing, what could Mags do to wake Jake?

3. What word rhymes with Jake? Can you nd it? How many other words can you think off that rhyme with Jake? (lake, take, shake, rake, bake)

Wags and Jake Pre Reading- have the students look inside the front and back cover. Ask: “who can nd the phonogram used in the word ‘street’?” when they nd ee ask: “what does this phonogram say?” Students: “E double E always says E” Ask: “how many sounds are in the word ‘street’?”

Students: “ ve /s/ /t/ /r/ /E/ /t/” Vocabulary Ruff (P.8) what is happening when we hear “ruff, ruff”?

Discussion Ideas/Questions 2. When Jake said Wags is a sweet pup. Do you think that mean he can taste wags and he tastes good?

3. Some words in our language look and sound the same like “sweet” and have two meanings.

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No. 26 Shep and Shelly Shep and Shelly Pre Reading- have the students look inside the front and back cover. Ask: “who can nd the phonogram used in the word ‘shop’?” when they nd sh ask: “what does this phonogram say?” Students: “/sh/” Ask: “how many sounds are in the word ‘shop’?” Students: “three /sh/ /o/ /p/”

Vocabulary Cash (P.2) Money in the form of bills or coins.

Spend (P.2) To pay out.

Discussion Ideas/Questions 1. Who gave Shep and Shelly money to spend at the shop?

2. If you went to this shop what would you buy?

3. Find two other words that rhyme with doll.

The Shop Pre Reading- have the students look inside the front and back cover. Ask: “who can nd the phonogram used in the word ‘shell’?” when they nd sh ask: “what does this phonogram say?” Students: “/sh/” Ask: “how many sounds are in the word ‘shell’?” Students: “three /sh/ /e/ /ll/”

Vocabulary cry (P.) To make a loud shout or yell OR To shed tears.

Discussion Ideas/Questions 1. Which meaning of the word “cry” is used in this story?

2. Can you play with a sh? Do you think this is a good pet? What pet would you like to have?

3. Which word rhymes with pot? Can you think of others? (Tot, dot, hot, not, etc…)

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No. 26 Shep and Shelly The Pet Fish Pre Reading- have the students look inside the front and back cover. Ask: “who can find the phonograms used in the word ‘sheep’?” when they find ee and sh ask: “what do these phonograms say?” Students: “E double E always says E” and /sh/ Ask: “how many sounds are in the word ‘sheep’?”

Students: “three /sh/ /E/ /p/” Vocabulary Agree (P.6) To have the same opinion or feel the same way.

Wee (P.6) Very small.

Discussion Ideas/Questions 1. How will Shep and Shelly keep their sh safe?

2. I hope Dad agrees that the sh is a good pet. What should the children have done before buying the pet?

3. Find the words “splish, splash, splosh”. What is different about each word?

Dash Pre Reading- have the students look inside the front and back cover. Ask: “who can nd the phonogram used in the word ‘splash’?” when they nd sh ask: “what does this phonogram say?” Students: “/sh/” Ask: “how many sounds are in the word ‘splash’?” Students: “ ve /s/ /p/ /l/ /a/ /sh/” Vocabulary Dash (P.8) To move swiftly.

Discussion Ideas/Questions 1. Why do you think Shelly named the sh Dash?

2. Do you think the children made a good choice for a pet? Why or Why not?

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

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No. 27 Barb and Carl Barb and Carl Pre Reading- have the students look inside the front and back cover. Ask: “who can nd the phonogram used in the word ‘peek’?” when they nd ee ask: “what does this phonogram say?” Students: “E double E always says E” Ask: “how many sounds are in the word ‘peek’?” Students: “three /p/ /E/ /k/” Vocabulary Peek (P.2) To look quickly or secretly.

Seek (P.2) To look for; try to nd.

Hush (P.2) To be quiet.

Discussion Ideas/Questions 1. If the hen makes a lot of noise what might happen?

2. In this story Barb is talking to the hen. When someone speaks in a story we use special marks called quotation marks to show that someone is talking. Find the quotation marks in this story. What does Barb say?

Eggs in the Pen Pre Reading- have the students look inside the front and back cover. Ask: “who can nd the phonogram used in the word ‘farm’?” when they nd ar ask: “what does this phonogram say?” Students: “/ar/ as in star” Ask: “how many sounds are in the word ‘farm’?” Students: “three /f/ /ar/ /m/” Vocabulary Fresh (P.4) Newly made, gotten, or experienced.

Barn (P.4) A large farm building used to shelter animals or store equipment.

Pen (P.4) A long, thin tool used for writing in ink. OR A small, fenced area for animals.

Discussion Ideas/Questions 1. Do you know where we get eggs?

2. Which meaning of the word “pen” is used in this story?

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No. 27 Barb and Carl Little Bree Pre Reading- have the students look inside the front and back cover. Ask: “who can nd the phonogram used in the word ‘bash’?” when they nd sh ask: “what does this phonogram say?” Students: “/sh/” Ask: “how many sounds are in the word ‘splash’?” Students: “three /b/ /a/ /sh/”

Vocabulary Cold (P.6) Without heat or warmth. OR A common sickness that causes sneezing, coughing, and a runny nose.

Wee (P.6) Very small.

Discussion Ideas/Questions 1. Bree sends Bart a card because he is sick. What might the card say?

2. Which meaning of the word “cold” is used in this story?

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

A Drive with Dad Pre Reading- have the students look inside the front and back cover. Ask: “who can nd the phonogram used in the word ‘far’?” when they nd ar ask: “what does this phonogram say?” Students: “/ar/” Ask: “how many sounds are in the word ‘far’?” Students: “two /f/ /ar/”

Vocabulary Yips (P.8) To bark quickly and sharply, as a puppy does.

Glee(P.8) Excited high spirited joy and happiness.

Discussion Ideas/Questions 1. What places do the children drive by with their dad?

2. What do you think it means to drive “fast and free?”

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

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No. 28 Lucky Duck Moll’s Sick Doll Pre Reading- have the students look inside the front and back cover. Ask: “who can find the phonograms used in the word ‘harsh’?” when they find ar and sh ask: “what do these phonograms say?” Students: “/ar/ as in star” and /sh/ Ask: “how many sounds are in the word ‘harsh’?” Students: “three /h/ /ar/ /sh/” Vocabulary Tuck (P.) A fold sewn into the fabric OR To cover with blankets in a snug way.

Broth (P.) Water in which meat is boiled that is used to make a soup.

Discussion Ideas/Questions 1. Which use of the word “tuck” is used in the story?

2. Broth is good to eat when you are sick. Do you think broth will make the doll better? Why or why not?

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

Pat gets Stuck Pre Reading- have the students look inside the front and back cover. Ask: “who can nd the phonogram used in the word ‘stuck’?” when they nd ck ask: “what does this phonogram say?” Students: “/k/ the 2-letter /k/” Ask: “how many sounds are in the word ‘stuck’?” Students: “four /s/ /t/ /u/ /ck/” Vocabulary Yard (P.4) An open area next to a house or other building.

“Keep to” (P.4) If you keep to something, you do not move away from it.

Stuck (P.4) Unable to move or be moved from a particular spot or position.

Flash: (P.4) a very short amount of time; an instant OR a sudden, bright light that shines, then quickly disappears.

Discussion Ideas/Questions 1. What kind of pet is Pat? 2. What is the meaning of the word “ ash” in this story?

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No. 28 Lucky Duck Jack and Dee Pre Reading- have the students look inside the front and back cover. Ask: “who can find the phonograms used in the word ‘quick’?” when they find qu and ck ask: “what do these phonograms say?” Students: /kw/ and “/k/ the 2letter /k/” Ask: “how many sounds are in the word ‘quick’?” Students: “three /qu/ /i/ /ck/” Vocabulary Flock (P.6) A group of animals such as birds or sheep.

Harm (P.6) Injury or hurt.

Discussion Ideas/Questions 1. The ducks got free and ran away. Where should Jack and Dee put the ducks when they get back to the farm? (pen, barn) 2. What kind of animal might harm the ducks?

3. Find all the words that end in CK and say a rhyming word for each.

Lucky Duck Pre Reading- have the students look inside the front and back cover. Ask: “who can find the phonogram used in the word ‘speed’?” when they find ee ask: “what does this phonogram say?” Students: “E double E always says E” Ask: “how many sounds are in the word ‘speed’?”

Students: “four /s/ /p/ /E/ /d/” Vocabulary Flock (P.8) A group of animals such as birds or sheep.

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

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

Dock (P.8) A raised platform that is built out into the water.

Discussion Ideas/Questions 1. Where did Lucky Duck go and why?

2. What do you think Lucky Duck will do with the sh?

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

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No. 29 Hobby Horse Hobby Horse Pre Reading- have the students look inside the front and back cover. Ask: “who can nd the phonogram used in the word ‘yard’?” when they nd ar ask: “what does this phonogram say?” Students: “/ar/ as in star” Ask: “how many sounds are in the word ‘yard’?” Students: “three /y/ /ar/ /d/” Vocabulary Hobby Horse (P.2) A toy horse or stick horse that you can ride.

Forth (P.2) Forward or onward.

Mare (P.2) An adult female horse.

Discussion Ideas/Questions 1. Where does the boy ride his horse? (back and forth, west and north) 2. If Fran wants a “quick ride” do you think she wants to ride for a long time or a short time?

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

Meet the Babe Pre Reading- have the students look inside the front and back cover. Ask: “who can nd the phonogram used in the word ‘torn’?” when they nd or ask: “what does this phonogram say?” Students: “/or/” Ask: “how many sounds are in the word ‘torn’?” Students: “three /t/ /or/ /n/” Vocabulary Peek (P.4) To look quickly or secretly.

Meet (P.4) To be introduced to.

Babe (P.4) A baby.

Tot (P.4) A very young child.

Cot (P.4) A small bed that folds up OR a British term for a baby crib.

Discussion Ideas/Questions 1. What are the two words in the story used for “baby?” (babe, tot) 2. How old is the baby? How do you know this?

3. Can you nd words that rhyme with “dot”? There are three.

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No. 29 Hobby Horse Little Blue Pre Reading- have the students look inside the front and back cover. Ask: “who can find the phonograms used in the word ‘north’?” when they find or and th ask: “what do these phonograms say?” Students: “/or/” and /th/ /TH/ Ask: “how many sounds are in the word ‘north’?” Students: “three /n/ /or/ /th/” Vocabulary Horn (P.6) A musical instrument usually made of brass OR one of the hard bony growths on the head of many hoofed animals.

“Back and forth” (P.6) To move backward and forward.

Discussion Ideas/Questions 1. Which meaning of the word “horn” is used in the story?

2. Why is it important for Little Blue to be quick? (A storm is coming) 3. What other words can you think of that rhyme with horn?

Ford Mends the Horse Vocabulary Pal (P.8) Close friend.

Mend (P.8) To repair or x something.

Yarn (P.8) A strand of twisted bers made from things like cotton or wool and used for knitting or weaving.

Worn (P.8) Damaged or old looking from being used a lot.

Kind (P.8) Helpful friendly and good.

Discussion Ideas/Questions 1. Look at the picture. How can you tell Ford mends things? (Often pictures tell stories too) 2. How do we know Ford is kind?

3. Ford is the boys friend. What word tells us this? (Pal)

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No. 30 By the Brook Wee Robin Pre Reading- have the students look inside the front and back cover. Ask: “who can nd the phonogram used in the word ‘sleet’?” when they nd ee ask: “what does this phonogram say?” Students: “E double E always says E” Ask: “how many sounds are in the word ‘sleet’?” Students: “four /s/ /l/ /E/ /t/” Vocabulary Robin (P.2) A bird with an orange-red breast and dark brown head and back.

Sleet (P.2) Freezing rain.

Discussion Ideas/Questions 1. What time of the year do you think it is? How can you tell from the picture and the story? What does it tell us about the north wind?

2. When it is cold all the animals go in the barn. They keep each other warm. If we are cold, what are ways we can keep warm?

By the Brook Pre Reading- have the students look inside the front and back cover. Ask: “who can nd the phonogram used in the word ‘look’?” when they nd oo ask: “what does this phonogram say?” Students: “/oo/ /OO/” (too/foot) Ask: “how many sounds are in the word ‘look’?” Students: “three /l/ /OO/ /k/” Vocabulary Blooms (P.) Flowers Brook(P.) A small stream.

Discussion Ideas/Questions 1. The girl made a crown for the baby. What did she make the crown out of? This crown of owers is called a daisy chain.

2. What will the girl do while the baby naps? Does the picture tell us this?

3. Point to each oo word and tell if the word uses the rst or second sound of oo. (blooms 1st /oo/, look 2nd /OO/)

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No. 30 By the Brook Cora’s Cakes Pre Reading- have the students look inside the front and back cover. Ask: “who can nd the phonogram used in the word ‘sick’?” when they nd ck ask: “what does this phonogram say?” Students: “/k/ the 2-letter /k/” Ask: “how many sounds are in the word ‘sick’?” Students: “three /s/ /i/ /ck/” Vocabulary Tarts (P.6) A small baked pastry shell with a fruit or other lling.

Noon (P.6) Twelve o'clock in the daytime.

Mood (P.6) The way a person feels at a certain time.

Discussion Ideas/Questions 1. What does Cora like to do?

2. Do you think Cora is a kind? Why? 3. Point to each oo word and tell if the word uses the rst or second sound of oo. (noon 1st /oo/, cook 2nd /OO/)

Clark Hits the Mark Pre Reading- have the students look inside the front and back cover. Ask: “who can find the phonograms used in the word ‘shoot’?” when they find sh and oo ask: “what do these phonograms say?” Students: /sh/ and “/oo/ /OO/” Ask: “how many sounds are in the word ‘shoot’?”

Students: “three /sh/ /oo/ /t/” Vocabulary Dart (P.8) A short arrow thrown with the hand or shot from a gun.

Mark (P.8) A goal or target.

Root (P.8) To cheer for a team or a person in a contest OR the part of a plant that usually grows underground.

Discussion Ideas/Questions 1. How do you win the game Clark is playing? Do you know what it is called when you hit the mark exactly in the center of the target? (A Bull’s eye) 3. Which meaning of the word “root” is used in the story?

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Index of Vocabulary & Idioms Agree

12

Grim

1

Root

20

Babe

17

Grump

7

Scab

1

Back and Forth 18

Harm

15

Seek

13

Bald

2

Heed

6

Skip

1

Barn

13

Hobby Horse

17

Sleet

19

Blooms

19

Horn

18

Snap

3

Boss

6

Hush

13

Snip

2

Brook

19

Keep To

15

Snug

5, 7

Broth

15

Kind

18

Snug as a Bug

7

Cash

11

Mare

17

Spend

11

Cold

14

Mark

20

Stroll

4

Cot

17

Meet

17

Stuck

15

Creep

5

Mend

18

Stunt

3

Cross

9

Mind

4

Swell

4

Cry

11

Miss

1

Tarts

20

Dart

20

Mood

20

Tot

17

Dash

12

Noon

20

Trek

2

Dock

15

Pal

18

Trip

1

Fine

15

Pass

7

Tuck

15

Flash

15

Past Time

10

Wee

7,12,14

Flee

5

Path

7

Worn

18

Flock

15

Peek

13, 17

Yard

15

Fond

6

Pen

13

Yarn

18

Forth

17

Pest

7

Yips

14

Fresh

13

Pond

15

Fret

2

Pram

2

Fuss

2

Prim

1

Glee

Quilt

5

Glum

6, 14 1

Robin

19

Grabs

3

Roll

4

Greet

9

Romp

4

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