Summary:

A snake chases a frog into a log. The frog escapes out of a little hole, but the snake gets stuck in it.  The frog has to make a choice whether to help the snake or run away. He sees how sad the snake is, so he decides to help it break free.  Once free, the snake gives the frog a hug and promises to stop chasing him.

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Full Text:

See that frog.

Hear that hiss.

That frog hid.

See it miss that frog.

It is sad.

Hmm.

See the frog cut that log.

It is free!

See the frog feel fear.

See it hug that frog.

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Phonemes:

/ă/ (IPA: æ),        /m/,                  /t/,                   /ē/ (IPA: i),            /s/,                       /ĭ/ (IPA: ɪ),        

‍/f/,                       /d/,                   /r/,                   /th/ (IPA: ð),         /ŏ/ (IPA: ɒ),          /g/,

‍/l/,                        /h/,                  /ŭ/ (IPA: ʌ),      /k/,                     

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Decodable:

‍This booklet is designed for kindergarten students to read independently after they have reached the cycle indicated on the cover. Students should use this to practice decoding and to develop independent reading habits. This should not be used for guided reading or for the development of content knowledge.

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Printable: ‍

This file is designed to be printed, folded, stapled, and given to students as a booklet.  

• Step 1: To print, select “print on both sides of the paper” and “flip on the short edge” in your print menu.  

• Step 2: Fold the printed pages along the dashed line in the center, and staple on top of the three staple images on the front cover.

When one student finishes reading the booklet, you can pass it on to the next student who is ready for it.  Or you can create one copy for each student and tell them that they can color the pictures when they finish reading it.