Split the syllables
rabbit
rab/bit
we went to the zoo and saw a giraffe
We went to the zoo and saw a giraffe.
Liam planted a tomato seed in a small pot. He watered it every day and placed it in the sunlight. After a few weeks, a tiny green sprout appeared.
What helped the seed grow?
A. Rainbows
B. Water and sunlight
C. Playing music
B. Water and sunlight
I couldn’t wait to try out my new skateboard. As soon as I got home from school, I grabbed my helmet and rushed outside. I wobbled a little at first, but soon I was rolling smoothly down the sidewalk.
1st person
When Mia walked into the classroom, her hair was dripping, and she wiped water off her glasses. She hung her jacket on the rack, and a small puddle formed underneath it.
What can you infer?
It is raining.
water
wa/ter
Do you like ice cream or cookies.
Do you like ice cream or cookies?
Maya’s cat, Whiskers, loves to nap in warm places. One day, Maya couldn’t find him. She looked under the bed, in the closet, and behind the couch. Finally, she found Whiskers sleeping on a sunny windowsill.
Where did Maya find Whiskers?
A. In the closet
B. Under the bed
C. On the windowsill
C. On the windowsill
Sophie watched the clouds drift across the sky. She tried to guess what each cloud looked like. One looked like a dragon, and another looked like a giant kitten. She laughed and kept imagining new shapes.
3rd person
Jordan stared at his empty lunchbox and frowned. His stomach growled loudly, and he looked around at the other kids opening their lunches.
What can you infer?
He forgot his lunch.
apple
ap/ple
My friend emma has a new puppy
My friend Emma has a new puppy.
The class took a trip to the aquarium. They saw sharks, colorful fish, and even a giant sea turtle. The guide told them fun facts about how sea animals survive in the ocean.
What did the class do on their trip?
A. Visit the aquarium
B. Go to the zoo
C. Play at the park
A. Visit the aquarium
You step onto the stage and take a deep breath. The audience is waiting for the show to begin. Your heart beats fast, but you remind yourself that you practiced your lines. You can do it!
The lights in the house were off, the curtains were closed, and a banner on the door said “Surprise!” Quiet giggles came from behind the couch.
What can you infer?
Surprise party.
pancake
pan/cake
“can we go outside” asked Jacob
“Can we go outside?” asked Jacob.
Jack wanted to make his sister a birthday card. He used markers, stickers, and glitter. When he was finished, the card was bright and colorful.
What was Jack making?
A. A poster
B. A birthday card
C. A scrapbook
B. A birthday card
The puppy chased its tail in a circle until it fell over. Mr. Lee picked it up and patted its head gently. He smiled as the puppy barked and raced off again.
3rd person
Ari climbed into the car with muddy shoes, grass in her hair, and a wide smile on her face. She held a small trophy in her hand.
What can you infer?
She just won a game.
paperclip
pa/per/clip
I need to pack my hat sunscreen and towel for the beach
I need to pack my hat, sunscreen, and towel for the beach.
Ella woke up early to watch the sunrise. She sat on her porch with a blanket and some hot cocoa. As the sky turned pink and orange, she smiled at how peaceful the morning felt.
Why did Ella wake up early?
A. To see the sunrise
B. To go to school
C. To feed her dog
A. To see the sunrise
My little brother asked me to help him build a block tower. I showed him how to stack the pieces so they wouldn’t fall. We worked together and made the tallest tower we’ve ever built.
Ben looked at the cage and saw that it was open. He dropped to the floor and checked under the bed. He even called softly, “Here, Snowball!”
What can you infer?
He lost his pet, Snowball.