Summary:

It is time to take the dog to the vet.  Tim doesn't like getting shots, so he is worried that his dog will be scared too. But when he sees that the dog is not scared, he realizes that he has nothing to worry about. In fact, the dog inspires Tim to be even braver when he goes to the doctor from now on!

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Full Text:

Page 1)    Tim and his dog were in the playing in the yard.
Page 2)    Mom said, "We have to take the dog to the vet."
Page 3)    Tim said, "I do not understand.  He is not sick."
Page 4)    "He must get his shots," Mom explained. "That will keep him from getting sick."
Page 5)    Tim bit his fingernails.  He did not like getting shots, and he did not want that to happen to his dog.
Page 6)    Mom peeked in the back.  "What is the matter, Tim?"  she asked.
Page 7)    The dog licked Tim's cheek and wagged its tail.  Tim did not see much fear in the little dog, so he felt better.
Page 8)    He rubbed the dog's ears and said, "This is a brave dog!"  Mom nodded, "Yes, he is!"
Page 9)    In the clinic, Tim hugged his dog while the vet gave it shots.  
Page 10)  Tim said, "I will have to be brave like you the next time I get a shot."

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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/,                       /b/,                       /n/,

‍/sh/ (IPA: ʃ),       /ā/ (IPA: eɪ),     /k/,                   /v/,                       /ō/ (IPA: oʊ),        /w/,

‍/ch/ (IPA: tʃ),     /ŏr/ (IPA: ɑr),    /ər/ (IPA: ɜr),   /ĕ/ (IPA: ɛ),           /j/ (IPA: dʒ),        /p/,

‍/ī/ (IPA: aɪ),        /ĭŋ/ (IPA: ɪŋ),     /y/ (IPA: j),      /ks/,                      /kw/,                    /z/,

‍/ū/ (IPA: ju)

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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.

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