The Bear Cub — Cycle 64+

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The Bear Cub — Cycle 64+

Summary:

Dad and Tiff continue their fishing trip. Dad takes a nap while Tiff fishes. He is surprised when he wakes up next to a baby bear cub. The mama bear comes and looks angry, so Dad grabs Tiff and runs away.

Full Text:

See Dad dream in the shade.

A bear cub came and sat near him.

Dad hugged the cub.  

Hear tiff ask, "Is he tame?"

Dad hid in the tree.

The mom bear came.

Tiff said, "She is mad."

See Dad shake!

See Dad grab Tiff and run.  

The mom bear grinned and hugged the cub.

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),        

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.

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.