Summary:

Tim is too busy playing his portable video game to spend time with his family during their camping trip. Every time someone offers to do something with him, he waves them away.  At night, the battery dies, and it's too late to do any fun activities. Tim wakes up early, fixes everyone breakfast, and apologizes for missing out on the first day.  He is looking forward to having fun with his family now!

Full Text:

Page 1)    The family went on a camping trip out in the wilderness.  Mom set up the tent, Dad made the fire pit, and Tiff unpacked.
Page 2)    While his family set up the camp, Tim sat in the shade with his game.
Page 3)    Tiff said, "Tim, we each have to help."  But Tim gave a wave with his hand and said, "Nah."
Page 4)    Mom said, "Tim, we are leaving for a hike."  But Tim did not glance up from the screen.
Page 5)    Dad said, "Tim, come make a s'more with me."  But Tim kept playing the game.
Page 6)    Suddenly, the screen went blank.  Tim said, "The battery ran out."
Page 7)    He went in the tent.  Mom, Dad, and Tiff were sleeping. Tim said, "Let's go for a hike and make a s'more!"  
Page 8)     Dad said, "Tim, it is bed time. You missed setting up camp, the hike, and the s'more."  Tim went to sleep feeling sad.
Page 9)    In the morning, Tim snuck out of the tent.  He made a big snack, and then he cleaned up the campsite.
Page 10)  As his family sat and ate, Tim said, "I messed up yesterday.   I do not want to miss the real fun of camping."

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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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