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The park was buzzing with sounds! Leo and Mia were building a tall tower of blocks, right near the slide. *Sssssssss* went the slide every time someone zoomed down. "That sound starts with 'S'!" said Mia, pointing to a sign that said 'Slide'. Leo giggled. He was trying to build his tower as high as he could.
Suddenly, *thump!* The tower wobbled and fell over. Blocks scattered everywhere. "Oh no!" cried Leo. "That was an accident!" He looked a little sad, but Mia quickly started helping him pick up the blocks.
A little bird chirped nearby. *Chirp, chirp!* "That's a 'C' sound!" Mia exclaimed. She remembered her teacher talking about how letters make sounds. She pointed to a letter 'C' on a nearby poster showing the alphabet.
Old Man Tiber, who always sat on the bench feeding the pigeons, chuckled. *Hahaha!* "That's a happy sound," he said. "It starts with 'H'." Mia and Leo ran over to see the pigeons fluttering around his feet. They noticed a little girl reading a book on the bench next to him.
"What are you reading?" asked Leo, carefully. The girl held up her book. "It's about a brave knight!" she said. Mia pointed to the first letter on the page. "That's a 'B'! 'B' for brave!"
Everywhere they looked, there were sounds and letters. The rushing wind made a *whoosh* sound ('W'), a dog barked *woof* ('W'), and a little boy was happily humming ('H'). It was like the whole park was teaching them the alphabet, one sound at a time. Leo and Mia smiled. Learning was fun, especially when it was an adventure in the park!
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
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English
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Reading
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Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
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5-11
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Descriptive scene setting
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accident
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Describing Sounds and Letters in a Busy Park
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Noun
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[
{
"answer": "Um... that sound starts with 'S'! Like in slide. My teacher showed us that 'S' makes that sound.",
"question": "Mia and Leo heard lots of sounds at the park. The story says the slide makes a *Sssssssss* sound. What letter does that sound start with?"
},
{
"answer": "That's easy! It's 'H'! Like in happy. I know my letters, and 'H' makes that sound when you laugh.",
"question": "Old Man Tiber chuckled, and the story says that sound is *Hahaha!* Can you tell me what letter makes that 'H' sound?"
},
{
"answer": "Hmm... 'B' makes the 'buh' sound! Like in ball! Brave starts with 'buh' too!",
"question": "The little girl was reading a book about a brave knight. The story says 'B' is for brave. Can you tell me what sound 'B' makes?"
}
] |
The farmer's market was buzzing with happy sounds! Old Man Tiber, with his twinkly eyes, had set up his stall first. Big, bright signs hung above all the tables. Lily and Tom loved visiting with their mom.
First, they walked past Farmer McGregor's apples. A sign read "Apples - Red and Sweet!" Lily pointed. "A! A is for apple!" she shouted. Tom giggled. He loved the sound the letter 'A' made - ah - just like when he opened his mouth wide at the doctor's!
Next, they saw Mrs. Gable's peaches. The sign showed a pile of fuzzy peaches and said "Peaches - Juicy and Bright!" "P is for peaches!" Tom announced proudly. He remembered his teacher saying 'P' made a puffing sound - puh! Like blowing out a candle.
Old Man Tiber had plump, purple plums. His sign said "Plums - Perfectly Purple!" Lily traced the letter 'P' with her finger. "Another P!" she exclaimed. She and Tom practiced making the 'puh' sound together.
They saw shiny green peppers and crunchy carrots. Each stall had a new letter to discover. They even found blueberries! The sign for blueberries had a big, bold 'B'. Lily and Tom both said, "Buh - blueberries!"
Their mom smiled. "You're becoming such good letter detectives!" she said. "Finding letters and their sounds everywhere!"
Suddenly, Tom spotted a funny sign. It had a picture of a pig and said "Pork - Fresh Today!" He wrinkled his nose. "P is also for pork!" he said.
Lily and Tom continued exploring, pointing out letters and practicing their sounds, feeling proud of every letter they recognized. The farmer's market wasn't just a place to buy food; it was a fun place to learn and play with letters!
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
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English
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Reading
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Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
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5-11
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Descriptive scene setting
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pork
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A farmer's market with colorful signs and produce, focusing on sounds and letter recognition to reinforce phonics.
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Noun
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[
{
"answer": "Okay! Apple starts with A, and A says 'ah!' Peach starts with P, and P says 'puh!' And plum starts with P too, so it says 'puh' as well! It's kinda tricky that peach and plum both start with the same letter.",
"question": "Lily and Tom found lots of yummy fruits at the market. The story says they found apples, peaches, and plums. Can you tell me what letter each of those words starts with, and what sound that letter makes?"
},
{
"answer": "Bananas! Um... B! B makes the 'buh' sound. Like... like when I bounce a ball! Buh, buh, bounce!",
"question": "Remember how Tom giggled when he thought of the 'A' sound? If you were at the farmer's market and saw a sign for bananas, what letter would you look for, and what sound would it make?"
},
{
"answer": "Puh, puh, puh! Okay! Um... pig! Like the one on the sign for pork! That was a funny sign, 'cause I don't really like pork very much.",
"question": "Old Man Tiber had plums at his stall. The sign said 'Plums - Perfectly Purple!' Can you say the 'P' sound three times, and then tell me another word that starts with the letter 'P'?"
}
] |
Lily and Tom loved their playhouse! It wasn't a big playhouse, but it was *their* special place. It was painted bright blue, like the summer sky, with a red door and a yellow roof. Around the door, someone had painted all the letters of the alphabet! Big, colorful letters - A, B, C, all the way to Z.
"Look, Tom!" Lily pointed to the letter 'A'. "A says 'ahhh' like when you open your mouth at the doctor's!" She pretended to yawn wide. Tom giggled.
Tom pointed to the 'B'. "B says 'buh' like... ball!" He bounced an imaginary ball. "And C says 'kuh' like... cat!" He wiggled his fingers like whiskers.
They went around the playhouse, naming each letter and the sound it makes. 'D' for dog, 'E' for elephant, 'F' for fish... Lily's mom had helped them paint the letters, and she always reminded them what sound each one made.
The playhouse wasn't just pretty; it was a learning place too! They had a little table inside where they liked to 'write' stories with colorful crayons. They didn't write real words yet, mostly just scribbles, but they tried to sound out the letters as they drew. Lily was practicing her 'M' for mom, and Tom was working on his 'T' for Tom.
Sometimes, their friend Leo would come over, and they'd all play inside. They would pretend the playhouse was a castle, a spaceship, or even a little shop. But no matter what they pretended, the letters around the door were always there, a colorful reminder of the sounds they were learning. Lily and Tom loved their playhouse, and they loved learning their ABCs, too. It made everything more fun!
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
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English
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Reading
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Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
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5-11
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Descriptive scene setting
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playhouse
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Describing a colorful playhouse and the letters decorating it to reinforce alphabet recognition and sounds.
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Noun
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[
{
"answer": "Um, 'D' makes the 'duh' sound! Like... duh-dog! My dog, Buster, makes a 'duh' sound when he barks sometimes, kinda.",
"question": "The story says Lily and Tom had letters all around their playhouse door. Can you tell me what sound the letter 'D' makes? Like, if you wanted to say the word 'dog', what sound would you start with?"
},
{
"answer": "I would paint 'S' first! Because Sam starts with 'S'. And 'S' says 'sss' like a snake! Hiss!",
"question": "If you were going to paint a letter on the playhouse, and you wanted it to be for your friend's name, and your friend's name is Sam, what letter would you paint first? And what sound does that letter make?"
},
{
"answer": "Mmm... 'M' makes the 'muh' sound! Like... mom! And... and... monkey! Monkeys are silly. 'Muh-monkey'!",
"question": "Lily was practicing writing the letter 'M' for her mom. Can you tell me what sound the letter 'M' makes? Can you think of another word that starts with 'M'?"
}
] |
Leo loved his playroom! It was a bright, happy space filled with toys. The walls were painted a sunny yellow, and a big, fluffy rug covered most of the floor. On one wall, someone had painted colorful letters - big, red A, a bright blue B, and a cheerful green C.
Leo was building a tall tower with his blocks. He had a red block, a blue block, and a green block. "Red starts with R!" he said proudly, pointing to the red block and then to the letter R painted on the wall. "Blue starts with B! Like my best friend, Ben!" He bounced a blue ball, imagining Ben was right there with him.
The rug had pictures of all sorts of things. There was an apple, and Leo knew 'A' was for apple. There was a ball, and 'B' was for ball! He even found a cat on the rug. "C is for cat!" he giggled, pretending to be a sneaky cat creeping around the room.
His mom had put up a picture board showing all the letters. Under the letter 'D' was a drawing of a dog. Leo's dog, Buster, wagged his tail as if he understood. Leo traced the shape of the 'D' with his finger. He loved learning letters. Every toy in the room seemed to whisper its starting sound.
He spotted a yellow duck. 'D' was for duck, and 'Y' was for yellow! He was getting very good at this.
Leo's playroom wasn't just a place to play; it was a place to discover the magic hidden inside each letter. Each letter was a key unlocking the sounds of his world, and he couldn't wait to unlock them all. It was the most wonderful, letter-filled room a little boy could ask for.
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
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English
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Reading
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Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
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5-11
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Descriptive scene setting
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playmate
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Describing a colorful playroom and the letters found within it, associating letters with objects to enhance phonics awareness.
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Noun
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[
{
"answer": "Red starts with the letter 'R'! And 'R' says...ruh-ruh-ruh! Like when you're a race car!",
"question": "Leo had a red block and a blue ball in his playroom. What letter does 'red' start with, and what sound does that letter make?"
},
{
"answer": "Cat starts with 'C'! And 'C' says... kuh! Like when you're calling a kitty. Kuh-kuh-cat!",
"question": "The story says Leo saw a cat on the rug. Can you tell me what letter 'cat' starts with, and what sound does that letter make? Say it slowly."
},
{
"answer": "'Dog' starts with 'D'! Um...d-d-d... dinosaur! Dinosaurs start with 'D' too!",
"question": "Leo's dog, Buster, was in the story. What letter does 'dog' start with? Can you think of another word that also starts with that letter?"
}
] |
Old Man Tiber's orchard was a wonderful place to be! Sunlight dappled through the leaves of the trees, making dancing shadows on the grass. It smelled like sweet juice and warm earth. Today, Lily and Tom were helping Old Man Tiber collect the ripe fruit.
"Look!" shouted Lily, pointing to a tree heavy with round, purple fruits. "These are plums! They're so juicy!" She picked one carefully and showed it to Tom.
Old Man Tiber chuckled. "That's right, Lily. And what letter does 'plum' start with?"
Lily thought hard. "P!" she exclaimed proudly.
Tom was busy looking at another tree. "Apples!" he cried. "Lots and lots of red apples!"
"Wonderful, Tom," said Old Man Tiber. "And what letter does 'apple' begin with?"
"A!" Tom responded, beaming.
As they walked further into the orchard, they saw bright orange pears hanging from branches. Lily spotted a buzzing bee near some pretty blossoms. She saw a big crate ready for the collected fruit. Tom pointed to a green frog hopping near the watering can. Old Man Tiber showed them a bunch of grapes, round and green.
Each fruit and object seemed to whisper a letter. Old Man Tiber explained, "Every letter makes a sound, and when we put sounds together, we can read all sorts of words!"
Lily and Tom practiced saying the first sound of each thing they found. "P for plum... A for apple... B for bee..." They filled their baskets, happy to learn and help.
The sun began to set, painting the orchard in shades of gold and pink. Lily and Tom knew they would come back tomorrow to discover even more letters and sounds hidden amongst the trees, ready to learn and eager to read.
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
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English
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Reading
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Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
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5-11
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Descriptive scene setting
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plum
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Describing a colorful orchard scene with a focus on identifying objects starting with different letters of the alphabet.
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Noun
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[
{
"answer": "Umm... I think it starts with... P! Yeah, P! Like...puh-plum!",
"question": "Lily and Tom found lots of yummy things in Old Man Tiber's orchard. Remember they found plums and apples? Can you tell me what letter the word 'plum' starts with?"
},
{
"answer": "G! G says...guh! G-guh-grapes! It's a tricky one, but I know it!",
"question": "Old Man Tiber showed them grapes, which are green and round. What letter does 'grapes' start with? Say the letter and the sound it makes."
},
{
"answer": "A! A is first. And A says... ahhh! Like when you open your mouth at the doctor! Ah-apple!",
"question": "Tom was really excited about the apples. If you wanted to write the word 'apple' on a piece of paper, what letter would you write first? And what sound does that letter make?"
}
] |
Leo loved visiting his Grandpa Joe. Grandpa Joe had a special room, not for playing, but for *things*. Lots and lots of things! The room smelled like old wood and sunshine. On a big, long table, Grandpa Joe kept his collections.
Today, Leo was looking at Grandpa's collection of colorful objects. First, he saw an **a**pple, bright red and shiny, sitting next to a little blue **b**all. 'A is for apple!' Leo said, pretending to take a big bite. "And B is for ball! Bounce, bounce!"
Next to the ball was a tiny **c**ar, zooming around in Leo's imagination. Then came a fluffy **d**og toy, a bright **e**merald green frog, and a shiny **f**ish! Leo pointed to each one, trying to remember the sound each letter made.
Grandpa Joe smiled. "That's wonderful, Leo! You are a great detective, finding all these treasures."
There was a **g**rape, purple and round, a happy **h**orse figurine, and an **i**gloo made of white clay. Leo giggled at the little igloo. "It's so cold looking!" He imagined penguins living inside.
Then Leo spotted a bright yellow **j**acket, a playful **k**ite, and a long, bendy **l**emon. He was getting really good at this! There was an orange **m**onkey hanging from a miniature tree, a pretty purple **n**ecklace, and a big, green **o**range. It was fun to say the sounds with each thing.
Grandpa Joe gently guided Leo, "Can you find something that starts with 'p'?" Leo's eyes scanned the table. "A **p**encil! A red pencil!" He was so proud of himself. The table held a **q**uilt patch, a bouncy **r**abbit, a sunny **s**tar, and a twinkling **t**oy. Leo was almost at the end of the rainbow of objects!
He found a purple **u**mbrella, a shiny **v**an, a cuddly **w**hale, an exciting **x**ylophone, a yellow **y**arn ball, and finally, a zoomy **z**ipper. Leo smiled. He knew his letters and their sounds, and Grandpa Joe's room was the perfect place to learn!
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
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English
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Reading
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Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
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5-11
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Descriptive scene setting
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pocketknife
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Describing a colorful collection of objects beginning with different letters of the alphabet, focusing on visual details and associated sounds.
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Noun
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[
{
"answer": "It starts with 'A'! And 'A' says... ahhh! Like when I open my mouth at the doctor!",
"question": "Leo saw lots of things at Grandpa Joe's. Remember the apple? What letter does 'apple' start with, and what sound does that letter make?"
},
{
"answer": "'Car' starts with 'C'! Um... cat! Cat also starts with 'C' and says... kuh!",
"question": "Grandpa Joe had a little car in his collection. Can you tell me what letter the word 'car' starts with? And can you think of another word that starts with the same letter?"
},
{
"answer": "It starts with 'J'! 'J' says... juh! Like when I jump! Juh-jump!",
"question": "Leo found a yellow jacket. What letter does 'jacket' start with? Now, can you tell me a sound that letter makes? It can be any sound!"
}
] |
Old Man Tiber's garden was the most wonderful place in town. It wasn't just *any* garden; it was the Alphabet Garden! Every plant had a special name, and each name began with a different letter.
Right by the gate was an **A**pple tree, bursting with red fruit. Little Leo loved grabbing apples. Next to it grew bright **B**luebells, swaying in the breeze. Clara liked to carefully count the bluebells, one, two, three... all the way to ten!
Further in, a cheerful **C**arrots patch offered orange treasures. Ben dug for carrots with his grandpa. Then came **D**aisies, a sea of white and yellow, where butterflies danced. Maya loved watching the butterflies flit from daisy to daisy.
Tiber always explained, "Each letter has a sound, just like each plant is special." He pointed to the **E**ggplant, a big, purple vegetable. "'E' says /e/ like in egg!"
There was even a winding **F**lower bed, filled with fragrant blooms. Lucy loved to smell the flowers. Tiber wasn't worried about prickly things because of the big **G**ourd growing nearby. The wide leaves kept everyone safe! And of course, **H**oneysuckle climbed up the old stone wall, smelling incredibly sweet.
Every day, children would visit Tiber's garden, pointing to the plants and saying their letters. They weren't just learning the alphabet; they were exploring a world of colors, smells, and sounds. Even though some plants weren't to be touched, Tiber ensured that the garden was a safe space to learn and grow. It was a place where letters came alive, and every visit was a new discovery. Tiber hoped all the children would soon be able to read and write using the letters they learned in his garden.
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i182
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
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English
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Reading
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Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
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5-11
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Descriptive scene setting
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poison
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A colorful garden with many plants, each with a unique name that starts with a different letter of the alphabet. The garden helps children learn letters and their sounds through observation and play.
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Noun
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[
{
"answer": "Umm... 'A' says 'ahhh'! Like... ah-pple! And like when I say 'ant'!",
"question": "The story talks about an Apple tree that starts with the letter 'A'. Can you tell me what sound 'A' makes? Like when you say 'apple'!"
},
{
"answer": "It starts with 'C'! And... and... cat! Cat starts with 'C' too! 'C' says... kuh!",
"question": "Ben dug for Carrots in Old Man Tiber's garden. What letter does 'Carrots' start with? And can you think of another word that also starts with that letter?"
},
{
"answer": "'D' says... duh! Like... duh-aisy! And... and dog! My dog's name is Buster, and it starts with a 'B', not a 'D' though.",
"question": "Maya watched butterflies on the Daisies. If you wanted to tell someone the letter 'D' makes, what sound would you say?"
}
] |
The park sparkled with sunshine! Leo and Mia were visiting with their grandma. The swings went up and down, up and down, making everyone giggle. A bright red ball bounced across the green grass.
"Look, Grandma!" Leo shouted, pointing. "A tall **thing** is holding up the flag!"
Grandma smiled. "That's right, Leo! It's a flagpole!" She pointed to the top. "Flagpole starts with the letter 'F'. Can you say 'F'?"
"Ffffff!" Leo practiced.
Mia was looking at the slide. "The slide is so shiny!" she exclaimed. "It helps me go *whoosh*!"
"That's wonderful, Mia!" Grandma chuckled. "Slide starts with the letter 'S'. What sound does 'S' make?"
Mia thought hard. "Sssss!"
They walked over to a big tree. A little bird was singing a cheerful song. "Listen to the bird, children," Grandma said. "Bird starts with the letter 'B'. Can you make the 'B' sound?"
Leo and Mia both said, "Bbbbbb!"
They saw a little girl with a bright yellow bucket building a sandcastle. "Bucket!" Mia said excitedly. "It's for the sand!"
"Yes, Mia! Bucket starts with the letter 'B' too!" Grandma explained. "Sometimes letters make different sounds when they're in different words. But we're learning all the sounds they can make!"
Leo spotted a fluffy dog chasing a frisbee. He pointed and yelled, "Dog!"
"That's right, a dog! Starting with the letter 'D'", Grandma smiled. "Ddddd!"
As they walked around the park, Grandma helped them find words and their beginning sounds. It wasn't just a park; it was a whole world of letters and sounds, waiting to be discovered! They learned that everything has a name and a beginning sound, and that made learning fun.
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
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English
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Reading
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Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
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5-11
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Descriptive scene setting
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pole
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A playful outdoor scene focusing on identifying objects and their beginning sounds, using a park as the setting. The scene will center on children learning letter sounds through observation and interaction with their environment.
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Noun
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[
{
"answer": "Um, 'dog' starts with… D! And D says… ddddd! Like when I dig in the dirt!",
"question": "Leo and Mia were playing at the park. The story says they saw a 'dog'. What letter does 'dog' start with? Can you tell me the sound that letter makes?"
},
{
"answer": "Flagpole starts with F! Ffffff! It's a tricky one, but I can say it!",
"question": "Grandma helped Leo and Mia learn about letters at the park. Remember the 'flagpole'? What letter does 'flagpole' start with? Can you try saying that letter?"
},
{
"answer": "Slide starts with… S! Ssssss! Like a snake! It makes a hissing sound.",
"question": "Mia loved the slide! The story says 'slide' starts with a letter. What letter is that, and what sound does it make? Try to tell me slowly."
}
] |
The town square was busy! Sunbeams warmed the cobblestones, and little birds chirped from the awning of Old Man Tiber's bakery. Colorful signs hung above each shop, and Maya loved looking at them. Today, she was with her Papa, practicing her letter sounds.
"Look, Papa!" Maya pointed to a bright blue sign. It showed a strong person with a hat. "That's where Mr. Ben works! He helps everyone stay safe."
"You're right, Maya! And what sound does 'B' make?" Papa asked with a smile.
"Buh... like in 'ball'!" Maya exclaimed, bouncing slightly.
They walked past the flower shop. A sign with pretty pink blossoms showed the name 'Flora's Flowers.' "Papa, 'F' like flower! 'Ffff'!"
Next, they saw a sign with a yummy-looking pizza. It said 'Luigi's Pizza'. "Ooh! Pizza! 'L' says 'Luh'!" Maya giggled. She loved pizza days.
Across the square was a little shop with tools. A big golden 'T' decorated the sign above 'Tom's Tools'. "Papa, 'T' for tools! 'Ttt'!" Maya was getting really good at this!
Suddenly, they heard a 'Ssss' sound. A shiny black car pulled up, and a police officer stepped out. He waved at Maya and Papa. "Look! A police car! The sign on the police station says 'Police' with a 'P'!" Papa pointed.
"Puh... like Papa!" Maya laughed, and Papa chuckled. "Exactly! Every letter makes a special sound, and when we put those sounds together, we can read all the signs and know what's inside!"
They continued walking around the square, pointing out signs and practicing their sounds. Maya realized that reading wasn't just about memorizing shapes; it was about listening for the sounds and piecing them together. It was like a fun puzzle, and she couldn't wait to solve it!
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
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English
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Reading
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Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
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5-11
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Descriptive scene setting
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police
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A bustling town square with various signs and shops, focusing on the sounds of letters to identify different businesses.
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Noun
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[
{
"answer": "I like cats! So I would use the letter 'C'. 'C' says... 'Cuh!' Like in 'cat'!",
"question": "Maya and her Papa saw lots of signs in the town square. If you were going to draw a sign for your favorite animal, what letter would you use to start its name, and what sound does that letter make?"
},
{
"answer": "Hmm... a toy store! I think you'd need the letter 'T' for toys! And 'T' says... 'Tuh!' Like 'Tuh-oy'!",
"question": "Remember Old Man Tiber's bakery? The story says signs hung above each shop. If you wanted to make a sign for a toy store, what letter would you need, and what sound would you make when you say that letter?"
},
{
"answer": "Apples! That's easy! You'd use the letter 'A'. And 'A' says... 'Ahhh!' Like in 'apple'!",
"question": "Maya learned that letters have sounds. Let's pretend you're making a sign for a place that sells yummy apples. What letter would you use first, and can you say the sound that letter makes?"
}
] |
Old Man Tiber's garden was a wonderful place, especially the little pond at the very back. Sunlight danced on the water, making it sparkle like a thousand tiny diamonds. Big, flat lily pads floated on the surface, and sometimes a little frog would jump from one to another.
Today, Lily and Tom were visiting. Lily loved to watch the dragonflies zip and zoom around the pond. "Look, Tom!" she whispered, pointing. "See how quickly its wings move? It makes a little 'zzzz' sound!"
Tom was busy listening. "I hear other sounds too," he said. "The bees are buzzing, 'bzzzz,' as they fly from flower to flower. And the wind is whistling a soft 'whoosh' through the trees."
Old Man Tiber smiled. "You two have very good ears! Every sound has a beginning. The 'bzzzz' sound starts with the letter 'b'. Can you say 'b' like in 'bee'?" Lily and Tom practiced saying 'b', giggling as they tried to make the buzzing sound with their mouths.
"And the 'whoosh' sound begins with the letter 'w'," Old Man Tiber continued. "Like in 'wind'!" He drew a big 'w' in the dirt with a stick. "Each letter helps us make the sounds we hear. Listen carefully, and you can find the letters hiding in the sounds all around us."
They listened again. A little bird chirped, "cheep, cheep." Lily pointed excitedly. "That starts with 'ch'!" Old Man Tiber nodded, pleased. The pond, with its buzzing bees, whistling wind, and chirping birds, wasn't just a beautiful place; it was a classroom full of sounds and letters, waiting to be discovered. It was a place where you could listen, look, and learn all about the magic of sounds and the letters that help us write them down.
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i182
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
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English
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Reading
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Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
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5-11
| 1
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Descriptive scene setting
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pond
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Describing a natural environment and the sounds heard within it, connecting sounds to letters and early phonics.
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Noun
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[
{
"answer": "Um, the bee sound starts with… b! Yeah, the letter 'b'. Like in bee!",
"question": "Old Man Tiber showed Lily and Tom how sounds have beginnings. Remember the bee? What letter does the 'bzzzz' sound start with? Can you tell me the name of that letter?"
},
{
"answer": "Ooh, ooh! It starts with 'w'! W! Like when I wave my hands!",
"question": "The wind makes a 'whoosh' sound in the story. If we want to write down the sound the wind makes, Old Man Tiber said it starts with a letter. Do you remember which letter that is? Can you say the letter name?"
},
{
"answer": "Ch! It's like… like when you're chilly! Ch makes a… a little puff sound, like when you blow on hot soup!",
"question": "Lily and Tom heard a bird that said 'cheep, cheep'. That sound starts with a tricky one! It starts with the letters 'ch' together. Can you say 'ch' like in 'cheep'? What sound does 'ch' make?"
}
] |
Old MacDonald had a farm, and on this farm, there were SO many animals! The sun was shining bright, and the grass was a lovely green. Let's walk around and see who lives here.
First, we see a big, red barn. Inside the barn, a cow says, "Moo!" Can you hear that sound? 'Moo' starts with the letter 'M'. M for moo, and M for MacDonald!
Next to the barn is a muddy pigpen. A little pink pig is rolling in the mud, saying, "Oink, oink!" That 'Oink' sound starts with the letter 'P'. P for pig and P for playful! He's having so much fun.
Over in the pasture, we see sheep! They are fluffy and white, and they say, "Baa!" 'Baa' begins with the letter 'B'. B for baa and B for bouncy! They love to jump and play.
And look! Right there, near the fence, is a happy, little pony! This pony is brown and has a long, flowing mane. She loves to gallop and play in the fields. Her name is Patches! We can whisper the letter 'P' for pony and Patches. Shhh... 'P'.
Little chicks are pecking at the ground. "Cheep, cheep!" they chirp. 'Cheep' starts with a 'C', C for chick and C for cheerful.
The farm is full of sounds and animals. Each animal has its own special sound, and each sound starts with a special letter. Can you remember what letter 'Moo' starts with? Or what about 'Baa'? It's so much fun to listen and learn about all the animals on Old MacDonald's farm. It's a busy, happy place!
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i182
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
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English
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Reading
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Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
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5-11
| 1
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Descriptive scene setting
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pony
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Describing a farm and the sounds of animals, focusing on initial letter sounds.
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Noun
|
[
{
"answer": "Um... 'Oink' starts with the letter 'O'! Like... oh! I know my letters, and that one is 'O'.",
"question": "The pig in the story says 'Oink, oink!' What letter does 'Oink' start with? Can you tell me the name of that letter?"
},
{
"answer": "It would start with 'M'! 'M' says... mmm! Like my name starts with 'M' too!",
"question": "Old MacDonald has a cow, and the cow says 'Moo!' If you wanted to write the sound the cow makes, what letter would you start with? What sound does that letter make?"
},
{
"answer": "It's 'B'! 'Baa' starts with 'B'. And... um... ball! Ball starts with 'B' too! My bouncy ball!",
"question": "The sheep say 'Baa!' What letter makes the 'Baa!' sound at the beginning? Can you think of another word that starts with that same letter?"
}
] |
The classroom smelled like crayons and sunshine. Bright posters covered the walls, each showing a big letter and a picture of something that started with that letter. Miss Lily's class was learning about letters and their sounds!
Today, the students were sitting in a circle on the colorful rug. Sarah had a bright pink bow holding back her hair, and Leo was carefully building a tower of blocks. Miss Lily held up a card with a capital 'A' and a picture of an apple. "A is for apple!" she said, "And 'A' makes the 'ah' sound, like when you say 'ahhh' when the doctor looks in your mouth!"
Then Miss Lily showed them a card with a 'B' and a picture of a ball. "B is for ball! 'B' says 'buh', like in 'bubble'!" Some kids bounced, pretending to bounce a ball.
Michael pointed to the 'C' card, which had a cat on it. "C is for cat!" he exclaimed. "And it makes a 'kuh' sound!" Miss Lily smiled. "That's right, Michael! You're a super letter detective!"
Olivia was looking at a picture of a dog. "D is for dog!" she said softly. "Does 'D' say 'duh'?" Miss Lily nodded. "Yes, Olivia! 'D' says 'duh', just like in 'dog' and 'drums'!"
The room was full of happy sounds - the sounds of children learning, practicing their letter sounds, and sharing their discoveries. Some were tracing letters in the air with their fingers, whispering the sounds as they went. Others were drawing pictures of things that started with their favorite letters. It was a busy, buzzing, and brilliant day for learning about the alphabet.
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i182
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
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English
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Reading
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Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
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5-11
| 1
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Descriptive scene setting
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ponytail
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Describing a classroom scene focused on learning letter sounds and associating them with visual cues and objects, subtly incorporating initial letter sounds.
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Noun
|
[
{
"answer": "Um, I think she showed them the letter 'C'! Because the story said 'C is for cat!' I know 'C'!",
"question": "The story says Miss Lily showed the class a letter and a picture. If she showed them a picture of a cat, what letter do you think she showed them?"
},
{
"answer": "Ooh, ooh! I know! It's 'B'! Miss Lily said 'B is for ball' and 'B' says 'buh'. It's easy!",
"question": "Let's play a sound game! If I say the sound 'buh', what letter does that sound start with? Remember what they were learning in the story."
},
{
"answer": "I would say 'A is for apple!' My mom makes apple pie, and it's yummy! And 'A' says 'ahhh' like when the doctor looks at my throat.",
"question": "Imagine you wanted to tell Miss Lily something that starts with the letter 'A', like in the story. What would you say?"
}
] |
The sun was shining so bright! It was a perfect day to go to the community pool. Maya and Leo packed their bright blue bags with towels and their favorite floaties. When they arrived, the pool sparkled like a giant gem. Lots of kids were already splashing and playing.
First, Maya carefully put on her sunscreen. She smelled like coconuts! Then, Leo ran to find a good spot to spread out their big, yellow towel. He pointed to a little boy building a tall sandcastle. 'Look, Maya! He's using a bucket and a shovel!' Maya smiled. She loved building sandcastles too.
They jumped into the cool, clear water. It felt amazing! A lifeguard with a tall chair kept a watchful eye on everyone. Leo pretended to be a speedy dolphin, zooming back and forth. Maya floated on her back, watching the fluffy white clouds drift by. She saw a girl with a pink inner tube giggling with her dad.
Suddenly, Leo pointed at a floating beach ball. "That ball is really big!" he shouted. Maya agreed. They played catch with the ball, splashing each other with every throw. Someone was selling yummy popsicles, so they each got one: Leo had a red cherry popsicle, and Maya chose a sweet orange one.
As the sun began to set, painting the sky with beautiful colors, Maya and Leo knew it was time to go home. They were tired but happy. They said goodbye to the sparkling pool, promising to come back again soon for another fun-filled day. They knew they would remember the sounds of splashing, laughter, and the warm summer breeze.
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i182
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
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English
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Reading
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Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
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5-11
| 1
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Descriptive scene setting
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pool
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Describing a summer day at the community pool, focusing on noticing initial sounds in words related to the scene.
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Noun
|
[
{
"answer": "Ummm... it starts with a 'p' sound! And the letter 'p' makes that sound. Like in 'papa'!",
"question": "The story talks about a 'pool'. Can you tell me the first sound you hear when you say the word 'pool'? What letter makes that sound?"
},
{
"answer": "It starts with 'r'! The 'r' sound... it's kinda tricky, but it sounds like 'ruh-ruh-red'!",
"question": "Leo had a 'red' popsicle. What letter does the word 'red' start with? Can you tell me the sound that letter makes?"
},
{
"answer": "The letter 'b' says 'buh'! Like... ball! I like playing with a ball at the pool!",
"question": "Maya and Leo packed their bags. The word 'bags' starts with the letter 'b'. What sound does the letter 'b' make? Can you think of another word that starts with 'b'?"
}
] |
Old Man Tiber lived in a little blue house with a wide, wooden porch. The porch was his favorite place! It wrapped all the way around the front, and he spent most sunny afternoons sitting there. Today, the porch was extra special.
There was a big, comfy **a**rmchair where Old Man Tiber loved to read. Next to the armchair was a little **b**asket overflowing with colorful yarn. He was knitting a warm scarf for winter! A friendly **c**at, Clementine, was curled up asleep on the rug.
On the porch railing sat a bright **d**ahlia in a pot. Old Man Tiber loved flowers! He also had a shiny **e**mpty watering can nearby, ready to give the flower a drink. A little **f**rog hopped by, looking for bugs under the **g**reen bushes near the steps.
Old Man Tiber smiled as he pointed to different things. "See the **h**anging basket with the pretty flowers? And over there is a small **i**nsect buzzing around. Look at the **j**ar of honeybees on the table, and the **k**ite leaning against the wall."
He continued, "We have an **l**amp for when it gets dark, a cozy **m**at for our feet, and a neat **n**est for the birds. An **o**range pumpkin sits by the door for autumn. There's a **p**illow on the chair, and a quiet **q**uail hiding in the garden! A red **r**ob hangs on the coat rack, and a soft **s**weater is folded on the bench."
Old Man Tiber chuckled. "It's nice to see all these things, and even nicer to know what letters they all START with! Each thing has a special sound, just like the letters in my alphabet book." He winked. "Learning letters is fun, especially on a cozy porch like this!"
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i182
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
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English
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Reading
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Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
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5-11
| 1
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Descriptive scene setting
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porch
|
Describing a cozy front porch and identifying objects starting with different letters of the alphabet.
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Noun
|
[
{
"answer": "It starts with the letter 'b'! And 'b' says... buh! Like in 'ball'!",
"question": "Old Man Tiber has lots of things on his porch! The story says he has a 'basket' with yarn. What letter does 'basket' start with? Can you tell me the sound that letter makes?"
},
{
"answer": "Hmm... 'dahlia' starts with 'd'! 'D' says duh! Like in... doggy!",
"question": "Remember the pretty flower on the porch? It's called a 'dahlia'. What letter does 'dahlia' begin with? And what sound does that letter make when you say it?"
},
{
"answer": "It starts with 'l'! 'L' says... luh! Like in... lion! I like lions!",
"question": "Old Man Tiber likes to read on his porch. The story says he has a 'lamp' for when it gets dark. Can you tell me what letter 'lamp' starts with, and what sound that letter makes?"
}
] |
The sun was bright and warm, making everything seem extra cheerful. Old Man Tiber, our postman, was walking down Willow Street, just like he did every single day! His bag was HUGE and looked very heavy, filled with letters and packages for everyone. He had a bright blue uniform and a friendly smile.
First, Old Man Tiber stopped at Mrs. Gable's house. Her house number is 12. He looked at the letter, then at the house. 'One... two!' he said softly, checking he was at the right place. He carefully put a letter into her bright red mailbox. Mrs. Gable loves getting letters from her grandkids!
Next, he walked to Number 24, where Leo and Mia live. Leo is learning his letters at school. He knows that 'L' is for Leo! Mia is still learning, but she loves to watch Old Man Tiber deliver the mail. Sometimes, she tries to guess what's *inside* the letters. Maybe a birthday card? Or a picture from a friend?
Old Man Tiber always sorts the mail carefully. He looks at the letters and notices the addresses. Each address has numbers *and* letters! He knows that 'A' is at the beginning of the alphabet, and 'Z' is at the very end. He has to put the letters in the right order so everyone gets their mail. It's like a puzzle!
He walked to Number 3, waving to Mr. and Mrs. Chen. Then he went to Number 5, and then to Number 8. He walked and walked, delivering mail to all the houses on Willow Street. He was a very important part of our neighborhood, bringing smiles and happy surprises to everyone's doorstep. Each house number helped him know where to go, and the letters on the envelopes told him who each letter was for. He wished everyone a good day before continuing his route. Seeing Old Man Tiber made the whole street feel connected and friendly.
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i182
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
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English
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Reading
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Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
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5-11
| 1
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Descriptive scene setting
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postman
|
Describing the mail delivery process and associating letter recognition with addresses.
|
Noun
|
[
{
"answer": "Um, 'L' makes a... like, 'luh' sound! Like when I say 'lion'!",
"question": "Old Man Tiber delivers letters to houses with numbers and letters on them. Can you tell me what sound the letter 'L' makes, like in Leo's name?"
},
{
"answer": "Two! And 'two' starts with a 't'! 'T' says 'tuh', like in 'toy'!",
"question": "The story says Mrs. Gable lives at number 12. What letter comes *after* the number 1? Can you tell me the sound that letter makes?"
},
{
"answer": "Mmm... 'M' says 'muh'! Like in 'mommy' and 'my'!",
"question": "Old Man Tiber knows his letters to help him sort the mail. If you wanted to write a letter to your friend, and your friend's name starts with the letter 'M', what sound would that letter make?"
}
] |
The classroom was a rainbow of colors! Bright red chairs sat around a big, round table. Above the table, on a long, blue banner, were all the letters of the alphabet. Ms. Lily called it the 'Letter Line'. Each letter was a different color and had a little picture beside it.
A was for apple, a shiny, red apple! B was for ball, a bouncy, blue ball. C was for cat, a fluffy, orange cat carefully climbing a tree. Leo loved the cat picture. He pointed and said, "C! Cat starts with C!"
Ms. Lily smiled. "That's right, Leo! And what sound does C make?"
"/k/!" Leo said proudly.
The letter line continued all the way to Z. D was for dog, E was for elephant, and F was for fish. Maya loved the fish! It was a sparkly, silver fish swimming in a blue sea. She knew that her name, Maya, started with M, and she searched for it on the line.
"M is for monkey!" she shouted, pointing at the mischievous monkey hanging from a tree. "M says /m/!"
Every day, Ms. Lily would point to a different letter and ask the children what sound it made. Sometimes, they'd play a game where she'd say a word, and they had to point to the first letter of the word on the Letter Line. It was so much fun learning all the letters and their sounds. The classroom felt like a magical place where letters came alive, and every color and picture helped them remember how to read and write. Even the little shapes on the alphabet felt friendly and inviting, like they were welcoming everyone to learn and grow. Ms. Lily wanted everyone to love letters as much as she did.
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i182
|
Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
|
English
|
Reading
|
Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
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5-11
| 1
|
Descriptive scene setting
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pal
|
Describing a classroom and the letters displayed within it, reinforcing letter recognition and sounds.
|
Noun
|
[
{
"answer": "It starts with the letter B! And B says /b/ like in 'bee'!",
"question": "The story talks about a blue ball. What letter does 'ball' start with, and what sound does that letter make?"
},
{
"answer": "You would look for the letter C! C says /k/… like when you say 'cookie'!",
"question": "Ms. Lily had a 'Letter Line' with lots of letters. If you wanted to find the letter for 'cat', what letter would you look for, and can you tell me the sound it makes?"
},
{
"answer": "Her name starts with M! M says /m/… like 'mommy'!",
"question": "Maya was looking for the letter that her name starts with. Her name is Maya. What letter is that, and what sound does it make?"
}
] |
The kitchen was warm and smelled like cinnamon! Sunlight streamed in through the window, making the shiny silver pot on the stove gleam. Leo loved helping Grandma in the kitchen. Today, they were making apple pie.
Grandma was carefully peeling the apples. "Listen, Leo," she said, "Apple starts with the sound //! Just like in 'ant' and 'ax'." Leo giggled, imagining an ant carrying a tiny axe.
Next, Grandma took out a big, blue bowl. "Bowl!" she exclaimed. "Bowl starts with /b/! Can you think of something else that starts with /b/?" Leo scrunched up his nose, thinking hard. "Ball!" he shouted. "And... bear!"
Grandma smiled. "Wonderful! Now, let's add some sugar." She poured the sugar from a white container. "Sugar starts with /s/! Like in 'sun' and 'snake'!" Leo made a silly snake sound.
He pointed to the wooden spoon. "Spoon! /s/ again!"
They stirred and stirred, the spoon clinking against the pot. "Pot starts with /p/!" Grandma said. "Like in 'pig' and 'play!'" Leo pretended to be a piglet, oinking happily.
The kitchen was full of happy sounds - Grandma's gentle voice, the clinking of the spoon, and Leo's excited giggles. He loved learning about letters and sounds while making yummy treats. He noticed the flour container, too. "Flour! /f/ like fish!" Grandma smiled. It was a perfect day for baking, and a perfect day for learning. Before they knew it, the apple pie was in the oven, filling the kitchen with the most wonderful smell. Leo knew learning letters could be as sweet as pie!
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i182
|
Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
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English
|
Reading
|
Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
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5-11
| 1
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Descriptive scene setting
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pot
|
Describing a kitchen scene and the sounds of letters within the environment, focusing on initial sounds of common objects.
|
Noun
|
[
{
"answer": "Um... s! Like... ssssnake! Grandma said 'sugar' and 'snake' both start with the same sound.",
"question": "In the story, Grandma and Leo made apple pie. Grandma said 'sugar' starts with a sound. What letter makes that sound at the beginning of 'sugar'?"
},
{
"answer": "It starts with 's'! Like... like... shoes! Shoes start with 's' too! And so does... silly!",
"question": "Leo pointed to the spoon in the kitchen. What letter does 'spoon' start with? Can you tell me a word that *also* starts with that letter?"
},
{
"answer": "The 'b' sound! It's like... buh! I like bubbles! Bubbles start with 'b' too! And... and my brother's name, Ben!",
"question": "Remember the big, blue bowl Grandma used? What sound does the letter 'b' make? Can you think of another thing you like that starts with that sound?"
}
] |
The sun wasn't quite awake yet, but everything outside was bright white! A big snowfall had covered the whole town overnight. Lily woke up and peeked out her window. "Wow!" she whispered. It looked like someone had sprinkled magic powder everywhere.
She quickly got dressed and ran outside with her little brother, Tom. The snow crunched under their boots. It was so cold, it made their noses tingle! They decided to make a snowman right away. Tom rolled a small snowball, and Lily helped him make it bigger and bigger. Soon, they had a huge ball for the body. Then, they made a smaller one for the head.
"Now, we need a face!" Lily said. She used small stones for the eyes and a twig for the nose. Tom found a bright red scarf in the shed and wrapped it around the snowman's neck. They stood back to admire their work.
Lily had a brilliant idea. "Let's write letters in the snow!" she exclaimed. She carefully drew a big 'A' with her mitten. "A for Apple!" Tom giggled and tried to draw a 'B' next to it. It looked a little wobbly, but it was still a 'B'! He said, "B for Ball!"
They took turns drawing letters - 'C' for Cat, 'D' for Dog, 'E' for Elephant. Each letter was a new adventure in the snowy field. Lily pointed at 'F'. "F makes the sound 'fuh' like 'fish'!" Tom copied her, "Fuh... fish!" They learned so many letters as they played.
Their hands were getting cold, but they kept going, drawing and saying the letter names and sounds. The snow was sparkling like tiny diamonds, and the letters looked so pretty against the white background. It was the most fun winter morning ever!
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i182
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
|
English
|
Reading
|
Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
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5-11
| 1
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Descriptive scene setting
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powder
|
Describing a snowy winter morning and the letters that can be drawn in the snow.
|
Noun
|
[
{
"answer": "Umm... the 'A' sound! Like... 'ahhh'! Like when the doctor says 'ahhh'!",
"question": "Lily and Tom were writing letters in the snow. The story says they wrote 'A' for Apple. Can you tell me what sound the letter 'A' makes?"
},
{
"answer": "The 'B' sound is... 'buh'! Like in 'ball'! The story said 'B' is for ball! I like balls!",
"question": "Tom tried to write the letter 'B' in the snow. If you were going to draw a 'B', what sound would you say when you write it? And what's something that starts with the letter 'B'?"
},
{
"answer": "She said 'fuh'! Like... 'fuh-ish'! Fish! I like to look at fish in the pond. 'F' is for fish!",
"question": "The story says Lily pointed at the letter 'F' and made a sound. What sound did she make with the letter 'F'? Can you think of a word that starts with that sound?"
}
] |
The classroom corner was bright and cozy. Ms. Lily called it the 'Letter Land!' Soft rugs in rainbow colors covered the floor, and pillows shaped like fluffy clouds were scattered around. Sunlight streamed in from the window, making all the colourful letters sparkle. There were big, wooden letters everywhere - on the rug, on the walls, and even hanging from the ceiling!
Today, Ms. Lily was teaching them about the letter 'A'. She said, 'A is for apple, and it makes the 'ah' sound, like when you open your mouth wide!' Leo loved apples. He pretended to take a big bite out of an imaginary apple and said, "Ahhhh!"
Maya was building a tower with the wooden letters. She carefully stacked the 'A' on top of the 'B'. "Look!" she shouted. "A and B! They're friends!"
Sam was drawing a picture of an ant. He carefully wrote a capital 'A' at the top of his page. He sounded out the letter as he wrote it: "Ah... A!" Ms. Lily walked over and smiled. "Wonderful, Sam! You remembered the sound!"
Little Chloe was looking at a big alphabet poster. She pointed to the letter 'E' and said, "E... eh!" She was trying her best to remember all the sounds. Ms. Lily gently encouraged her, "That's right, Chloe! E says 'eh', like in 'egg'."
The air was filled with the happy sounds of children exploring letters. Some were singing the alphabet song, others were tracing letters in the sand, and some were just laughing and playing with their friends. It was a place where learning felt like a fun adventure, and every letter held a new possibility. Ms. Lily loved watching them discover the magic of letters and sounds - the very building blocks of reading. She knew that with every 'ah' and 'eh', they were taking a giant step towards becoming incredible readers.
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i182
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
|
English
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Reading
|
Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
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5-11
| 1
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Descriptive scene setting
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pray
|
Describing a classroom learning center focused on letters and sounds, and the joyful discovery of letter recognition.
|
Verb
|
[
{
"answer": "Um, the letter 'A' makes the 'ah' sound! Like when you say 'ahhh' when the doctor looks in your mouth!",
"question": "The story says Maya stacked an 'A' on top of a 'B'. Can you tell me what sound the letter 'A' makes? Remember what Ms. Lily said."
},
{
"answer": "I would draw an apple! And I'd say 'ahhh!' because Ms. Lily said 'A is for apple' and it makes that sound.",
"question": "Sam was drawing a picture and writing the letter 'A'. If you were drawing a picture of something that starts with 'A', like in the story, what would you draw and what sound would you make when you say it?"
},
{
"answer": "E... eh! Like... egg! E says 'eh' like egg! I remember now!",
"question": "Chloe was trying to remember the sound of the letter 'E'. Can you tell me what sound 'E' makes? Maybe you can think of a word that starts with 'E' to help you."
}
] |
Our classroom has a special corner, a cozy place we call the 'Letter Land.' It's not a noisy place like the building block area; it's quiet like when we close our eyes for a little bit and think happy thoughts. Mrs. Davis says it's a place to listen with our eyes *and* our ears!
The walls in Letter Land are covered in colorful letters. Big, bright 'A's, wobbly 'B's, and curly 'C's! Each letter has a little picture next to it. The 'A' has an apple, the 'B' has a ball, and the 'C' has a cat. It helps us remember what sound each letter makes.
There's a soft rug in the middle, and little cushions we can sit on. On the rug, there are letter tiles - some are wooden, some are plastic, and some are even covered in sparkly glitter! We use the tiles to build our names. Samuel is building 'S-A-M-U-E-L' right now, pointing to each letter as he says the sound it makes. 'Sss... A... Mmm...'
Next to the rug is a little table with books. Not story books, but *letter* books! Books with just one letter on each page, and lots of pictures of things that start with that letter. Lily is looking at the 'D' book. She points to a dog and says, 'D... dog! D says /d/!' She's very proud of herself.
Mrs. Davis explained that each letter is like a secret code. If we learn the code, we can read *anything*! It's exciting to think we're becoming code breakers! The quietness of Letter Land helps us to really pay attention to the sounds and shapes, and it's a very peaceful place to learn. Sometimes, we bring our favorite stuffed animals to Letter Land to 'read' to them. Even Barnaby the Bear likes learning his ABCs! It feels good to explore letters and their sounds in a calm, quiet space.
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
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English
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Reading
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Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
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5-11
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Descriptive scene setting
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prayer
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Describing a classroom learning center focused on letters and sounds, inspired by a quiet, reflective space like one might find during prayer or quiet time.
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Noun
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[
{
"answer": "Umm... my name is Leo. So the first letter is 'L'. It says... 'Luh!' Like when you're licking an ice cream!",
"question": "The story talks about Letter Land. If you were building your name with the letter tiles, what sound would you make for the very first letter of your name?"
},
{
"answer": "The 'A' says... 'Ah!' Like when the doctor looks in your mouth and says 'Ahhh!' And... apple! Apple starts with 'Ah' too!",
"question": "In Letter Land, the 'A' has a picture of an apple next to it. Can you tell me what sound the letter 'A' makes, and then say a word that starts with that sound?"
},
{
"answer": "The 'D' makes the sound... /d/! Like... drum! I have a red drum at home. It goes 'boom, boom, boom!'",
"question": "Lily was looking at the 'D' book and found a dog. What sound does the letter 'D' make? Can you think of another thing that starts with the 'D' sound?"
}
] |
Princess Lily loved to play in the royal garden. But this wasn't just any garden! It was the Alphabet Garden, created by her grandma, the Queen. Each flower in the garden wasn't just pretty, it was a letter!
There was a big, red 'A' flower, and when Lily touched it, she remembered the 'a' sound like in 'apple'. Next to it was a bright blue 'B' flower. "B...buh...ball!" she giggled, bouncing a small, sparkly ball.
The garden was full of colours and smells. A yellow 'C' flower smelled like cookies, and Lily remembered 'C...cuh...cat!' She imagined a little kitty playing amongst the blooms. A green 'D' flower looked like a tiny dragon, so she said, "D...duh...dragon!"
Old Man Fitzwilliam, the royal gardener, smiled at Lily as she carefully walked along the path. "You're learning your letters so well, Princess!" he said. "Each flower has a special sound. Can you tell me what sound this one makes?" He pointed to a purple 'E' flower.
Lily closed her eyes and thought. "E...eh...egg!" she said proudly.
She continued along the path, naming each flower. 'F' for fish, 'G' for grapes, 'H' for hat! It was like a magical game. The garden was arranged so that it was easy to remember the sequence. She found the 'I' flower, and thought of ice cream. 'J' was for jumping, and 'K' was for kite.
She practiced all the letters, from 'A' to 'Z', realizing each one had a unique shape and a sound. She loved her Alphabet Garden, and she knew she would become a wonderful reader, one letter, one flower, and one sound at a time. The Alphabet Garden wasn't just a garden, it was the key to unlocking a whole world of stories and adventures!
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i182
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
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English
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Reading
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Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
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5-11
| 1
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Descriptive scene setting
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prince
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A royal alphabet garden where each flower represents a letter and its sound.
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Noun
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[
{
"answer": "Mmm... mmm... like in 'mommy'! That's what 'M' says.",
"question": "The story says Princess Lily played in a garden with flowers shaped like letters. If you were walking in that garden and saw a flower shaped like the letter 'M', what sound would you make?"
},
{
"answer": "Um... 'T'... tuh... tiger! 'T' says 'tuh' like in tiger. I like tigers!",
"question": "Remember how Lily said 'B...buh...ball!' when she touched the 'B' flower? Can you tell me what sound the letter 'T' makes, and think of a word that starts with that sound?"
},
{
"answer": "Sss... like a snake! 'S' says 'sss' and... and snakes slither! That's a good 'S' word.",
"question": "Old Man Fitzwilliam asked Lily what sound the 'E' flower made. If you saw a flower shaped like the letter 'S', what sound would you say, and what's something that starts with that sound?"
}
] |
Our classroom is a bright and happy place! Sunlight streams in through the big windows, making the colorful posters glow. Ms. Davis, our teacher, loves to decorate. Above the chalkboard, there's a long banner with all the letters of the alphabet, big and small. Each letter is a different color!
The 'A' is a shiny red, and I always think of apples when I see it. 'A' says /a/ like in apple. Next to it is a bright blue 'B'. Ben loves the letter 'B' because his name starts with it. 'B' makes the /b/ sound, like in ball!
Along another wall, Ms. Davis has made a special display. She wrote the names of all her students, and under each name, she's written some of our favorite things. Leo's name is there, and under it, she wrote 'lions' and 'LEGOs'. 'L' is a lovely lavender color, and 'L' makes the /l/ sound like in lion.
I can see my name too! Ms. Davis wrote 'Mia' and under it, 'music' and 'monkeys'. 'M' is a marvelous magenta! When I see 'M' I remember the /m/ sound. Ms. Davis says knowing the letter sounds helps us learn to read and write.
Even the rug has letters on it! It's like a letter puzzle. We sit on the rug during story time and sometimes Ms. Davis asks us to find a certain letter. Today, she asked us to find the letter 'T'. 'T' is teal, and it makes the /t/ sound, like in tiger! It's fun to look around the classroom and see letters everywhere. They're like little clues, helping us unlock the secrets of stories and words.
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i182
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
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English
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Reading
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Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
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5-11
| 1
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Descriptive scene setting
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principal
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Describing the classroom and the letters displayed within it, focusing on visual recognition and association with sounds.
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Noun
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[
{
"answer": "Um, 'B' makes the /b/ sound! Like in ball! Ben's name starts with 'B', so that's why he likes it.",
"question": "The story talks about Ms. Davis's classroom. Can you tell me what sound the letter 'B' makes? Ben likes the letter 'B' because it's in his name!"
},
{
"answer": "I would start with 'L'! The story said 'L' is lavender! And Leo likes lions, so it has to start with 'L'.",
"question": "If you wanted to write the word 'lion' like Leo's favorite thing, what letter would you start with? Remember what color the 'L' was in the story."
},
{
"answer": "They both start with 'M'! And 'M' makes the /m/ sound! Ms. Davis said knowing the sounds helps us read.",
"question": "Mia likes music and monkeys. What letter does 'music' and 'monkeys' both start with? And what sound does that letter make?"
}
] |
The classroom was buzzing with excitement! Today was Prize Day, and everyone was trying their best to earn a shiny sticker. Ms. Lily explained, "To get a sticker, you need to tell me a sound a letter makes!"
Leo was first. He thought really hard. "A!" he shouted. "A says 'ah!' like in apple!" Ms. Lily smiled. "Wonderful, Leo! Here's a bright red sticker!" Leo carefully stuck it onto his chart. He felt so proud.
Next was Maya. She knew this game! "B!" she declared. "B says 'buh!' like in ball!" Another sticker! She giggled and showed her friend, Sam.
Sam was a little shy. He closed his eyes, trying to remember. "C..." he began, then paused. Ms. Lily gently said, "Can you think of a word that starts with 'C', Sam?" Sam's eyes lit up. "Cat! C says 'kuh!' like in cat!" He beamed when Ms. Lily gave him a sticker.
One by one, each child took a turn. They said the letters and their sounds. "D says 'duh!'", "E says 'eh!'", "F says 'fuh!'". The room was filled with sounds and happy voices. If a child was unsure, Ms. Lily would help. She showed them pictures and said words slowly and clearly.
Even little Chloe, who was still learning, tried her best. She pointed to the letter 'G' and said, "guh... goo!" Ms. Lily gave her a sticker anyway. "That's a great try, Chloe! Every effort deserves a prize!"
By the end of the day, everyone's charts were covered in colorful stickers. They had learned their letter sounds and earned a special reward. They knew that practicing their letter sounds would help them read stories and write their own adventures. Prize Day wasn't just about stickers, it was about learning and having fun!
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i182
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
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English
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Reading
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Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
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5-11
| 1
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Descriptive scene setting
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prize
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A classroom reward system and the sounds of letters used to earn rewards.
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Noun
|
[
{
"answer": "Um... 'D' says 'duh!' Like in... dog! Yeah, 'duh-og'!",
"question": "The kids in the story got stickers for knowing their letter sounds. Can you tell me what sound the letter 'D' makes? Like, if you wanted to say the word 'dog', what sound would you start with?"
},
{
"answer": "You need the letter 'B'! And 'B' says 'buh!' Like... 'buh-all'!",
"question": "Maya knew the sound for the letter 'B' really quickly. If I said the word 'ball', what letter would you need to know to start writing that word? And what sound does that letter make?"
},
{
"answer": "Cat! 'C' says... 'kuh!' Like 'kuh-at'. My kitty makes a 'kuh' sound sometimes when she's mad!",
"question": "Sam needed a little help remembering the sound for 'C'. Can you tell me a word that starts with 'C', and then tell me the sound 'C' makes at the beginning of that word?"
}
] |
The classroom smelled like crayons and sunshine. Miss Lily had decorated the room with big, colorful letters! Each letter had a picture beside it, to help everyone remember its sound. There was 'A' for apple, 'B' for ball, and 'C' for cat. Leo loved looking at the pictures.
Today, Miss Lily was reading a story about a little bear. "This story is about Barnaby Bear," she said, pointing to the letter 'B'. "Listen carefully to the beginning sound of 'Barnaby' and 'Bear.' Do you hear the 'buh' sound?"
Leo raised his hand! He knew that sound. He practiced it with his friend, Maya. They whispered, "Buh, buh, ball!" Miss Lily smiled. "Excellent! The letter 'B' makes the 'buh' sound."
Next, she pointed to the letter 'P'. "Barnaby made a promise to his mama to be careful in the forest. 'Promise' starts with the letter 'P'. What sound does 'P' make?"
Some children were quiet, thinking hard. Then, Sofia shouted, "Puh! Like penguin!"
"That's right!" said Miss Lily. "'P' makes the 'puh' sound, like penguin or... pizza!" Everyone giggled, thinking about pizza. They practiced saying 'puh' while imagining yummy pizza slices.
Miss Lily continued, pointing to other letters in the story. She showed them how different letters made different sounds. Every time they learned a new sound, they said it together, then thought of words that started with that sound. Leo was starting to feel like a super sound detective! He couldn't wait to use his new sound powers to read all the books in the classroom. He knew that learning the sounds of letters would help him unlock the magic hidden inside every single word, one letter at a time.
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i182
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
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English
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Reading
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Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
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5-11
| 1
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Descriptive scene setting
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promise
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A classroom learning environment focusing on letter sounds and initial phoneme recognition.
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Verb
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[
{
"answer": "Um, 'ball' starts with 'B'! And Miss Lily said 'B' makes the 'buh' sound. Buh, buh, ball! Like when I bounce my ball in the yard.",
"question": "The story talks about a ball. What letter does 'ball' start with, and what sound does that letter make? Can you tell me like Miss Lily did in the story?"
},
{
"answer": "I think it starts with 'A'! 'A' says... ahhh! Like when I open my mouth to say 'ahhh' at the doctor's. 'A' for apple!",
"question": "If you wanted to write the word 'apple' like in the story, what letter would you start with? And what sound would you make when you say that letter?"
},
{
"answer": "Hmm... 'P' like... puppy! My puppy's name is Patches! And 'P' says 'puh'! Puh, puh, Patches!",
"question": "Sofia said 'P' sounds like 'penguin'. Can you think of another word that starts with the letter 'P', just like in the story when they talked about 'promise'? What sound does 'P' make?"
}
] |
Our classroom has a special corner, a bright and colorful place we call the 'Letter Land!' It's where we learn all about the letters that make up words. Ms. Lily made it extra special with big, comfy cushions shaped like different letters of the alphabet. The wall has a rainbow of letters - big A's, bouncy B's, and curvy C's! Underneath, there are pictures to show what sounds those letters make.
Today, the Letter Land felt extra cozy. Sunlight streamed through the window, warming the bright letter blocks scattered on the rug. Maya and Leo were carefully building a tower, trying to find all the blocks with the letter 'S' on them. "S says /s/ like snake!" Maya giggled, pretending to be a slithering snake. Leo found another 'S' block. "I found one! This tower is going to be super tall!"
Across from them, Chloe was drawing her favorite letter-'M' for Mommy! She carefully colored it bright pink, then added a sparkly sticker. She was so focused, her tongue sticking out just a little bit! Ms. Lily walked over and looked at Chloe's drawing. "That's a beautiful 'M', Chloe! And pink is a wonderful color!" she said with a warm smile. Chloe beamed. She was so happy to share her work.
In another corner, Sam was using letter magnets on a big magnetic board. He was trying to spell his name: S-A-M. It was tricky, but he kept trying. Ms. Lily quietly helped him sound out each letter. "What sound does 'S' make, Sam?" she asked gently. "/s/!" Sam replied, and then proudly placed the 'S' magnet on the board.
Letter Land isn't just about learning letters; it's about having fun with them. It's a place where everyone feels good about trying, learning, and making mistakes. Today, it was a very happy place, filled with the sounds of learning and the joy of discovering new things about letters and words!
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i182
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
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English
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Reading
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Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
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5-11
| 1
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Descriptive scene setting
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proud
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Describing a classroom learning center dedicated to letters and sounds, emphasizing a positive and encouraging environment.
|
Adjective
|
[
{
"answer": "Um, the letter S! Because the story said 'S says /s/ like snake!' I know that one!",
"question": "The story talks about a special place for letters. If you were building with letter blocks like Maya and Leo, and you wanted to make the sound a snake makes, what letter would you look for?"
},
{
"answer": "It makes the /m/ sound! Like... mmm... mommy! It's a good sound.",
"question": "Chloe was drawing a letter for her mommy. Her letter was 'M'. Can you tell me what sound the letter 'M' makes? Like when you say 'Mommy'?"
},
{
"answer": "It makes the /s/ sound! Like... sss... Sam! It's a little hard to spell my name, but I know the 'S' sound.",
"question": "Sam was trying to spell his name. The story says the first letter in his name is 'S'. What sound does the letter 'S' make at the beginning of 'Sam'?"
}
] |
The rain came down splish-splash! Lily loved rainy days. She put on her bright yellow raincoat and her red boots. Mommy said, "Be careful, Lily, there are puddles everywhere!" Lily giggled and ran outside anyway.
Each puddle was a sparkly silver. She jumped in one-sploosh! Then another-sploosh! It was so much fun. But Lily noticed something else. The raindrops were making shapes on the dusty driveway.
She pointed. "Mommy, look! That one looks like a curvy 'C'!" Mommy smiled. "You're right, sweetie! And that one... looks a little like a long 'I'!"
Lily stomped her foot, making the water splash. She traced her finger in a puddle, and said, "This one is a wobbly 'S'! Like snake!" She pointed to another puddle, a smaller one. "And that one looks like a little 'O'!"
Mommy and Lily played a game. They looked for letter shapes in all the puddles. They found a 'T' and an 'L,' and even a tricky 'M.' Lily loved finding the letters! She remembered that each letter has a special sound. She practiced saying the sounds as she pointed to the letter-shaped puddles. "C says /k/! I says /i/! S says /s/!"
The rain started to slow down. The sun peeked through the clouds. The puddles began to disappear. "Oh no!" said Lily. "The letters are going away!"
Mommy hugged her. "They'll be back next time it rains, Lily. And even when it doesn't rain, we can find letters everywhere - in books, on signs, and even in your name!" Lily smiled. She couldn't wait to see what new letter shapes the next rainy day would bring. She knew all her letters, and knowing their sounds made the world even more fun.
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i182
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
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English
|
Reading
|
Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
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5-11
| 1
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Descriptive scene setting
|
puddle
|
A rainy day and discovering letter shapes in the environment
|
Noun
|
[
{
"answer": "Umm... the 'C' says... /k/! Like 'cat'! Lily said it makes that sound!",
"question": "Lily found letters in the puddles! Can you tell me what sound the letter 'C' makes, like in the story? Remember what Lily said."
},
{
"answer": "The letter 'T' says... /t/! Like 'toy'! I know lots of letters and their sounds now!",
"question": "If you were playing with Lily and her mommy, and you found a puddle that looked like the letter 'T', what sound would that letter make?"
},
{
"answer": "Ooh! It would be the letter 'O'! And the 'O' says... /o/! Like in 'octopus'!",
"question": "Lily was so happy finding letters. If you saw a small, round puddle, and it looked like a letter, which letter do you think it would be, and what sound does that letter make?"
}
] |
Ms. Sunshine's classroom was a rainbow of colors! All around the room, letters danced on the walls. Big, bright letters! Above the reading corner, a long banner showed all twenty-six letters of the alphabet. Each letter wasn't just by itself, though. Next to the 'A' was a picture of an apple, and Ms. Sunshine would always say, "A says /a/ like apple!"
Leo loved looking at the alphabet banner. Today, Ms. Sunshine was pointing to the letter 'B'. "This is B," she said. "B says /b/ like ball!" Maya bounced a little red ball, saying "/b/, /b/, ball!"
Near the blocks, the letter 'C' sat with a cute cat. "C says /k/ like cat!" Ms. Sunshine explained. Sammy built a tower with blocks, pretending it was a castle for the cat.
There was the letter 'D' with a dog, 'E' with an elephant, and 'F' with a fish. Ms. Sunshine explained the sound each letter made, and the children repeated after her. Sometimes they got mixed up, but Ms. Sunshine didn't mind. She reminded them that learning takes time.
When she got to 'P', she pointed to a picture of a boxing glove. "P says /p/ like...like when you give a gentle *tap*!" she said, gently tapping her hand. The children giggled.
On the other side of the room, there was a special letter wall where the children could stick magnetic letters. Leo chose the letter 'M' and stuck it on the board. "M says /m/ like... Mama!" he said proudly.
Ms. Sunshine smiled. "That's right, Leo! Every letter has a special sound, and when we know those sounds, we can start to read all sorts of amazing stories!" The classroom felt warm and happy, buzzing with the sounds of letters and the joy of learning.
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i182
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
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English
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Reading
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Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
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5-11
| 1
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Descriptive scene setting
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punch
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A classroom alphabet display and the sounds letters make.
|
Noun
|
[
{
"answer": "Um, C… C says /k/! Like… cat! Sammy was building a castle for the cat, so it's /k/.",
"question": "The story says Ms. Sunshine showed the children lots of letters. Can you tell me what sound the letter 'C' makes? Remember what Sammy was doing with the blocks!"
},
{
"answer": "M says /m/! Like… Mama! My mama makes me yummy snacks.",
"question": "Leo stuck the letter 'M' on the wall. What sound does 'M' make? Can you think of a word that starts with that sound, like Leo did?"
},
{
"answer": "B says /b/! Like… ball! Maya was bouncing a ball and saying /b/, /b/, ball! It's a bouncy sound.",
"question": "Ms. Sunshine was teaching the kids about letters and sounds. If you wanted to tell someone how the letter 'B' sounds, what would you say? Think about what Maya was doing."
}
] |
The classroom buzzed with happy sounds! Bright paintings decorated the walls, and colorful blocks tumbled on the rug. Today was Letter Day, and Miss Lily had a big surprise. She had covered a large poster board with big, bold letters - A, B, C, all the way to Z!
Leo loved looking at the letters. Some looked like straight lines, like the letter L. Others were curvy, like the letter S. Miss Lily explained that each letter had a special sound. "The letter A," she said, "says 'ah' like in apple!"
Maya giggled. "Apple! I love apples!"
Miss Lily smiled. "The letter B says 'buh' like in ball. Can everyone say 'buh'?" The children chorused, "Buh!"
They went through each letter, slowly and carefully. Sometimes it was tricky! The letter X sounded like 'ks', which was a bit of a tongue twister. But Miss Lily was patient. She showed them how to write the letters in the air with their fingers, and then on paper with crayons.
Ben was trying to write the letter M. He drew a little line, and then another. It didn't look quite right. Miss Lily came over and gently guided his hand. "That's it, Ben! Good job!" A smile spread across Ben's face. He practiced a few more times, and soon, a perfect M appeared on his paper!
Soon, the children began to spot letters everywhere. "Look!" shouted Chloe, pointing to a book. "The word 'cat' starts with the letter C!"
"And the word 'dog' starts with the letter D!" added Sam.
Miss Lily clapped her hands. "You're all becoming letter detectives! Knowing your letters and their sounds is the first step to becoming amazing readers." The children beamed with pride. They couldn't wait to use their new skills to explore the wonderful world of books and stories.
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i182
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
|
English
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Reading
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Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
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5-11
| 1
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Descriptive scene setting
|
punishment
|
Discovering Letters in a Colorful Classroom
|
Noun
|
[
{
"answer": "Um, 'B' says 'buh'! Like when I bounce my ball really high!",
"question": "The story says Miss Lily showed the children lots of letters. Can you tell me what sound the letter 'B' makes, like in the word 'ball'?"
},
{
"answer": "It makes a 'kuh' sound! Like... like when you cough! Kuh, kuh!",
"question": "Chloe found the letter 'C' in the word 'cat'. What sound does the letter 'C' usually make at the beginning of a word?"
},
{
"answer": "You'd start with 'A'! And 'A' says 'ah', like in... apple! That's easy!",
"question": "If you wanted to write the word 'apple', what letter would you start with? And what sound does that letter make?"
}
] |
Leo loved his playroom! It was a bright, sunny room, and everything inside felt exciting. The walls were painted a happy sky blue, and a big, soft rug covered most of the floor. On the rug were piles and piles of toys!
There were red building blocks, perfect for making tall towers. Leo carefully stacked them, one on top of the other, trying to reach the ceiling. Next to the blocks was a big bin of colorful shapes. He found a bright yellow triangle, a wobbly green circle, and a shiny blue square. He loved sorting them into different piles.
He had a toy truck with big, round wheels. "Vroom, vroom!" he shouted, driving it all around the room. And then he spotted his favorite - a box filled with plastic letters. These weren't just any letters; they were bright and chunky, easy to hold. Some looked like skinny people, some like little houses, and others like wiggly worms!
His mom would sometimes point to a letter and say, "This one is 'A', and it says /a/ like 'apple'!" or "This one is 'B', and it says /b/ like 'ball'!" He was still learning, and sometimes they all looked a little bit the same, but he loved trying to copy the sounds. He picked up a letter that looked like a leaning tower and tried to make its sound - "Mmm!"
Beside the letters was a soft, plastic dinosaur. It was green and bumpy, and Leo pretended it was roaring. He carefully lined up the dinosaur, a red cube, and the letter 'A', pretending they were friends having a picnic. Leo's playroom wasn't just a place to play; it was a place to discover, learn, and imagine - a place where every toy held a new adventure and every shape and form was a little bit magical.
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i182
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
|
English
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Reading
|
Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
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5-11
| 1
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Descriptive scene setting
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plastic
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Describing a colorful playroom filled with toys and focusing on recognizing shapes and letter-like forms within the toys.
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Noun
|
[
{
"answer": "Um, 'A' makes the 'ah' sound! Like when I say 'apple'! It's easy, I know that one!",
"question": "Leo was playing with letters. The story says his mom helped him with the sounds. Can you tell me what sound the letter 'A' makes, like in 'apple'?"
},
{
"answer": "I would look for the letter 'B'! My mommy showed me that one too. 'B' says 'buh'!",
"question": "If you were playing with Leo and wanted to find the letter that sounds like 'buh' like in 'ball', what letter would you look for in his box of letters?"
},
{
"answer": "Okay! Um... 'M' is a letter! And it goes 'mmm'! Like 'mommy'!",
"question": "Leo's mom helped him with the sounds letters make. Pretend I'm Leo's mom. Can you tell me the name of a letter and the sound it makes? Just one!"
}
] |
The forest was a happy place! Sunlight peeked through the tall trees, making sparkly spots on the ground. Mia and Leo were exploring with their grandma.
"Look!" cried Leo, pointing. "A big, bumpy birch tree!" He loved saying 'birch'. Grandma smiled. "That 'b' sound is a strong sound, like when you bounce a ball!"
Mia skipped ahead, carefully stepping over roots. "I see a fluffy caterpillar!" She whispered, watching it wiggle along a green leaf. "Caterpillar starts with a 'c' sound, like 'click'!" added Grandma.
They walked deeper, past ferns and flowers. "What's that tall, green thing?" Leo asked. "That's a pine tree!" Grandma replied. "Its needles are long and thin. It feels prickly!" Leo reached out and gently touched a branch.
"Pine starts with a 'p' sound," Grandma explained, "like 'pop'!" Mia was busy looking at a tiny ladybug crawling on a daisy. "Ladybug! L-A-D-Y-B-U-G!" she slowly sounded out. She knew some letters already, and Grandma was helping her hear the sounds they made.
Suddenly, Leo pointed up high. "An eagle! Watch it soar!" The eagle flew in big circles, then landed on a branch. "Eagle starts with an 'e' sound, like in 'elephant'!" Grandma said.
As they strolled back, Mia and Leo chatted excitedly about all the wonderful things they'd seen. They practiced saying the first sounds of each item, feeling proud with every 'b,' 'c,' and 'p' they discovered. The forest wasn't just a beautiful place; it was a wonderful place to learn and play with sounds!
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i182
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
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English
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Reading
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Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
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5-11
| 1
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Descriptive scene setting
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pine
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Describing a forest scene, focusing on identifying initial sounds in words relating to nature. The scene will subtly introduce letter recognition through describing objects.
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Noun
|
[
{
"answer": "Umm... the first sound is... 'cuh'! And the letter is... 'C'! Like in my name!",
"question": "Remember Mia saw a caterpillar in the story? Can you tell me the first sound you hear when you say 'caterpillar'? What letter makes that sound?"
},
{
"answer": "The first letter is 'B'! It makes the 'buh' sound, like in 'ball'! Grandma said that in the story!",
"question": "Leo liked saying 'birch'. If you wanted to write the first letter of 'birch', what letter would you use? And what sound does that letter usually make?"
},
{
"answer": "Hmm... 'pine' starts with 'P'! And... and... a 'pig' starts with 'P' too! I like pigs!",
"question": "Grandma talked about a pine tree. What letter do you think 'pine' starts with? Can you tell me a word that *also* starts with that letter?"
}
] |
The classroom buzzed with happy sounds! Today, Miss Lily set up a special center on the big, colorful rug. It was all about letters! She called it the 'Letter Land.'
Beside the rug, on a small table, were little baskets. Each basket held different things. One basket had tiny shells, as small as your fingernail. Miss Lily said, "These shells remind me of the letter 's'. It makes a hissing sound, like the ocean! Ssssss."
Another basket had smooth, round pebbles. "These are like the letter 'o'," Miss Lily explained. "The 'o' makes a round sound, like you're surprised - Ooooh!"
There was a basket of shiny buttons, each one different. Some were big and some were *very* small. Little Leo picked up a tiny, blue button. "This one is really small!" he exclaimed.
Miss Lily smiled. "Just like the letter 'i'! It's a little letter that makes a short sound - 'ih'!" She showed them a picture of the letter 'i'. It *was* a little letter!
Maya found a little piece of yarn. It was soft and fuzzy. "This feels nice!" she said.
"That's perfect for the letter 'f'!" Miss Lily chirped. "'F' makes a fluffy sound - Fff!"
They sorted the items into groups, matching them with letter cards. Mia pretended the shells were swimming around the letter 's' and Tom carefully lined up the pebbles to make the shape of an 'o'. They all giggled when Ben tried to make the letter 'b' with bouncy balls - they kept rolling away!
Learning letters was fun, Miss Lily said, because each letter has its own special sound, and each sound helps us read and tell stories. And sometimes, things we find, even little things like shells and buttons, can help us remember them all.
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i182
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
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English
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Reading
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Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
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5-11
| 1
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Descriptive scene setting
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pinch
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Describing a classroom learning center focused on letter recognition and sounds, relating the smallness of objects to the individual letters and their sounds.
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Noun
|
[
{
"answer": "Um, the shells reminded her of the letter 's'! And it makes a sssss sound, like a snake!",
"question": "Miss Lily used shells to help the children learn a letter. Do you remember which letter the shells reminded her of? And what sound does that letter make?"
},
{
"answer": "It was like the letter 'i'! And it says… ih! Like when you get a little boo-boo.",
"question": "Leo found a tiny, blue button. Miss Lily said it was like a letter. What letter was it like, and can you make the sound that letter makes?"
},
{
"answer": "It was the letter 'f'! And… I would fluff it up and down! And say 'ffff' like a fluffy cloud!",
"question": "Maya found something soft and fuzzy. Miss Lily said that helped her think of a letter too. What letter was it, and if you were pretending, what would you do with that fuzzy thing to help you remember?"
}
] |
Lily loved her bedroom. It was her special place! The walls were painted a soft, sunny yellow, like a field of daffodils. Her bed was the best part. It wasn't just a bed, it was a castle! It had bright blue sheets and a fluffy white comforter. On the bed was a colorful **pillow**, and over the pillow was a soft **pillowcase** with little stars on it. Lily loved to snuggle into her pillowcase before bedtime.
Next to her bed was a small, wooden **nightstand**. On the nightstand sat a little **lamp** that glowed when she turned it on. She also kept a small **book** of fairy tales there. Her favorite was about a brave knight and a friendly dragon!
Across the room, her **wardrobe** stood tall. Inside it were all her clothes - pretty dresses, comfy jeans, and warm sweaters. On top of the wardrobe was a little toy **robot** she'd gotten for her birthday. He wasn't very shiny, but Lily loved him anyway.
She also had a big, colorful **rug** on the floor. She loved to sit on the rug and play with her toys. There was a little **train** set, and a box full of colorful **blocks**. Sometimes, she'd build a tall tower with the blocks, and pretend it was a castle like her bed!
Lily's mom always said her room looked like a rainbow! She had a little **chair** by the window where she liked to sit and look outside. She'd see fluffy white **clouds** and green **trees** swaying in the wind. Everything in her room made her feel safe, happy, and ready for sweet dreams. She especially loved the soft feel of her pillowcase and the warm glow of her lamp, helping her drift off to sleep each night. Every object had a special sound when you said its name, starting with a different letter! It was fun to think about all the letters and how they made up the names of all her favorite things.
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i182
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
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English
|
Reading
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Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
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5-11
| 1
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Descriptive scene setting
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pillowcase
|
Describing a cozy bedroom and identifying objects starting with different letters of the alphabet, focusing on initial sounds.
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Noun
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[
{
"answer": "Um, it starts with a 'p' sound! Like... puh! Pillow starts with 'p' too!",
"question": "Lily has a special pillowcase in her room. Can you tell me what sound the first letter of 'pillowcase' makes? Like, what sound do you hear at the beginning of the word?"
},
{
"answer": "It starts with 'l'! L... and it makes a 'luh' sound. Like... like when you say 'look'!",
"question": "The story talks about a little lamp. What letter does 'lamp' start with, and what sound does that letter make? Can you say the letter and the sound?"
},
{
"answer": "It starts with 'b'! B! And it says... buh! Like in 'ball'!",
"question": "Lily loves to read a book about a knight. The word 'book' starts with a letter. What letter is it, and can you tell me the sound that letter makes?"
}
] |
The classroom was bright and cheerful! Sunlight streamed through the window, landing on colorful pictures taped to the wall. Today was letter day, and everyone was excited. Miss Lily had a big chart with all the letters of the alphabet, from A to Z.
"Okay, class," Miss Lily said with a warm smile. "We're going to learn about letters and the sounds they make. Let's start with the letter 'P'!"
Leo raised his hand. "Like in 'Panda'!"
"That's right, Leo!" Miss Lily exclaimed. "P is for Panda! Can everyone say 'P'?"
The children repeated, "P! P! Panda!"
Miss Lily showed a picture of a fluffy panda munching on bamboo. "Pandas are black and white and very cuddly. The letter 'P' makes a sound like... puh! Can you try that sound?"
The children made the 'puh' sound, some giggling and some trying very hard. Maya said, "Puh-puh-panda!"
Next, Miss Lily pointed to the letter 'B'. "B is for Bear!" she said. "B makes a sound like... buh! Buh-bear!"
Daniel shouted, "I know! B is also for Ball!"
"Wonderful, Daniel!" Miss Lily praised. "B makes the 'buh' sound. Let's all say it together - 'buh'!"
They spoke the sounds again and again, with Miss Lily writing the letters on the board. Each letter had a matching animal picture: 'C' for Cat, 'D' for Dog, 'E' for Elephant. Everyone was working hard, but also having fun recognizing each letter and the sound it made. Some kids were using colourful building blocks to form their favourite letters and repeat their sounds. They also sang a cheerful alphabet song whilst pointing at the letters and animal pictures. Ben and Chloe sat next to each other, happily making 'puh' and 'buh' sounds. Miss Lily watched with a happy heart, knowing the children were taking their first steps on an exciting journey into the world of reading. Soon, they'd all be sounding out words and reading stories themselves!
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i182
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
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English
|
Reading
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Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
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5-11
| 1
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Descriptive scene setting
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panda
|
A classroom learning about letters and sounds through animal names.
|
Noun
|
[
{
"answer": "Um, 'B' makes the 'buh' sound! Like bear! Miss Lily said 'Buh-bear'!",
"question": "The story says Miss Lily was teaching letters. Can you tell me what sound the letter 'B' makes, like in the story?"
},
{
"answer": "It makes a 'puh' sound! Like... purple! I like purple!",
"question": "Leo knew that 'P' was for Panda. What sound does the letter 'P' make? Can you try to say a word that starts with that sound?"
},
{
"answer": "A cat! She said 'C' is for Cat! I have a kitty at home.",
"question": "Miss Lily showed pictures for some letters. If you wanted to show a picture for the letter 'C', what animal could you draw, like in the story?"
}
] |
Leo's bedroom was a burst of color! The walls were a sunny yellow, like a bright, happy chick. A comfy, blue rug covered most of the floor, perfect for building towers. Sunlight streamed in through the window, warming the room.
Leo loved looking around his room, naming all his favorite things. A big, red race car sat near his bed, ready for adventures. Above his bed hung a picture of an orange octopus with eight long arms. He pointed to it and giggled. "O is for octopus!" he said.
His toy box was overflowing. He pulled out a purple dinosaur, roaring loudly. "P is for purple and dinosaur!" Then he found a little green frog. He made the frog 'hop' across the rug. "G is for green and frog!"
A soft, fluffy pillow shaped like a yellow star rested on his bed. "S is for star!" Leo exclaimed. He checked his drawer and pulled out a zebra patterned sock. "Zebra starts with Z!"
Near the window, a small table held a vase with a single daisy. The daisy had white petals and a bright yellow center. "D is for daisy!" Leo was learning all the letters and sounds, and his bedroom was the perfect place to practice. He even remembered that 'B' was for blue, looking down at the soft rug. He was so proud of himself for learning so much. His mom said that knowing letters helps him read all the amazing stories in his books. He couldn't wait to read about more frogs, dinosaurs, and even orange octopuses!
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i182
|
Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
|
English
|
Reading
|
Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
|
5-11
| 1
|
Descriptive scene setting
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panties
|
Describing a colorful bedroom and identifying objects starting with different letters of the alphabet.
|
Noun
|
[
{
"answer": "Um... 'purple' starts with the letter 'P'! And 'P' says... puh! Like when you blow on something hot.",
"question": "Leo has lots of toys! The story says he has a purple dinosaur. Can you tell me what letter the word 'purple' starts with, and what sound that letter makes?"
},
{
"answer": "'Blue' starts with 'B'! And... and... my best friend Billy's name starts with 'B' too! 'B' says buh.",
"question": "Remember the rug in Leo's room? It was blue. What letter does 'blue' start with? And can you think of another word that also starts with that letter?"
},
{
"answer": "'D' makes a duh sound! Daisy... duh-ay-zee! It's a pretty flower, right?",
"question": "Leo saw a daisy in a vase. The story says 'D is for daisy!' Can you tell me what sound the letter 'D' makes? And can you try to say 'daisy' slowly, sounding out each part?"
}
] |
The sun was shining brightly, and Main Street was buzzing! Lily and Tom were walking with their dad to the bakery. "Wow!" said Lily, "So many things to see!"
First, they passed a big, red **car**. "C-c-car," Tom said, trying to sound out the first letter.
Next, they saw a bright blue **bus** stopping at the corner. "B-b-bus!" Lily shouted, pointing. "It's going to take people to work!"
Across the street was a big, green **park**. Lily loved the park! They often played there after school. "P-p-park!" she said, remembering what her teacher told her about the sounds letters make.
Then they saw a little yellow **dog** wagging its tail. "D-d-dog!" Tom giggled, pretending to be a dog and barking. Their dad laughed.
They walked past Mr. Baker's **shop**, smelling the yummy bread. "S-s-shop," Tom practiced. He loved getting cookies from the shop.
Finally, they arrived at the **bakery**. It smelled of warm cookies and sweet cakes. Inside, a little girl was holding a pink **balloon**. "B-b-balloon!" said Lily and Tom together.
Their dad pointed to a big, round **pizza** in the window of the pizza place next door. "P-p-pizza!" exclaimed Tom. He wished they were having pizza for lunch.
As they walked into the bakery, Lily noticed a small, orange **van** delivering more flour. "V-v-van!" she announced proudly. She was getting very good at her letter sounds. She couldn't wait to tell her teacher all the things she saw and the sounds she learned on their walk to get a treat. "It's fun to look and listen!" she said happily.
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i182
|
Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
|
English
|
Reading
|
Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
|
5-11
| 1
|
Descriptive scene setting
|
parking
|
Describing a busy street scene with focus on recognizing initial sounds of words relating to things seen in the scene.
|
Noun
|
[
{
"answer": "Um... c! Like... 'cuh' for car! It starts with a 'c' sound.",
"question": "Lily and Tom saw lots of things on their walk. Remember the red car? Can you tell me the first sound you hear when you say 'car'?"
},
{
"answer": "B! B says 'buh'. Bus starts with 'buh' like in... bee! B-u-s, bus!",
"question": "The story says they saw a bright blue bus. If you were going to write the word 'bus' but you forgot how it starts, what letter would you say out loud first to help you remember?"
},
{
"answer": "P says... puh! Like in pizza! Puh-izza! It's a popping sound, kinda.",
"question": "Tom really wanted pizza for lunch! Can you tell me what sound the letter 'p' makes? Say 'pizza' and listen for it."
}
] |
The zoo was SO bright and loud! We went to see the birds first. My favorite part was the big, colorful birdhouse. Inside, birds of every color flew around. There was a bright red bird with a long, curved beak. The sign said its name was Ruby. 'Ruby starts with R!' my dad said. 'R says /r/ like... rattle!' I tried to say 'rattle' and giggle at the same time.
Next to Ruby was a bird with bright blue feathers. Its name was Bluebell. 'Bluebell begins with B!' my mom pointed out. 'B says /b/ like... ball!' We pretended to bounce a big blue ball. It was fun to make the /b/ sound.
Then, we saw a beautiful green bird hopping around. It was called Emerald. 'Emerald starts with E!' I shouted. 'E says /eh/ like... egg!' I remembered helping Mom make scrambled eggs this morning.
A little brown bird zipped past, so fast! The sign said it was called Pip. 'Pip begins with P!' Dad told me. 'P says /p/ like... pop!' He made a popping sound with his mouth, and I laughed.
There was a yellow bird singing a cheerful song. The sign said Sunny. 'Sunny starts with S!' Mom smiled. 'S says /s/ like... snake!' I shivered a little, thinking about snakes, but the bird kept singing so happily.
Finally, we saw a stunning purple bird. Its name was Violet. 'Violet starts with V!' I said proudly. 'V says /v/ like... van!' It was amazing how each bird's name started with a different letter, and each letter made a different sound. I think learning about letters and sounds can be as fun as visiting the zoo!
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i182
|
Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
|
English
|
Reading
|
Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
|
5-11
| 1
|
Descriptive scene setting
|
parrot
|
Describing a colorful bird exhibit at a zoo, focusing on the sounds and shapes associated with different bird names and their initial letters.
|
Noun
|
[
{
"answer": "It starts with the letter 'R'! Um... R... like... robot! Yeah, robot starts with R too!",
"question": "The story talks about a red bird named Ruby. What letter does 'Ruby' start with, and can you think of another word that also starts with that letter?"
},
{
"answer": "B says... /b/! Like... ball! We bounced a ball in the story, remember? /b/ like ball!",
"question": "Mom and Dad helped you learn the sounds letters make when you were at the zoo. Can you tell me what sound the letter 'B' makes, like in the name 'Bluebell'?"
},
{
"answer": "E! I would write 'E'! E says... /eh/ like... egg! We had eggs for breakfast this morning!",
"question": "The story mentions a bird named Emerald. If you wanted to write the first letter of 'Emerald' on your paper, what letter would you write?"
}
] |
Leo loved his building blocks! They weren't just any blocks, though. Each block was a different color - bright red, sunny yellow, ocean blue, and grassy green. And on almost every block, there was a letter!
Leo's grandma had given him the blocks for his fifth birthday. "These aren't just for building towers, Leo," she'd said with a wink. "They're for learning too! Each letter makes a special sound."
Today, Leo was building a tall, wobbly tower. He carefully picked up a red block with a 'B' on it. "Buh-buh-buh," he said, trying to make the 'B' sound. "B is for ball!" He pretended to bounce a big red ball. Then, he added a blue block with an 'A' on it. "Ah-ah-ah," he practiced. "A is for apple!" He imagined taking a big bite out of a juicy red apple.
He found a yellow block with a 'C' and said, "Cuh-cuh-cuh! C is for cat!" Leo loved his fluffy orange cat, Patches, who was currently napping in a patch of sunlight. He carefully placed the 'C' block on top.
Sometimes, the letters were tricky. He had a green block with a 'G' and it took a few tries to make the right sound. "Guh-guh-guh! G is for... grapes!" he exclaimed, remembering the bunch of purple grapes his mom had packed for his lunch.
Leo's tower grew taller and taller, a colorful stack of letters and sounds. He wasn't just building a tower; he was building with sounds and stories. Every block was a little piece of a big, exciting adventure into the world of letters. He smiled, proud of his wobbly, letter-covered creation. He couldn't wait to see what he would build - and what sounds he would learn - tomorrow!
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i182
|
Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
|
English
|
Reading
|
Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
|
5-11
| 1
|
Descriptive scene setting
|
part
|
Describing a colorful collection of building blocks and the letters that decorate them, emphasizing the different shapes and sounds letters make.
|
Noun
|
[
{
"answer": "Umm, 'A' makes the 'ah' sound! Like... ah-ah-apple! I like applesauce too, that starts with 'A'!",
"question": "Leo had a lot of blocks with letters on them. If you were building with Leo, and you picked up a block with the letter 'A' on it, what sound would you make? And can you think of something that starts with that sound, like Leo did with 'apple'?"
},
{
"answer": "It was 'G'! 'Guh'…guh-guh-grapes! My grandma makes really yummy grape juice. It's hard to say 'G' sometimes.",
"question": "The story says Leo had a tricky time with one letter. Do you remember which letter it was? And can you try to make the sound that letter makes? It starts with the sound 'guh'."
},
{
"answer": "'C' says 'cuh'! Cuh-cuh-cat! I have a kitty named Whiskers. He likes to chase string!",
"question": "Leo used a red block with a 'B' on it. If you found a blue block with a 'C' on it, what sound would you say? And what's something else that starts with the 'C' sound?"
}
] |
The classroom smelled like crayons and sunshine. Big windows let the light spill onto colorful rugs and little tables. Ms. Lily was setting up stations for letter fun! One station had a big alphabet puzzle on the floor. Leo was already there, trying to fit the 'A' into its spot. He was a little stuck.
Maya walked over. She loved letters! "Need help, Leo?" she asked. Leo nodded. Maya pointed. "See, the 'A' has a little line and a slant. It looks like a tiny house!" She helped him turn the piece, and it clicked right in. "Yay!" Leo cheered, and Maya smiled. She loved helping her friends.
At another table, Sam and Chloe were building words with letter blocks. Sam carefully placed the 'C' and then looked for the 'A'. "Hmm, I need an 'A' to make 'cat'," he said, looking around.
Chloe spotted it. "Here! I have one!" She handed it to him. "Now, what comes after 'A'?"
"T!" Sam exclaimed, finding the 'T' block. He put it next to the 'A'. "Cat! We made 'cat'!" They both giggled, proud of their word.
Ms. Lily walked around, smiling. She saw how everyone was working together. She loved watching her students learn and help each other. Near the window, Ben was carefully tracing letters in the sand tray with his finger. He whispered the sound each letter made as he wrote: "B...buh...C...cuh..."
The whole classroom buzzed with the sounds of learning - letter sounds, happy voices, and the gentle click of puzzle pieces. It was a wonderful place to discover the magic of letters and the joy of working with a friend. Ms. Lily knew that when friends learn together, the fun just keeps growing!
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i182
|
Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
|
English
|
Reading
|
Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
|
5-11
| 1
|
Descriptive scene setting
|
partner
|
Describing a classroom environment focused on learning letters and sounds, highlighting collaboration and helpfulness between students.
|
Noun
|
[
{
"answer": "Um, 'C' says... /k/! Like in cat! And 'A' says... ah! Like in apple. And 'T' says... /t/! Like in toy!",
"question": "The story says Sam and Chloe made a word. They used a 'C', an 'A', and a 'T'. Can you tell me what sound each of those letters makes? Start with the 'C' sound."
},
{
"answer": "I would say... /b/! Buh! Like in ball! That's my favorite letter because my best friend's name starts with a 'B'!",
"question": "Ben was writing letters in the sand. The story says he said the sound as he wrote. If you were writing the letter 'B', what sound would you say?"
},
{
"answer": "The letter is 'A'! And it says... ah! Like when the doctor says 'Ahhh!' when I open my mouth.",
"question": "Maya helped Leo with the letter 'A'. Can you tell me the name of the letter 'A' and then make the sound it usually makes when you're reading?"
}
] |
The classroom was bright and sunny! Sunlight streamed through the big windows, warming the colorful learning centers. Mrs. Davis, the teacher, had decorated the walls with lots of things to help everyone learn. There was a long banner with all the letters of the alphabet, big and bold! Each letter had a picture next to it, like 'A' for apple and 'B' for ball.
Today, Mrs. Davis was reading a story about a little bear who loved to play. She pointed to the letters as she read. "See this letter, children? It's 'B' and it makes the /b/ sound, like in 'bear'!"
Leo was carefully looking at the 'A' poster. He traced the letter with his finger. "A... apple! /a/ like in apple!" he said proudly. Mia was busy sounding out the letter 'C' with the help of Mrs. Davis. "C... cat! /k/ like in cat!" she giggled. She loved saying the sounds.
Some children were building with blocks, and they were trying to find blocks that started with the same letter. They would say the letter and then the sound. "D... drum! /d/!" said Noah, holding up a red drum-shaped block.
Little Chloe was drawing pictures. She drew a sun and then carefully wrote the letter 'S' under it. She told Mrs. Davis, "S... sun! /s/!"
Mrs. Davis smiled. She loved seeing the children learn and have fun with letters. She knew that learning the sounds of the letters was like unlocking a secret code to reading! The classroom buzzed with happy sounds - children talking, laughing, and practicing their letter sounds. It was a perfect day for learning and growing. Everyone was working hard and helping each other, and the alphabet felt like a friendly group of helpers!
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i182
|
Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
|
English
|
Reading
|
Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
|
5-11
| 1
|
Descriptive scene setting
|
pass
|
Describing a classroom scene with alphabet posters and children learning letter sounds.
|
Verb
|
[
{
"answer": "Umm... A says /a/. Like... a-a-apple! It's my favorite letter 'cause I like apples!",
"question": "The story says Leo looked at the letter 'A'. Can you tell me what sound the letter 'A' makes? Like when you say 'apple'!"
},
{
"answer": "I know! 'C' says /k/! Like... cat! My kitty is fluffy and says 'meow', but it starts with a /k/ sound!",
"question": "Mia was practicing with the letter 'C' in the story. If you wanted to say a word that starts with 'C', what sound would you make first?"
},
{
"answer": "D says /d/! Like... duh! My dad plays the drums sometimes, and it's really loud! /d/... drum!",
"question": "Noah found a drum-shaped block and said 'D... drum!' What sound does the letter 'D' make at the beginning of 'drum'?"
}
] |
The kitchen smelled yummy! Sunlight streamed in through the window, warming the red and white checkered tablecloth on the table. Leo loved helping his grandma bake. Today, they were making pasta with bright red tomato sauce.
Grandma was getting things ready. She opened a big, blue box of spaghetti. "Spaghetti starts with the 's' sound!" she said. "Can you say 's'?"
Leo giggled and said, "Sss... like a snake!"
Next, Grandma pulled out a jar of yummy sauce. "Sauce starts with 's' too!" she exclaimed. "Two 's' words already!" She stirred the sauce with a big spoon.
On the counter, there was a yellow lemon for squeezing into the sauce. Leo pointed. "Lemon! That starts with 'l'!" Grandma smiled. "Very good, Leo! 'L' is for lemon, and 'l' makes a lovely sound."
A bright orange pepper sat beside the lemon. "Pepper!" Leo shouted. "P is for pepper!"
Grandma showed Leo a shiny silver pot. "Pot! That makes the 'p' sound again," she said. They put water in the pot and turned on the stove. Soon, bubbles started to rise.
Leo looked around. He saw a big, brown bag of flour. "Flour!" he said, trying to sound out the starting sound. "Ffff... like a funny fish!"
Grandma gave him a hug. "That's right! Every letter makes a special sound, and those sounds help us read and make words."
They continued cooking, finding sounds in everything-the bowl, the milk carton, even the whisk! Leo was having so much fun. He realized that learning letter sounds wasn't just for school; it was everywhere, even in his grandma's yummy kitchen making pasta.
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i182
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
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English
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Reading
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Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
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5-11
| 1
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Descriptive scene setting
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pasta
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Describing a kitchen scene and identifying initial sounds of objects within it, focusing on letter-sound correspondence.
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Noun
|
[
{
"answer": "Um... sun! Sssun! Like when it's really bright outside. And... snake! Like Leo said!",
"question": "Leo and his grandma were making pasta. The story says 'sauce' starts with the 's' sound. Can you think of another word that starts with the 's' sound, like in the story?"
},
{
"answer": "L! Lemon starts with L! And it says 'luh' like... like lion! Roar!",
"question": "Grandma used a lemon in the sauce. What letter does 'lemon' start with? And can you make the sound that letter makes?"
},
{
"answer": "P makes a 'puh' sound! Like... puppy! I have a puppy named Patches. He's fluffy!",
"question": "The story talks about a 'pot'. What sound does the letter 'p' make? Can you say a word that starts with that sound, but it's not 'pot'?"
}
] |
The forest floor was soft and damp after the morning rain. Leo and Mia were on a special mission with Grandpa Joe: to find animal tracks! Grandpa Joe explained, "Animals leave little clues wherever they go, and these clues can tell us lots about them."
First, they saw a set of tiny, five-toed prints. "Look!" Mia exclaimed. "These are bird tracks!" Grandpa Joe smiled. "That's right! And 'bird' starts with the letter 'B,' and 'B' says /b/ like in 'ball'." They practiced saying the /b/ sound together.
Further on, they found bigger, round prints. "What made these?" Leo wondered, carefully tracing one with his finger. "Those are dog tracks!" Grandpa Joe replied. "A furry friend was here. 'Dog' starts with the letter 'D,' and 'D' makes the /d/ sound, like in 'drum'." Leo pretended to play a drum, making the /d/ sound with his mouth.
Suddenly, Mia pointed to some tracks with long claws. "Oh! A cat!" she said "Look at the little paw prints!" Grandpa Joe chuckled. "Yes, a clever cat! 'Cat' starts with the letter 'C,' and 'C' can say /k/ like in 'kite'." They all made a kite flying motion, saying /k/ each time.
They continued their walk, discovering tracks made by a raccoon, and a squirrel. With each new track, Grandpa Joe would help them identify the animal and, most importantly, connect it to a letter and its sound. Leo and Mia were having so much fun learning about animals and letters, all while exploring the magical forest. As they walked home, they made up their own silly sentences using the letter sounds they'd learned: "Bouncing dogs drum!" they cheered, filled with the joy of discovery.
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i182
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
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English
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Reading
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Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
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5-11
| 1
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Descriptive scene setting
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paw
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Describing animal tracks and connecting them to beginning letter sounds
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Noun
|
[
{
"answer": "Um, the letter 'D' makes the sound... /d/! Like when you play a drum! Grandpa Joe said so!",
"question": "Grandpa Joe showed Leo and Mia how to find clues about animals. He also talked about letters and sounds. Can you tell me what sound the letter 'D' makes, like in the word 'dog' from the story?"
},
{
"answer": "It starts with 'C'! And 'C' says... /k/! Like when you fly a kite! We even pretended to fly a kite in the story!",
"question": "Mia found tracks and said, 'Oh! A cat!' What letter does 'cat' start with, and what sound does that letter usually make? Remember what Grandpa Joe said."
},
{
"answer": "You'd start with 'B' for bird! And 'B' says /b/! Like... like a ball! I know that one!",
"question": "Leo and Mia learned about different animal tracks. If you wanted to tell someone about a bird, what letter would you start with, and what sound would that letter make? Think about what Grandpa Joe taught them."
}
] |
Old Man Tiber's garden wasn't like other gardens. Instead of tomatoes and roses, he grew letters! Big, bright letters made of flowers. A winding path led right through the middle.
Today, Lily and Tom were visiting. "Wow!" breathed Lily, her eyes wide. "It's a letter garden!"
Old Man Tiber chuckled. "Indeed it is! Each flower is a letter. And each letter makes a sound." He pointed to a tall, red flower shaped like the letter 'A'. "This is 'A' for apple! And it says 'ah!' Can you say 'ah'?"
Lily and Tom both said, "Ah!"
They walked along the path, pointing and naming. "B! B is for ball! 'Buh!'" said Tom, pointing to a blue flower. "C! C is for cat! 'Kuh!'" added Lily, giggling.
A little butterfly landed on a yellow 'D' flower. "D is for duck!" Tom exclaimed. "And it sounds like 'duh!'"
Old Man Tiber showed them a purple 'E' flower. "E is for elephant! And it says 'eh!'" Lily pretended to be an elephant, flapping her arms.
They strolled past 'F' for flower ('fuh!'), 'G' for grapes ('guh!'), and 'H' for hat ('huh!'). Each letter was a new discovery, a new sound to practice. The garden smelled sweet, and buzzing bees flew from flower to flower.
Tom spotted a small, hidden area filled with letters they hadn't seen yet. "Look! More letters!"
Old Man Tiber smiled. "There are twenty-six letters in the alphabet, and each one is special. Knowing their names and sounds is the first step to reading all sorts of wonderful stories." He winked. "Now, let's find 'I' for ice cream!" Lily and Tom cheered, eager to continue their colorful adventure through the alphabet garden.
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i182
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
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English
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Reading
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Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
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5-11
| 1
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Descriptive scene setting
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peek
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Describing a colorful alphabet garden and identifying letters and their sounds.
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Noun
|
[
{
"answer": "Um, 'B'! Because ball starts with 'B'. And it says 'buh'!",
"question": "Old Man Tiber grows letters in his garden! If you wanted to find the letter for 'ball' in his garden, what letter would you look for, and what sound does it make?"
},
{
"answer": "It was 'E'! For elephant! And it says... 'eh!' Like when you're surprised, 'eh?'",
"question": "Lily pretended to be an elephant when she saw a purple flower. What letter was that flower, and can you make the sound that letter makes?"
},
{
"answer": "That's easy! 'H'! 'H' says 'huh', like when you don't hear something and you say 'huh?'",
"question": "Tom was really excited to find more letters hidden in the garden. If you were helping Tom, and you wanted to find the letter that says 'huh', what letter would you be looking for?"
}
] |
The classroom smelled like crayons and sunshine. Big windows let in warm light, and colorful letters danced around the walls. Today was 'Letter Day' and everyone was excited! Miss Lily, with her bright smile, had set up a special table covered in sparkly paper and lots of colorful things.
First, she showed the class a big poster of the letter 'A'. "A is for Apple!" she said. "And it makes the 'ah' sound, like when you say 'apple'!" Then, she asked, "Can anyone think of other words that start with 'A'?" Little hands shot up. Tommy shouted, "Ant!" and Sarah added, "Airplane!"
Next, Miss Lily brought out a tray of soft clay and little tools. "Today, we're going to make our letters!" she announced. Leo carefully rolled a long snake of clay, then bent it to form the letter 'B'. It wasn't perfect, but he was very proud. Maya used a little stick to carefully trace the letter 'C' in the clay.
Across the room, Ben was practicing writing letters on paper with a bright red crayon. He carefully copied each letter Miss Lily wrote on the board. Sometimes, his letters were a little wobbly, but he didn't mind. He knew practice makes perfect. He was trying very hard to make the letter 'D' perfectly.
Miss Lily walked around, helping everyone. "Good job, Leo! That's a wonderful 'B'!" she said. "And Maya, your 'C' is lovely and round!" She showed Ben how to hold his crayon, showing him a good grip. "Remember, little by little, you'll be able to write all the letters," she smiled. She then picked up a colorful drawing of an elephant. "Look at this beautiful picture! Someone used their knowledge of letters to draw this!"
At the end of the lesson, everyone proudly showed off their clay letters and crayon drawings. The classroom buzzed with happy chatter. They learned that letters aren't just shapes, but the building blocks of all the words they love to hear and read!
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i182
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
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English
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Reading
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Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
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5-11
| 1
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Descriptive scene setting
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pen
|
A classroom setting focused on learning the alphabet and early writing skills, illustrating how letters form words.
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Noun
|
[
{
"answer": "It was the letter 'A'! And it says 'ah', like in apple! My mommy taught me that one.",
"question": "The story talks about Miss Lily showing the class a letter. Do you remember what letter it was? And can you tell me what sound that letter makes, like when you say 'apple'?"
},
{
"answer": "Um... alligator! Alligators start with 'A' too! They have big teeth.",
"question": "Tommy shouted out a word that starts with 'A'. Can you think of another word that begins with the same sound as 'apple'?"
},
{
"answer": "He was trying to write the letter 'D'! It makes a 'duh' sound, like... dog! I can write a 'D' too, but sometimes it's not very straight.",
"question": "Ben was trying to write a letter, and it was a little wobbly. What letter was he working on? And can you tell me the sound that letter makes?"
}
] |
The zoo was so sparkly today! Everything was covered in white, fluffy snow. It was a very cold day, but the animals didn't seem to mind. Especially the penguins!
We went to the penguin place first. It was a big, icy home for them. The penguins waddled around on the slippery ice, looking very important. Some were diving into the cold water with a *splash*! It sounded like the letter 'S' when they jumped in - 'S' like in snow!
The zookeeper was feeding them little fish. He said, "These penguins love to eat!" Each fish was shiny and silver, like the letter 'F' in fish. We could almost *feel* the 'F' sound as we watched them gobble up their lunch.
There was a little sign near the penguins. It said 'Penguins'. It started with the letter 'P'. Saying 'P' is like a little puff of air! The sign also had a picture of a penguin with orange feet. The word 'orange' starts with 'O'. 'O' is like a round circle, just like the penguins' bellies!
Around the penguin place, everything felt chilly. We saw a big, blue iceberg. 'B' for big, and 'B' for blue! My nose felt *tingly* from the cold, and the air smelled fresh and clean. Some other children were looking at the penguins too, pointing and giggling. We all made a 'W' sound, like wind, whenever a gust of snow blew by.
Watching the penguins was so much fun. They slipped and slid, splashed and played, and reminded us all of a super chilly, winter day! It was a perfect day to see penguins and listen to the sounds of the letters all around us. It was just... wonderful!
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i182
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
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English
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Reading
|
Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
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5-11
| 1
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Descriptive scene setting
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penguin
|
Describing a winter scene at the zoo, focusing on the penguin exhibit and the sounds of the letters within words describing the scene.
|
Noun
|
[
{
"answer": "It starts with 'F'! And 'F' says... fuh! Like when you blow out a candle, but softer.",
"question": "The story talks about penguins and fish. Can you tell me what letter the word 'fish' starts with, and what sound that letter makes?"
},
{
"answer": "It starts with 'P'! And you make the 'P' sound by... *puffs air* like this! It's a little puff of air, like when you whisper a secret.",
"question": "Remember the sign near the penguins? It said 'Penguins'. What letter does 'Penguins' start with, and can you make the sound that letter makes?"
},
{
"answer": "It starts with 'B'! And 'B' says... buh! Like in 'ball'! Buh-ig.",
"question": "The story said the iceberg was big and blue. What letter does 'big' start with? And if you were to say 'big' really slowly, what sound would you hear at the beginning?"
}
] |
The garden was bursting with color! Lily loved visiting her grandma's garden. It wasn't just any garden; it was a magical place. Big, round sunflowers smiled down from above, and tiny blue forget-me-nots peeked out from under the leaves.
Grandma was busy tending to her vegetables. Red tomatoes hung heavy on their vines, and long, green beans climbed up sticks. Lily pointed, "Look, Grandma, a bright red pepper!" Grandma chuckled. "That's right, my little helper. A lovely, red pepper!"
Nearby, buzzing bees flew around purple lavender. Lily watched them carefully, listening to their busy hums. She spotted a patch of orange marigolds. Everything seemed to glow! A little brown bunny hopped across the path.
Grandma showed Lily a basket full of goodies from the garden. "We have carrots, pumpkins and peas." She held up a juicy peach. "Can you tell me what sound 'peach' starts with?" Lily thought hard. "Puh...puh...peach starts with 'puh'!"
"Wonderful!" said Grandma. "And 'bean'... what sound does 'bean' start with?" Lily giggled. "Buh! 'Bean' starts with 'buh'!"
Lily loved exploring the garden with her grandma, learning about all the colors, smells, and sounds, and especially learning the sounds the words started with. It was the most wonderful place to be, a rainbow of fun and learning, with each blossom and vegetable holding a new sound to discover.
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i182
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
|
English
|
Reading
|
Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
|
5-11
| 1
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Descriptive scene setting
|
pepper
|
Describing a colorful garden and the items within it, focusing on initial sounds of words to aid phonics development.
|
Noun
|
[
{
"answer": "Umm... 'red' starts with... r! Rrr-ed! Like when I roar like a dinosaur!",
"question": "The story talks about yummy red tomatoes. Can you tell me what sound the word 'red' starts with? Like, what letter makes that sound?"
},
{
"answer": "G! 'Green' starts with a 'g'. Ggg-reen! My grandpa likes to grow green things.",
"question": "Grandma picked some long, green beans. What's the first sound you hear in the word 'green'? Can you tell me the letter that makes that sound?"
},
{
"answer": "B! Bunny starts with 'b'! Buh-unny! Bunnies are so fluffy and cute!",
"question": "Lily saw a little bunny in the garden. Let's say 'bunny' slowly. What sound does 'bunny' begin with? What letter makes that sound?"
}
] |
Leo loved visiting Mrs. Gable's Candy Shop! It smelled like sunshine and sweet dreams. The shop wasn't big, but it was filled with color. Rows and rows of jars held candies of every shape and size. Some jars had red candies that looked like tiny hearts. Others had blue candies shaped like little fish. And then there were the swirlies! Pink and purple swirlies, green and yellow swirlies - a rainbow of yummy treats.
Above each jar, Mrs. Gable had put a little sign. The sign for the red heart candies said 'R'. Leo knew 'R' was for raspberry! He practiced the sound, "Rrr... raspberry!" Mrs. Gable smiled. "Very good, Leo!"
The jar with the blue fish candies had a sign that showed the letter 'B'. Leo pointed. "B is for blue! And... and B is for bubbles!" He giggled, imagining blowing bubbles with little blue fish inside.
He saw a jar filled with bright yellow lemon drops. Above it hung a sign with a curvy letter. "That's an 'L'!" Leo shouted. "L is for lemon! L says 'Lll'!"
Mrs. Gable was arranging a new jar of candies - ones with stripes! The sign she was about to hang up had a pointy letter on it. "What letter is this, Leo?" she asked.
Leo squinted. "That's... that's a 'P'! P is for peppermint! And... p says 'Ppp'!" He was so proud he could guess!
Mrs. Gable beamed. "You are a super letter detective, Leo! Now, which candy will you choose?" Leo looked at all the colors and letters again. It was the happiest, most letter-filled place in the world. He suddenly realised how much fun it was recognizing those little shapes and sounds - knowing what each letter stood for made the whole shop even more magical!
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i182
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
|
English
|
Reading
|
Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
|
5-11
| 1
|
Descriptive scene setting
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peppermint
|
Describing a colorful candy shop with letters prominently displayed on various candy jars and signs, relating the visual cues to letter recognition and sounds.
|
Noun
|
[
{
"answer": "Um... 'B' says 'Bbb'! Like... bubbles! And... bees too! Bbb-bees!",
"question": "Leo saw candies shaped like fish, and the jar had a 'B' on it. Can you tell me what sound 'B' makes? Like when you blow bubbles!"
},
{
"answer": "'L' says 'Lll'! Like... like Leo! And... and lions! Lll-lions! It's a funny sound.",
"question": "Mrs. Gable had a jar of lemon drops with an 'L' on the sign. If you wanted to tell someone what sound 'L' makes, what would you say?"
},
{
"answer": "P says 'Ppp'! Like... peppermint! And... and puppies! Ppp-puppies! I like puppies!",
"question": "The story says Mrs. Gable was putting up a sign with a pointy 'P' on it. Can you tell me the sound 'P' makes? Try to say it loud!"
}
] |
The classroom was bright and sunny! A big, colorful poster hung right above the reading corner. It wasn't just *any* poster; it was an alphabet poster, with all the letters from A to Z!
Leo loved looking at the poster. Big, bold letters danced across the paper. The 'A' was red, and below it was a picture of a shiny, red apple. "A says /a/!" Leo whispered, remembering what his teacher, Ms. Periwinkle, had taught him.
The 'B' was blue, and a fluffy bumblebee buzzed next to it. "B says /b/! Like bumblebee!" Next to the 'C' was a cheerful cat, looking playful. "C says /k/!" he practiced. Each letter had a picture with it, making it easier to remember. There was a dog for 'D,' an elephant for 'E,' and a funny fish for 'F.'
Ms. Periwinkle had explained how each letter makes a special sound, and how those sounds help us read words. Sometimes, it was tricky. The 'G' sounded a little like 'J,' she'd said. But Ms. Periwinkle always made it fun.
Leo pointed to the 'H.' A happy horse galloped below it. "H says /h/!" He loved the way the sounds felt when he said them. He ran his finger along the poster, naming the letters and the pictures. He carefully sounded it out, 'I' for Ice cream, 'J' for jumping, 'K' for Kite. Even though some were difficult, all the letters on the poster felt like friendly helpers in the task of learning to read.
He knew learning all the letters and sounds would take time, but looking at the cheerful poster made him feel excited about learning to read all sorts of books and stories! He couldn't wait to start!
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i182
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
|
English
|
Reading
|
Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
|
5-11
| 1
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Descriptive scene setting
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perfect
|
Describing a colorful alphabet poster in a classroom, connecting letters to sounds and objects.
|
Adjective
|
[
{
"answer": "Um, 'M' says /m/! Like… like 'mommy'! I would draw a picture of my mommy next to it, 'cause I love my mommy and 'M' is for mommy!",
"question": "Leo looked at a poster with lots of letters. If you were making your own letter poster, what sound would the letter 'M' make, and what could you draw next to it to help you remember?"
},
{
"answer": "'D' says /d/! Like… dog! And… and daddy! Daddy starts with a 'D' sound too!",
"question": "The story says Leo practiced saying the sounds for some letters. Can you tell me what sound the letter 'D' makes, and think of another word that *also* starts with that sound?"
},
{
"answer": "She said it sounds a little like 'J'! So, if you say 'G', it kinda sounds like when you say 'J'. It's a little bit the same, but not exactly!",
"question": "Ms. Periwinkle said some letters can be a little tricky. If you were helping a friend learn the alphabet, and they were confused about the sound of 'G', how would you explain it to them using what Ms. Periwinkle said?"
}
] |
Our classroom is so bright and cheerful! Ms. Lily wanted us to have a special place to look at all the letters. So, she made a big bulletin board right near our reading corner. It's covered in colorful paper - sunshine yellow, sky blue, and grassy green!
She didn't just put up letters though. Each letter has a picture next to it. A big, red apple for the letter 'A', a bouncing ball for 'B', and a cheerful cat for 'C'! Some of the pictures are drawings *we* made - a wobbly house for 'H' by Leo, and a shimmering star for 'S' by me!
Ms. Lily says each letter makes a special sound. She points to the 'A' and says, "A says /a/ like in apple!" Then she points to the 'B' and says, "B says /b/ like in ball!" We practice saying the sounds along with her. Sometimes it's tricky, but it's also fun!
There are also little poems and words written on the board. Ms. Lily says they help us see how letters work together. We can point to the letters and try to sound them out. Today, we found the word 'sun' and we said the sounds: /s/ /u/ /n/. It was amazing to read a whole word!
Whenever someone finishes their work, Ms. Lily encourages them to go look at the bulletin board and find a letter. Sometimes, we even play a game where she says a sound and we have to find the letter that makes that sound. The bulletin board is more than just letters and pictures; it's a place where we learn and explore the magic of words! It makes me feel happy and excited to learn to read!
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i182
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
|
English
|
Reading
|
Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
|
5-11
| 1
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Descriptive scene setting
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photo
|
Describing a classroom bulletin board filled with letters, pictures, and colorful artwork to build awareness of alphabet and sounds.
|
Noun
|
[
{
"answer": "Um, the picture for 'B' is a bouncing ball! And 'B' says... /b/! Like in ball! It's a bouncy sound.",
"question": "The story talks about a bulletin board with pictures for letters. Can you tell me what picture goes with the letter 'B'? And what sound does 'B' make?"
},
{
"answer": "Okay! The first sound is /s/… then /u/… and then /n/! /s/ /u/ /n/… sun! I can do that too!",
"question": "Ms. Lily helped the kids sound out the word 'sun'. What sounds did they make for each letter? Tell me the first sound, then the second, then the last."
},
{
"answer": "Ooh! I would draw a house! Like Leo did in the story! And 'H' says... /h/! Like 'house'! /h/ is a quiet sound.",
"question": "If you were going to add a picture to the bulletin board for the letter 'H', what would you draw? And what sound does 'H' make?"
}
] |
The music room was a happy place! Sunlight streamed through the big window, landing on shiny instruments. Maya and Leo loved visiting Mrs. Gable's music room after school. Everything sparkled!
First, Maya's eyes went to the big, black piano. Mrs. Gable said the piano makes lots of different sounds. Sometimes it's loud and booming, and sometimes it's soft and gentle, like a lullaby. Next to the piano was a lovely guitar. Leo loved the way the guitar's strings buzzed when you plucked them. He liked to pretend he was a famous guitarist!
Over in the corner stood a shiny trumpet. Mrs. Gable showed them how to make a 'too-too' sound. It was very bright and cheerful. There was also a drum set with a big bass drum, smaller snare drum, and sparkly cymbals. When Mrs. Gable hit the drums, they went 'boom, tap, crash!' Maya giggled every time.
Mrs. Gable then pointed to a violin resting in its case. "The violin," she said, "makes a high, sweet sound." She took it out and played a little tune. It sounded like a bird singing! Then she showed them a flute, long and silver. The flute made a gentle 'too' sound, a little like the trumpet but softer.
Leo and Maya loved listening to all the sounds. Mrs. Gable explained that each instrument started with a different sound - piano started with /p/, guitar with /g/, trumpet with /t/, drum with /d/, violin with /v/, and flute with /f/. She said knowing those sounds would help them when they started to learn to read. It was the best music lesson ever, full of sounds and sunshine and sparkly instruments!
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i182
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
|
English
|
Reading
|
Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
|
5-11
| 1
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Descriptive scene setting
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piano
|
Describing a music room and the sounds different instruments make, focusing on initial sounds of instrument names as a pre-reading exercise.
|
Noun
|
[
{
"answer": "Um, 'g' makes the sound...guh! Like when I say 'good'!",
"question": "The story talks about a guitar. Can you tell me what sound the letter 'g' makes, like at the beginning of 'guitar'?"
},
{
"answer": "It starts with 't'! And 't' says... tuh! Like 'toy'!",
"question": "Mrs. Gable played a trumpet. What letter does 'trumpet' start with, and what sound does that letter make?"
},
{
"answer": "Ooh, I know that one! 'P' says puh! Like...popcorn!",
"question": "Remember the piano? The story says piano starts with the letter 'p'. Can you tell me the sound 'p' makes?"
}
] |
The garden was a burst of color! Lily loved visiting her Grandma Rose's garden. Everything grew so big and bright. Today, Grandma Rose asked Lily to describe everything she saw.
"Okay!" Lily said, her eyes sparkling. "There's a big **a**pple tree, with lots of red apples! And over there, a beautiful **b**utterfly is fluttering around the **b**lue flowers."
Grandma Rose smiled. "Wonderful! What else do you see?"
"Hmm... a little **c**at is sleeping under the **c**arrot plants. Oh, and a bright **d**aisy! And look, Grandma! A funny **e**lephant statue near the **e**ggplant!" Lily pointed with excitement.
They walked further into the garden. "There's a big, green **f**rog hiding by the **f**lowers. And a little **g**nome with a **g**reen hat!"
"You are a super describer, Lily!" Grandma Rose praised. "What about something starting with 'h'?"
Lily thought hard. "A **h**ose! The hose is used to water all the plants. And an **i**ris! It's purple and smells sweet."
"Keep going!" Grandma urged.
"A **j**ar full of honey, to attract the bees! And a **k**ite stuck in the tree! An **l**emon on the lemon tree! That's a lot of letters!" Lily giggled, looking around for more treasures.
Grandma Rose squeezed Lily's hand. "It is a lot, and you remembered the sounds each letter makes too! This garden is full of learning and fun." Lily loved exploring the garden, and even more, she loved discovering all the letters hiding amongst the flowers, trees, and little creatures.
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
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English
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Reading
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Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
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5-11
| 1
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Descriptive scene setting
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pick
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Describing a colorful garden with objects starting with different letters of the alphabet, emphasizing initial sounds.
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Verb
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[
{
"answer": "Butterfly! And 'b' says... buh! Like in ball. Grandma Rose saw a butterfly, and it was pretty.",
"question": "Lily found lots of things in Grandma Rose's garden. Can you tell me a word from the story that starts with the letter 'b', and what sound 'b' makes?"
},
{
"answer": "Flowers! Or a frog! 'F' says fuh... like fish! There were flowers and a frog in the story, and they both start with 'f'.",
"question": "Grandma Rose asked Lily to find things starting with different letters. If you were helping Lily, and she needed to find something starting with the letter 'f', what could she look for in the garden, and what sound does 'f' make?"
},
{
"answer": "Lemon! 'L' says luh... like lion! There was a lemon on the lemon tree. It's my favorite letter because I like lemons!",
"question": "Lily was really good at finding things that start with letters. Let's play! What's a thing from the story that starts with the letter 'l', and can you tell me the sound 'l' makes?"
}
] |
Old Man Tiber's garden wasn't like other gardens. It wasn't filled with roses or sunflowers. It was an alphabet garden! Every flower looked like a letter. A big, red flower bloomed in the shape of an 'A'. Old Man Tiber said, "This 'A' is for apple! A-a-apple!"
Next to the 'A' was a bouncy 'B' made of bright blue bells. "B is for ball!" Old Man Tiber chuckled, bouncing a little red ball. A cheerful 'C' shaped like a carrot peeked out from the green leaves. "C-c-carrot! Can you say that?"
Little Lily loved visiting the alphabet garden. She was a very careful observer. She noticed that each letter-flower had a little buzzing friend! A tiny bee zoomed around the 'A', making an "A-a-a" sound. A bumblebee wiggled around the 'B', humming a "B-b-b" tune. Even the 'C' had a cricket chirping, "C-c-c!"
The garden wasn't always perfect. Sometimes, the 'P' petal would droop, or the 'Q''s curl would be a little wonky. But Old Man Tiber always said, "Even imperfect letters still make a sound!" He would carefully tend to each flower, humming the letter sounds as he worked.
Today, Lily wanted to find the 'M' flower. She skipped past the 'D' daisy and the 'E' evening primrose. "Where is 'M'?" she wondered. Finally, she spotted it - a magnificent magenta flower shaped exactly like an 'M'! A little mouse was nibbling a piece of melon near the flower. "M-m-melon! And M-m-mouse!" Lily exclaimed, giggling.
Old Man Tiber smiled. "You are a wonderful letter detective, Lily! Each letter sound helps us read and discover all sorts of things!" He handed her a small watering can. "Now, would you help me water the alphabet garden so it stays bright and happy?" Lily eagerly accepted, proud to help keep the garden of letters blooming.
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i182
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
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English
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Reading
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Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
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5-11
| 1
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Descriptive scene setting
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picky
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Describing a colorful alphabet garden, focusing on associating letters with objects and sounds.
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Adjective
|
[
{
"answer": "Um, 'B' says 'buh'! Like… ball! He bounced a red ball, and 'B' is for ball!",
"question": "Old Man Tiber has lots of letter flowers! Can you tell me what sound the letter 'B' makes, like in the story when he bounced the ball?"
},
{
"answer": "'M' says 'muh'! Like… melon! She saw a little mouse eating a melon next to the 'M' flower. It's my favorite letter!",
"question": "Lily was looking for the 'M' flower. What sound does the letter 'M' make? Can you think of a word that starts with 'M' like the melon she saw?"
},
{
"answer": "'C' says 'cuh'! Like… carrot! Old Man Tiber said 'C-c-carrot' and there was a carrot next to it. And a cricket!",
"question": "If you wanted to make a flower that looked like the letter 'C', what sound would that flower say? Remember what Lily saw near the 'C' flower in the garden."
}
] |
The sun was shining so brightly on Saturday! Maya and Leo were so excited - it was picnic day at Sunny Meadow Park. They packed a bright red basket with yummy treats. First, they spread a big, blue blanket under a tall oak tree.
"Look!" shouted Leo, pointing. "An ant is carrying a crumb! A-A-Ant! And it starts with the 'A' sound! /a/ like in apple!"
Maya giggled. She was arranging the food. "We have some juicy oranges! O-O-Orange! /o/ like in octopus! And some cheesy bread shaped like a 'B' for Bear! B-B-Bear! /b/ like in ball!"
Their mom had packed special alphabet cookies. Each cookie had a letter on it. Maya picked a cookie with an 'H' on it. "H-H-Hat! /h/ like in horse!" she exclaimed, pretending to wear an invisible hat. Leo grabbed one with a 'D'. "D-D-Dog! /d/ like in duck!" he barked happily.
Butterflies with colorful wings fluttered around them. A gentle breeze rustled the leaves on the trees. The air smelled like freshly cut grass and sweet lemonade.
They played a game where they named things they saw that started with different letters. "T-T-Tree!" called Maya. "P-P-Park!" added Leo. They laughed and pointed at everything around them, remembering the sounds each letter makes. Even the buzzing bees reminded them of the letter 'B' again.
As they finished their last cookie, Maya said, "This was the best picnic ever! We learned so much about our letters today!" Leo nodded, smiling. "And the sunshine helped make it extra fun!" They packed up their basket, feeling happy and ready for more alphabet adventures.
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i182
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
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English
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Reading
|
Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
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5-11
| 1
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Descriptive scene setting
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picnic
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Describing a sunny day at the park with alphabet-themed items and sounds to reinforce letter-sound recognition.
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Noun
|
[
{
"answer": "Um... T! T says /t/ like in... tiger! Tree starts with T!",
"question": "Maya and Leo found lots of fun things at the park. If you were going to tell someone about the park, and you wanted to tell them about a tree, what letter would you start with when you say the word 'tree'?"
},
{
"answer": "Apple! A says /a/ like in apple! My favorite is red apples!",
"question": "Leo was so excited about the picnic! He pointed at an ant and said 'A-A-Ant!' Can you think of another word that starts with the letter 'A', just like 'ant'?"
},
{
"answer": "O! O says... /o/! Like in octopus! Octopuses have lots of arms!",
"question": "Maya had some yummy oranges at the picnic. What letter does 'orange' start with, and what sound does that letter make?"
}
] |
Our classroom is so colorful! Right now, Miss Lily is making a super special bulletin board. It's all about letters! It's big and bright, and it's right at the front of the room so everyone can see.
First, she put up a big, blue paper. Then, she started sticking up letters. Not just any letters, but big, colorful ones! There's a big, red 'A' and next to it, a picture of an apple. Miss Lily said 'A' says 'ah' like when you open your mouth at the doctor!
Next to the 'A' is a little 'b' in bright green, and a picture of a bouncing ball. Ben giggled, "'B' says 'buh' like when I bounce my ball!" Then came a sunshine-yellow 'C' with a cat beside it. Clara pointed and said, "Cat begins with 'C'!"
Miss Lily keeps adding letters. 'D' for dog, 'E' for elephant, 'F' for fish... Each letter has a lovely picture beside it. The pictures are helping us learn what sounds each letter makes. She even put up a little rhyme under each letter. Like, "A is for apple, red and sweet!"
Leo is carefully looking at the board, trying to remember what sound 'M' makes. Mmm... he thinks really hard. "M is for monkey!" he shouts. Miss Lily smiles. "That's right, Leo! 'M' says 'mmm'!"
It's getting so full of letters and pictures! It's become a rainbow of learning. I can't wait to use the board to sound out words. It looks like a really fun place to start our reading adventure. Even the letters seem happy to be on the board, all lined up and ready to help us read!
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i182
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
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English
|
Reading
|
Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
|
5-11
| 1
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Descriptive scene setting
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pictures
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Describing a classroom bulletin board filled with alphabet letters and associated images.
|
Noun
|
[
{
"answer": "Um... 'B' says 'buh'! Like when I bounce my ball too! It's a bouncy sound.",
"question": "The story talks about Miss Lily making a board with letters. Can you tell me what sound the letter 'B' makes, like Ben said when he saw the bouncing ball?"
},
{
"answer": "I would pick a dog! Because 'D' is for dog! And 'D' says... duh! Like, 'doggy!'",
"question": "If you were helping Miss Lily, and you wanted to put up a picture for the letter 'D', what picture would you choose? And what sound does 'D' make?"
},
{
"answer": "Mmm! 'M' says 'mmm'! Like when I eat yummy macaroni! And the story said 'M' is for monkey!",
"question": "Leo was trying to remember what sound 'M' makes. Can you help him? What sound does 'M' make, and what did the story say 'M' is for?"
}
] |
Old MacDonald had a farm, and it was a very busy place! The sun was shining, and the sky was a bright, happy blue. Let's look closely. Right near the red barn, a little piglet was playing in the mud. He was oinking and snorting, making a happy 'p' sound! He loved to roll around and cool off.
Beside the piglet, a fluffy white sheep was munching on green grass. The sheep said, "Baa!" That 'b' sound is like the beginning of 'ball' and 'bed'. A little brown cow was nearby, slowly chewing her cud. "Moo," went the cow, a deep and gentle sound. The 'm' sound is soft, like 'mom' and 'milk'.
A busy yellow hen was scratching in the dirt, looking for seeds. 'Cluck, cluck!' she said, her voice bright and cheerful. The 'c' sound is crisp! And high up in the apple tree, a little bird sang a sweet song, "Tweet, tweet!" The 't' sound is quick and tiny, just like the bird!
A big, strong horse was standing in the field, swishing its tail. He whinnied a loud 'h' sound, like 'hat' and 'house'. A playful duck waddled by the pond. 'Quack, quack!' went the duck, splashing in the water with all of his might. That 'q' sound is a bit funny!
The farmer was busy too! He was driving a red tractor, making a 'tr' sound like 'truck' while it went around the farm. Every animal had a special sound, and every sound began with a letter. Can you hear all the sounds of the farm? It's a happy place filled with 'a' sounds, 'b' sounds, 'c' sounds, and so much more! We can even draw pictures of each animal and write the first letter of their name next to it.
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i182
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
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English
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Reading
|
Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
|
5-11
| 1
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Descriptive scene setting
|
piglet
|
Describing a farm scene with a focus on sounds and beginning letter sounds of animals and objects.
|
Noun
|
[
{
"answer": "Um, 'p' makes a sound like… puh! Like pig! And… puppy! My puppy makes that sound sometimes when he plays!",
"question": "The piglet in the story makes a sound. It starts with the letter 'p'. Can you tell me what sound 'p' makes? And can you think of another word that also starts with 'p'?"
},
{
"answer": "It starts with 'b'! B… like in ball! I have a blue ball! It's really bouncy.",
"question": "The sheep says 'baa!' in the story. What letter does 'baa' start with? And can you tell me a word that starts with that same letter, but isn't about a sheep?"
},
{
"answer": "I would write 'm'! It looks like two little mountains. And my favorite thing that starts with 'm' is… my mom! She makes the best cookies.",
"question": "The cow says 'moo'. That sound starts with the letter 'm'. If you wanted to write the letter that the cow's sound starts with, what would you write? And what's your favorite thing that starts with 'm'?"
}
] |
Our classroom is so colorful! Today, Mrs. Davis made a special corner just for learning letters. She calls it the 'Sound Station.' It's near the big window where the sunshine comes in.
There's a little table covered with a bright blue cloth. On the table, there are pictures and little toys. First, I see a big, red **apple** next to the letter 'A'. Mrs. Davis says, 'A' makes the 'ah' sound, like in apple! It's a happy 'ah' sound.
Then, there's a fluffy **bear** beside the letter 'B'. 'B' says 'buh,' like in bear! Barnaby the bear is brown and loves honey. He looks very cozy!
Next to Barnaby is a colorful **cat** with a little ball of yarn. 'C' says 'kuh,' like in cat. This cat loves to chase the yarn all around!
I see a playful **dog** next to the letter 'D'. 'D' is for dog and it makes a 'duh' sound. This dog wags his tail so hard his whole body wiggles.
Mrs. Davis explains that each letter makes a special sound. She's teaching us to listen for the sounds when we read. There's an **elephant** next to the letter 'E', and 'E' sounds like 'eh' like in elephant! It's so much fun to learn the sounds!
She wants us to practice making the sounds and finding the letters everywhere. Later, we will try to write our names using all the letters! I need to remember that 'A' is for apple, 'B' is for bear, 'C' is for cat, and 'D' is for dog. They're all my friends at the Sound Station. Learning letters is like a big game, and I love playing it!
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i182
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
|
English
|
Reading
|
Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
|
5-11
| 1
|
Descriptive scene setting
|
pigtail
|
Describing a classroom learning center focused on letters and sounds, specifically using alliteration to associate letters with objects.
|
Noun
|
[
{
"answer": "Um, she said 'A' makes the 'ah' sound! Like when you say 'apple'!",
"question": "The story talks about a red apple and the letter 'A'. What sound does Mrs. Davis say the letter 'A' makes?"
},
{
"answer": "You'd look for the letter 'B'! And it says 'buh', like in bear. Barnaby the bear is brown, remember?",
"question": "If you wanted to find the letter for 'bear' at the Sound Station, which letter would you look for? And what sound does that letter make?"
},
{
"answer": "Ooh, ooh! It's 'D'! 'D' is for dog, and it makes a 'duh' sound. The dog wiggles his whole body!",
"question": "Let's play a game! I'm thinking of a letter and it goes with the word 'dog'. Can you tell me what letter that is, and what sound it makes?"
}
] |
Leo loved his alphabet blocks. They weren't in a neat box, oh no! They were in a wonderful, wobbly pile right in the middle of the playroom floor. It was a big pile, almost as tall as his knee! The blocks weren't all the same color. There were bright red blocks with letters, sunny yellow blocks, and even some cool blue ones. And a few green blocks too!
He carefully reached into the pile and picked out a red block. On it was the letter 'A'. "A!" Leo shouted, "A is for apple!" He pretended to take a big bite out of the block. Then, he grabbed a yellow block with a 'B'. "B... B is for ball!" He bounced an imaginary ball, giggling.
His older sister, Mia, came into the playroom. "Wow, Leo, what a big pile!" she exclaimed. "Are you learning your letters?"
"Yes!" Leo said proudly. "This one is 'C'. C says... /kuh/! Like cat!" He wiggled his fingers like whiskers. Mia smiled.
He found a blue block with 'D'. "D is for dog!" He barked happily, imagining a playful puppy. He kept going, pulling out one block at a time. 'E' for elephant, 'F' for fish, 'G' for goat. Each time he said the letter and a word, he practiced making the sound the letter made.
Mia helped him with the trickier ones. "This is 'J'," she said. "J says /juh/ like jump!" Leo jumped up and down.
Leo loved playing with his alphabet blocks. The pile wasn't just a pile of wood; it was a world of letters, sounds, and fun! He knew that with every block and every sound, he was learning to read, and that made him feel very, very clever. He couldn't wait to build more than just a pile, maybe even his name!
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i182
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
|
English
|
Reading
|
Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
|
5-11
| 1
|
Descriptive scene setting
|
pile
|
Describing a colorful collection of alphabet blocks and the sounds they make.
|
Noun
|
[
{
"answer": "Um... B says 'buh'! Like in ball! Leo said that in the story.",
"question": "Leo was playing with blocks that had letters on them. If you had a block with the letter 'B' on it, what sound would you make?"
},
{
"answer": "D says...duh! Like...dog! Leo barked like a dog when he found the 'D' block, I remember!",
"question": "The story says Leo found a block with the letter 'D' on it. Can you tell me what sound 'D' makes, and think of a word that starts with that sound?"
},
{
"answer": "J! Juh! Um... jump! I like to jump on my bed, but Mommy says no.",
"question": "Mia helped Leo with a tricky letter. She said it was 'J' and it makes a /juh/ sound. Can you say the letter 'J' and then say a word that starts with that sound?"
}
] |
The bright classroom buzzed with happy energy. Miss Lily had put up colorful pictures all around the room, but today, the biggest surprise was on the big green board! It was covered in alphabet cards, each with a different animal.
Leo loved animals. He pointed to a card with a fluffy sheep. "S!" he shouted. "S says /s/ like sheep!"
Mia giggled. "I know! I know! A is for alligator! /a/... alligator!" She jumped up and down, excited to share.
Miss Lily smiled. "Wonderful, Mia! And what sound does 'B' make?"
Little Ben thought hard. He looked at the card with a brown bear. "B... /b/! Bear!"
One by one, the children took turns naming the letters and the sounds they make. There was a card with a playful penguin for 'P', a cheerful chick for 'C', and even a little fox for 'F'. Each animal helped them remember the letter and its sound.
Suddenly, Ruby pointed to a card of a small, wagging puppy. "P! Puppy! /p/!" she exclaimed. Then she noticed a tiny, spotted pup cuddling with its mother near the bottom of the picture. "Oh, look! A little pup!"
Miss Lily then held up a card with a big, orange octopus. "Can anyone tell me what sound 'O' makes?"
Everyone tried their best. They laughed and helped each other. It wasn't always easy, but Miss Lily made learning fun. She said that knowing letters and sounds was like having a secret code to unlock all the stories in the world!
By the end of the lesson, the classroom was full of proud little readers, ready to decode words and explore new adventures. They knew that every letter had a special sound, and that sound could lead to a whole world of words and stories.
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i182
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
|
English
|
Reading
|
Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
|
5-11
| 1
|
Descriptive scene setting
|
pup
|
A classroom learning about letters and sounds, centered around animal-themed alphabet cards.
|
Noun
|
[
{
"answer": "Umm... M! M says /m/! Like... mommy!",
"question": "The story talks about Miss Lily showing the kids letters and animals. Can you tell me a letter and what sound it makes, like Mia did with the alligator?"
},
{
"answer": "Ooh! I would draw a turtle! And 'T' says... /t/! Like turtle!",
"question": "Leo liked the sheep card. If you were making a card for the letter 'T', what animal would you draw and what sound does 'T' make?"
},
{
"answer": "O says... /o/! Like... octopus! The story had an octopus!",
"question": "Remember how everyone was trying to guess the sound for the letter 'O'? Can you tell me what sound 'O' makes and think of a word that starts with that sound?"
}
] |
Lila loved her reading corner. It wasn't big, but it was perfect. A fluffy rug covered the floor, and a big, comfy armchair sat in the middle. Sunlight streamed in from the window, making dust motes dance in the air. Her little cat, Patches, always came to visit when Lila read.
Today, Lila was learning about letters and their sounds. She had a picture book filled with colorful animals. She pointed to the letter 'A' and said, "A says /a/... like apple!" Then she pointed to a picture of an alligator. "Alligator starts with /a/ too!"
Patches stretched and yawned, then curled up on Lila's lap. He started to *purr*. Lila giggled. "That's a happy sound, Patches! It's like the letter 'P' - /p/... like Patches! And purple!" She found the letter 'P' in her book.
Mommy came in with a mug of warm milk. "What are you reading about, sweetie?" she asked.
"Letters and sounds!" Lila replied, proudly. "I learned that 'B' says /b/... like bear! And bumblebee!" She pointed to a picture of a buzzing bumblebee.
Mommy smiled. "That's wonderful, Lila. Sounds help us read!"
Lila continued, pointing to a drawing of a cat. "And 'C' says /c/... like cat! And cookie!" Patches rubbed his head against her hand. Lila gave him a gentle pat. "You're a very good listener, Patches. And your purr sounds like the letter 'P' when you're happy."
She looked around her cozy corner. The sunlight, the rug, her mommy, Patches' purr, and all the letters and sounds...it was the perfect place to learn and read. Lila knew, with every letter she learned, a whole new world of stories would open up for her.
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i182
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
|
English
|
Reading
|
Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
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5-11
| 1
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Descriptive scene setting
|
purr
|
Describing a cozy reading corner and the sounds associated with letters and animals, reinforcing letter-sound correspondence.
|
Noun
|
[
{
"answer": "Um, 'B' says /b/! Like… bear! And… and banana! Mommy said 'B' is for bear and bumblebee in the story.",
"question": "Lila was learning about letters and sounds. Can you tell me what sound the letter 'B' makes, like in the story? And can you think of another word that starts with that sound?"
},
{
"answer": "She said Patches’ purr sounds like the letter 'P'! And 'P' says /p/! Like… Patches! And purple, she said that too.",
"question": "Patches the cat makes a purring sound. Lila said that sound is like a letter. Do you remember what letter she said it sounds like? What sound does that letter make?"
},
{
"answer": "I would say 'C' says /c/ like… cat! Because Patches is a cat, and Lila pointed to a cat in her book. And cookie! She said 'C' is for cookie too!",
"question": "If you wanted to tell someone what sound the letter 'C' makes, using something from the story, what would you say?"
}
] |
Lily loved visiting Grandma Rose. Grandma Rose had a special room filled with interesting things! It wasn't a playroom exactly, more like a treasure room. Today, Lily was helping Grandma Rose tidy up.
"Look!" Lily exclaimed, pointing to a shiny object. "What is this?"
"That, my dear," Grandma Rose said with a twinkle in her eye, "is a beautiful little bag. We call it a purse."
Lily carefully picked up the purse. It was soft and red. She opened it up and peeked inside. "Ooh, shiny!" she said, spotting a small mirror. Beside the mirror was a bright yellow comb. Then she found a blue key and a small, green notepad.
"Let's play a game, Lily," Grandma Rose suggested. "I'll hold an object, and you tell me what sound it *starts* with. Like 'purse' starts with the /p/ sound. Can you say /p/?"
"/P/!" Lily giggled.
Grandma Rose held up the mirror. "What sound does 'mirror' start with?"
Lily thought for a moment. "/M/! Like in Mama!"
"Wonderful!" Grandma Rose praised. Then she held up the comb. "What about this?"
"/C/! Like... cat!" Lily said proudly.
They continued with the key, saying the /k/ sound like in kite, and the notepad, saying the /n/ sound like in nose.
"You're getting so good at hearing those first sounds, Lily!" Grandma Rose said, hugging her tight. "Knowing the sounds letters make is a big step towards reading all by yourself. Each item in my purse has a sound! And all the words are made of these sounds."
Lily smiled, feeling like a little detective. Sorting through Grandma Rose's purse wasn't just fun, it was helping her unlock a secret code - the code of reading!
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i182
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
|
English
|
Reading
|
Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
|
5-11
| 1
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Descriptive scene setting
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purse
|
Describing objects and their initial sounds to build phonemic awareness.
|
Noun
|
[
{
"answer": "Um... /r/! Like... racecar! My toy racecar is red too!",
"question": "Lily found a red purse. Can you tell me what sound the word 'red' starts with? Like, what letter does it sound like?"
},
{
"answer": "M! It starts with M! And it makes a /m/ sound. Like... my mommy!",
"question": "Grandma Rose had a little mirror in her purse. What letter does the word 'mirror' start with? Can you say the sound that letter makes?"
},
{
"answer": "/N/! Notepad starts with /n/! Like... nose! I have a little nose.",
"question": "Remember Grandma Rose asked Lily about the sounds of things? If you found a little notepad, what sound would you say it starts with? Try to say the letter sound!"
}
] |
Old Man Tiber lived in a very special garden. It wasn't filled with roses or sunflowers, but with letters! Big, bright, colorful letters shaped like animals. He called it his Alphabet Garden.
There was an 'A' that looked like a happy alligator, always smiling with its toothy grin. Next to it was a bouncy 'B' shaped like a bluebird, singing cheerful songs. A curvy 'C' was a cuddly cat, always napping in the sun. Old Man Tiber loved to walk amongst his letters, pointing and talking about their sounds.
Today, a little girl named Lily visited the garden. "Wow!" she said, her eyes wide with wonder. "It's amazing! What's this one?" She pointed to a tough-looking letter.
"That, my dear," said Old Man Tiber, "is 'R' for rhino! Can you say 'R'?"
"Rrrr!" Lily giggled. "Like when I rumble with my brother!"
"Exactly! And just like the rhino, it makes a strong sound. Listen... RRR. Rhino. RRR. Rainbow." Old Man Tiber pointed to a rainbow-colored 'R' winding around a rose bush.
Lily ran from letter to letter. She found 'S', shaped like a slippery snake, hissing softly. "Ssss!" She laughed. Then she came across 'T' - a tall turtle slowly munching on a tomato. "T!" she exclaimed. "Like tomato!"
Old Man Tiber smiled. "You're a natural, Lily! Each letter has a special sound, and those sounds help us make words. The 'A' alligator says 'ah', and the 'B' bluebird says 'buh'. If we put them together, we get 'ab'!"
Lily continued exploring, naming each letter and making its sound. The Alphabet Garden was a magical place, and Lily knew, with Old Man Tiber's help, she was going to learn all the letter sounds and become a wonderful reader.
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i182
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
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English
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Reading
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Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
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5-11
| 1
|
Descriptive scene setting
|
rhino
|
A colorful alphabet garden with animal-shaped plants representing each letter.
|
Noun
|
[
{
"answer": "It was the letter 'S'! And it says 'Ssss' like a snake hissing! My little brother makes that sound when he plays.",
"question": "Lily found a letter that looked like a slippery snake. What letter was it, and what sound does that letter make?"
},
{
"answer": "Umm... rainbow! My mom makes rainbows with a prism. And... rabbit! I saw a rabbit in the park yesterday.",
"question": "Old Man Tiber showed Lily the letter 'R' and said it sounds like 'Rrr'. Can you think of a word that starts with the 'R' sound, like 'rhino' in the story?"
},
{
"answer": "The 'A' says 'ah'! Like when the doctor says 'ah' when I open my mouth. Ahhhh! Like a big alligator!",
"question": "The story says the 'A' looks like an alligator. What sound does the letter 'A' make? Can you try to say it like an alligator?"
}
] |
The classroom buzzed with happy noise. Sunlight streamed through the big windows, warming the colorful rug where we all sat. Miss Lily smiled. "Today," she said, "we're going to be word detectives! We're going to listen closely to the *sounds* words make."
She held up a bright red apple. "What sound does 'apple' start with?" Leo raised his hand. "A!" he shouted.
"That's right!" Miss Lily exclaimed. "A for apple! Very good, Leo."
Then she showed us a picture of a big, yellow bus. "What sound does 'bus' start with?" Maya guessed, "B!"
We went through lots of pictures: a cat, a dog, a fish, a hat. Each time, we said the sound the word started with. It was like a game! Sometimes, it was tricky, but Miss Lily helped us.
Suddenly, Mateo giggled. "Miss Lily," he said, "cat and hat... they *kind of* sound the same at the end!"
Miss Lily's eyes sparkled. "You are so right, Mateo! They do! That's called rhyming! 'Cat' and 'hat' rhyme. They sound alike at the end! Listen... dog and log. Do those rhyme?"
We all shouted, "Yes!"
She wrote the letter 'A' on the board. "This is the letter A. It makes the 'ah' sound, like in 'apple'. And 'B' makes the 'buh' sound, like in 'bus'."
We practiced writing the letters in the air with our fingers, making the sounds as we did. It was fun to move our bodies and learn! At the end of playtime, Miss Lily read us a silly story full of rhyming words, and we all laughed. It was the best kind of learning - a little bit of detective work, a little bit of rhyming fun, and lots and lots of sunshine.
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i182
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
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English
|
Reading
|
Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
|
5-11
| 1
|
Descriptive scene setting
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rhyme
|
A classroom setting focusing on identifying initial sounds in words and recognizing letter-sound correspondence, subtly introducing the concept of rhyming as a fun auditory activity.
|
Noun
|
[
{
"answer": "It starts with the letter B! And B says... 'buh'! Like when you blow bubbles!",
"question": "The story says Miss Lily showed a picture of a bus. What letter does 'bus' start with? And can you tell me the sound that letter makes?"
},
{
"answer": "I think it would sound like 'cat'! Because 'mat' and 'cat' both end with 'at'. They kinda sound the same at the end, just like Miss Lily said!",
"question": "Remember how they talked about 'cat' and 'hat'? Do you think the word 'mat' would sound like 'cat' or 'bus'? Why do you think so?"
},
{
"answer": "The letter A says 'ah'! Like when the doctor says 'ahhh' when he looks in your mouth! And apple starts with 'ah'!",
"question": "If you wanted to tell someone the sound the letter 'A' makes, like in the word 'apple', what would you say?"
}
] |
Leo's birthday party was so much fun! The backyard was transformed into a colorful wonderland. Streamers of red, yellow, and blue crisscrossed above the picnic table. Big, round balloons bobbed in the gentle breeze - some were shiny silver, and others had pictures of his favorite animals!
There was a special birthday banner that said 'Happy Birthday Leo!' in bright, bubbly letters. He loved pointing at each letter and trying to say the sound it made. 'A-a-a for apple!' he exclaimed, remembering what his teacher, Ms. Lily, had taught him. He pointed to the 'B' and said, 'B-b-b for balloon!'
Aunt Clara brought a beautiful cake decorated with sprinkles. Leo's cousin, Mia, carefully tied a pretty purple ribbon around the cake box. It was a very special ribbon, soft and silky. He noticed a little toy train chugging around the table, and his dad showed him how to say 'T-t-t for train!'.
All his friends were there! Sam brought his favorite stuffed dinosaur, and Chloe had a sparkly pink backpack. Leo asked his mom, 'What sound does dinosaur start with?' Mom smiled and said, 'D-d-d!'. He was so proud when he got it right.
After the cake and presents, they played pin the tail on the donkey. Leo laughed and laughed as his friends tried to stick the tail on while blindfolded. It was the best birthday ever, full of colors, sounds, and lots of love. He couldn't wait to learn more letter sounds with Ms. Lily tomorrow, and maybe even sound out his name all by himself! It felt good to recognize letters everywhere he looked, even on the presents and the party hats. He knew that knowing his letters would help him read all sorts of amazing stories.
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i182
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
|
English
|
Reading
|
Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
|
5-11
| 1
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Descriptive scene setting
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ribbon
|
Describing a birthday party and focusing on decorations and identifying initial sounds of objects present.
|
Noun
|
[
{
"answer": "Umm... H says 'huh' like... like when you're surprised! H-h-h for happy!",
"question": "Leo saw lots of fun things at his party! The story says he pointed at the letters on his birthday banner. Can you tell me what sound the letter 'H' makes, like in 'Happy Birthday Leo!'?"
},
{
"answer": "T says 'tuh'! Like... 'tuh-train!' It's a tricky one, but I know it!",
"question": "Aunt Clara brought a cake! The story says Leo's dad helped him with the letter 'T' for train. If you wanted to say the sound 'T' makes, what would you say?"
},
{
"answer": "D says 'duh'! Like... d-d-d for dinosaur! My big brother taught me that one. It's a good sound!",
"question": "Sam brought his dinosaur to the party. The story tells us Leo asked his mom what sound 'dinosaur' starts with. What sound does the letter 'D' make?"
}
] |
The classroom was buzzing with happy sounds! It wasn't a noisy buzz, but a cheerful one, like busy bees making honey. Today was Letter Day, and everyone was excited. Miss Lily had transformed the reading corner into a rainbow-colored land. Shiny letters, big and small, decorated the walls. There were letter blocks on the rug, and letter puzzles on the tables.
Leo loved the reading corner. It wasn't just a corner - it felt like a secret clubhouse! Today, Miss Lily was showing everyone how each letter makes a special sound. "This is 'A'," she said, holding up a big, red 'A'. "'A' says 'ah' like in apple!" Everyone repeated, "Ah, like in apple!"
Near the window was a little table covered in sand. Maya and Ben were carefully drawing letters in the sand with their fingers. Maya was making a 'B'. "B says 'buh'," she explained to Ben. "Like 'ball'!" Ben giggled and tried to make a 'C', but it kept looking like a curve. Miss Lily came over and helped him. "That's good, Ben! 'C' says 'kuh' like in cat."
Across the room, Sofia and David were building towers with letter blocks. They were trying to find all the blocks that started with the letter 'S'. "S for sun!" shouted Sofia, placing a block on top. "S for star!" added David. They giggled as their tower grew taller and taller.
Even though learning letters might seem tricky, Miss Lily made it fun. She explained that knowing letters was like having a secret code, the key to unlocking all sorts of amazing stories. And everyone, even shy little Tom, felt brave enough to try. Today, the reading corner wasn't just a place to learn letters - it was a place to explore, create, and feel excited about the magic of reading.
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i182
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
|
English
|
Reading
|
Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
|
5-11
| 1
|
Descriptive scene setting
|
robber
|
A classroom learning center focused on alphabet and letter sounds, described as a safe and exciting place for discovery.
|
Noun
|
[
{
"answer": "Um, 'A' says 'ah'! Like, ahhh! Like in apple, just like in the story!",
"question": "The story talks about Miss Lily showing letters to the kids. Can you tell me what sound the letter 'A' makes? Like when you say 'apple'!"
},
{
"answer": "She was making a 'B'! And 'B' says 'buh'. Buh-ball! It's my favorite sound to make.",
"question": "Maya was drawing a letter in the sand. Do you remember what letter she was making, and what sound does that letter make? Think about 'ball'!"
},
{
"answer": "Hmm... 'sun' starts with 'S'! And 'S' says... sss. Like a snake! Sss-sun!",
"question": "Sofia and David were looking for letters to build a tower. They found letters that start with 'S'. Can you tell me a word that starts with 'S', and what sound does 'S' make?"
}
] |
Leo loved visiting his Grandpa Joe's workshop. It wasn't a fancy workshop, but it smelled like wood and possibilities! Sunlight streamed through the window, lighting up all sorts of amazing things.
Against one wall, hung tools. An **a**xe, shiny and new, leaned next to a big **b**ench. Grandpa Joe used the bench for building. Leo always asked, "What are you building today, Grandpa?"
A **c**hest, overflowing with colorful **d**rills and screws, sat in the corner. Leo wasn't allowed to touch the drills, but he loved watching Grandpa Joe use them to make things. Beside the chest, a little **e**asel held a drawing Leo made last week - a bright red firetruck!
Grandpa Joe was fixing a little **f**an. "This will keep us cool while we work," he said with a smile. On a shelf above the fan, Leo spotted a **g**love, a lonely single glove. "Where's the other one, Grandpa?"
"Hmm," Grandpa Joe chuckled. "Maybe it's helping a friend!" He pointed to a collection of wooden **h**ammers, carefully lined up.
Leo's eyes landed on an **i**nteresting box filled with metal pieces. He knew those were for building small machines. And next to that... a shiny **j**ug for water! Grandpa Joe always kept water handy when he was working.
Around the room, other brightly coloured objects caught Leo's attention - a **k**ite hanging from the ceiling, a soft **l**amp shining down gently, and a bright green **m**at protecting the floor. The workshop wasn't just a place for making things; it was a place for discovering new things too! Leo couldn't wait to learn all the sounds and names of the letters, just like Grandpa Joe knew all the names of his tools.
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i182
|
Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
|
English
|
Reading
|
Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
|
5-11
| 1
|
Descriptive scene setting
|
robot
|
Describing a workshop filled with tools and objects beginning with different letters of the alphabet, aiding in phonics and letter recognition.
|
Noun
|
[
{
"answer": "A! A says 'ahhh' like in apple.",
"question": "The story talks about Grandpa Joe's workshop. Can you tell me the name of the letter that starts the word 'axe'?"
},
{
"answer": "B! B says 'buh' like in ball. It's my favorite letter!",
"question": "Grandpa Joe used a bench to build things. What letter does 'bench' start with? And can you make the sound that letter makes?"
},
{
"answer": "F! F says 'fff' like in fish. Firetrucks are really loud!",
"question": "Leo made a drawing of a firetruck. What letter comes first when we say 'firetruck'? What sound does that letter make?"
}
] |
Our classroom is getting ready for a big adventure! We're turning a corner into Space Command, and it's all about letters! Mrs. Davis put up sparkly silver paper to look like the inside of a rocket ship. There's a big picture of all the planets, and little astronaut flags everywhere.
On one wall, we have the 'Alphabet Launchpad.' Each letter of the alphabet has its own little rocket. Underneath each rocket, there's a picture. The 'A' rocket has an apple, and it says 'A says /a/ like apple!' The 'B' rocket has a bouncing ball and says 'B says /b/ like ball!' We've been learning that each letter makes a special sound.
Today, Leo and Maya were working at the letter building station. They had boxes filled with magnetic letters. Leo was trying to build the word 'cat.' He found the 'C', then the 'A,' but he needed help with the 'T'. Maya remembered that 'T' makes a /t/ sound, like in 'toy,' and she found it for him! They stuck the letters on the metal board, and then sounded it out: '/c/ /a/ /t/... cat!'
Near the building station is a 'Sound Station.' It has pictures of things like a sun, a dog, and a house. We have to listen to the beginning sound and match it with the correct letter. Mia was at the Sound Station, listening to Mrs. Davis say '/d/.' She quickly pointed to the picture of the dog! She shouted, "Dog starts with /d/!"
Everything in Space Command helps us learn our letters and their sounds. It's like getting ready for a real space mission, but instead of flying to the moon, we're launching into reading! I can't wait to learn all the letters and build lots of words. It's the coolest classroom ever, and definitely the best place to become a super reader.
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i182
|
Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
|
English
|
Reading
|
Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
|
5-11
| 1
|
Descriptive scene setting
|
rocket
|
Describing a classroom learning center focused on letters and sounds, inspired by a space theme.
|
Noun
|
[
{
"answer": "Umm... okay. I would need an 'S'! And then... a 'U'! And then... an 'N'! S-U-N. Like in the story, they found letters to make 'cat'!",
"question": "The story talks about building words with letters. If you wanted to build the word 'sun,' what letters would you need to find? Tell me each letter, one at a time."
},
{
"answer": "The letter 'B' makes the /b/ sound! Like... like 'ball'! And... and my brother's blue bike starts with /b/ too! It's a bouncy sound, kinda.",
"question": "Remember how Mia listened for the sound /d/ and found the picture of the dog? What sound does the letter 'B' make, like in 'bouncing ball' from the story? And can you think of something else that starts with that sound?"
},
{
"answer": "He needs a 'T'! The 'T' makes a /t/ sound. Like... like 'toy'! Maya helped him find it in the story. It's a tricky one sometimes!",
"question": "Leo was trying to make the word 'cat.' If you were helping him, and he already had the 'C' and the 'A,' what letter would you tell him to look for next? What sound does that letter make?"
}
] |
Leo loved walking with his grandpa through their neighborhood. Grandpa always pointed things out, making their walks an adventure. Today, the sun was shining, and all the houses looked bright and cheerful.
"Look, Leo!" Grandpa said, stopping in front of Mrs. Gable's house. "Her house has a beautiful blue door! And see that sign? It says 'Gable'. That starts with the letter 'G' - can you say 'G'?"
Leo tried. "Guh...G!"
"Good job! 'G' makes a 'guh' sound. Now, let's walk a little further."
They walked past the park, where children were playing. Above the park entrance was a big sign. "P-A-R-K!" Grandpa slowly sounded out the letters. "'P' says 'puh', 'A' says 'ah', 'R' says 'ruh', and 'K' says 'kuh'. Park! You love the park, don't you?"
Leo nodded enthusiastically. He was starting to notice letters everywhere. He pointed to a sign on a bakery. "That says 'Bake'!" he exclaimed.
"You're right, Leo! 'B' says 'buh'. You're becoming a super letter detective!" Grandpa chuckled.
They continued their walk, spotting letters on shop signs and street names. Leo practiced the sounds each letter made. The letter 'H' on Mr. Henderson's house made a "huh" sound, and the letter 'S' on the sweet shop sign made a "sss" sound. Every letter was a little clue, a little piece of a puzzle.
By the time they reached home, Leo felt like he had discovered a secret code. He couldn't wait to practice his letter sounds with his mom and dad. He realized that letters weren't just shapes on a page; they were everywhere, making up the words that told him all about the world around him. Their walk had turned a simple neighborhood into a place filled with exciting discoveries.
|
i182
|
Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
|
English
|
Reading
|
Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
|
5-11
| 1
|
Descriptive scene setting
|
rooftop
|
Describing a neighborhood and identifying letters on signs within it, connecting letters to sounds.
|
Noun
|
[
{
"answer": "Umm... Grandpa said 'P' says 'puh'! Like... puh-ark!",
"question": "Leo and his grandpa saw a sign for the 'Park'. Can you tell me what sound the letter 'P' makes at the beginning of 'Park', just like Grandpa showed him?"
},
{
"answer": "You gotta go 'guh'! Like...guh-able! It's kinda hard, but Grandpa helped Leo say it.",
"question": "Mrs. Gable's house had a blue door, and her name starts with the letter 'G'. If you wanted to tell someone how to make the 'G' sound, what would you say?"
},
{
"answer": "The 'B' sound is 'buh'! Like... ball! And... and bake! I like cookies!",
"question": "Leo found a sign for a bakery that said 'Bake'. What sound does the letter 'B' make at the beginning of 'Bake'? Can you say a word that also starts with that sound?"
}
] |
The sunshine felt warm on Leo's face as he helped Grandpa Joe in the garden. Grandpa Joe was showing Leo how to plant a tiny sunflower seed. "First, we need to make a little hole," Grandpa Joe said, digging with a small shovel. Leo carefully poked at the soft dirt with his own little shovel.
"Now, we place the seed inside," Grandpa Joe continued. "But before the sunflower can grow big and tall, it needs something hidden underground. Something that holds it steady and drinks up water for the plant."
Leo tilted his head. "What is it?"
Grandpa Joe smiled. "It's the root! Plants have roots, like little arms reaching down into the earth. They're usually hidden, but they're very important. They hold the plant in place so the wind doesn't blow it away. And they suck up water and yummy food from the soil."
Grandpa Joe gently pulled up a small weed, showing Leo the tiny, stringy roots. "See? These are roots! They're not very big on this weed, but the sunflower's roots will grow long and strong."
Leo carefully touched one of the tiny roots. It felt cool and a little bit sticky. "So, the roots drink the water?" he asked.
"That's right!" Grandpa Joe said. "Think of the roots like straws. They take the water and food up to the stem, and then to the leaves and the flower. Without roots, the plant would be wobbly and thirsty!"
Leo carefully put the sunflower seed in the hole, covered it with dirt, and patted it gently. "I hope its roots grow really, really long so my sunflower can be the tallest one ever!" he said. He imagined the secret world under the soil where the roots were busy growing, keeping his sunflower safe and strong. He couldn't wait to see it bloom.
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i182
|
Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
|
English
|
Reading
|
Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
|
5-11
| 1
|
Descriptive scene setting
|
root
|
Exploring a garden and discovering the parts of plants, focusing on roots.
|
Noun
|
[
{
"answer": "Um... the first sound is /g/! And the letter... is G! Like in Grandpa!",
"question": "Leo helped his Grandpa in the garden. Can you tell me the first sound you hear in the word 'garden'? What letter makes that sound?"
},
{
"answer": "Ssss... seed. It starts with an 's' sound! The letter is S! Like in snake!",
"question": "Grandpa Joe showed Leo a 'seed'. Say the word 'seed' slowly. What sound do you hear at the beginning of 'seed'? What letter makes that sound?"
},
{
"answer": "Rrr... it's a bumpy sound! And the letter is... R! Like in rabbit!",
"question": "The story says the sunflower needs 'roots' to drink water. Can you tell me what sound the 'r' makes? And can you tell me the name of the letter 'r'?"
}
] |
The backyard was buzzing with sunshine! Lily and Tom were having a super fun day. Everything was ready for an adventure. First, they spotted a bright red wagon. "W-a-g-o-n!" Lily said slowly, sounding out each letter. "W says /w/!" Tom added. The wagon was pulling a big blue ball. "B-a-l-l!" they chanted together. "/B/ like ball!"
Near the tree, there was a little green frog hopping around. "F-r-o-g!" Lily exclaimed. "/F/ makes the sound like when we pretend to be a frog - ribbit!" Tom giggled, making a frog sound. He pointed to a shiny yellow duck swimming in a small pond. "D-u-c-k! /D/!"
Hanging from the branch was a long, colorful kite. It had all the letters of the alphabet going across it! Lily traced the letters with her finger. "A says /a/! B says /b/!" She loved the way the kite danced in the breeze. Tom was building a tower with wooden blocks. He carefully stacked a block on top of another. "B-l-o-c-k! /B/ like blocks!" he declared proudly.
They also found a picnic blanket with a pattern of presents. "P-r-e-s-e-n-t! /P/ like present!" Lily said. Then, Tom grabbed his favorite toy car. "C-a-r! /C/!" He zoomed the car across the grass, making car noises. It was such a happy place with so many things to see, say, and sound out. They were learning about letters and sounds and having fun all at the same time. As the sun began to set, they gathered their toys, feeling tired but happy after a day filled with letter adventures.
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i182
|
Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
|
English
|
Reading
|
Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
|
5-11
| 1
|
Descriptive scene setting
|
rope
|
Describing a backyard play area and the sounds of letters related to objects within it.
|
Noun
|
[
{
"answer": "Umm... the first sound is /w/! And the letter... the letter is 'W'! Like in my name, William!",
"question": "Lily and Tom were playing with a wagon. Can you tell me the first sound you hear when you say the word 'wagon'? What letter makes that sound?"
},
{
"answer": "You start with 'F'! 'F' makes the sound... like when a frog says 'ribbit'! Ffff-rog!",
"question": "Tom found a little frog. If you were going to write the word 'frog', what letter would you start with? What sound does that letter make?"
},
{
"answer": "K makes the /k/ sound! Like... like 'cat'! My kitty, Whiskers, is a cat! /K/ like cat and /k/ like kite!",
"question": "The story says Lily loved the kite. Let's think about the word 'kite'. Can you tell me a sound the letter 'K' makes? Can you think of another word that starts with the same sound?"
}
] |
The classroom buzzed with happy sounds! It was playtime, and everything was bright and new. Miss Lily had decorated the room with big, colorful letters. Red 'A', blue 'B', yellow 'C' - they hung from the ceiling and lined the walls.
Today, Miss Lily was teaching everyone about the letters and the sounds they make. Leo loved looking at the letters. He pointed to a large 'M' on the wall. "M!" he shouted. "M says /m/ like...milk!" Miss Lily smiled. "That's right, Leo!"
Near the building blocks, Maya and Sam were playing with a long, colorful line of shapes. They were trying to spell out their names. Maya picked up a block with a 'S' on it. "S for Sam!" she said, handing it to him. Sam found a block with a 'M'. "And M for Maya!"
Over in the reading corner, Chloe was looking at a picture book with her friend, Ben. The book showed a cat. Chloe pointed to the letter 'C'. "C says /k/ like cat!" Ben giggled.
Miss Lily reminded them, "Each letter is special. Each letter makes a different sound. And when we put those sounds together, we can read words!" She showed them a chart with all the letters and pictures to help them remember. A picture of an apple next to 'A', a ball next to 'B', and a cat next to 'C'.
Even the little cars and trucks had letters stuck to them! A red truck had an 'R', and a blue car had a 'B'. It was a letter wonderland! Everyone was having so much fun discovering the magic of letters and sounds. Soon, they would be able to read all sorts of wonderful stories!
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i182
|
Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
|
English
|
Reading
|
Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
|
5-11
| 1
|
Descriptive scene setting
|
ropes
|
A colorful classroom setup focused on alphabet recognition and sounds during playtime.
|
Noun
|
[
{
"answer": "It's the letter B! And it says /b/ like...ball! My bouncy ball is blue too!",
"question": "Remember how Miss Lily decorated the classroom? If you wanted to tell someone about the blue letter, what letter would you say it is, and what sound does it make?"
},
{
"answer": "Umm... mommy! Mommy starts with 'M'! And it makes the /m/ sound. Like Leo said, like milk!",
"question": "Leo said 'M' says /m/ like milk. Can you think of another word that starts with the letter 'M'? What sound does 'M' make?"
},
{
"answer": "The letter 'C' makes the /k/ sound! Like... cat! I have a kitty cat at home, and her name is Callie!",
"question": "Maya and Sam were using blocks to spell their names. If you were making a sign for your friend, and their name started with the letter 'C', what sound would that letter make? And can you think of something that starts with 'C'?"
}
] |
Our classroom is a very colorful place! Sunlight streams in through the big windows, making all the blocks and toys look bright. Ms. Lily has a special rug where we all sit for story time and learning. It's a big circle, and everyone gets a spot!
On Ms. Lily's desk, there's a long, straight thing made of wood. It's not for building, though. It helps Ms. Lily draw nice, straight lines on the big white paper when she is writing letters for us to see. She says it's called a ruler. She uses it to show us how to make the letter 'L' straight and tall, like a ladder!
Next to the ruler are lots of colorful crayons and markers. We use these to practice writing our letters too! There are big rainbow charts on the wall with all the letters, A, B, C, all the way to Z. Ms. Lily points to each letter and makes the sound it makes. 'A' says 'ah', like in 'apple'. 'B' says 'buh', like in 'ball'.
Today, we're learning about the letter 'S'. Ms. Lily drew a big 'S' on the board using her ruler. Then, she showed us pictures of things that start with 'S' - a sun, a snake, and a sock! We all tried to say the 'sss' sound, like a snake hissing. It was very silly!
We even have a little song about the letters. It goes, 'A, B, C, sing with me! Letters make words, you see!' Learning our letters is fun, and Ms. Lily makes it even more fun with her ruler, her crayons, and her songs. I can't wait to learn all the letters and start reading big books!
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
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English
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Reading
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Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
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5-11
| 1
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Descriptive scene setting
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ruler
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Describing a classroom and the tools used for learning letters and sounds.
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Noun
|
[
{
"answer": "Umm... it says 'sss'! Like a snake hissing! Ms. Lily showed us pictures of a snake and said it starts with 'S'.",
"question": "The story talks about Ms. Lily teaching letters. Can you tell me what sound the letter 'S' makes, like when a snake says it?"
},
{
"answer": "I think... 'buh'! Like in 'ball'! Ms. Lily said 'B' says 'buh' and showed us a picture of a ball.",
"question": "If you wanted to write your name, and your name starts with a 'B', what sound would you make when you say that letter?"
},
{
"answer": "The letter 'A' says 'ah'! Like in 'apple'! I like apples! Ms. Lily said 'A' says 'ah' when she was teaching us the letters.",
"question": "Ms. Lily uses a ruler to help her write letters. If she wanted to write the letter 'A', what sound does that letter make? Can you tell me a word that starts with 'A'?"
}
] |
The classroom smelled like crayons and glue. It was a busy morning at school! Sunlight streamed in through the window, making the colorful posters on the walls even brighter. Miss Lily was setting up a special table. On the table sat lots of fun things!
First, she placed a bright red apple. "A," she said, pointing to a card with the letter 'A' on it. "Apple starts with the letter A! A says // like in apple!" Then she put a big blue ball next to it. "B!" she exclaimed. "Ball starts with the letter B! B says /b/ like in ball!"
A little yellow duck waddled onto the table, followed by a green car. "D for duck! /d/ like in duck!" and "C for car! /k/ like in car!" Miss Lily smiled. Leo pointed to a fluffy orange cat. "C!" he shouted, remembering the car. "Cat starts with C too!"
Next came an elephant, gray and grand. "E for elephant! // like in elephant!" Then a fish, swimming in an imaginary ocean. "F for fish! /f/ like in fish!" Sarah giggled as Miss Lily put down a juicy grape. "G!" she said. "G for grape!"
Miss Lily then placed a hat on the table. "H for hat!" she said. "Can everyone say /h/?" The children all tried, some loud, some quiet.
The table was now full of things, each starting with a different letter. It looked like a rainbow of objects, all ready to help them learn their ABCs. Miss Lily was so happy to see the children excited! Learning letters can be so much fun, especially with colorful pictures and a friendly teacher.
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i182
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
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English
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Reading
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Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
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5-11
| 1
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Descriptive scene setting
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runny
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A classroom scene describing objects and highlighting initial sounds to reinforce letter-sound association.
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Adjective
|
[
{
"answer": "Um, apple starts with 'A'! And it says... ahhh! Like when I open my mouth really wide.",
"question": "Miss Lily showed the children lots of things on the table. Can you tell me what letter the word 'apple' starts with, and what sound that letter makes?"
},
{
"answer": "She showed a car! And 'C' says... kuh! Like when you cough, kinda.",
"question": "Leo got a little mixed up and said 'C' for the cat, but he remembered it also starts with a different letter from the table. What other thing did Miss Lily show that starts with the letter 'C', and what sound does 'C' make?"
},
{
"answer": "A fish! Miss Lily put a fish on the table. And 'F' says... fuh! Like when a balloon goes *psst* and then you say 'fuh'.",
"question": "If you wanted to find something on the table that starts with the letter 'F', what would you look for? And can you tell me the sound 'F' makes?"
}
] |
Leo loved his playroom! It wasn't a very big room, but it was *full* of wonderful things. Sunlight streamed in through the window, making all the colors bright and cheerful.
Right near the window was a big, red **a**pple toy in a basket. Leo liked to pretend to feed it to his teddy bear. Next to the apples, there was a bouncy, blue **b**all. He loved bouncing it and watching it zoom across the room. On a shelf sat a little yellow **c**ar, its wheels shining. He'd zoom it around, making 'vroom vroom' sounds.
In the corner, there was a little table with a green **d**oll sitting on it. Her name was Daisy, and Leo and Daisy always had tea parties. Beside Daisy were some blocks. There was a purple **e**lephant block, an orange **f**ox block, and a shiny, silver **g**iraffe block. Leo liked stacking them up high, but sometimes they would tumble down with a crash!
Leo also had a small, brown **h**orse that he rode around the room. Next to the horse was an **i**gloo made of white blocks for his penguin toys. He loved to pretend the penguin was very cold and needed to live in the igloo.
Over in the toy box, a comfy **j**acket lay folded, ready for adventures outside. Then there was **k**ite with bright stripes, waiting for a windy day. Leo's favorite part of the playroom was the soft rug. It had pictures of a **l**ion and a **m**onkey on it! He liked to lie on the rug and read his books, or just imagine he was on safari.
Everything in Leo's playroom had a special place, and each toy helped him play and learn something new. He loved his playroom and all the colourful fun it brought.
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i182
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
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English
|
Reading
|
Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
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5-11
| 1
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Descriptive scene setting
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sack
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Describing a colorful playroom filled with toys, focusing on items beginning with different letters of the alphabet to reinforce letter-sound association.
|
Noun
|
[
{
"answer": "It starts with the letter 'b'! And 'b' says... buh, like in bear!",
"question": "Leo has lots of toys! The story says he has a blue ball. Can you tell me what letter the word 'ball' starts with, and what sound that letter makes?"
},
{
"answer": "Um... 'c'! And it says... kuh, like in cat. My cousin has a car!",
"question": "Remember the little car in Leo's playroom? The story says it's a yellow car. What letter does 'car' start with? Can you say the sound that letter makes?"
},
{
"answer": "It starts with 'j'! J... juh! Like... juice! I like juice with my breakfast.",
"question": "Leo likes to play with a jacket in his playroom. What letter does the word 'jacket' start with? And can you tell me a word that *also* starts with that letter?"
}
] |
The classroom was a rainbow of colors! Bright red blocks sat next to a sunny yellow rug. Above the rug hung a big, blue alphabet banner. Each letter had a picture next to it: A was for apple, B was for ball, and C was for cat.
Miss Lily's classroom felt very safe. There were soft cushions to sit on and cozy corners to read in. Today, Miss Lily was teaching everyone about the letter 'S'. 'S' makes a hissing sound, like a snake!' she said, and the children giggled.
Leo loved drawing. He drew a big, green snake and wrote a wobbly 'S' next to it. Maya was building a tower with the blocks. She carefully placed a block on top and said, 'This is for 'S' - strong!' Everyone was trying to think of things that started with 'S'.
Sam shouted, 'Sun!' and Poppy said, 'Star!' Miss Lily smiled. 'Wonderful! You're all doing so well!' She pointed to the alphabet banner. "Remember, each letter makes a special sound. When we know the sounds, we can *read* anything!"
There was a little reading station with lots of picture books. Sofia was looking at a book about seals. She pointed at the letter 'S' in 'seals' and said the 's' sound carefully. Miss Lily came over and gave Sofia a high five.
The classroom wasn't just about learning letters; it was about feeling brave and making friends. It felt good to try new things, even if they were tricky. And everyone knew, Miss Lily's classroom was a safe place for learning and growing, one letter, one sound, one story at a time.
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i182
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
|
English
|
Reading
|
Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
|
5-11
| 1
|
Descriptive scene setting
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safe
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Describing a classroom environment focused on learning letters and sounds, emphasizing a feeling of security and encouragement for early readers.
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Adjective
|
[
{
"answer": "It makes a hissing sound! Like 'sssss'. That's what Miss Lily said. It's a sneaky sound like a snake!",
"question": "The story talks about Miss Lily teaching the letter 'S'. Can you tell me what sound the letter 'S' makes? Like when a snake moves!"
},
{
"answer": "He wrote the letter 'S'! Because snake starts with 'S'. And 'S' says 'sssss'. It's the same sound as the snake!",
"question": "Leo drew a snake, and the story says he wrote a letter next to it. What letter do you think he wrote, and what sound does that letter make?"
},
{
"answer": "The first letter is 'S'! And it sounds like... 'sssss'. Seals are kinda slippery, and 'S' is a slippery sound too, I think!",
"question": "Sofia was looking at a book about seals. Can you tell me the first letter in the word 'seals'? And can you try to make that sound for me?"
}
] |
Our classroom is a cozy place, full of bright colors and soft things to sit on. It's important to feel safe when we're learning, and Ms. Lily makes sure everyone does. We have a big rug, a rainbow rug, where we all gather for circle time. Around the rug are little bins filled with letters! Not just any letters, but letters we're learning to read.
There's a special wall covered with pictures. Each picture starts with a different letter. A big, red apple for 'A', a bouncy ball for 'B', and a friendly cat for 'C'! Ms. Lily says these pictures help us remember what sounds the letters make. We practice saying the sounds together. 'A' says /a/ like in apple! 'B' says /b/ like in ball! Sometimes it's tricky, but Ms. Lily is very patient.
We also have a reading corner with lots and lots of books. Some books have just a few words, and some have many. We love looking at the pictures and trying to sound out the words. Ms. Lily shows us how to point to each letter as we say the sound, and then we try to blend the sounds together to read the whole word.
There's a little table where we can practice writing the letters. We use colorful crayons and big paper. Even if our letters aren't perfect, Ms. Lily says it's okay! It's about trying our best and having fun. She always reminds us that learning takes time, and it's much easier when we feel comfortable and secure. The classroom feels like a special place where we can all learn and grow, knowing we are safe to make mistakes and try again. It's a happy place, filled with the sounds of letters and the joy of learning.
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i182
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
|
English
|
Reading
|
Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
|
5-11
| 1
|
Descriptive scene setting
|
safety
|
Describing a classroom environment where children learn about letters and sounds, focusing on creating a secure and supportive space for early literacy.
|
Noun
|
[
{
"answer": "Um, 'apple' starts with 'A'! And 'A' says... /a/! Like when I say 'a-a-apple'!",
"question": "The story talks about a red apple. What letter does 'apple' start with, and what sound does that letter make?"
},
{
"answer": "Ooh! A ball! Because the story said there was a bouncy ball for 'B'! And 'B' says... /b/! Like 'b-b-ball'!",
"question": "Ms. Lily has pictures to help you remember sounds. If you wanted a picture for the letter 'B', what could it be, and what sound does 'B' make?"
},
{
"answer": "I would draw a cat! The story had a cat for 'C'! And 'C' says... /c/! Like 'c-c-cat'! It's a little tricky sometimes, but I can do it!",
"question": "Imagine you're making a picture for the wall. You want to show the letter 'C'. What could you draw, and what sound would you say when you point to it?"
}
] |
Lily loved visiting Grandma Rose's garden. It was the most colorful place in the whole wide world! Today, Grandma Rose was making a yummy salad for lunch, and Lily was helping to pick the vegetables.
First, they went to the row where bright red tomatoes grew. "These tomatoes start with the letter 'T'," Grandma Rose said. "'T' says /t/, like 'two' tomatoes!" Lily giggled, carefully picking a plump, red tomato.
Next, they strolled over to the leafy green lettuce. "Lettuce starts with 'L'!" Grandma Rose explained. "'L' says /l/, like 'Lily'!" Lily smiled, pointing to the letter 'L' she had learned in school. She helped fill her little basket with crisp lettuce leaves.
They found crunchy carrots hiding under the green leaves. "Carrots begin with 'C'," Grandma chuckled. "'C' says /k/, like 'cat'!" Lily pretended to be a cat, purring and waving her hands.
Suddenly, Lily spotted some purple eggplants. "Eggplant!" she shouted. "'E'! 'E' says /eh/, like in 'elephant'!" She was so proud she remembered the sound.
Grandma Rose smiled. "You're a super letter detective, Lily!"
Peeking out from under a big sunflower were green peas. "Peas start with 'P'!" Lily said, sounding out the /p/ sound like 'pig'!
As they walked back to the house, Lily thought about all the letters and sounds she'd learned in the garden. She couldn't wait to see what other letter treasures they would find next time. The garden wasn't just a place for yummy salads; it was a place for learning and fun, filled with the magic of letters and sounds. She even thought her name, Lily, sounded extra special because it started with 'L'!
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i182
|
Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
|
English
|
Reading
|
Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
|
5-11
| 1
|
Descriptive scene setting
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salad
|
Describing a colorful garden and identifying items starting with different letters of the alphabet, reinforcing letter-sound association in a playful way.
|
Noun
|
[
{
"answer": "Um, 'tomato' starts with 'T'! And it makes the /t/ sound… like… 'two' tomatoes! Grandma Rose said that!",
"question": "Lily picked tomatoes and lettuce in the garden. What letter does 'tomato' start with? Can you tell me the sound that letter makes, like Grandma Rose showed her?"
},
{
"answer": "My name, Lily, starts with 'L'! And it says… /l/! Like… Lily! It's my favorite letter 'cause it's in my name!",
"question": "Grandma Rose said Lily's name starts with a letter too! What letter is that, and what sound does it make? Try to say it like Grandma Rose did when she talked about 'Lily'!"
},
{
"answer": "Carrots start with 'C'! And 'C' says… /k/! Like… cat! I like cats and carrots!",
"question": "The story talks about carrots. If you were going to draw a picture of a carrot, what letter would you need to remember to start writing the word 'carrot'? What sound does that letter make?"
}
] |
The kitchen was sunny and bright! Yellow sunlight streamed in through the window, warming the red checkered tablecloth on the table. Maya and Leo were helping Grandma Rosie get ready to bake cookies.
"First," Grandma Rosie said, "we need to find the ingredients!" Maya's eyes sparkled. She loved baking with Grandma.
"Look!" Leo shouted, pointing. "An apple! A is for apple!" He grabbed a shiny, red apple from the fruit bowl.
Maya spotted a big, blue box. "B is for box!" she giggled, trying to lift it. It was too heavy!
Grandma Rosie chuckled. "Let me help with that. Inside is flour!" she said, carefully taking the box. "F is for flour."
Leo pointed to a sticky jar. "H is for honey!" He loved honey on his toast.
Maya found a small, green lime. "L is for lime! It smells so zesty!"
Grandma Rosie opened a white canister. "S is for sugar!" she announced. "We need lots of sugar for yummy cookies." She then put a little pinch of something sparkly into the bowl. "And just a tiny bit of salt to make the sweetness even better!"
They looked around and quickly found other treasures. A purple plum, a yellow lemon, and an orange! They all started with different letters! Leo and Maya kept naming the objects and the first letter of each name. It was like a game!
"This is fun!" Maya exclaimed.
"Now," Grandma Rosie said with a smile, "let's use all these wonderful things to bake the best cookies ever!" She put on her apron, and Leo and Maya put on theirs, ready for a sweet adventure. The kitchen smelled like happiness, yummy fruits, and the beginning of something delicious.
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i182
|
Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
|
English
|
Reading
|
Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
|
5-11
| 1
|
Descriptive scene setting
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salt
|
Describing a colorful kitchen scene, focusing on identifying objects that begin with different letters of the alphabet, creating a foundation for phonics.
|
Noun
|
[
{
"answer": "It starts with A! A says… ahhh! Like when I open my mouth at the doctor's!",
"question": "In the story, Leo found an apple. What letter does 'apple' start with? Can you tell me the sound that letter makes?"
},
{
"answer": "Flour starts with F! F says… fuh! Like… fish! I like fish sticks!",
"question": "Grandma Rosie needed flour to make cookies. What letter does 'flour' start with? Can you think of another word that starts with that same letter?"
},
{
"answer": "Lime starts with L! L says… luh! Like… lion! Lions are really loud!",
"question": "Maya found a lime. Can you tell me what letter 'lime' begins with, and what sound does that letter usually make? It's a tricky one!"
}
] |
The beach was so bright and sunny! Lily and Tom ran towards the waves as fast as their little legs could carry them. The sand felt warm and tickly between their toes. They started building a big, tall castle. Tom found a smooth, grey stone and put it on top as a flag.
"Look!" shouted Lily, pointing to a little crab scuttling sideways. It disappeared into a hole before Tom could get a closer look. They collected seashells of all shapes and sizes - some were swirly, some were bumpy, and some were perfectly smooth. Lily held a shell to her ear. "I can hear the ocean!" she giggled.
Their mom brought a picnic basket. They ate yummy sandwiches and juicy strawberries. Tom accidentally dropped a chip, and a cheeky seagull swooped down and snatched it right up! "That bird is quick!" laughed Lily.
After lunch, they played a game. Mom asked them to find things that started with different sounds. "Can you find something that starts with the /s/ sound?" she asked. Tom pointed to the sea. "The sea!" he shouted. Lily found a seashell. "Shell!" she said proudly.
They found a piece of driftwood, rough and weathered. Tom pretended it was a pirate ship sailing on the waves. Lily gathered more shells and carefully arranged them around their castle. The air smelled fresh and salty, and the sound of the waves crashing was so peaceful. It was the best day ever at the beach, full of fun, sun, and new sounds to discover. They packed up their buckets and spades, promising to come back again soon.
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i182
|
Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
|
English
|
Reading
|
Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
|
5-11
| 1
|
Descriptive scene setting
|
salty
|
A seaside visit and noticing different textures and sounds, linking to beginning sounds of words.
|
Adjective
|
[
{
"answer": "Um... the first sound is /s/! Like... ssssnake. And the letter is 'S'!",
"question": "The story talks about a 'sandcastle'. Can you tell me the first sound you hear in the word 'sandcastle'? What letter makes that sound?"
},
{
"answer": "The 't' sound is like... /t/! Like... tap! Yeah, tap starts with /t/ too!",
"question": "Tom found a 'stone' at the beach. Can you tell me what sound the letter 't' makes? Can you think of another word that starts with that sound?"
},
{
"answer": "It starts with 'S'! And it makes the /sh/ sound! Like...shhh, it's a secret!",
"question": "Lily found a 'shell' at the beach. What letter does 'shell' start with? And what sound does that letter make?"
}
] |
Leo loved helping his grandma in the kitchen! It smelled like cinnamon and warm bread, and everything felt cozy. Today, Grandma was making pancakes.
"Leo, can you point to the sugar?" Grandma asked. Leo pointed to the white container. "S-u-g-a-r!" he slowly sounded out. He was learning his letters and their sounds.
Next, Grandma needed something to sprinkle on the pancakes. "Hmm, where is the... the thing that holds the salt?" she said, tapping her chin. Leo's eyes lit up! He knew exactly where it was. He ran to the little white tower with holes in the top. "The saltshaker!" he shouted. He pointed to the 'S' on the box it came in. "S! S says /s/ like in saltshaker!"
Grandma smiled. "That's right! Good job, Leo!"
Leo loved saying the names of things and hearing the first sound. He pointed to the bright red pot. "P-o-t! P says /p/!" He giggled. He discovered the wooden spoon. "S-p-o-o-n! S says /s/!"
Then, he saw a yellow lemon. "L-e-m-o-n! L says /l/! Like lemon!"
Grandma showed him a small, silver fork. "F-o-r-k! F says /f/!"
Leo felt so proud he could name so many things and knew what sound they started with. He was becoming a super reader, one letter and one kitchen item at a time. He couldn't wait to find more things and more sounds with Grandma. It was the best kitchen adventure ever!
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i182
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
|
English
|
Reading
|
Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
|
5-11
| 1
|
Descriptive scene setting
|
saltshaker
|
Describing objects in the kitchen and the sounds of their names begin with.
|
Noun
|
[
{
"answer": "Um, 'sugar' starts with 'S'! S says... /s/! Like...snake!",
"question": "Leo was learning his letters while helping Grandma. If you were helping Grandma make pancakes, and you wanted to point to the sugar, what letter does 'sugar' start with? Can you tell me the sound that letter makes?"
},
{
"answer": "It starts with 'S' too! S says... /s/! It's the same sound as sugar! It's a hissing sound, like a snake.",
"question": "Grandma asked Leo to find the 'saltshaker'. Can you tell me what letter the word 'salt' starts with? And what sound does that letter make? It's okay if it's tricky!"
},
{
"answer": "P! 'Pot' starts with 'P'! And P says... /p/! Like...pop! When you pop a balloon!",
"question": "Leo pointed to a bright red 'pot'. If you wanted to tell someone how to *say* the word 'pot', what letter would you start with, and what sound does that letter make?"
}
] |
The sun was warm on Leo's nose. He wiggled his toes in the soft, golden sand. Today was a beach day! He and his grandma had packed a big red bucket, a shovel, and his favorite blue beach towel. Grandma was setting up a bright yellow umbrella to give them shade.
"Look, Leo!" Grandma called, pointing. "Someone left a bright red sandal in the sand! It's a little bit lonely all by itself." Leo ran over to the sandal. It was small, probably for a little girl or boy.
Leo started digging with his shovel. *Scratch, scratch, scratch* went the shovel in the sand. He imagined he was building a castle for the sandal. Suddenly, he heard a *shhh* sound. "What was that?" he asked. Grandma smiled. "That's the sound the waves make when they gently touch the shore. It sounds like the letter 's'!"
Leo thought about that. 'Sss' for sandal, and 'Sss' for the sound of the waves! Then a little bird chirped overhead. *Cheep, cheep!* "That sound," said Grandma, "is like the letter 'ch'!" Leo giggled. He loved finding sounds.
A little girl with a bright pink swimsuit ran by, looking for something. "Have you seen my sandal?" she asked Leo. He pointed to the red sandal. "Is this yours?"
The little girl's face lit up. "Yes! Thank you!" She quickly put it on and ran off to splash in the waves, making lots of *splish, splash* sounds. Leo smiled, listening. Every sound seemed to have a secret letter hiding inside. He couldn't wait to find more sounds and more letters all around the beach. He knew Grandma would help him. They would listen for sounds and make connections to letters all day long. What a wonderful sunny day for sounds and letters!
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i182
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
|
English
|
Reading
|
Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
|
5-11
| 1
|
Descriptive scene setting
|
sandal
|
A sunny day at the beach and identifying sounds to match letters.
|
Noun
|
[
{
"answer": "Um... 'shhh' starts with 's'! Like in sandal! Grandma said 's' is for sandal and the waves.",
"question": "The story says the waves make a 'shhh' sound. What letter does that sound start with?"
},
{
"answer": "It sounds like 'ch'! Like in...chocolate! I like chocolate. 'Ch' for cheep and 'ch' for chocolate!",
"question": "Leo heard a bird say 'Cheep, cheep!' Grandma said that sound is like a letter. Do you remember what letter Grandma said it sounds like?"
},
{
"answer": "That's a tricky one... It starts with 's'! Like 's' for sandal and 's' for the sound of the waves. It's the same 's' sound!",
"question": "If you wanted to make the sound the shovel makes when Leo digs, you would say 'scratch, scratch, scratch'. What letter does 'scratch' start with?"
}
] |
The sun was warm on Lily's face. She loved the beach! Today, she was building a magnificent sandcastle with her bucket and spade. It had tall towers and a wide, strong wall. Her brother, Tom, was digging a big hole next to it, searching for treasures.
"Look what I found!" Tom shouted, holding up a shiny seashell. "It starts with the sound... //! Like 'sh' in 'ship'!"
Lily smiled. She pointed to her bright yellow bucket. "My bucket starts with a /b/ sound! Like 'ball'!" They practiced making the sounds together, giggling when they got them right.
Their mom helped them find a smooth, grey stone. "This stone starts with /s/," she said. "Can you say 'stone'?" Lily and Tom repeated, "Stone! /s/!"
A little crab scuttled sideways across the sand. "Crab!" said Tom. "/k/ like 'kite'!" He loved finding things that began with different sounds.
Lily carefully placed a flag on top of her sandcastle. "Flag starts with /f/," she announced proudly. "Like 'fish'!" She loved building and naming everything they found.
They collected many things - a net, a ball, and even a piece of driftwood. Each object had a special sound at the beginning of its name. The beach wasn't just fun; it was a wonderful place to learn! As the sun began to set, painting the sky in orange and pink, Lily and Tom packed up their things, their heads full of sounds and the memory of their amazing sandcastle. They couldn't wait to come back tomorrow and find even more treasures and sounds.
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
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English
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Reading
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Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
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5-11
| 1
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Descriptive scene setting
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sandcastle
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A day at the beach focusing on identifying initial sounds in words related to beach items.
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Noun
|
[
{
"answer": "It starts with 'sh'! Like in 'ship'! Um... shoe also starts with 'sh'!",
"question": "Lily found a seashell at the beach. What sound does 'seashell' start with? Can you tell me a word that also starts with that sound?"
},
{
"answer": "It starts with the letter 'n'! And it makes the... nnnn sound! Like in 'nose'!",
"question": "Tom was digging for treasures. The story says he found a net. Can you tell me what letter 'net' starts with, and what sound that letter makes?"
},
{
"answer": "It starts with 'f'! Like... like 'fish'! My friend's name, Fiona, starts with 'f' too!",
"question": "Lily built a sandcastle and put a flag on top. What sound does the word 'flag' begin with? Can you think of another word that makes the same sound?"
}
] |
The kitchen smelled yummy! Leo loved helping Grandma Rose make dinner. Sunshine streamed through the window, making the bright red apples on the counter glow.
"Okay, Leo," Grandma Rose said, tying her apron tighter. "We need to make a special sauce for the pasta. Can you find me something that starts with the letter 'A'?"
Leo looked around. He pointed to the apples. "Apples! A is for apples!"
"Wonderful!" Grandma Rose smiled. "Now, something that starts with 'B'..."
Leo's eyes scanned the room. He spotted a big bunch of bananas. "Bananas! B is for bananas!"
They continued like this, finding things all over the kitchen. "C is for carrots!" Leo found a bag of orange carrots. "D is for...drum!" he shouted, pointing to a small, metal drum Grandma Rose used for storing cookies.
Grandma Rose chuckled. "Very good, my little detective! Now, 'F'..."
"Flour!" Leo grabbed the white bag of flour from the shelf. "F is for flour!"
"You are so clever!" Grandma Rose said, handing him a spoon. "Now, while I make the sauce, can you tell me what sound 'S' makes?"
Leo thought for a moment. "S makes a 'sss' sound, like a snake!"
"Exactly!" Grandma Rose stirred the sauce. "And what sound does 'T' make?"
"'T' makes a 'tuh' sound, like when you tap!" Leo tapped his finger on the counter.
Grandma Rose beamed. "You're a superstar, Leo! You know so many letters and their sounds. Soon, you'll be sounding out big words all by yourself!"
Leo stirred his own little pretend sauce with his spoon, feeling happy and proud. The kitchen wasn't just a place to make food; it was a place to learn and play, and to discover the magic hidden in every letter.
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i182
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
|
English
|
Reading
|
Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
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5-11
| 1
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Descriptive scene setting
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sauce
|
A colorful kitchen and identifying objects starting with different letters of the alphabet.
|
Noun
|
[
{
"answer": "Um... carrots! The story said Leo found carrots and 'C' is for carrots. I like carrots!",
"question": "Leo and Grandma Rose were finding things in the kitchen. If you were helping them, and you wanted to find something that starts with the letter 'C', what could you look for?"
},
{
"answer": "It makes a 'sss' sound! Like a snake, just like in the story! My little brother makes that sound when he pretends to be a snake.",
"question": "Grandma Rose asked Leo what sound the letter 'S' makes. Can you tell me what sound 'S' makes, just like Leo did?"
},
{
"answer": "That's 'T'! 'T' makes a 'tuh' sound. Grandma Rose asked Leo that in the story, and he tapped his finger to show her!",
"question": "Leo found lots of things starting with different letters. What letter would you need to find something that sounds like 'tuh', like when you tap your finger?"
}
] |
The classroom buzzed with excitement! Today was letter sound day, and Ms. Lily had a special surprise. Colorful alphabet letters were scattered around the reading corner, some big and fluffy, others shiny and new. Little Leo was building a tower with the letter blocks. He picked up a block with a 'B' on it.
"What sound does 'B' make?" Ms. Lily asked, smiling.
Leo thought hard. He remembered the song they learned. "Buh... like in ball!"
"Wonderful, Leo!" Ms. Lily clapped. "And what about 'A'?"
Maya, who was drawing with crayons, quickly chimed in, "Ah... like in apple!"
Ms. Lily showed them a picture book. "Let's look for things that start with 'S.'" The children eagerly pointed to a snake, a sun, and a silly smiling star. They practiced saying the 'S' sound together - "Sss!"
Next, Ms. Lily had a game. She whispered a word and the children had to guess which letter it started with. "Cat," she whispered.
"C!" shouted several voices at once.
"Dog!"
"D!"
Even shy Ben joined in, whispering "Fish!" when Ms. Lily said the word quietly.
Ms. Lily explained that knowing the sounds letters make helps them read and write. She said, "Each letter is like a secret code! When we learn the code, we can unlock all the stories in the world!"
The children giggled, imagining themselves as secret code breakers. They continued practicing their letter sounds, building with blocks, coloring pictures, and having lots of fun. By the end of the lesson, the classroom was a symphony of 'A's, 'B's, and 'C's, a beautiful sound of learning beginning to bloom.
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i182
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
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English
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Reading
|
Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
|
5-11
| 1
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Descriptive scene setting
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save
|
A classroom learning about letters and sounds, focusing on initial sounds to build early reading skills.
|
Verb
|
[
{
"answer": "Umm... 'M' makes the sound 'mmm'. Like... like my mommy! And milk! It's a yummy sound.",
"question": "Ms. Lily used letters like 'B' and 'A' in the story. Can you tell me what sound the letter 'M' makes? Think about things that start with that sound."
},
{
"answer": "I think... 'A'! Because Ms. Lily said 'A' sounds like 'ah' like in apple. So I'd look for the 'A' block.",
"question": "Leo was building with a 'B' block. If you wanted to build with a block that makes the sound 'ah', what letter would you look for?"
},
{
"answer": "Hmm... 'hat' starts with 'h'! So they would shout 'H'! I'm good at that game, I think.",
"question": "The kids played a guessing game with sounds. If Ms. Lily whispered 'hat', what letter do you think they would shout out?"
}
] |
The classroom was buzzing with excitement! Today was Show and Tell day, and everyone had brought something special. Lily held up a bright red toy car. "Look what I brought!" she said. "It's a car!"
Mrs. Davis, the teacher, smiled. "That's wonderful, Lily! And what sound does 'car' start with?"
Lily thought for a moment. "C!" she exclaimed.
"Excellent!" Mrs. Davis said. "C makes the /k/ sound. Can everyone say /k/?"
The children repeated, "/k/!"
Next, Tom brought a small, fluffy dog toy. "This is Buster!" he announced. "He loves to play!"
"What sound does 'dog' start with, Tom?" Mrs. Davis asked.
Tom pointed to a letter on a colorful chart on the wall. "D!"
"Right! D makes the /d/ sound," Mrs. Davis explained. "Like in 'daddy' or 'drum'. Let's all practice saying /d/." The class chanted, "/d/, /d/, /d/!"
Then, Maya showed a picture of an elephant. "My grandpa took this picture at the zoo!" she said proudly.
"What sound does 'elephant' start with, Maya?"
Maya carefully sounded out the word. "E!"
"Wonderful! E makes the /e/ sound, like in 'egg' or 'eat'," Mrs. Davis said. She pointed to the letter 'E' on the chart. Other children began to name items starting with 'E' -"Eggplant!", "Eight!"
One by one, each child shared their object, and Mrs. Davis helped them identify the first sound of the word. The room filled with the sounds of letters - /b/ for ball, /f/ for fish, /g/ for grapes. They were all learning to hear and recognize the sounds that make up words, making reading feel like a fun game.
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i182
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
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English
|
Reading
|
Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
|
5-11
| 1
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Descriptive scene setting
|
saw
|
A classroom scene focusing on identifying letters and their sounds during show and tell.
|
Verb
|
[
{
"answer": "It starts with the letter C! And it says… /k/! Like when you kick a ball!",
"question": "Lily showed her car. What letter does 'car' start with? Can you say the sound that letter makes?"
},
{
"answer": "You would start with the letter D! It makes the /d/ sound. My daddy's name starts with a D too!",
"question": "Tom brought Buster, his dog. If you wanted to write the name 'dog', what letter would you start with? What sound does that letter make?"
},
{
"answer": "The first letter is E! It makes… /e/! Like in egg! I like to eat eggs for breakfast.",
"question": "Maya showed a picture of an elephant. Can you tell me the first letter in the word 'elephant'? And can you try to make the sound that letter makes?"
}
] |
Old Man Tiber's garden wasn't like any other garden. It wasn't filled with tomatoes or carrots. It wasn't even filled with roses! Old Man Tiber grew letters. Big letters, small letters, curvy letters, and straight letters. Each letter was a flower, blooming in a different color.
The 'A' flower was a bright, sunny yellow, like a happy duckling. It smelled sweet like apples. The 'B' flower was a beautiful blue, the color of the summer sky. Bees loved to buzz around the 'B' flower! The 'C' flower was crimson red, and it always seemed to giggle in the breeze.
Lilly loved visiting Old Man Tiber's garden. Today, she was trying to remember all the letters and their sounds. She pointed to a flower shaped like a 'D.' "D!" she shouted. "D says /d/!" Old Man Tiber smiled. He showed her the 'E' flower, a lovely emerald green. "E says /e/ like in egg!" Lilly repeated, "/e/! Like egg!"
She walked along the path, looking at the 'F' flower, a fuzzy purple, and the 'G' flower, a glowing orange. She even found a 'Z' flower, a zingy zigzagging flower, hidden behind a big sunflower. Each flower was special. Each flower had its own sound.
Old Man Tiber explained that all words were made up of these letter flowers put together. "Just like building with blocks!" he said. "Each letter is a block, and you can build anything you want!" Lilly imagined building words with the beautiful letter flowers - cat, dog, sun! She couldn't wait to learn more and build all the words in the world. She knew, with Old Man Tiber's help, and his magical alphabet garden, she would!
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i182
|
Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
|
English
|
Reading
|
Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
|
5-11
| 1
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Descriptive scene setting
|
scar
|
Describing a colorful alphabet garden with flowers shaped like letters.
|
Noun
|
[
{
"answer": "Blue! The story said the 'B' flower is blue, and bees like it. And /b/ is the sound 'B' makes!",
"question": "Old Man Tiber grows letter flowers! If you wanted a flower to help you say the sound /b/, what color would it be?"
},
{
"answer": "Um... the 'C' flower is red, and it giggles! And it makes the /c/ sound, like in cat! My cat's name is Clementine.",
"question": "Lilly is learning her letters in the garden. Can you tell me what sound the letter 'C' makes? Remember what the story said about the 'C' flower."
},
{
"answer": "The 'F' flower! It's fuzzy and purple. And it makes the /f/ sound, like in fun! I like to have fun with my friends.",
"question": "Old Man Tiber says letters are like building blocks. If you wanted to build the sound /f/, which flower would you pick? What color is that flower?"
}
] |
The classroom was bright and sunny, filled with colorful pictures and happy sounds. Today, Mrs. Davis was teaching the class about the letter 'R'. "R is for...?" she asked, with a big smile.
Little Leo raised his hand. "R is for red!"
"That's right, Leo! Red is a good one," Mrs. Davis said. "But today, we're going to think about a *really* big animal that starts with the letter 'R'!"
She pointed to a large picture on the wall. It showed a gray animal with thick skin and a pointy horn. "Does anyone know what this is?"
A few children shouted, "A rhinoceros!"
"Excellent!" Mrs. Davis exclaimed. "Rhinoceros starts with the 'R' sound! Can everyone say 'rhinoceros'?"
The children repeated, "Rhi-no-ce-ros!" Some giggled, it was a tricky word.
"The 'R' sound can be a little bit tricky, but it's a strong sound," Mrs. Davis continued. "It's like a little rumble in your tummy! Let's practice. Rrr... rrr..."
The children all made the 'R' sound, some louder than others. Maya, who was usually quiet, whispered a soft "Rrr."
"Wonderful, Maya! That's perfect!" Mrs. Davis encouraged. "Now, let's think of other words that start with 'R'. How about...rain? Rainbow? Ruby?"
She wrote the words on the board, saying each letter slowly. "R-a-i-n...rain! R-a-i-n-b-o-w...rainbow!"
Then, she pulled out a box filled with letter cards. "Let's find the 'R' card!" The children eagerly searched, and soon, Sam held up the card with a bright red 'R' on it. "I found it!"
"Fantastic, Sam!" Mrs. Davis beamed. "The letter 'R' helps us read and write so many words. And remember our rhinoceros? He's a reminder that even big, strong words can be fun to learn!" She then handed out coloring pages with pictures of rhinoceroses. "Now, let's color our rhinoceroses and practice saying 'R' all afternoon!"
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i182
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
|
English
|
Reading
|
Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
|
5-11
| 1
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Descriptive scene setting
|
rhinoceros
|
A classroom learning about letters and sounds, focusing on the letter 'R' and words beginning with that sound, inspired by interesting animals.
|
Noun
|
[
{
"answer": "It goes 'Rrr!' Like a little car going 'Rrr!' or when my tummy is hungry and makes a rumble.",
"question": "The teacher was talking about the letter 'R'. Can you tell me what sound 'R' makes? Like when you're making a rumbling sound!"
},
{
"answer": "Um... after 'R' is 'S'! R... S. It's a little bit tricky to say them fast.",
"question": "Sam found a card with the letter 'R' on it. What letter comes *after* 'R' in the alphabet? Can you say it slowly?"
},
{
"answer": "Hmm... 'run'! I like to run really fast in the playground. 'Run' starts with 'R'!",
"question": "Mrs. Davis said 'R' helps us read words. Can you think of a short word that starts with the 'R' sound, like 'red' from the story? Don't worry if it's hard!"
}
] |
Our classroom is so cozy! Sunlight streams in through the big windows, making the colorful alphabet rug look extra bright. Miss Lily calls it our 'Letter Land.' There are lots of different places to play and learn. One corner is a building block area, and another has dress-up clothes. But my favorite is the Letter Center.
The Letter Center has a big, soft cushion and a low table covered in letter cards. Some cards have bright pictures on them - 'A' is for apple, 'B' is for ball, and 'C' is for cat! There's also a special little house, like a tiny lost-and-found. Miss Lily says that sometimes letters get mixed up and need to 'return' home.
Today, the letter 'S' was feeling a little lost. It wasn't with the other letters! Leo found 'S' under the art easel. He carefully carried 'S' over to the little house. 'This is where lost letters go!' he said. We all helped him look at the picture cards to find 'S's spot. It belongs with the snake and the sun! We chuckled because 'S' makes a hissing sound like a snake.
Maya grabbed the letter 'M' and said, "'M' wants to return to its home too!" She looked at her card and pointed. "'M' is for monkey! Monkeys like to swing!" We helped her find the right spot.
Miss Lily smiled. "Good job, everyone! You are all super letter detectives. Remembering where letters 'live' helps us read and write. And if a letter ever gets lost, we know how to help it return to its friends!" It makes me feel happy to help the letters. When letters are in the right place, we can make words, and when we make words, we can read stories! It's like magic.
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i182
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
|
English
|
Reading
|
Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
|
5-11
| 1
|
Descriptive scene setting
|
return
|
Describing a classroom learning center focused on letters and sounds, highlighting a 'lost and found' area where letters 'return' to their correct places.
|
Verb
|
[
{
"answer": "Sssss! It makes a sssss sound! Like in snake! And sun too, the story said.",
"question": "The story talks about finding the letter 'S'. Can you tell me what sound 'S' makes? Like when a snake goes..."
},
{
"answer": "Mmmmmm! It makes an 'mmm' sound! And… monkey! The story said 'M' is for monkey, and monkeys swing!",
"question": "Maya wanted to help the letter 'M' find its home. What sound does the letter 'M' make? Can you think of a word that starts with 'M' like in the story?"
},
{
"answer": "A says 'ahhh'! Like apple! The story said 'A' is for apple. I like apples!",
"question": "If you were helping Miss Lily with the letters, and you found a letter 'A', what sound would that letter make? And can you think of something that starts with 'A' like in the story?"
}
] |
The sun was shining, and a little kitten was playing in the garden. Her name was Patches, because she had spots of black and white all over her soft fur. Patches loved to chase butterflies! She would leap and pounce, trying to catch the colorful wings. Sometimes, she'd tumble head over heels, but she always got right back up with a little shake.
Beside the flowers, Leo was building a tower with colorful blocks. He loved watching Patches play. "Look, Patches!" Leo called, holding up a bright red block. "This block starts with the letter 'R' and it makes the 'ruh' sound, like in 'red'!" Patches tilted her head, as if she was listening. Then, she batted at a green leaf that floated down from a tree. "And that leaf," Leo explained, "starts with 'L,' like 'leaf' and makes the 'luh' sound!"
Suddenly, Patches spotted a buzzing bee near a purple flower. She crouched low to the ground, her tail twitching, and then *sprong*! She tried to catch the bee, but it flew away. "Bee starts with 'B'," Leo said, "and makes the 'buh' sound!" He then pointed to his blue bucket. "Bucket begins with 'B' too!" Patches meowed happily and rubbed against Leo's leg.
Leo then showed Patches a yellow ball. "Yellow starts with 'Y'!" he exclaimed, bouncing the ball gently. Patches swatted at the ball with her paw. They played like this for a long time, Leo naming things and pointing out their first sounds. He learned that focusing on how things *start* helps him understand their names. He realized that many words start with familiar sounds, and that was super cool. And Patches? She was just happy to play in the sunny garden with her friend, hearing all sorts of interesting sounds!
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i182
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
|
English
|
Reading
|
Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
|
5-11
| 1
|
Descriptive scene setting
|
pussycat
|
Describing a playful kitten and associating sounds with letters to build early phonics skills related to initial consonant sounds.
|
Noun
|
[
{
"answer": "Um, 'B' makes the 'buh' sound! Like...buh-bucket! And like in bee, too, because Leo said that!",
"question": "Leo said 'bucket' starts with the letter 'B'. Can you tell me what sound the letter 'B' makes, like when you say 'bucket'?"
},
{
"answer": "It starts with 'Y'! And 'Y' says... 'yuh'! Like 'yuh-yellow'! It's a tricky one, but I know it!",
"question": "Patches played with a yellow ball. What letter does 'yellow' start with? And can you tell me the sound that letter makes?"
},
{
"answer": "Hmm... Leo said 'B' for bee, 'L' for leaf, and 'R' for red. Flower doesn't start with 'R'! It starts with a different sound, but I don't know what letter that is yet.",
"question": "Remember the purple flower? Leo talked about what sounds letters make. What letter does 'flower' *not* start with from the words Leo said? Is it 'B', 'L', or 'R'?"
}
] |
Leo and Mia went to a bright, busy restaurant with their mom. It smelled like yummy pizza and warm bread! Right above the door, a big sign shimmered. It said "Rosie's Restaurant!"
"Look, Mia," Leo said, pointing, "The sign starts with the letter 'R'! 'R' says /r/ like 'rabbit'!" Mia giggled. She loved rabbits.
Inside, everything was colorful. There was a menu on each table. "Mommy, what's this?" asked Mia. "That's a menu, sweetie. It tells us all the delicious things we can eat. See, it starts with 'M' - /m/ like 'monkey'!"
Leo spotted a picture of a juicy hamburger. "Hamburger!" he shouted. "H says /h/! Just like 'hat'!" He pretended to wear a chef's hat.
Their mom smiled. "That's right, Leo! And look at the sign pointing to the bathrooms. It says 'Restrooms'. 'Restrooms' starts with 'R' again, and 'R' makes the /r/ sound."
A waiter walked by with a tall stack of plates. "Plates!" said Mia. "P says /p/ like 'pig'!" The waiter smiled and waved.
Leo noticed a little girl drawing with crayons at another table. "Crayons! C says /k/ like 'cat'!" He loved drawing too. He wished he had his crayons with him.
Suddenly, the bell above the door jingled. "Ding-dong!" The sound made Mia jump. "D says /d/ like 'dog'!" She imagined a playful puppy wagging its tail.
Mom said, "Let's listen carefully. We can hear lots of sounds, and many words start with different letters." They listened to the clatter of forks, the happy chatter of people, and the sizzle of food. It was a fun place to learn about letters and sounds. They couldn't wait to order their food and enjoy their meal at Rosie's Restaurant!
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i182
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
|
English
|
Reading
|
Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
|
5-11
| 1
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Descriptive scene setting
|
restaurant
|
Describing the signs and sounds around a restaurant, focusing on initial letter sounds.
|
Noun
|
[
{
"answer": "Um, 'R' makes a… a rumbling sound! Like when a rabbit runs! Rrr! It's a strong sound.",
"question": "Leo and Mia went to Rosie's Restaurant. The sign said 'Rosie's'. Can you tell me what sound the letter 'R' makes, like in 'Rosie's'? Pretend you're teaching a little brother or sister!"
},
{
"answer": "Mmm… 'M' says /m/! Like… mommy! And monkey! I like monkeys, they're silly.",
"question": "Mia asked about the menu. The story says 'menu' starts with the letter 'M'. What sound does 'M' make? Can you think of another word that starts with that sound?"
},
{
"answer": "It starts with 'H'! And 'H' says… /h/! Like… a hat! I have a blue hat with cars on it!",
"question": "Leo shouted 'Hamburger!' when he saw the picture. What letter does 'Hamburger' start with, and what sound does that letter make? Can you think of something else you wear that starts with the same sound?"
}
] |
Leo loved his playroom! It was a rainbow of colors. Bright red blocks tumbled near a sunny yellow rug. On the rug sat a big, wooden puzzle. It wasn't just any puzzle, though - it was an alphabet puzzle! Each piece was a different shape and color, and had a letter painted on it.
Leo's mom often sat with him, pointing to each letter. "This is 'A'," she'd say. "'A' says /a/ like in apple!" Leo would giggle and try to make the /a/ sound. Sometimes it came out as a little squeak!
There were other alphabet things in the playroom too. A fluffy blue alphabet caterpillar hung from the ceiling. Leo loved to point at the letters and name them. Near the caterpillar was a picture book with big, bold letters. Leo liked tracing the letters with his finger. He knew 'B' was for ball, and 'C' was for car.
A shiny green train chugged around the room, and each carriage had a different letter on it. Leo would arrange the carriages in order, trying to say the letter sounds as he lined them up. It was tricky, but he was getting better every day. Sometimes his sister, Mia, would help him. She knew all the letters too!
Today, Leo was trying to fit the puzzle pieces together. He found the 'D' piece, a bright orange one. "D!" he shouted. "D says /d/ like in dog!" He looked around for the next piece, a little bit tired but very happy. His playroom was the best place in the world to learn and play with letters. It felt like a big adventure every single time he visited. The bright colors and fun shapes helped him remember what each letter looked like, and what sounds they made. He couldn't wait to learn all the letters and read lots of stories!
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i182
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
|
English
|
Reading
|
Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
|
5-11
| 1
|
Descriptive scene setting
|
puzzle
|
Describing a colorful playroom with alphabet-themed toys and activities, focusing on visual recognition and sound association of letters.
|
Noun
|
[
{
"answer": "Um, 'B' says /b/! Like in ball! Leo knows that one, the story said he does!",
"question": "Leo had lots of letters in his playroom! If you were playing with Leo, and you picked up a puzzle piece with the letter 'B' on it, what sound would you make?"
},
{
"answer": "Ooh, 'C' says /k/! Like in car! My mommy helps me with my letters, and 'C' is a tricky one, but I know it!",
"question": "The story talks about a green train with letters on it. Pretend you're building that train. What sound does the letter 'C' make, so you can say it when you put that carriage on the train?"
},
{
"answer": "'D' says /d/! Like...dog! Leo said that in the story! Dogs are fluffy and fun!",
"question": "Leo was happy when he found the 'D' piece. Can you tell me what sound 'D' makes? Maybe you can think of a word that starts with 'D' too!"
}
] |
The classroom was bright and cheerful! Sunlight streamed in through the big window, making the colorful letters on the wall seem to glow. Miss Lily had made a special alphabet display. Each letter had a little picture next to it. Above the letter 'A' was a bright red apple. Above 'B' was a bouncy blue ball.
Leo loved looking at the alphabet wall. He pointed to the letter 'C'. "C is for cat!" he said proudly. Miss Lily smiled. "That's right, Leo! 'C' makes a /k/ sound, like in 'cat'."
Next to the 'C' was the letter 'D'. Maya pointed. "D is for dog!" she chirped. "And it says... /d/ like in 'dog'!"
Miss Lily explained that every letter had a special sound. Sometimes, a letter could even make a few different sounds, but they were starting with the most common ones. She showed them the letter 'Q'. "This is 'Q'," she said. "It's a tricky one! It almost always goes with 'U' and makes a /kw/ sound. Like in 'queen'!"
Everyone practiced saying the sounds. "/k/ for cat!" shouted Noah. "/d/ for dog!" echoed Chloe. They looked carefully at the pictures and tried to hear the beginning sound in each word. Miss Lily encouraged them to trace the letters with their fingers. Some were curvy like 'S', and some were straight like 'L'.
The alphabet wall wasn't just a pretty decoration; it was a key to reading! Miss Lily explained they would use it every day to learn how to sound out words and become amazing readers. Everyone felt excited and ready to learn about all the letter sounds.
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
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English
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Reading
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Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
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5-11
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Descriptive scene setting
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quarter
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Describing a classroom alphabet display and the sounds letters make, focusing on visual recognition and initial phonics.
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Noun
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[
{
"answer": "Um, 'B'! Because ball starts with the 'B' sound. Miss Lily said 'B' is for bouncy blue ball!",
"question": "Remember the alphabet wall in the story? If you wanted to find the letter for 'ball', which letter would you look for?"
},
{
"answer": "It makes a /k/ sound! Like... /k/at. Miss Lily told him that. It's a kinda hard sound to say.",
"question": "Leo said 'C' is for 'cat'. Can you tell me what sound the letter 'C' makes when you say 'cat'?"
},
{
"answer": "Oh! That was 'Q'! And it likes to be with 'U'. She said it makes a /kw/ sound, like in 'queen'. It *is* tricky!",
"question": "Miss Lily said one letter was tricky and almost always goes with another letter. Do you remember which letter she talked about, and what letter it likes to be with?"
}
] |
The classroom buzzed with energy! It was letter-sound discovery time. Sunlight streamed through the window, lighting up all the colorful posters. Each poster had a big, bright letter and a picture to go with it. A for Apple, B for Ball, C for Cat! Ms. Lily smiled, her eyes twinkling.
Leo was building a tower with letter blocks. He carefully stacked a 'D' on top of an 'A', then a 'T'. "I'm building a 'DAT'!" he announced proudly. Sofia was at the art table, carefully painting the letter 'S'. She chose sparkly blue paint. "This is for snake!" she giggled, making a slithering motion with her hand.
Over in the reading corner, Ben and Maya were looking at a picture book. Ms. Lily pointed to a picture of a fox. "What sound does 'F' make?" she asked. Ben and Maya shouted together, "Ffffff!" just like a little fox.
The room smelled like crayons and colorful markers. Little hands were busy tracing letters in sandboxes, and little voices practiced saying their sounds. A banner hung above the whiteboard: 'Letters are Magic!' It felt like every corner of the room was filled with exciting letter adventures. Even the rug had letters on it! Lily pointed to one. "Let's all say the sound for this letter - 'M'!"
Sammy was struggling a bit with the letter 'G', frowning as he tried to remember the sound. Ms. Lily knelt beside him. "Think of a goat, Sammy! A goat says 'Ggggoat!' Can you try?" Sammy took a deep breath and then shouted, "Ggggoat!" He beamed with happiness. Ms. Lily gave him a high-five. Everyone was learning, exploring, and having fun with the amazing world of letters and their sounds. It was a very happy, and very busy, place to be.
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
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English
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Reading
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Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
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5-11
| 1
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Descriptive scene setting
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quick
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Describing a busy classroom setting focused on learning letter sounds and shapes, emphasizing visual details and auditory experiences.
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Adjective
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[
{
"answer": "Okay! 'D' says 'duh', like in dog! 'A' says 'ah', like in apple! And 'T' says 'tuh', like in...table!",
"question": "Leo built a tower with letter blocks. He used a 'D', an 'A', and a 'T'. Can you tell me what sound each of those letters makes?"
},
{
"answer": "It makes a 'sssss' sound! Like a snake hissing! Ssssssnake!",
"question": "Sofia was painting the letter 'S' and said it was for 'snake'. What sound does the letter 'S' make when you say 'snake'?"
},
{
"answer": "I would say 'fffffff!' Like the fox in the story! It's a funny sound.",
"question": "Ms. Lily asked Ben and Maya what sound the letter 'F' makes. If you saw a picture of a fox, what sound would you say?"
}
] |
The classroom smelled like crayons and glue. Sunlight streamed in through the big window, making dust motes dance in the air. Miss Lily was sitting on a colorful rug with a group of children, all cross-legged and eager. She had a big chart covered in bright letters.
"Today," Miss Lily said with a smile, "we are going to discover the magic hidden inside each letter!" She pointed to a big, red 'A'. "This is the letter 'A'! Can everyone say 'A'?"
The children chorused, "A!"
"Great! And what sound does 'A' usually make? Like in 'apple'!"
Leo raised his hand. "Aaaah! Like when I say 'apple'!"
Miss Lily beamed. "That's right, Leo! 'A' says 'Aaaah'. Now, let's look at 'B'." She pointed to the blue 'B'. "'B'...B says 'Bbbb' like in 'ball'!"
Maya giggled. "Bbbb like a bumblebee!"
They went through lots of letters. 'C' said 'Kuh' like 'cat'. 'D' said 'Duh' like 'dog'. Miss Lily showed them pictures to help. A picture of a sun for 'S' saying 'Sss'. A picture of a train for 'T' saying 'Tuh'.
Sometimes it was tricky! The letter 'H', Miss Lily explained, says 'Huh' but it's a quiet sound. She showed them how to make the sounds with their mouths, and they practiced repeating them.
Sam tried very hard to make the 'F' sound. It was a bit wobbly at first, but Miss Lily encouraged him. "That's a good try, Sam! 'F' says 'Fff' like 'fish'!"
By the end of the lesson, the children could name almost every letter and knew some of the sounds they made. It was tiring work, but it felt like a wonderful secret. They were unlocking the code to reading, one letter, one sound, at a time. Miss Lily gathered up the letter cards. "We'll keep practicing," she said. "Each letter is a little key, and soon you'll be able to unlock a whole world of stories!" The children clapped, happy and proud of what they had learned.
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
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English
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Reading
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Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
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5-11
| 1
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Descriptive scene setting
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quit
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Learning letters and their sounds in a cozy classroom setting.
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Verb
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[
{
"answer": "Um, 'C' says 'Kuh'! Like... like 'cat'!",
"question": "Miss Lily was teaching the children about letters. Can you tell me what sound the letter 'C' makes, like in the story? Remember what she said about the 'C' sound."
},
{
"answer": "Bbbb! Like a bumblebee! That's what Maya said in the story, and it's like when you say 'ball'!",
"question": "If you wanted to tell someone the sound the letter 'B' makes, what would you say? The story talks about Miss Lily showing them the letter 'B'."
},
{
"answer": "Aaaah! 'A' says 'Aaaah'! Like, 'Aaaah-pple'!",
"question": "Leo knew the sound of the letter 'A'. If I showed you a picture of an apple, what letter sound would you use to start saying the word 'apple'?"
}
] |
The school field was SO bright! It was Race Day, and everyone was excited. Colorful flags waved in the breeze, snapping and popping with each gust of wind. Red, blue, yellow, and green - each color seemed to shout, 'Ready, set, GO!'
Little Lily bounced on the balls of her feet, her pigtails flying. She was in the blue team. She looked around at all the other children. Some were stretching their legs, reaching high like tall trees. Others were whispering secrets to their friends, giggling and trying to remember what their teachers had told them about running fast. Mr. Harris, the principal, stood at the starting line with a shiny whistle. He blew a little puff of air through it - *whee!* - to get everyone's attention.
Ms. Evans, Lily's teacher, pointed to the banners. "Look, everyone," she said cheerfully, "See the big 'R' on the red banner? That's for 'Race'!" She made a 'r-r-r' sound. Lily loved making the 'r-r-r' sound, just like a roaring lion.
The runners got into their places. Lily stood beside her best friend, Tom. Tom was wearing a bright yellow shirt. He winked at her. *Beep!* went Mr. Harris's whistle, and they were off! Feet pounded the ground, *thump-thump-thump*. The children ran as fast as they could. Lily imagined she was a speedy cheetah. She swung her arms and kept her eyes on the finish line.
Even though Lily didn't win, she felt proud. She ran her best, and she had so much fun. After the race, everyone got a sticker. Lily's sticker was a bright, shiny 'L' for Lily and for learning! She stuck it right on her shirt. It was a perfect end to a perfect, speedy, colorful Race Day.
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
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English
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Reading
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Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
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5-11
| 1
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Descriptive scene setting
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race
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Describing a bustling school race day, focusing on the sounds and sights, and subtly incorporating letter sounds.
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Noun
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[
{
"answer": "Um, the 'R' sound! It goes 'Rrr!' Like... like a really loud roar! My brother makes that sound when he plays with his cars.",
"question": "The story talks about a red banner with a big 'R' on it. Can you tell me what sound the letter 'R' makes? Like when a lion roars!"
},
{
"answer": "That's the letter 'L'! L... like... like lemon! And like Lily! My lamp has an 'L' sound too!",
"question": "Lily has a sticker with a big 'L' on it. What letter is that, and can you tell me a word that starts with that letter, like Lily's name?"
},
{
"answer": "Buh! The 'B' sound! Like... like ball! And bumblebee! I like bumblebees, but they can sting!",
"question": "Mr. Harris used a whistle that went 'beep!'. The letter 'B' is in the word 'beep'. What sound does the letter 'B' make? Can you try to make that sound?"
}
] |
The little town of Sunnyville was waking up. Leo loved mornings in Sunnyville! He sat on the porch with his Grandpa Joe, listening. "What do you hear, Leo?" Grandpa Joe asked with a smile.
Leo closed his eyes. *Vroom!* "A car!" he shouted. "And... beep! beep! A truck is going to deliver groceries to Mrs. Gable's store." He pointed down the street. Grandpa Joe nodded. "Excellent listening, Leo! Sounds tell us lots about what's happening."
Suddenly, a cheerful tune filled the air. *Ding-dong-ding!* "That's the ice cream truck!" Leo jumped up, excited. "I hear it! It means summer fun!" He knew the ice cream truck song meant a cool treat was coming.
Grandpa Joe chuckled. "Very good. What about that quieter sound?" Leo listened carefully. *Chirp, chirp, chirp*. "Birds!" he said. "Lots of birds singing in the trees. They sound happy."
Then, a different sound came floating through the air. It wasn't as loud as the truck, but it was clear and bright. It was a voice, talking and playing music. "That's coming from inside," Leo realized. "Mrs. Peterson has her radio on while she bakes!" He remembered smelling her yummy cookies yesterday.
Grandpa Joe squeezed Leo's shoulder. "You're a super sound detective, Leo. You're learning to hear all the different sounds around you. Each sound has its own special beginning and tells us a story." Leo grinned. He loved discovering all the sounds of Sunnyville and knowing what they meant. He knew lots of letters too and what sounds they made, like 'b' for birds and 'c' for car! It was a perfect start to a perfect day.
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
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English
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Reading
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Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
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5-11
| 1
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Descriptive scene setting
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radio
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Describing the sounds around a town - focusing on recognizing different sounds and associating them with their source.
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Noun
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[
{
"answer": "Um... 'b'! B says... buh! Like in ball!",
"question": "Leo heard a 'beep beep' from a truck. What letter does 'beep' start with? Can you tell me the sound that letter makes?"
},
{
"answer": "S makes a... sss sound! Like a snake! And... shoes! Shoes start with 'S' too!",
"question": "The story says Leo loves mornings in Sunnyville. The word 'Sunnyville' starts with the letter 'S'. What sound does the letter 'S' make? Can you think of another word that starts with 'S'?"
},
{
"answer": "Hmm... after 'S' is 'T'! T says... tuh! Like in... table!",
"question": "Grandpa Joe said sounds tell us lots about what's happening. The word 'sounds' starts with the letter 'S'. What letter comes after 'S' in the alphabet? And what sound does *that* letter usually make?"
}
] |
The little garden was a burst of color! Lily and Tom loved visiting Grandma Rose's garden. It wasn't a neatly ordered garden, but a wild, happy place where flowers tumbled over each other and vegetables peeked out from between the leaves. Today, Grandma Rose was showing them her newest plants.
"Look!" Grandma Rose said, pointing to a row of bright red vegetables. "These are radishes!" She carefully pulled one from the ground, brushing off the dirt. It looked like a tiny, red globe.
"Wow!" said Lily. "It's so red!"
"And round!" added Tom. He loved saying words that described things.
Grandma Rose smiled. "That's right! And do you know what sound 'radish' starts with?"
Lily thought for a moment. "Rrr... R!" she exclaimed, making a little roaring sound like a lion.
"Wonderful!" Grandma Rose chuckled. "R is for radish, and R makes that sound."
They moved along the path to where the bright yellow sunflowers stood tall. "Sunflowers!" Lily shouted. "Sss... S is for sunflower!"
Tom pointed to a patch of purple flowers. "And these are... violets!" He paused. "Vvv...V!"
Grandma Rose showed them green beans, orange carrots, and plump, purple plums. With each new plant, Lily and Tom practiced making the first sound. They laughed and pointed, turning the garden into a wonderful classroom. Grandma Rose explained that every word starts with a sound, and some letters make very important starting sounds that help us read.
"It's like a secret code!" Tom declared, his eyes shining. Lily nodded happily, already planning what she would point out and name when they visited the garden again. The garden felt even more magical now, filled not just with colors and smells, but with sounds and secrets too.
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
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English
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Reading
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Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
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5-11
| 1
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Descriptive scene setting
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radish
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A colorful garden where children discover and name objects, practicing initial sounds of words.
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Noun
|
[
{
"answer": "Umm... it starts with 'Sss!' Like a snake! S is for sunflower.",
"question": "Grandma Rose showed Lily and Tom lots of things in her garden. Can you tell me what sound the word 'sunflower' starts with? Make the sound like you're saying the word!"
},
{
"answer": "P! Puh... like when you blow a raspberry! P is for plum!",
"question": "Tom loved to say what words *sound* like. If you were showing someone a plum, what sound would you make at the beginning of the word 'plum'?"
},
{
"answer": "R! Yeah! R is for radish! Grandma Rose said so!",
"question": "Remember how Lily and Tom learned that every word has a starting sound? Let's play! I'm thinking of the word 'radish'. What letter makes the 'Rrr' sound, like a little lion roaring?"
}
] |
Leo loved his playroom! It was a bright, sunny room with toys everywhere. Today, Leo was getting ready to play with all his favorites. Right by the window was a big, **a**pple-red toy truck. Leo zoomed it across the rug, making 'vroom vroom' sounds.
On the rug, next to the truck, lay a fluffy **b**lue bear named Barnaby. Barnaby was Leo's best cuddle buddy. Leo gave Barnaby a big hug. 'You're so soft!' he giggled.
Over in the corner, there was a box full of colorful **c**rayons. Leo loved to draw pictures for his mommy and daddy. He picked a bright green crayon and started to draw a silly crocodile!
Then he spotted his **d**oll, Daisy, sitting on a little chair. Daisy wore a pretty pink dress. Leo pretended Daisy was having a tea party. He poured imaginary tea into tiny cups.
Near Daisy, a shiny **e**lephant stood proudly on a shelf. It wasn't a real elephant, of course, but a wooden one his Grandpa made! He loved running his fingers over its smooth, painted surface.
Leo's playroom wasn't fancy, but it was full of fun things. He loved looking at everything and remembering what letter each toy's name began with. He liked the way the sounds of the letters danced in his head when he said their names. It made playing even more exciting! He thought about all the other toys, like his **f**ox and his little **g**uitar.
Mommy peeked into the room smiling. 'Having fun, Leo?' she asked.
'Yes!' Leo replied, happily. 'I'm playing with all my things! And I know what letter each one starts with!' He pointed at the apple-red truck. 'A! For apple and truck!' Leo was very proud to be learning his letters and sounds, especially while he was having so much fun in his colorful playroom.
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i182
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
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English
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Reading
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Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
|
5-11
| 1
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Descriptive scene setting
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rag
|
Describing a colorful playroom with various toys, emphasizing items starting with different letters of the alphabet to reinforce letter recognition and phonics.
|
Noun
|
[
{
"answer": "Um... 'bear' starts with the letter 'b'! And 'b' says... buh! Like in 'ball'!",
"question": "Leo has lots of toys! The story says he has a blue bear named Barnaby. What letter does 'bear' start with? Can you tell me the sound that letter makes?"
},
{
"answer": "Green starts with 'g'! G... ggg! Like... like 'goat'!",
"question": "Leo likes to draw with crayons. The story says he picked a green crayon. Can you tell me what letter 'green' starts with, and what sound does that letter make?"
},
{
"answer": "Elephant starts with 'e'! E... eh! Like... egg! Yeah, egg starts with 'e' too!",
"question": "Leo's Grandpa made him a wooden elephant. What letter does 'elephant' start with? And can you think of another word that also starts with that letter?"
}
] |
The rain was falling, pitter-patter, on the roof of Leo's house. Big, fat drops splashed against the window, making wiggly lines. Leo loved rainy days! Today, he was going on an adventure with his grandma.
"Put on your raincoat, Leo!" Grandma called. Leo quickly pulled on his bright yellow raincoat. It smelled a little like sunshine even though it was gray outside. He zipped it up all the way to his chin. Then he grabbed his red boots. Squish, squelch went his boots as he walked to the door.
Outside, everything looked shiny and new. The garden was drinking up the rain. Leo and Grandma walked to the park. They didn't see many other people, but they did see a little robin hiding under a big green leaf.
"Listen, Leo," Grandma said. "Can you hear the rain? It makes a 'sh' sound, like a secret." Leo closed his eyes and listened. *Shhh*, went the rain. It was a calming sound.
They walked past Mrs. Gable's house. The wind was also making sounds! It *whooshed* past the trees. 'Whoosh' starts with a 'w' sound, Leo remembered from school.
In the park, they found a puddle! Leo jumped in with a splash! "Splash!" he shouted. The sound of the splash made Grandma laugh.
"Look, Leo," Grandma pointed to a snail slowly sliding across a leaf. "It's leaving a silvery trail. 'Snail' starts with an 's' sound, like a snake!" They watched the snail for a long time.
Suddenly, the rain stopped. A bright rainbow appeared in the sky! "Wow!" Leo said. "Rainbows are magical!"
Grandma smiled. "Rainy days are magical too, Leo. They help everything grow, and they give us a chance to listen to all sorts of wonderful sounds." Leo held Grandma's hand and they walked home, happy and dry inside their colorful coats and boots, remembering all the sounds of the rainy day.
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i182
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
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English
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Reading
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Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
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5-11
| 1
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Descriptive scene setting
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raincoat
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A Rainy Day Adventure and Sounds
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Noun
|
[
{
"answer": "Um, 'y' says... yuh! Like in 'yes'! Yellow starts with yuh!",
"question": "Leo had a bright yellow raincoat. Can you tell me what sound the letter 'y' makes at the beginning of 'yellow'?"
},
{
"answer": "That's a tricky one! It's 's' and 'h' together! The letters are 's' and 'h' and they make the 'sh' sound like in... shoes!",
"question": "Grandma said the rain makes a 'sh' sound. What letter makes that 'sh' sound? Can you tell me the name of that letter?"
},
{
"answer": "It starts with 's'! 'S' makes a sss sound, like a snake! Splash! Ssssplash!",
"question": "The story says Leo jumped in a puddle with a 'splash!' What letter does 'splash' start with? And what sound does that letter make?"
}
] |
The school windows were covered in tiny drops. It was a rainy day! Leo loved rainy days, but today he was a little bit sad because recess was inside. He sat by the window and watched the rainfall. Plink, plonk, plink! Each drop made a little sound as it hit the glass. Some drops raced each other down the pane, while others just sat and wobbled before falling.
Mrs. Davis said, "Let's think about the sounds we hear today." She wrote a big 'R' on the board. "'R' makes the /r/ sound, like 'rain'!" she explained. Leo tried to make the /r/ sound. /r/, /r/, /r/! It felt funny in his mouth.
Outside, Maya was drawing pictures of the rain with blue crayons. She showed Leo her drawing. "Look! See the streamers of rain?" Leo noticed the puddles forming on the playground. They were getting bigger and bigger! He imagined splashing in them with his bright yellow boots, but knew he couldn't right now.
Mrs. Davis pointed to a picture book. "Let's listen to a story about a little duck who loves rain!" As she read, she emphasized the sounds in the words. "The duck said, 'Quack! Quack!' That's a 'Q' sound!" she said, writing a 'Q' on the board. Leo listened carefully, trying to link the sounds he *heard* to the letters Mrs. Davis wrote. He thought about how 'P' sounded like 'Plink' from the raindrops.
Even though recess was inside, Leo realized a rainy day could be fun. He could listen to the rain, learn about letters and sounds, and draw pictures with Maya. He started to draw his own rainy scene, carefully coloring each raindrop and imagining all the adventures the little duck in the story was having. Maybe, just maybe, rainy days weren't so bad after all.
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i182
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
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English
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Reading
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Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
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5-11
| 1
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Descriptive scene setting
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rainfall
|
Describing a rainy day at school, focusing on sounds and observations, relating to letter sounds and the beginning of reading skills.
|
Noun
|
[
{
"answer": "Umm... okay. The letter 'M' makes the /m/ sound! Like in... Maya! She was drawing.",
"question": "The story talks about the sound of rain. Mrs. Davis wrote the letter 'R' because it makes the /r/ sound, like in 'rain'. Can you tell me another letter and the sound it makes? Just one is fine!"
},
{
"answer": "Yeah! 'P' sounds like 'plink'! It's a puffing sound. /p/, /p/, /p/! Like when you pop a balloon!",
"question": "Remember how Mrs. Davis talked about the 'Q' sound when she read about the duck? What sound does the letter 'P' make? Think about the word 'plink' from the story – does 'P' sound like that?"
},
{
"answer": "Okay... R! /r/ sound. Then... A! /a/ sound, like in apple. Then... I! /i/ sound, like in... ice cream! And then... N! /n/ sound. Rain!",
"question": "If you wanted to write the word 'rain' on a piece of paper, what letters would you need? Tell me the letters, one at a time, and the sounds they make."
}
] |
The kitchen table was covered in a rainbow! Not a real rainbow, but a rainbow of snacks. Lily and Tom were having a special snack time with Mom. Mom had set out little bowls filled with yummy treats, and each treat started with a different letter of the alphabet.
"Today," Mom said with a smile, "we're going to practice our letters and our sounds with our snack!"
First, there were **a**pples, red and crunchy. Lily took a bite, "A is for apple!" she said proudly. Then came **b**ananas, yellow and sweet. Tom peeled one and giggled, "B is for banana!"
Next were **c**herries, tiny and bright red. Lily and Tom carefully picked them up, one by one. Then Mom showed them a bowl of small, wrinkly snacks. "What letter does this start with?" she asked.
"Hmm..." Tom looked closely. "It's... it's a **r**aisin!" he exclaimed. "R is for raisin!" Lily added, popping a raisin into her mouth. "They are yummy!"
There were **g**rapes, green and juicy, and **o**ranges, round and bright. Lily stacked some **p**ears, and Tom tried to balance an **s**trawberry on his nose!
Mom pointed to a bowl of **t**angerines. "Can you tell me what sound 't' makes?" she asked. Tom and Lily both shouted, "Tuh!"
They continued all the way through the alphabet, having a delicious snack and learning the sounds each letter makes. By the time they got to **z**ucchini sticks (which were a little funny to eat!), they were giggling and full of energy. Lily decided **x**ylophones would be a fun snack too, but Mom laughed and said they'd stick to fruits and veggies! It was the best alphabet snack ever, and they learned so much while having fun.
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
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English
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Reading
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Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
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5-11
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Descriptive scene setting
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raisin
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Describing a colorful alphabet snack using initial sounds.
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Noun
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[
{
"answer": "Um, bananas! Bananas start with 'b'! And 'b' says... buh! Like in 'ball'!",
"question": "The story talks about yummy snacks! Can you tell me a snack from the story that starts with the letter 'b'? And what sound does the letter 'b' make?"
},
{
"answer": "Apples! The story said they had apples! 'A' says... ah! Like in 'ant'!",
"question": "Lily and Tom were learning their letters with snacks. If you wanted to have a snack that starts with the letter 'a', what could you pick? And can you say the sound 'a' makes?"
},
{
"answer": "It starts with 'r'! R is for raisin! And 'r' says... ruh! Like when you make a rumbling sound with your tummy!",
"question": "Mom asked Tom what letter 'raisin' starts with. What letter is that? And can you tell me the sound that letter makes?"
}
] |
The garden was a very special place. Sunlight warmed the bright red tomatoes growing on the vine. Lily loved to visit with her grandpa. Today, Grandpa was getting the garden ready for more flowers!
He was using a big, blue watering can to give the plants a drink. *Glug, glug, glug* went the water as it poured out. Lily laughed. "Grandpa, it sounds like 'g' for garden!"
Grandpa smiled. "You're right, Lily! Everything in the garden starts with sounds, just like the letters we learn!" He pointed to a pile of leaves. "I need to *rake* the leaves so we can plant more seeds."
As Grandpa raked, the leaves *rustled*. "R-r-rustle!" Lily said. "'R' for rake and rustle!" She picked up a shiny, green bean. "This is a bean! 'B' for bean!"
A little yellow butterfly fluttered by. "'F' for flutter and fly!" Lily exclaimed, watching it dance among the purple flowers. She pointed to a buzzing bee. "And 'B' for bee! Bees make a buzzing sound - bzzzz!"
Grandpa showed her a plump, pink pig statue hidden amongst the sunflowers. "And what sound does 'p' make?"
Lily giggled, "'P' for pig! And 's' for sunflowers!"
They worked together, naming everything they saw and listened to. Lily realized the garden wasn't just a place to plant and grow; it was a place to *hear* all the letters and their special sounds! She loved finding the letters in her garden adventures, especially with her Grandpa. They decided to make a list of all the sounds they heard, and then draw pictures to match each sound. It would be a special garden sound book!
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i182
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Know the name of each letter in the English alphabet and the most common sound (phoneme) associated with it.
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English
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Reading
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Word structure (phonics) (Stages 1 to 4 only) Learners develop the decoding skills that form the foundation of reading for all stages.
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5-11
| 1
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Descriptive scene setting
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rake
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Describing a garden and the sounds of letters while playing in it, focusing on initial consonant sounds.
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Verb
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[
{
"answer": "Um, 'bean' starts with 'buh' like in ball! And the letter 'b' makes that sound!",
"question": "Lily and her Grandpa found lots of things in the garden. Can you tell me what sound the word 'bean' starts with? And what letter makes that sound?"
},
{
"answer": "It starts with 'g'! 'G' makes the 'guh' sound, like in… Grandpa! It's a good sound.",
"question": "Grandpa used a watering can. The story says it went 'glug, glug, glug'. What letter does 'glug' start with, and what sound does that letter make?"
},
{
"answer": "Hmm… 'rustle' starts with 'ruh'! That's the 'r' sound! Like… race car!",
"question": "The story talks about leaves that 'rustled'. Can you tell me the first sound you hear in the word 'rustle'? What letter makes that sound?"
}
] |
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