Non-fiction - book 5 u, r, h, b Phase 2 Smart Kids Letters and Sounds The Code Can a Bug Dig?
Notes for Parents: These readers use a structured sequence based on the Letters and Sounds phonic progression. The text only uses decodable regular words and tricky words (frequently used words not decodable at this stage).
cana bug rundig
Decodable words using focus phonemes:
Tricky words taught previously: is the no go I to into his has as
If your child is stuck on a word say: ‘The sound is _, ’ or, ‘The sounds are _ _ _ .’ If the reader still struggles, provide the word and carry on. Use pure sounds (e.g. ‘p’ - ‘a’ - ‘t’ not ‘puh’ - ‘a’ - ‘tuh’).
Written by: Fraser Milne Focus Phonemes: bhru
Can a bug dig? 2
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A bug can dig. 4
Can a bug run? 5
A bug can run. 6
Can a bug nip? 7
A bug can nip. Run! 8
Comprehension Questions: 1. What did you learn about bugs from this story? 2. What did the kids use to look at the bugs? (Magnifying glass) 3. Have you ever been bitten by a bug? FictionFictionFictionFictionNon-fictionNon-fictionNon-fictionNon-fictionFictionNon-fictionFictionNon-fictionFictionNon-fictionNon-fictionFictionPip,Pat Pat Tim, Nat Dad in a Pit TheMin Dog Pip in the Pot Rat in a Sack Can a Bug Dig? The Fun Run Bill and Val A RunMessinthe Fog Big Bad Bug Bag of Gum Rick Rabbit Phase 2 1. s, a, t, p 2. i 3. n, m 4. d 5. g, o, c 6. k 7. ck, e 8. u, r, h 9. 10.bf, ff 11. l,ll 12. ss 13. Revision 14. Revision 15. Revision 16. Revision Made in the UK Published by Smart Kids UK Ltd, 5 Station Road, Hungerford, Berkshire RG17 0DY, UK Copyright © Smart Kids UK Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Pages 1-8 of this publication may not be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Smart Kids Ltd. Images used under license from Shutterstock.com www.smartkids.com.auwww.smartkids.co.ukwww.smartkids.co.nz Series ISBN 942-1-002414-31-1 Each series has been written with a slightly different progression to offer reading opportunities at more stages.
Phase 2 - Non-fiction 213 4a4b65Phase 1 (Wordless Books) Phase Two 1. s, a, t, p, i - Pip, Pat 2. n, m - Tim, Nat 3. d, g, o, c - Min 4. k, ck, e - Pip in a Pot 5. u, r, h, b - Can a Bug Dig? 6. f, ff - The Fun Run 7. l, ll - Bill and Val 8. ss - A Mess Phase Three 1. j, v, w, x, y - Jim the Vet 2. z, zz - The Bug 3. qu, ch - The Quiz 4. sh, th - Ash and the Shellfish 5. ng, ai - Set Sail 6. ee, igh - Moths 7. oa, oo, oo, ow - At the Zoo 8. oi, ‘r’ controlled - On the Farm Phase Four 1. cvcc - Lost in the Woods 2. cvcc, ccvc - Help 3. cvcc, ccvc - Sport 4. cvcc, ccvc - Dogs 5. cvcc, ccvc - Frogs 6. cvcc, ccvc - Winter 7. cccvc, cvccc - Slugs and Snails 8. cccvc, cvccc - The Thrush Nest Phase Four (Word Endings) 1. -est - T-Rex 2. -ing - Transporting 3. -er - Ears 4. -ed - Milk 5. -tch - Chicken Eggs 6. -y, -ey - Family Fun Park 7. -ve - Stunts 8. -le - Otters Phase Five 1. ou,ea,ie,ir,oy - Roy’s Treat 2. ay,ey,aw,ue,wh - Days of the Week 3. ph, ew, oe, au - Fingers and Toes 4. Split digraphs - Snail Race 5. Alt. c, g - Picnic in Central Park 6. Alt. ch, y - Christmas Island Crabs 7. Alt. a, e, i, o, u - Static Electricity 8. Alt. ea, ie, er, ow, ou, ey - Wheels Phase 6 (Prefixes andISBNSuffixes)942-1-002414-31-1The Code L & S Controlled text to support the Letters and Sounds programme. SMART KIDS
