Daily(ish) Decodable: Ferret Day
- chadaldeman
- 4 days ago
- 1 min read
The Daily(ish) Decodable program uses a standard format to work through one sound per day. There are simple instructions for you, the parent or caregiver, and any words in big bold letters are meant for your child to read out loud.
Today we're going to practice two-syllable words that end in "et."
You can review all of the prior lessons here.
Rhyme It
Parents, read the following words out loud. Then ask your child which one does NOT rhyme with the others?
sit
set
get
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Say It
Have your child point to and blend the word "forget" three times:
f or get
for get
forget
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Blend It
Have your child read these words out loud:
puppet
ticket
target
market
fidget
budget
gadget
carpet
magnet
forgetful
Read It
Have your child read the passage below out loud:
Ferret Day
Today is Ferret Day! Here are eight weird facts about ferrets:
A ferret is a furry animal with sharp teeth.
Ferrets are part of the weasel family.
Ferrets sleep up to eighteen hours per day.
Ferrets can live up to ten years.
Ferret babies are called “kits.”
Farmers used ferrets to kill vermin, pests, and rodents. The cunning ferret can sniff out pests and get them out from their hiding places.
The word “ferret” means “little thief,” which describes the animal's knack for digging or “ferreting” things out.
A family or group of ferrets is called a “business.”
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Explain It
Now have your child answer a couple questions about the story:
Without looking back, can you spell the word "ferret?"
What are three things you learned about ferrets?
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