Book 25: Nell and Ed
I see Sam is a high effective learning scheme for young readers. By adding a reading certificate, the scheme is even more motivational.
New Words
did, Ed, let, well - Decodable
Plot Summary
Ed the Dog and Nell the Bird start a project. Ed wants
to fill a basket with cherries. He can’t climb the cherry
tree and Nell can’t reach any cherries. Finally, Nell
stands on top of Ed’s back and they fill the basket.
They go home and make three big cherry pies. All the
animals praise Nell and Ed for being a good team.
Each new word throughout the program is repeated at
least five times in the book in which it first appears and
five more times in the next ten books.
I See Sam Books are a series of early reader books developed to teach children in kindergarten to read. The original series, written in 1972, as part of Southwest Regional Educational Laboratory’s (SWRL) Beginning Reading Program (BRP), contained 52 books. The first book in the series starts with just 3 words: I, see, Sam. Every book or two adds a few words, until by book 52, the readers have read 95 different words. The SWRL Kindergarten Beginning Reading Program was first implemented in U.S. public schools in the early 1970’s. Due to its tremendous success at achieving its goal of teaching young children to read, over the years the program has been copied, edited and/or revised by a number of individuals, institutions, and companies.
Book 24: Who Am I?
New Sounds
/y/
New Words
Nell - Decodable
who - Special Word
yes - Decodable
Plot Summary
While looking in the mirror, Nell the Bird asks herself
who she is. She finds a scarf and hat, puts them on and
is pleased. She thinks she is so beautiful that she wants
to show herself off. She’s looking in the mirror and
doesn’t look where she’s going. She runs right into the
water and then has to admit that she looks a mess.
Each new word throughout the program is repeated at
least five times in the book in which it first appears and
five more times in the next ten books.
I See Sam Books are a series of early reader books developed to teach children in kindergarten to read. The original series, written in 1972, as part of Southwest Regional Educational Laboratory’s (SWRL) Beginning Reading Program (BRP), contained 52 books. The first book in the series starts with just 3 words: I, see, Sam. Every book or two adds a few words, until by book 52, the readers have read 95 different words. The SWRL Kindergarten Beginning Reading Program was first implemented in U.S. public schools in the early 1970’s. Due to its tremendous success at achieving its goal of teaching young children to read, over the years the program has been copied, edited and/or revised by a number of individuals, institutions, and companies.
Book 22: Mat in the Sun
Review Words
sun - Decodable
them - Special Word
us - Decodable
what - Special Word
Plot Summary
Mat settles down for an afternoon in the sun with a book
and some refreshments Sis joins him and they both doze
off. While they are sleeping ants arrive. Mat and Sis
wake up in time to stop the ant from taking their food.
Then they invite the ants to join them for some cool
lemonade.
Each new word throughout the program is repeated at
least five times in the book in which it first appears and
five more times in the next ten books.
I See Sam Books are a series of early reader books developed to teach children in kindergarten to read. The original series, written in 1972, as part of Southwest Regional Educational Laboratory’s (SWRL) Beginning Reading Program (BRP), contained 52 books. The first book in the series starts with just 3 words: I, see, Sam. Every book or two adds a few words, until by book 52, the readers have read 95 different words. The SWRL Kindergarten Beginning Reading Program was first implemented in U.S. public schools in the early 1970’s. Due to its tremendous success at achieving its goal of teaching young children to read, over the years the program has been copied, edited and/or revised by a number of individuals, institutions, and companies.
Book 23: Run, Feet, Run
New Sounds
/r/ /ee/
New Words
feet - Decodable
fun - Decodable
run - Decodable
Plot Summary
Mit has fun running with a pair of stilts which have
feet on them. When Mit sees Sam in the distance, he
runs and climbs a tree to hide. The big feet hang down
from the branches of the tree and frighten Sam and Sis.
The stilts slip and Mit falls from the tree. Then all three
animals have fun running and jumping.
I See Sam Books are a series of early reader books developed to teach children in kindergarten to read. The original series, written in 1972, as part of Southwest Regional Educational Laboratory’s (SWRL) Beginning Reading Program (BRP), contained 52 books. The first book in the series starts with just 3 words: I, see, Sam. Every book or two adds a few words, until by book 52, the readers have read 95 different words. The SWRL Kindergarten Beginning Reading Program was first implemented in U.S. public schools in the early 1970’s. Due to its tremendous success at achieving its goal of teaching young children to read, over the years the program has been copied, edited and/or revised by a number of individuals, institutions, and companies.
Book 29 - Mat Did It
New Words in Book 29:
mud
Story Summary:
Ann the Giraffe hangs freshly washed sheets on the line. Mat the Rat decides to play in the mud. He splatters mud all over the sheets. Sam, Mit, and Ed are watching. It takes Ann quite a while to find out who is muddying her sheets, as Mat slyly accuses
each of his friends of the deed. Finally Mat is caught and punished.
Each new word throughout the program is repeated at
least five times in the book in which it first appears and
five more times in the next ten books.
The first book in the series starts with just 3 words: I, see, Sam. Every book or two adds a few words, until by book 52, the readers have read 95 different words. The SWRL Kindergarten Beginning Reading Program was first implemented in U.S. public schools in the early 1970’s. Due to its tremendous success at achieving its goal of teaching young children to read, over the years the program has been copied, edited and/or revised by a number of individuals, institutions, and companies.
Book 31: Sell the Shell
Review Words
sand, sell, shell - decodable
Plot Summary
Mit and Sam find a shell at a beach. Mit tries to sell the
shell. Angry at Mit, Sam fills a bag with sand to sell, and
sets up right next Mit. Both Sam and Mit try to sell their
wares to Mat, but he refuses to buy. Instead, the rat tricks
them with some apples and while they are eating, he
takes the shell and sand for himself.
Each new word throughout the program is repeated at
least five times in the book in which it first appears and
five more times in the next ten books.
The first book in the series starts with just 3 words: I, see, Sam. Every book or two adds a few words, until by book 52, the readers have read 95 different words. The SWRL Kindergarten Beginning Reading Program was first implemented in U.S. public schools in the early 1970’s. Due to its tremendous success at achieving its goal of teaching young children to read, over the years the program has been copied, edited and/or revised by a number of individuals, institutions, and companies.
Book 28: Ed and the Sheet
New Words
fill, sheet, shut - decodable
Plot Summary
Ed and Baby make a net and a sheet into a
tent. They fill the tent with toys and food. The
other animals bring more food and want to
crowd into the tent. Ed tries to shut the tent but it
collapses. Baby Bear, Mat, Nan, and Mit pick
up the food and continue the picnic. Ed uses the
net and sheet to take a nap.
Each new word throughout the program is repeated at
least five times in the book in which it first appears and
five more times in the next ten books.
The first book in the series starts with just 3 words: I, see, Sam. Every book or two adds a few words, until by book 52, the readers have read 95 different words. The SWRL Kindergarten Beginning Reading Program was first implemented in U.S. public schools in the early 1970’s. Due to its tremendous success at achieving its goal of teaching young children to read, over the years the program has been copied, edited and/or revised by a number of individuals, institutions, and companies.
Book 27: Ann is Sad
New Words
net. ran, sad, no - decodable
Plot Summary
Mat the Rat decides to fool Ann the Giraffe by
hiding underwater in a diving siut. Ann, in the boat,
is sad without Mat. She lowers a fishing net into the
water. Mat puts an octopus in the net. Ann pulls up
the net, and, on seeing the octopus, is sadder. Next
Mat puts himself into the net. Ann pulls and pulls but
the net is too heavy. Ed and Mit come to her rescue.
When the net is hauled out and Mat appears, Ann
is no longer sad. She is pleased to see Mat.
Each new word throughout the program is repeated at
least five times in the book in which it first appears and
five more times in the next ten books.
Book 19: Sis in a Mess
Review Words
fell - Decodable
mess - Decodable
Plot Summary
The animals are on their way to a birthday party for
Baby Bear. They forget Sis whose gift is a flower. The
party begins without Sis. Baby Bear is pleased with
his big new ball. When Sis appears, she is angry and
upsets everything by bouncing the ball. Mat teaches her
a lesson by overturning a cup of tea on her. Finally, all
the animals settle down and have a good time.
Each new word throughout the program is repeated at
least five times in the book in which it first appears and
five more times in the next ten books.
I See Sam Books are a series of early reader books developed to teach children in kindergarten to read. The original series, written in 1972, as part of Southwest Regional Educational Laboratory’s (SWRL) Beginning Reading Program (BRP), contained 52 books. The first book in the series starts with just 3 words: I, see, Sam. Every book or two adds a few words, until by book 52, the readers have read 95 different words. The SWRL Kindergarten Beginning Reading Program was first implemented in U.S. public schools in the early 1970’s. Due to its tremendous success at achieving its goal of teaching young children to read, over the years the program has been copied, edited and/or revised by a number of individuals, institutions, and companies.
Book 17: We Will See
For more I See Sam TES Reading resources, please visit http://www.ISeeSam.Online
New Sounds
/w/ /l/
New Words
we - Special Word
will - Decodable
with - Special Word
Plot Summary
Ann, Sis, Mit, Sam and Mat go for a boat ride. Soon,
each one gets bored and finds a better place to sit than
in the boat. Only Ann the Giraffe is left in the boat.
She wonders where she can find a new place to sit.
A lemonade-sipping alligator invites Ann to join him in
the water. Now Ann is happy, because she has found
a place to sit with a friend.
I See Sam Books are a series of early reader books developed to teach children in kindergarten to read. The original series, written in 1972, as part of Southwest Regional Educational Laboratory’s (SWRL) Beginning Reading Program (BRP), contained 52 books. The first book in the series starts with just 3 words: I, see, Sam. Every book or two adds a few words, until by book 52, the readers have read 95 different words. The SWRL Kindergarten Beginning Reading Program was first implemented in U.S. public schools in the early 1970’s. Due to its tremendous success at achieving its goal of teaching young children to read, over the years the program has been copied, edited and/or revised by a number of individuals, institutions, and companies.
Book 20: Nat Sits
New Words
fit - Decodable
Nat - Decodable
Plot Summary
One day Nat the Baby Kangaroo falls out of his mother’s
pouch and hops off on his own. Mama Kangaroo does
not know her baby is missing until she goes to show him
to Sam. When Sam finds Nat hopping along with Sis,
Mama Kangaroo is very happy. She makes sure that her
baby will not get lost again.
Each new word throughout the program is repeated at
least five times in the book in which it first appears and
five more times in the next ten books.
I See Sam Books are a series of early reader books developed to teach children in kindergarten to read. The original series, written in 1972, as part of Southwest Regional Educational Laboratory’s (SWRL) Beginning Reading Program (BRP), contained 52 books. The first book in the series starts with just 3 words: I, see, Sam. Every book or two adds a few words, until by book 52, the readers have read 95 different words. The SWRL Kindergarten Beginning Reading Program was first implemented in U.S. public schools in the early 1970’s. Due to its tremendous success at achieving its goal of teaching young children to read, over the years the program has been copied, edited and/or revised by a number of individuals, institutions, and companies.
Book 12: It Is Ann
New Sounds
/n/
New Words
Ann - Decodable
this - Special Word
Plot Summary
Mat the Rat introduces Ann the Giraffe to the other
animals. Ann has a hat, and the animals all think it
would be fun for Sis to sit in it. When she does, the hat
falls and lands on Mat. Mat cannot see with the hat
over him, but he tries to guess who is standing next to
him. He cannot guess, however, and his friends finally
have to tell him that it is Ann.
Each new word throughout the program is repeated at
least five times in the book in which it first appears and
five more times in the next ten books.
Book 10 Sis
New Word
is - /i/ /s/
Plot Summary
Sis the Snake is asleep on a hollow log when Mit
the Chimp awakens her. Mit has an apple which he
teases Sis with and then the chase begins. Over and
through the hollow log they both go until Sis is tangled
in a knot. Mit kindly untangles her and then they sit
together sharing the apple.
Each new word throughout the program is repeated at
least five times in the book in which it first appears and
five more times in the next ten books.
Book 14: Nan and the Man
New Words
a - Special Word
man - Decodable
the - Special Word
Plot Summary
Mit makes a snowman. Nan watches but the snowman
has no face. Nan flies away. She returns with a carrot
for the snowman’s nose, then coal for his eyes and a
stick for his mouth. Then the final touch—a hat! Ann is
angry when she sees her hat on the snowman. Nan
suggests that a bucket can be used instead of the hat.
The bucket makes the snowman complete.
Each new word throughout the program is repeated at
least five times in the book in which it first appears and
five more times in the next ten books.
Book 9: Sit on It
New Sounds
/o/
New Words
sit - decodable /s/ /i/ /t/
on - decodable /o/ /n/
Plot Summary
Mat is pulling a wagon when he first meets Mit, then
Sis, and then Sam. Each of Mat’s friends wants a ride
in the wagon. Mat gives Mit and Sis a ride, but when
Sam tries to get in too, the wagon breaks and Mat gets
angry. Sam salvages a board from the wagon and
carries the others to the beach on it. There, they all play
in the water on their new “surfboard.”
Each new word throughout the program is repeated at
least five times in the book in which it first appears and
five more times in the next ten books.
Book 8 See It
New Sounds
/n/
New Words
in - short /i/ /n/
it - Short /i/ /t/
Plot Summary
Mat, Mit, and Sis are playing ball on a very hot day.
They suddenly see a shady place and decide to play
where it’s not so hot. Then they discover that the shade
is really the shadow of Will the Elephant. As the sun
goes down, off they all go for a ride on Will’s back.
Each new word throughout the program is repeated at
least five times in the book in which it first appears and
five more times in the next ten books.
Getting ready for the summer Phonics test? Here are two Phonics revision tests from previous years.
I have converted 4 documents into a simple to use PowerPoint.
It starts off with practice words. These include both real and made up words. These help students to revise how to say the words and to prepare them for the test.
This is followed by the practice test. There are 2 levels, a simple level and a trickier level, In each case there are real and made-up words.
This is followed by recommendations on how to say each word. This is followed by the marking sheet.
These PowerPoints are fun, colourful and an easy way to practice the words either with a whole class or one by one with the students. It is also an excellent way for parents to practice with their children at home.
Make phonics testing fun... try this set of PowerPoints today!
These worksheets are designed to be used time and again with different books.
These are designed to be used in guided reading sessions. Many of the worksheets are designed in such a way that a student can complete them independently. However, to get the maximum out of this book, I would highly recommend these worksheets are used to consolidate the learning taking place in the classroom.
Another use of this set of worksheets is additional homework sheets. I have used these sheets very effectively as a way of checking to see if students have read their book and do fully understand what they have read.
I hope you enjoy this book and that your students are inspired to take a more active, more motivated role in their own learning.
Are you teaching about different types of toys? Are you looking at different materials? Are you looking for visual resources to support your teaching? I have collected 30 high quality photos of modern day toys.
This pack contains a 31 Teaching Activity Teacher Guide using these photo flash cards. These activities are quick and fun to do and will improve both your students' memory and vocabulary skills.
You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different materials being used in each of the toys.
You could print off and laminate the photos to make an interesting, eye-catching display about Modern Toys.
The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them into different types of toys. The students can then discuss which ones they have at home, which they would like to have at home and which they don't like and why.
The photos could also be used as prompts for creative writing, factual writing or descriptive writing.
I See Sam Books are a series of early reader books developed to teach children in kindergarten to read. The original series, written in 1972, as part of Southwest Regional Educational Laboratory's (SWRL) Beginning Reading Program (BRP), contained 52 books.
I have extended the number of resources.
Please visit my I See Sam TES Resources website at http://www.ISeeSam.Online for more.
Book 39: The Seed
New Words
hand, hill, seed, weed - Decodable
Plot Summary
Mit has a seed which he and Will want to plant.
First they weed. Then they plant the seed. Sun
shines on the seed and rain falls on it. The seed
grows into a little tree. Mit and Will try to guess
what kind of tree it will be. After many days, nuts
appear on the branches. Mit and Will are proud
of their tree and share the nuts with their friends.
Each new word throughout the program is repeated at
least five times in the book in which it first appears and
five more times in the next ten books.
The first book in the series starts with just 3 words: I, see, Sam. Every book or two adds a few words, until by book 52, the readers have read 95 different words. The SWRL Kindergarten Beginning Reading Program was first implemented in U.S. public schools in the early 1970's. Due to its tremendous success at achieving its goal of teaching young children to read, over the years the program has been copied, edited and/or revised by a number of individuals, institutions, and companies.