Book 7 Meet Mit
New Word
meet Long /e/
Plot Summary
One day Mit discovers Sam taking a nap. Mit wants to
introduce himself formally to Sam and tries to awaken
Sam. When Sis comes along, they both try to rouse
Sam, but Sam sleeps on. Sam finally does wake up,
but he is in a very grumpy mood — at least until he
meets Sis.
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.
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Story Summary:
In his encyclopedia, Mat the Rat discovers a picture of a real lion and learns many things about lions. Mat sees what a real lion looks like, where he lives and what he eats. Mat is so excited that he wants his friend Sam, who is a lion, to read about the lions too.
New Sounds in Book 1
/a/ /m/ /s/ /ee/
New Words
I, see
Sam
The books should be read in order, because the sounds and words in each book build upon those learned in previous books. It is important that students master each book before moving on to the next.
Each new word throughout the program is repeated at least 5 times in Book 1 I see Sam in which it first appears and 5 more times in the next 10 books.
Book 1 I see Sam has questions at the end to help students to deepen their knowledge about the story. In addition, as I was experimenting with my own son, I discovered by creating simple certificates for every book he successfully read, he became a wonderfully motivated reader.
Of course, what works well for my son, might also work for your child, and so I thought I would add the same certificates to each reading pack to help motivate every child to reach their real potential.
Book 6 See Mat
New Sounds
/i/
New Words
Mit - decodable
Sis - decodable
Plot Summary
The animals are playing school. Mat, as the teacher, is
trying to teach Sam, Mit and Sis how to read their names.
He starts by writing Sis’s name in the sand. The animals
have some difficulty reading the name and Mat finally
tells them what it is. Sis is delighted and reads her name
for the others. Mat then writes the other names, including
his own, and the animals all have fun reading.
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 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 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 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 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 32: The Hat
New Sounds
/h/
New Words
fish, hat, he - decodable
Plot Summary
Mat leaves his parents and runs down to the river
where he watches the fish. He decides to make a boat
out of a hat and a sheet. Just as he is enjoying a boat
ride, a big wind tips the boat and Mat falls overboard.
A friendly fish rescues Mat and returns him safely to
shore and his parents.
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 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 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 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 34: Mat and the Nut
New Words
nut, rat, set - decodable
Plot Summary
Mat the Rat has a great big nut. He cracks it open to
discover what is inside. Just then Sam approaches.
Mat decides to hide in his prize nut. Then Mat jumps
up with the nut on top of him and frightens Sam. Sam
retaliates by shutting Mat up inside the giant nut.
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 38: Will We Win
New Words
fan, needs, sits, win - Decodable
Plot Summary
There is a fishing contest that Ann and Mit want to win.
They catch a fish, but it is only a tiny little one. Ann
decides to feed the fish so that it will become big.
The fish soon becomes ill, but Ann fans him back to
health. With their fattened fish, Ann and Mit finally
win the contest.
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 40: Mit and the Weed
New Words
fills, runs - Decodable
Plot Summary
Mit is a magician with a magic wand. He performs for
Mat and Nan, who wonder what Mit will pull out next
from his hat. Mit surprises himself when he produces
a seed which sprouts into a weed and then becomes
a giant vine. The vine entangles Mit, and the animals
wonder whether Mit will be able to save himself with
his magic wand. Mit untangles himself and stands on
the hilltop in his hat with wand in hand.
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 41: Was It Wet!
New Words
met ,hit, was, to - Decodable
Plot Summary
Ann is walking when it begins to rain. She puts up an
umbrella and runs. Mat asks to share her umbrella. Mit
and Sam join them. The umbrella falls over Ann’s head
when Will tries to get under it. The animals run as Ann
pokes her head through the top of her torn umbrella.
Then the sun comes out, and the animals play happily
together in the sunshine.
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 43: The Men
New Sounds
/b/
New Words
bad, him, men, be - Decodable
Plot Summary
Mit and Mat play in the fresh snow and then make
snowmen. When the sun comes out, the snowmen
begin to melt. Mit and Mat are unhappy, but their
snowmen are saved when more snow begins to fall.
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 42: Fun with the Sheet
Review Words
to, was - Special Word
met, hit - Decodable
Plot Summary
Will’s sheet is muddy so he hangs it on the line. He beats
the sheet with his trunk to get the dirt out. Ann and Sam
help him, but the sheet falls down on them. Mit joins
them and they decide to wash the sheet in the well. The
sheet slips into the well and falls on a fish. When the
animals get the sheet out, they wring it and hang it up
to dry. When the sheet has dried, the animals have fun
tossing Will up and down on it.
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 44 The Bad Men (I See Sam Series),
Review words
bad
him
men
be
Story Summary:
One day, Mit, Sam, and Mat decide to play “Cops and Robbers.” Mit is the sheriff and Sam and Mat are the bad men. Mit must catch the robbers. Mit tricks
them into leaving a trail of muddy footprints and finally captures them.
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 45: Mat at Bat
New Words
bat, his, wish, ball - Decodable
Plot Summary
Mat’s team is not doing well in the baseball
game. Mat is very upset after two outs are made
by his team. When he comes to bat, the first ball
goes past him. Mat finally hits the ball over the
fence to win the game.
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.