Fish Wish Dish Script Script 1 Phonics: Digraphs (sh, ch, th, ck) & Grade 1 Sight Words
Partner Phonics Plays
Fish Wish Dish
A lively play for 2 reading partners with rich dialogue and sight words.
Reader 1 (Pip 🐱): _________________
Reader 2 (Dash 🐶): _________________
Target Phonics Words:
fish wish dish chop thick shack
Key Sight Words to Spot:
said have where could little they
Pip 🐱
Look over there , Dash! I have a big wish today. I want to catch a fat fish for lunch!
Dash 🐶
A fish ? But where could we find one? We can rush down the path to the shack by the dock!
Pip 🐱
Yes! “I see the shop,” said Pip. First, I will get that little red dish from the top shelf .
Dash 🐶
[Dash wags tail] That dish is very thick ! Do you think they will sell us a fresh fish ?
Pip 🐱
They will! The man at the shop said he has ten in stock. We can chop it up with a knife.
Dash 🐶
Keep your chin up! “We should run fast,” said Dash. I do not want to miss our lunch!
Pip 🐱
Look, here is the big fish on our red dish ! It smells so good . What a grand feast!
Dash 🐶
[Dash licks lips] I am so glad they had this snack ! We can sit on the bench and eat.
Pip 🐱
I must thank you , Dash. You are the best pal a cat could ever have !
Dash 🐶
Now we will wash the dish clean with some soap! [Both take a bow]
Partner Fluency Self-Check
Read 3 times! Color a star each time you practice:
Read smoothly ★ ★ ★
Good expression ★ ★ ★
Spotted sight words ★ ★ ★
Bake That Cake Script Script 2 Phonics: Long A (a_e) & Grade 1 Sight Words
Partner Phonics Plays
Bake That Cake
A baking adventure practicing long a silent e and essential sight words.
Reader 1 (Dale 🦊): _________________
Reader 2 (Kate 🐰): _________________
Target Phonics Words (a_e):
bake cake make take shape plate
Key Sight Words to Spot:
said want what would some look
Dale 🦊
Kate! Come here! It is not too late . Do you want to bake a sweet cake with me?
Kate 🐰
“I would love that!” said Kate. What should we make first? We must take that pan off the rack.
Dale 🦊
I will stir the batter. Look at this mix! It will make a round shape in the pan.
Kate 🐰
[Kate sets timer] Slide it inside the oven. We must not shake it while it gets hot and rises.
Dale 🦊
“Is it safe to check now?” said Dale. I can smell sugar and plums from here!
Kate 🐰
It is ready! Let us take it back out. Put it on that big blue plate to cool.
Dale 🦊
Would you like to eat some now? Or should we save a piece for our pal Chad?
Kate 🐰
We will save a slice! “Chad will walk by the lake at three,” said Kate with a grin.
Dale 🦊
They will all smell this treat! Playing bakers is the best game we have ever made .
Kate 🐰
Yum! This warm cake gets an A-plus grade! [Both bow and wave]
Partner Fluency Self-Check
Read 3 times! Color a star each time you practice:
Read smoothly ★ ★ ★
Good expression ★ ★ ★
Spotted sight words ★ ★ ★
The Green Jeep Script Script 3 Phonics: Long E (ee) & Grade 1 Sight Words
Partner Phonics Plays
The Green Jeep
A meadow adventure practicing long e vowel teams and high-frequency sight words.
Reader 1 (Lee 🐸): _________________
Reader 2 (Dee 🐝): _________________
Target Phonics Words (ee):
see green jeep deep sheep sleep
Key Sight Words to Spot:
said look there could were them
Lee 🐸
Dee! Buzz over here . Do you see that big green jeep parked over there ?
Dee 🐝
“I do see it!” said Dee. It is stuck by the deep mud path. How could a jeep get here? Let us take a peep !
Lee 🐸
Wait, Dee! Check the back seat. Look at that fluffy white creature! Is that a real sheep ?
Dee 🐝
[Dee whispers softly] Hush! The sheep is fast asleep . I wish we were not making so much noise!
Lee 🐸
Look at its woolly feet ! “Can we feed it some sweet seeds?” said Lee with a hop.
Dee 🐝
We can give them to the sheep later! Let us meet back by the creek next week when it wakes up.
Lee 🐸
Good idea! “They said sheep love green weeds,” said Lee. I will pick three tall stalks for our friend.
Dee 🐝
And I will bring sweet honey! What a great secret to keep deep in the tall grass.
Lee 🐸
I am so glad we went on a walk. We could not have had a better trip today, Dee!
Dee 🐝
Buzz, buzz! A sleepy sheep in a green jeep is the best thing I will ever see ! [Both bow]
Partner Fluency Self-Check
Read 3 times! Color a star each time you practice:
The White Kite Script Script 4 Phonics: Long I (i_e) & Grade 1 Sight Words
Partner Phonics Plays
The White Kite
A windy hilltop play practicing long i silent e and common first grade sight words.
Reader 1 (Mike 🐻): _________________
Reader 2 (Spike 🦔): _________________
Target Phonics Words (i_e):
kite white hike line shine smile
Key Sight Words to Spot:
said when down into would there
Mike 🐻
Spike! It is such a fine day for a hike . Did you bring our big white kite up the hill?
Spike 🦔
“I have it right here!” said Spike. I tied it with a long line of string. Look at it blow!
Mike 🐻
[Mike watches the wind] Hold tight when the breeze starts to whip . Now run down the grass!
Spike 🦔
It flies up into the air! “Watch it go nine feet high,” said Spike. The sun makes it shine bright.
Mike 🐻
You have a huge smile on your face! Where did you learn to fly a kite like that, Spike?
Spike 🦔
My dad taught me at five! “Would you like to hold the reel for a while ?” said Spike.
Mike 🐻
Yes, please! Give it to me. It is my time to guide the kite so it does not dive into a tree.
Spike 🦔
[Spike points to the sky] Look up there ! You are doing such a grand job. The string stays tight!
Mike 🐻
Flying with a friend makes me so happy. We can ride our bikes back after this!
Spike 🦔
Up, up, up goes our white kite ! What a splendid day on the hill! [Both bow]
Partner Fluency Self-Check
Read 3 times! Color a star each time you practice:
Read smoothly ★ ★ ★
Good expression ★ ★ ★
Spotted sight words ★ ★ ★
The Cute Mule Script Script 5 Phonics: Long O & U (o_e, u_e) & Grade 1 Sight Words
Partner Phonics Plays
The Cute Mule
A musical partner play practicing magic silent e with long o, long u, and sight words.
Reader 1 (Rose 🐾): _________________
Reader 2 (Duke 🐴): _________________
Target Phonics Words (o_e, u_e):
mule cute huge flute home cone
Key Sight Words to Spot:
said came from little over have
Rose 🐾
Hello, Duke! You are such a cute mule . Did you walk from your home on the ridge?
Duke 🐴
“I just came down the trail,” said Duke. I left my little stone cabin to bring my huge silver flute !
Rose 🐾
A silver flute ? Can you play a sweet tune for all of us sitting over here?
Duke 🐴
[Duke taps hoof to the beat] Listen closely! Toot, toot, toot! “Music can cheer up the forest,” said Duke with a grin.
Rose 🐾
That makes me smile ! But what is tied with a rope inside that thick pouch on your back?
Duke 🐴
It is a cold ice cream cone ! I made sure to choke back my hunger so I could share it with you.
Rose 🐾
[Rose claps paws] I hope it did not melt in the hot sun. It looks crisp and frozen!
Duke 🐴
It is safe! “Take a big bite,” said Duke. We have plenty for both of us under this shady oak.
Rose 🐾
You are a true pal, Duke. We will walk over to the brook when we finish our treat.
Duke 🐴
Then we will head back home humming our favorite tune ! [Both bow]
Partner Fluency Self-Check
Read 3 times! Color a star each time you practice:
Read smoothly ★ ★ ★
Good expression ★ ★ ★
Spotted sight words ★ ★ ★
Queen and Sheep Script Script 6 Phonics: Review (Digraphs, ee, CVCe) & Grade 1 Sight Words
Partner Phonics Plays
Queen and Sheep
A royal adventure reviewing all our partner phonics sounds and sight words!
Reader 1 (Queen Bess 👑): _________________
Reader 2 (Pip the Sheep 🐑): _________________
Target Phonics Review Words:
queen sheep shine green cape quick
Key Sight Words to Spot:
said find look would could there
Queen 👑
Help me, Pip! I am the Queen , and I cannot find my shiny green ring anywhere in the castle!
Pip 🐑
“Baa! Do not fret, Queen Bess,” said Pip. I am a very quick sheep . I will search down every stone path!
Queen 👑
Could it have fallen in the garden shed ? I took off my fine velvet cape when I was in there .
Pip 🐑
[Pip peeps behind gate] Look at the sun make the floor shine ! What is that sparkly spot under the wooden bench?
Queen 👑
“Check it fast!” said the Queen. Can your gentle hooves reach it inside that dark crack?
Pip 🐑
I got it! “Here is your green ring!” said Pip. It is safe and clean as new.
Queen 👑
A bright smile is on my face! They said you were clever, and you truly are the best helper in the land.
Pip 🐑
Would you like to walk back to the palace now? We can sing a tune together as we stroll.
Queen 👑
I will make sure they give you the sweetest clover in the royal barn for this!
Pip 🐑
Hooray! A kind Queen and a happy sheep make the greatest team! [Both take a royal bow]
Partner Fluency Self-Check
Read 3 times! Color a star each time you practice:
Read smoothly ★ ★ ★
The Rain Train Script Script 7 • Page 1 Vowel Digraphs: ai & ay (Long A)
Act 1: Waiting on the Trail
The Rain Train
A two-part play practicing long a vowel teams and first grade sight words.
Reader 1 (Ray the Jay 🐦): _________________
Reader 2 (Gail the Snail 🐌): _________________
Target Vowel Digraphs (ai, ay):
rain train wait trail play stay
Key Sight Words to Spot:
friend again because could through water
Ray 🐦
Gail! Look at the gray sky today . It started to rain again while we were walking on the trail !
Gail 🐌
“I do not mind the wet drops,” said Gail. But you are my best friend , Ray, and your feathers will get soaked! We must not stay out in this storm.
Ray 🐦
We could run into that wooden shed. But listen! Do you hear that loud whistle echoing through the trees?
Gail 🐌
[Gail lifts head and listens] Choo-choo! That is the silver train ! It stops right by the bay to pick up travelers.
Ray 🐦
We can hop on! But we must hurry because it will not wait long at the station. Jump on my wing, Gail!
Gail 🐌
I will slide into your warm pocket. “Hold on tight,” said Gail. The puddle water is splashing high on the tracks!
Ray 🐦
Flap, flap, flap! Here we go down the stone rail . The conductor has opened the yellow door for us!
Gail 🐌
We made it inside just in time! Now let us find our seats before the cars roll away .
Great job reading Act 1! Turn to Page 2 for Act 2
Script 7 • Page 2 Vowel Digraphs: ai & ay (Long A)
Act 2: The Ride to the Bay
The Rain Train (Continued)
Reader 1: Ray 🐦 | Reader 2: Gail 🐌
Keep reading with expression!
Ray 🐦
Look at the window, Gail! The rain taps on the glass while the train speeds down the main rail .
Gail 🐌
“It feels so cozy inside,” said Gail. The kind conductor brought a silver tray with hot grain porridge and raisins for us!
The Beach Treat Script Script 8 • Page 1 Vowel Digraph: ea (Long E)
Act 1: Heading to the Shore
The Beach Treat
A sunny play for 2 reading partners practicing long e vowel teams and sight words.
Reader 1 (Jean the Seal 🦭): _________________
Reader 2 (Dean the Bear 🐻): _________________
Target Vowel Digraph Words (ea):
beach treat clean meal peach team
Key Sight Words to Spot:
great water each please thought would
Jean 🦭
Wake up, Dean! Today is a great day to hike down to the sunny beach ! The blue water is calm and bright.
Dean 🐻
“I have my straw sun hat ready,” said Dean. I thought we would never get a warm morning like this! Did you pack a delicious treat ?
Jean 🦭
I did! In my cooler bag, I have sweet peach slices and crisp green beans. We can eat a fresh meal together on the sand.
Dean 🐻
[Dean rubs his belly] My tummy grumbles already! Let us walk down the winding path. We can dip each of our paws in the cool waves.
Jean 🦭
Be careful near the rocks! “Please do not slip,” said Jean. The damp seaweed can be slippery when you step.
Dean 🐻
I will watch every step. Look over there! A flock of seagulls flies above us. I hear them speak with loud squawks!
Jean 🦭
They want to peek at our picnic! But we will keep our food tucked away until we find a clean blanket spot.
Dean 🐻
Here is the soft white sand! Let us unpack our blanket right here by this big piece of driftwood.
Great job reading Act 1! Turn to Page 2 for Act 2
Script 8 • Page 2 Vowel Digraph: ea (Long E)
Act 2: The Seaside Picnic
The Beach Treat (Continued)
Reader 1: Jean 🦭 | Reader 2: Dean 🐻
Keep reading with excitement!
Jean 🦭
Help me smooth out the corners, Dean! Working as a team makes the work quick. Now we can spread our feast!
Dean 🐻
“Look at these ripe slices,” said Dean. I will hand you a juicy yellow peach . Each piece smells like sweet honey!
The Goat in a Boat Script Script 9 • Page 1 Vowel Digraphs: oa & ow (Long O)
Act 1: Setting Sail
The Goat in a Boat
A funny waterway play practicing long o vowel digraphs and first grade sight words.
Reader 1 (Joan the Goat 🐐): _________________
Reader 2 (Flo the Crow 🦅): _________________
Target Vowel Digraph Words (oa, ow):
goat boat float coat slow blow
Key Sight Words to Spot:
know across about yellow people water
Joan 🐐
Flo! Look at this little rowboat tied up on the road . Do you know where it is going? I want to step inside!
Flo 🦅
“Hold your hooves, Joan!” said Flo with a flap. A goat in a wooden boat ? I have never heard of such a thing in all my days!
Joan 🐐
I want to sail across the lake to see the oak trees on the far bank. Put on your red rain coat and fly beside me.
Flo 🦅
[Flo lands on the bow] Well, the boat is bright yellow and very sturdy. Will it float when you step your heavy hooves aboard?
Joan 🐐
It floats like a cork! Look, we are gliding over the calm water now. Take a long oar so we can row together.
Flo 🦅
Row, row, slow , slow! “Do not rock the side,” said Flo. I do not want cold lake water to soak my clean feathers!
Joan 🐐
We are doing fine! Look back at the shore. The people walking their dogs are waving to us from the dock!
Flo 🦅
They are cheering for a sailor goat! But wait, look up ahead. A breeze is beginning to blow across the lake!
Great job reading Act 1! Turn to Page 2 for Act 2
Script 9 • Page 2 Vowel Digraphs: oa & ow (Long O)
Act 2: The Floating Journey Home
The Goat in a Boat (Continued)
Reader 1: Joan 🐐 | Reader 2: Flo 🦅
Keep reading with excitement!
Joan 🐐
The wind pushes our little boat ! “Look at the sail fill up,” said Joan. We do not even need to paddle our oars now!
Flo 🦅
Hold on tight to your coat ! The water makes white foam on the ripples. We are moving faster down the stream!
The Moon and Spoon Script Script 10 • Page 1 Vowel Digraph: oo (moon & book)
Act 1: Cooking in the Treehouse
The Moon and Spoon
A nighttime kitchen play practicing vowel digraph oo and first grade sight words.
Reader 1 (Lou the Raccoon 🦝): _________________
Reader 2 (Brooke the Owl 🦉): _________________
Target Vowel Digraph Words (oo):
moon spoon cook book room good
Key Sight Words to Spot:
soon took school could another thought
Lou 🦝
Hoo-ray! Brooke, climb into the treehouse kitchen. Look at how round and bright the full moon shines into our room !
Brooke 🦉
“I flew here as fast as I could ,” said Brooke. I just finished my homework from forest owl school . Are we ready to cook our secret stew?
Lou 🦝
Yes! I opened the recipe book . I thought we could make pumpkin potato soup. It smells so good !
Brooke 🦉
[Brooke stirs the iron pot] We need a sturdy tool to stir. Did you see where I put that big wooden spoon ?
Lou 🦝
I took it off the wooden hook by the door. Here it is! Be careful, the broth is bubbling hot.
Brooke 🦉
We will blow on it gently so it cools down. “It will be ready soon ,” said Brooke with a blink.
Lou 🦝
Let us add another pinch of herbs from the jar. The food in this pot will keep us full all night.
Brooke 🦉
Grab two bowls from the shelf! Now let us sit by the window where the breeze is nice and cool .
Great job reading Act 1! Turn to Page 2 for Act 2
Script 10 • Page 2 Vowel Digraph: oo (moon & book)
Act 2: The Midnight Tasting
The Moon and Spoon (Continued)
Reader 1: Lou 🦝 | Reader 2: Brooke 🦉
Keep reading with expressive voices!
Lou 🦝
I will ladle the hot soup with our big wooden spoon ! Look at the silver beam of the moon shining in your bowl, Brooke.
Brooke 🦉
“It looks like pure magic,” said Brooke. I
The Noisy Coin Script Script 11 • Page 1 Vowel Digraphs / Diphthongs: oi & oy
Act 1: A Clink in the Soil
The Noisy Coin
A playful adventure practicing oi and oy vowel patterns with first grade sight words.
Reader 1 (Roy the Boy 👦): _________________
Reader 2 (Joy the Toy Maker 🧸): _________________
Target Vowel Digraph Words (oi, oy):
coin join soil point toy joy
Key Sight Words to Spot:
found should buy friend because would
Roy 👦
Joy! Come over to the garden. I was planting seeds when my spade hit something hard down in the dark garden soil !
Joy 🧸
“What made that clinking noise?” said Joy. Let me kneel down and help you dig. We should brush the dirt off with care!
Roy 👦
Look, I will point to the spot right here! I found a shiny silver coin . When I shake it in my tin cup, it makes a noisy rattle!
Joy 🧸
[Joy gasps with wonder] That is an old wishing coin! It brings good luck and pure joy to whoever finds it under the ground.
Roy 👦
What should we do with it? “We could walk to your workshop,” said Roy. Can this coin help us build something special?
Joy 🧸
Yes! We can take it to the town market to buy wheels and paint for a new wooden toy train!
Roy 👦
That sounds wonderful because making toys with my best friend is my favorite thing to do! Let us wash the coin in warm water.
Joy 🧸
Rub it with a towel until it gleams! Now, Roy, grab your jacket and let us head down the cobblestone road.
Great job reading Act 1! Turn to Page 2 for Act 2
Script 11 • Page 2 Vowel Digraphs / Diphthongs: oi & oy
Act 2: The Toy Workshop Joy
The Noisy Coin (Continued)
Reader 1: Roy 👦 | Reader 2: Joy 🧸
Keep reading with enthusiasm!
Roy 👦
Look at this shop, Joy! The shelves are packed with gears, blocks, and spools. Will the shopkeeper accept our silver coin ?
Joy 🧸
“He smiled and nodded!” said Joy. In return for the coin, he gave us four red wheels and a pot of royal blue paint!
The Loud Cloud Script Script 12 • Page 1 Vowel Digraphs: ou & ow (/ow/ sound)
Act 1: Thunder Over the Town
The Loud Cloud
A farmyard adventure practicing the /ow/ sound with first grade sight words.
Reader 1 (Scout the Hound 🐶): _________________
Reader 2 (Brownie the Cow 🐮): _________________
Target Vowel Words (ou, ow):
cloud loud shout ground brown town
Key Sight Words to Spot:
around down across would friend about
Scout 🐶
Brownie! Look up above the barn roof. That giant gray cloud is rolling in from the hills across our town !
Brownie 🐮
“Moo! I hear the thunder,” said Brownie. It makes such a loud rumble that the dirt shakes under our hooves!
Scout 🐶
We cannot stay out here on the grassy ground . Big rain drops will start to pour down on your nice brown coat!
Brownie 🐮
[Brownie twitches her ears] Where would we be safe? We should run across the fence to the red barn doors before the wind blows harder.
Scout 🐶
Follow my bark! “Do not be afraid,” said Scout. I will guide you around the muddy puddle by the tractor.
Brownie 🐮
I am trotting right behind you! I will let out a joyful shout when we reach the dry hay inside.
Scout 🐶
The farmer left the gate open for us. Squeeze down through the latch, Brownie!
Brownie 🐮
We made it right as the first big raindrops hit the tin roof! Push the sliding door shut with your nose.
Great job reading Act 1! Turn to Page 2 for Act 2
Script 12 • Page 2 Vowel Digraphs: ou & ow (/ow/ sound)
Act 2: Safe in the Hayloft
The Loud Cloud (Continued)
Reader 1: Scout 🐶 | Reader 2: Brownie 🐮
Keep reading with drama and pride!
Scout 🐶
Click! The latch is closed tight. Listen to that heavy water beat against the wall! That cloud is the most powerful storm of the spring.
Brownie 🐮
“We are warm and dry now ,” said Brownie. Look at this golden mountain of hay. It makes the softest bed in the whole county!
Magic E Phonics Poster 🧙♂️✨
Meet the Phonics Wizard!
Meet Magic E!
“Shhh! I stay quiet at the end, but I use my magic wand to make the vowel shout its NAME !” 🪄
🧢
Short Vowel
c a p
/k/ /ă/ /p/
Magic Leap!
➔ 🪄 ➔
silent e taps vowel!
🦸♂️
Long Vowel
c a p e
/k/ /ā/ /p/
a _ e Says “AY” /ā/
🍎✨
🧢 cap
➔
cape 🦸♂️
🚰 tap
➔
tape 📏
i _ e Says “EYE” /ī/
🍦✨
🧰 kit
➔
kite 🪁
🧷 pin
➔
pine 🌲
o _ e Says “OH” /ō/
🍩✨
🐰 hop
➔
hope 💭
🦹 rob
➔
robe 🥋
u _ e Says “YOU” /ū/
🦄✨
🐻 cub
➔
cube 🧊
🛁 tub
➔
tube 🧪
🪄
Classroom Sing-Along Chant:
“Magic e, Magic e, silent as can be!
Super Rule Quiet e = 0 Sound! 🤫
