A comprehensive UFLI-aligned phonics lesson targeting the final -ce spelling pattern for the /s/ sound. Students master decoding and encoding words like fence, dance, race, and slice through systematic multi-sensory routines, long decodable texts, and targeted fluency assessments.
Scoop words into smooth phrases: "The quick mice / ran along / the wooden fence."
Independent & Partner Practice
Ready for Decodables
You Are Ready to Read!
Put your phonics powers to work with your decodable stories and fluency challenge.
1. Spot ‘ce’
Look for the -ce ending before reading each sentence.
2. Say /s/
Remember: the ‘c’ is soft and the ‘e’ is silent.
3. Track Fluency
Read smoothly, scoop phrases, and check line word counts!
UFLI Lesson 60: Final -ce /s/ Keep Up the Great Work!
Word Hunt Check
Circle every word ending in -ce. How many did you find?
Total -ce words found: ___ / 14
Fluency Tracking Log
Read 1 ___ WCPM
Read 2 ___ WCPM
Read 3 ___ WCPM
Text Evidence Question: What prize was given to the winner of the barn dance? Write your answer:
UFLI Foundations Lesson 60 • Final -ce /s/ Story 2 of 3
UFLI Decodable 3 Lesson 60 • Final -ce /s/
A Strange Voice in Space
Name: Date:
Warm-Up Word Bank (Read before story): 8 Target -ce Words
space voice trace choice bounce pounce twice glance
Vance was an astronaut flying far out into deep space. His silver rocket glided past distant planets in utter silence. Vance gazed out the thick glass window into the dark place filled with shining stars.
Suddenly, a quiet beeping sound broke the quiet space. Vance cast a quick glance down at his radar screen. A glowing green dot blinked twice in the center of the grid!
Then Vance heard a soft voice over the radio speaker. “Greetings from the moon base! We have spotted a missing crate that bounced off our ramp. Can you trace its path across the solar grid?”
Vance had a choice to make. He could stay on his flight plan, or he could help track down the floating crate. Vance clicked his mic. “I will trace the path at once,” Vance said with confidence.
Vance steered his rocket around a tumbling comet. He saw the crate bounce softly off a chunk of space rock. Vance locked on his tractor beam and reeled the crate safely into place! The warm voice returned: “Splendid job, Vance. You saved the day!”
Word Hunt Check
Circle every word ending in -ce. How many did you find?
Total -ce words found: ___ / 11
Fluency Tracking Log
Read 1 ___ WCPM
Read 2 ___ WCPM
Read 3 ___ WCPM
Text Evidence Question: How did Vance secure the missing crate that was floating in space?
UFLI Foundations Lesson 60 • Final -ce /s/ Story 3 of 3
D) His tiny feet were stuck in the mud
3 What happened when the cat attempted to pounce?
A) The cat hit the wooden post twice
B) The cat caught Vance by his tail
C) The cat slipped into the duck pond
D) The cat hopped up into the hay loft
4 What does the word glance mean as used in line 7?
A) A loud and scary yell
B) A quick, short look
C) A long and quiet sleep
D) A clumsy trip and stumble
5 How does Vance react once he is safely in the crack of the fence?
A) He cries for his mother to come help
B) He offers the cat a big slice of cheese
C) He speaks in a cheerful voice with a grin
D) He runs away to live in another town
Bonus Evidence Search: Write one word from the story that rhymes with space:
UFLI Foundations Lesson 60 • Final -ce /s/ Comprehension Check • Page 2 of 2
7 – 8 / 10: Developing
Occasional hard-c /k/ substitution. Conduct small group blending chain drill.
< 7 / 10: Intervention
Rule confusion. Reteach with tactile sound mapping and Elkonin boxes.
Student Self-Check: “How did I do reading the -ce sound?”
