Digraph Reading Quest Slides UFLI Digraph Focus • Lesson 53
Day 1: Read & Comprehend
Decodable Text Comprehension
The Green Shed
Meet Chad and Beth as we hunt for target digraphs and uncover the story clues together!
sh • ch • th
Consonant Digraphs
ck • wh
Ending & Initial Teams
ee /ē/
Vowel Digraph
Evidence
Find It In Text
Sound & Word Warm-Up
Tap & Blend
Digraph Pair
ch / sh
Chad • chick
shed • dish
Two letters making one sound!
Digraph Pair
th / ck
Beth • thick
path • lock
Feel your tongue on your teeth!
Vowel Team
ee /ē/
see • green
sheep • feet
Smile wide: say /ē/!
Ready to read? Keep your eyes sharp for these patterns in the story.
Spot the digraphs!
The Green Shed • Part 1
Choral Read
Chad and Beth walk down the long dirt path.
They see a big green shed by the hill.
In the shed, they spot a sweet sheep and a little chick!
The sheep has thick wool. The chick is quick on its feet.
Track words left to right Underline = Target digraphs spotted!
The Green Shed • Part 2
Choral Read
“Let us feed them,” said Beth.
Chad gets a dish with grain and seeds.
The animals munch and munch until they are full.
Then Chad and Beth shut the thick door with a safe click.
Read with expression and phrasing Story complete! Now let's check comprehension.
Literal Check: Who, What, Where?
Text Clues
1
Where did they walk?
Where were Chad and Beth walking when they found the shed?
Clue words: dirt path
2
Who was inside?
What two animals did Chad and Beth spot inside the green shed?
Clue words: sheep and chick
3
What did they feed them?
What did Chad bring in the dish for the animals to eat?
Clue words: dish with seeds
4
How did it end?
What did Chad and Beth do before they left the green shed?
Clue words: shut the thick door
Point back to the exact sentence that proves your answer!
Partner Discussion
Think • Pair • Share
Deep Thinking Question
Why did Chad and Beth shut the door with a click before leaving?
“They shut the door because... This keeps the animals...”
Next Step: Complete your Green Shed Comprehension Worksheet Underline text evidence as you write!
Green Shed Comprehension Worksheet UFLI Focus • Lesson 53
The Green Shed
Name:
Date:
Target Digraphs:
sh ch th ck ee
Read tracker: 1 2 3
Read the Story
Point under each word as you read
Chad and Beth walk down the long dirt path. They see a big green shed by the hill. Chad jogs up to the door.
In the shed, they spot a sweet sheep and a little chick! The sheep has thick wool on its back. The chick is quick on its feet.
“Let us feed them,” said Beth. Chad gets a dish with seeds and grain. The sheep and the chick munch and munch.
The animals are full. Beth pats the sheep on its chin. Then Chad and Beth shut the thick door with a safe click.
Digraph Word Hunt: Find words from the story for each sound!
/sh/
/ch/
/th/
/ck/
/ee/
UFLI Decodable Comprehension • Passage 53 Turn to Page 2 for Comprehension Questions → Page 1 of 2
Comprehension Check
The Green Shed • Questions
Answer using facts from the story
1. Where did Chad and Beth walk at the start of the story?
on a long dirt path
to a busy shop
into a deep pond
2. Which two animals did they spot in the shed?
a duck and a cat
a sheep and a chick
a dog and a frog
3. What food did Chad put in the dish?
nuts and chips
seeds and grain
fish and milk
4. How did the sheep and chick act while eating? Write a complete sentence.
5. What did Chad and Beth do before they left the shed? Why was this helpful?
Picture Proof: Draw one detail from the shed and label it with a digraph word!
Label: ____________________
Digraph Comprehension Quest • Day 1 UFLI Aligned Lesson 53 Page 2 of 2
Digraph Evidence Detective Worksheet Close Reading • Day 2
Text Evidence Detective
Detective:
Date:
Evidence Highlighter Key:
Yellow = Setting Green = Characters Blue = Actions / Clues
Case File Text: The Green Shed
Reread carefully and check line numbers
1
Chad and Beth walk down the long dirt path.
2
They see a big green shed by the hill.
3
Chad jogs up to the door and peeks in.
4
In the shed, they spot a sweet sheep and a little chick!
5
The sheep has thick wool on its back.
6
The chick is quick on its feet.
7
“Let us feed them,” said Beth.
8
Chad gets a dish with seeds and grain.
9
The sheep and the chick munch and munch.
10
The animals are full. Beth pats the sheep on its chin.
11
Then Chad and Beth shut the thick door with a safe click.
Evidence Finder: Write the exact line number that proves each fact!
Where is the shed located?
Line #
What does Beth suggest doing?
Line #
How did they close the door?
Line #
Digraph Detectives • Case 53 Turn to Page 2 to Solve the Case → Page 1 of 2
Detective Case File
Story Sequence & Inference
UFLI Lesson 53
Case Timeline: Number the events from 1 to 4 in the order they happened!
Chad and Beth shut the door with a click.
Chad brings a dish with seeds and grain.
Chad and Beth walk down the dirt path.
They discover a sheep and chick inside the shed.
?
Infer: Animal Feelings
How do you know the sheep felt safe with Chad and Beth? Use a clue from the text.
?
Infer: Responsibility
Why was shutting the door with a “click” so important? What could happen if they left it open?
Case Conclusion: Complete the detective report sentence!
Chad and Beth are kind because they and make sure the animals are safe by .
Digraph Comprehension Quest • Day 2 Detective Work Case Solved! Page 2 of 2
Digraph Mastery Teacher Guide Teacher Resource • UFLI Lesson 53
Digraph Comprehension Guide
Grade 1 / Early Grade 2 2-Day Decodable Sequence
Target Digraphs: sh, ch, th, ck, ee
Text Type: 100% Decodable Narrative
Word Count: 82 Words (11 Sentences)
Heart/Sight Words: they, said, are, the, to
Instructional Pacing & Routine
Day 1: Read & Literal Recall 25-30 Min
• Visual Drill (5 min): Review flashcards for sh, ch, th, ck, ee with keyword actions.
• Choral Reading (10 min): Project The Green Shed slides. Model smooth phrasing.
• Independent Work (10 min): Students read whisper-style, hunt digraphs, and complete Day 1 sheet.
Output: Green Shed Comprehension Worksheet
Day 2: Deep Dive & Evidence 25-30 Min
• Fluency Partner Read (5 min): Timed 1-minute partner read. Mark words correct per minute.
• Close Reading Clues (10 min): Use color highlighters for setting (yellow), characters (green), and actions (blue).
• Text Evidence Synthesis (10 min): Locate line numbers, sequence events, and write inferential answers.
Output: Digraph Evidence Detective Worksheet
DOK Questioning Matrix for Guided Reading
DOK 1: Recall
“What was the shed made of? Where was it?”
Prompt students to point fingers directly onto Line 2.
DOK 2: Skill / Concept
“Why did Chad get a dish? What did the animals do?”
Connect Beth's idea to Chad's action (Lines 7-9).
DOK 3: Strategic Thinking
“What shows Chad and Beth respect animal safety?”
Synthesize gentle patting + securing door latch.
UFLI Decodable Sequence Guide • Lesson 53 See Page 2 for Answer Keys & Intervention Protocols → Page 1 of 2
Teacher Reference
Answer Keys & Differentiation
Evaluator Edition
Day 1 Worksheet Key
Green Shed Sheet
Digraph Hunt sample words: sh: shed, dish | ch: Chad, chick, chin | th: Beth, path, thick | ck: quick, click | ee: see, green, sheep, feet, feed, seeds
Part A (Multiple Choice):
1. on a long dirt path
2. a sheep and a chick
3. seeds and grain
