Cruise Ship Teacher Guide Teacher Guide
Cruise Ship Cruise (Lesson 91)
Time 15 Minutes
Target ew, ue
Learning Objective
Students will read "Drew and Marley's Cruise Ship Adventure" and answer comprehension questions to strengthen their ability to decode and understand vowel team patterns ew and ue.
Audience
Small Group Intervention (Tier 2). Specifically designed for elementary students needing targeted phonics support.
Preparation (5 Minutes)
Review the decodable passage "Drew and Marley's Cruise Ship Adventure" for target words: Drew, blew, crew, squealed, blue, Tuesday.
Print or prepare digital copies of the **Comprehension Cards** for student use.
Ensure each student has a copy of the reading passage for guided reading.
Instructional Sequence
01
Introduction & Reading (5 mins)
• Briefly review the sounds of ew and ue (both can say /oo/ or /yoo/).
• Read the passage aloud as a group. Encourage "whisper reading" or "choral reading."
• **Prompt:** "Listen for words that sound like 'blue' or 'new' as we read."
02
Comprehension & Review (7 mins)
• Distribute the **UFLI Lesson 91 Comprehension Cards**.
• Have students work in pairs or as a group to answer the questions on the cards.
• **Focus:** Challenge students to point back to the text to justify their answers.
• Discuss: "What did Drew and Marley do when they arrived at their cabin?"
03
Closure (3 mins)
• Recap the main events of the adventure.
• Quick Fire: "Tell me one word from the story with the 'ew' vowel team!"
• Provide positive reinforcement for decoding accuracy and fluent reading.
UFLI Alignment: Lesson 91 • Vowel Teams: ew, ue
Cruise Ship Reading Passage Name: __________________________
Date: ___________________________
LEVEL 91
Drew and Marley's
Cruise Ship Adventure
ew ue
Drew and Marley were thrilled as they walked onto their first cruise ship. They had been packing for this trip for months, and their suitcases were so full that they almost did not close! When they arrived at their cabin, they peered out the window and saw the vast, blue sea. It was very pretty!
After settling in, they left their suitcases and went to grab a bite to eat by the pool. Yes, the new cruise ship even had a pool!
How cool! Drew sipped on some apple juice while Marley munched on a bowl of fresh fruit. Together, they watched the friendly crew greeting everyone as they came aboard the ship.
“This is going to be a fantastic trip!” Marley exclaimed excitedly. “And when we get back on Tuesday, I will feel relaxed and renewed!” added Drew as the ship’s horn blew. Honk! Honk!
“And off we go!” Marley squealed with delight. Truly, it was a dream come true for both of them.
Cruise Ship Discovery Cards Voyage Discovery Cards
Comprehension & Phonics Challenge • Lesson 91
01
Recall
What did Drew and Marley see when they looked out their cabin window?
02
Word Hunt
Find and circle 3 words in the passage that use the ew vowel team.
03
Details
What did Drew and Marley eat and drink while they were by the pool?
04
Prediction
On what day will the trip end? How does Drew expect to feel?
Write your answer on the back!
Cut these cards out for a hands-on literacy center activity.
Classroom Countdown Teacher Guide Teacher Guide
Classroom Countdown (Lesson 92)
Time 15 Minutes
Target Vowel Review
Learning Objective
Students will read the decodable passage "Miss Booker's Busy Week" and answer comprehension questions, strengthening their ability to decode and understand multiple vowel team patterns.
Why it matters
This lesson provides a critical review of previously learned vowel teams in a cohesive story context, aiding fluency and reading stamina.
Preparation (5 Minutes)
Review the passage and ensure familiarity with a variety of vowel teams (ee, ea, ay, ai, oo, ou, etc.).
Prepare the **UFLI Lesson 92 Comprehension Cards** for review.
Gather materials for student notes and small group observation.
Instructional Approach
01
Introduction & Reading (5 mins)
• Discuss: "What are vowels? What happens when they team up?"
• Read "Miss Booker's Busy Week" aloud with the students.
• **Monitoring:** Pause occasionally to ask brief questions about what is happening in the story to check for immediate comprehension.
02
Comprehension & Review (7 mins)
• Distribute the **Review Cards**.
• Focus on **Sequencing**: "What happened on Tuesday? Thursday? Friday?"
• Identify vowel teams within the text (e.g., *clean, floors, each, school, wait*).
• Encourage students to share thoughts and ask clarifying questions.
03
Closure (3 mins)
• Recap main points and key vowel team patterns.
• Reflection: "Share one thing you learned or one word that was tricky today."
• Provide feedback and preview the next session.
UFLI Alignment: Lesson 92 • Vowel Teams Review 2
Classroom Countdown Reading Passage Name: __________________________
Date: ___________________________
REVIEW 92
Miss Booker's
Busy Week
Vowel Team Review
Miss Booker had so many things to do. Classes would be starting next week, and she wanted the classroom to be perfect for the children’s first day!
On Tuesday, she needed to clean the floors and closets. They were filled with dust and grime from the summer months.
On Thursday, she would need to unpack all the boxes. The boxes contained her books, games, and puzzles.
On Friday, she would decorate the door and create a display in the hallway. She also wanted to put up a new welcome banner.
Then on the weekend, she was going to plan the cool games and projects they would do during their first week. Miss Booker was so excited for her new class!
Classroom Countdown Review Cards Classroom Review Cards
Sequencing & Phonics Review • Lesson 92
01
Sequence
What was Miss Booker going to do on Tuesday?
Write or draw your answer
02
Spot It
Find words in the text with the oo sound (as in floors/books/cool).
03
Inquiry
What was inside the boxes that Miss Booker had to unpack?
04
Feelings
How does Miss Booker feel about her new class? Use a word from the text.
Use these cards to check for understanding and practice scanning for vowel teams.
