Trail to the Oak

Phase 5 • Focus sounds: ai ee igh oa oo • Tricky: beautiful

Aisha and Lee follow a trail to the great oak.

They read a sign: "Please keep to the path."

The view is beautiful; the brook gleams below.

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The Clever Crow

Phase 5 • Focus sounds: ow (snow), ow (cow), ea, ou • Tricky: through

A crow sees a pot with low water.

It drops pebbles; the water goes up.

Soon it can drink. Lee laughs at the clever crow.

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The Mystery Note

Phase 5 • Focus sounds: o_e, a_e, i_e, u_e • Tricky: whose

A note is on the gate: "Close the gate when you leave."

Whose note is it? A code on the back shows a clue.

Aisha uses rope to raise a stone and find a blue box.

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Brookside Rescue

Phase 5 • Focus sounds: ue, ew, oe • Tricky: their

A ewe is stuck by the brook.

Lee threw a rope over a low bough.

They heave together and free the ewe.

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The Forest Fair

Phase 5 • Focus sounds: air, ear, are • Tricky: where

Stalls appear in a clear area near the great oak.

There are pears, clay wares, and a chair race.

Where will you go first?

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Moon Glow

Phase 5 • Focus sounds: oo, ow (snow) • Tricky: before

The moon throws a slow glow on the lawn.

We choose to go before the snow.

The brook flows low and cold.

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Shore Show

Phase 5 • Focus sounds: sh, ore, ow (snow) • Tricky: whole

The shore is a show of shells and stone.

We explore more nooks and note shapes.

A whole row of boats rocks slow.

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The Great Road

Phase 5 • Focus sounds: oa, ai, ea • Tricky: people

The road leads to a plain of heather.

People read the road signs and agree a plan.

We aim to reach the oak by tea.

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Night Choir

Phase 5 • Focus sounds: igh, oi, ear • Tricky: quiet

At night the choir of crickets begins.

We hear the high, quiet trill by the earthen path.

It is a bright, soft noise.

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Breeze in the Leaves

Phase 5 • Focus sounds: ee, ea, z • Tricky: because

A breeze teases the leaves in the trees.

We freeze for a beat and feel the ease.

We smile because it feels clean.

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