Four books with accompanying activities with the focus on short vowel markers.
| Book 01 - Make a Buck |
Ned & Patrick decide to have a car wash to earn money for a skateboard. Together, they let their neighbors know that they will clean any car, truck, or bike. Focus skill: Recognizing /ck/ as two letters, but only one sound. This combination of letters indicates that the vowel before it is short, therefore, we call it a short vowel marker ending a word or syllable. |
| Book 02 - Off to Camp |
Ned & Patrick head off to summer camp for games and activities. They meet many new friends and learn how to swim, play chess, and how to be a good friend. Focus skill: Recognizing /ff/, /ll/, and /ss/ as two letters, but only one sound. This combination of letters indicates that the vowel before it is short, therefore, we call it a short vowel marker ending a word or syllable. |
| Book 03 - Go to the Zoo |
Ned & Patrick take a trip to the zoo. Together, they learn about what each animal stands for or symbolizes. Focus skill: Recognizing /dge/ as three letters, but only one sound. This combination of letters indicates that the vowel before it is short, therefore, we call it a short vowel marker ending a word or syllable. |
| Book 04 - The School Talent Show |
Ned & Patrick decide to join the school talent show They practice their own skit, and they practice with their friends. They have fun sharing each other's talents. Focus skill: Recognizing /tch/ as three letters, but only one sound. This combination of letters indicates that the vowel before it is short, therefore, we call it a short vowel marker ending a word or syllable. |