Grade 3

Short phrases to full ideas

Grow from short reading phrases into full ideas with a little more detail and meaning.

Category: Small Words 8 min Confident
Aa Tap Say Read

Read the phrase first, then add one more useful detail to make it a complete idea.

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T Picture card
Sound card

The dog ran.

full idea

Add one more detail in speech or reading.

Example: The dog ran fast.

W Picture card
Sound card

We found a shell.

full idea

Ask where it was found.

Example: We found a shell on the beach.

S Picture card
Sound card

She carried a bag.

full idea

Notice what detail could be added.

Example: She carried a heavy bag.

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