In this reading exercise, students read many words containing <oa>, <ow>, and <oe> (e.g. “toast”, “tow” and “toe”). For efficiency and engagement, we find it best to work on extended code targets like <oa>, <ow> and <oe>while also working on reading fluency (accuracy, speed and expression) with sentences and short passages.

This reading workout is about a mysterious stranger struggling to survive in a tough world. He seems friendly. But, there’s something not quite right here. Should we be worried? Let’s find out!

This no-prep exercise can be used for:

• decoding practice; or
• word or sentence level written dictation (encoding) practice.