Pap the Cat's Nap — Passage

Grades
1
2
3
Standards
RF.2.3.A
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ABOUT THIS READER
This passage focuses on the -ap word family, featuring Pap the cat and his curious explorations between naps. Students will encounter words like gap, lap, and trap while reading about Pap's adventures. The story aligns with CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.2.3.a, offering second graders an opportunity to practice recognizing and decoding short 'a' sounds in a fun, feline-themed context, enhancing their phonics awareness and reading skills.
Publisher: Workybooks
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Written by:Neha Goel Tripathi
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Illustrated by:
short a words, ap word family, phonics, reading comprehension, 2nd grade reading, CCSS alignment

Pap the cat took a nap on a map. When he woke up, he saw a gap in the wall. He was curious and decided to take a peek. Through the gap, he saw a trap with some cheese. Pap was smart and didn't touch it. Instead, he went to lap up some water from his bowl. Then he curled up in Gran's lap for another cozy nap.

Who is Pap?

A dogA mouseA catA bird

Where did Pap take a nap first?

On a matOn a mapIn a boxOn a chair

What did Pap see through the gap?

Another catA mouseA trap with cheeseA toy

Where did Pap take his second nap?

On the map againIn his bedIn a boxIn Gran's lap

Common core standards covered

RF.2.3.a
Distinguish long and short vowels when reading regularly spelled one-syllable words.

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