Dad's Glad Day — Passage
Grades
1
2
3
Standards
RF.2.3.A
PRINT+DIGITAL RESOURCE
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ABOUT THIS READER
This poem celebrates the -ad word family through a touching story of a father and son's day together. Students will encounter words like sad, glad, lad, and pad while exploring themes of family bonding and emotional growth. The poem aligns with CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.2.3.a, providing second graders with a rhythmic and engaging way to practice identifying and reading short 'a' sounds, enhancing their phonics skills and emotional vocabulary.
Publisher: Workybooks
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Written by:Neha Goel Tripathi
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Dad and Tad went to buy a new house. They saw an ad for a nice house and decided to visit. The house had a big yard where Tad could run and play. Dad liked it too, but he was sad when he saw the price tag. "Don't be mad, Dad," said Tad. "We can save up!" Dad smiled, feeling glad that Tad was so positive.
Who went to buy a new house?
Mom and TadDad and TadDad and MomTad and his friendHow did they find out about the house?
From a friendIn an adBy driving aroundAt a real estate officeWhy was Dad sad?
The house was too smallThe house was too farThe house was too expensiveHe didn't like the yardHow did Tad react to Dad's sadness?
He got angryHe criedHe suggested saving upHe wanted to leaveCommon core standards covered
RF.2.3.a
Distinguish long and short vowels when reading regularly spelled one-syllable words.
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