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Dad's Glad Day
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Grades 1–3ElaReadingEnglish · SpanishInteractive · Printable
Aligned toRF.2.3.A
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About this printable Dad's Glad Day reading passage (Grades 1-3)
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.
Written by Neha Goel TripathiPublished by Workybooks
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Dad's Glad Day
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.
Comprehension quiz (4 questions)
1. Who went to buy a new house?
Mom and Tad
Dad and Tad
Dad and Mom
Tad and his friend
2. How did they find out about the house?
From a friend
In an ad
By driving around
At a real estate office
3. Why was Dad sad?
The house was too small
The house was too far
The house was too expensive
He didn't like the yard
4. How did Tad react to Dad's sadness?
He got angry
He cried
He suggested saving up
He wanted to leave
Curriculum
Common Core standards for Dad's Glad Day
RF.2.3.a
Distinguish long and short vowels when reading regularly spelled one-syllable words.
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Perfect for the way you teach
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- Build comprehension skills
- Auto-graded quiz
- Differentiated reading
Parents
- Read together at home
- Improve fluency
- Quiet reading time
Homeschoolers
- Reading curriculum support
- Independent practice
- Track Lexile growth
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