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Gab the Crab's Cab Adventure — Reading Comprehension

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1
2
3
Standards
RF.2.3.A
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About This Reader

This whimsical poem focuses on the -ab word family through the story of Gab the crab and his fascination with a cab. Students will encounter words like grab, dab, lab, and fab while following Gab's misadventure and its heartwarming resolution. The poem aligns with CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.2.3.a, offering second graders a fun and memorable way to practice recognizing and decoding short 'a' sounds, improving their phonics awareness and vocabulary in a poetic context.
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Gab the crab lived in a lab. He liked to grab things with his claws. One day, he saw a cab outside. Gab wanted to go for a ride, so he tried to grab the keys. But the scientist saw him and said, "Oh no, you don't!" Gab felt sad, but then the scientist gave him a little toy cab to play with instead.

Who is Gab?

A fishA crabA scientistA driver

Where did Gab live?

In the seaIn a labIn a cabIn a house

What did Gab try to take?

A toySome foodThe keysA book

What did the scientist give Gab?

A ride in the cabSome foodA toy cabNothing

Common Core Standards Covered

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

Grade Levels:

Grade 1Grade 2Grade 3

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