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Pap the Cat's Nap
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Grades 1–3ElaReadingEnglish · SpanishInteractive · Printable
Aligned toRF.2.3.A
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About this printable Pap the Cat's Nap reading passage (Grades 1-3)
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.
Written by Neha Goel TripathiPublished by Workybooks
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Pap the Cat's Nap
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.
Comprehension quiz (4 questions)
1. Who is Pap?
A dog
A mouse
A cat
A bird
2. Where did Pap take a nap first?
On a mat
On a map
In a box
On a chair
3. What did Pap see through the gap?
Another cat
A mouse
A trap with cheese
A toy
4. Where did Pap take his second nap?
On the map again
In his bed
In a box
In Gran's lap
Curriculum
Common Core standards for Pap the Cat's Nap
RF.2.3.a
Distinguish long and short vowels when reading regularly spelled one-syllable words.
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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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