Decodable Reader 35

The Big Race

Written by Mark Bliss
Illustrated by Dan Vick

“She’s flying!” Mom said.

“We’ve seen Sam try hard.” Phonics Skill
Comparative Endings -er, -est
hottest taller tallest fastest

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 It is the hottest day. June, Slim, and Gus line up by size.
The friends will Slim is taller than Gus.
run a race. Gus is taller than June.

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 “I am the tallest,” said Slim. “Let me help you,” said Gus.
“But I am the fastest,” said Gus. Gus used his trunk.
“Wait for me,” said June. He picks up June.

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 “Go fast, Gus! Gus runs up and
We can win this race,” down big hills.
June yells. Gus and June run by Slim.

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Where Is My Badge?
Written by Erik Perez
Illustrated by Sandra Martin

The race is done.

Can you tell Phonics Skill
who is faster? Consonant /j/ -dge
badge Madge ledge edge

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