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Blake Finds A Geode

Greek Roots: bio- (life) & geo- (earth) 3rd Phase 6
Blake Finds A Geode
Blake Finds A Geode, page 1
1Blake liked to learn about the land and rocks. He read a thick book on geography and maps. Now he wanted to learn about geology. "I want to be a geologist when I grow up," he told his dad. "I will hunt for a geode today."
Blake Finds A Geode, page 2
2Blake packed his backpack. He asked his pal Gwen to come along. Gwen was a biologist. She liked to look at plants and bugs. "We can explore the woods biome," Gwen said. "We will see a lot of biodiversity on our hike."
Blake Finds A Geode, page 3
3They walked on an uphill path. The path cut through a lush, green forest. The forest had tall trees and thick green bushes. "This part of the biosphere is full of life," said Gwen. She pointed to a green fern and a spotted frog.
Blake Finds A Geode, page 4
4"The biology of this place is amazing." But Blake was not looking at the plants. He was looking at the ground. He wanted to find a geode to take home. He looked under a log, but he just found mud.
Blake Finds A Geode, page 5
5He dug in the dirt, but he just found flat slate. "It is hard to find a geode," Blake said sadly. "I read a book about a wise geologist. He found them all the time. What am I doing wrong?" Gwen grinned.
Blake Finds A Geode, page 6
6"You need to look for geological hints," she told him. "A geode looks like a plain rock with bumps on the outside. It is not bright until you crack it open." Blake looked more. He walked to a dry river bed. He looked at the muddy soil nearby.
Blake Finds A Geode, page 7
7Then he spotted a round, gray stone with bumps all over it. He picked it up. It felt very heavy for its size. "I will crack it," Blake said. He got a big hammer from his bag. With a loud smack, the rock split in half.
Blake Finds A Geode, page 8
8Inside, the rock was filled with purple, geometric shapes! "Wow!" Blake yelled. "Look at these bright gems!" The inside of the rock was a beautiful sight. Blake was so happy. Learning about geology was the best thing ever. Next time, he might even learn about geothermal heat!
Circle or highlight all the words containing the roots bio- or geo- in the story above. How many did you find?

Comprehension Questions

After reading, ask these questions to check understanding:

  1. Who did Blake ask to come along on his hike?
  2. What did Gwen say a geode looks like on the outside?
  3. What color were the shapes inside of Blake’s geode?
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Reader Details

Phonics Skill Greek Roots: bio- (life) & geo- (earth)
Grade Level 3rd
Phase Phase 6
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Target Words

biology biography biologist geography geology geologist biome biosphere geode geometric biodiversity biofuel

Sight Words

the a and to was is it she he they said have with you are of for her there one
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About This Decodable Reader

“Blake Finds A Geode” is a free printable decodable reader designed for 3rd students practicing greek roots: bio- (life) & geo- (earth) phonics patterns. This mini-book uses phonetically controlled vocabulary so beginning readers can successfully sound out nearly every word in the story, building confidence and reinforcing the specific phonics skills they're learning.

The free PDF is a full-color illustrated mini-book: a cover, eight picture pages with one or two lines of story text each, and a back page listing the greek roots: bio- (life) & geo- (earth) words, high-frequency words, and discussion questions. Print the five sheets, cut each one in half along the dashed line, and staple — your child has a real little book to hold. A read-aloud version with one large page per sheet is also included for projecting to the whole class.

This reader is part of our collection of free decodable readers organized by phonics skill and aligned with the Science of Reading. For additional practice with greek roots: bio- (life) & geo- (earth) patterns, try our greek roots: bio- (life) & geo- (earth) phonics worksheets which include word sorts, phrasing practice cards, and rapid naming charts.