Blake stood in the carport. He had a big box. "This box is important," Blake said.
He needed to transport it to his tent. But the box was heavy.
He tried to pull it, but it did not move. Blake let out a sigh.
Rose ran up to him. "I can help," she said. "I found a portable cart."
"That is good," Blake said. "It can support the box."
Blake put the box on the cart. Rose helped him push it.
They got the important box to the tent. "Thank you," Blake said with a smile.
“Blake's Important Box” is a free printable decodable reader designed for 3rd students practicing latin root: -port- (carry) 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 2-page PDF includes the reading passage on page one and a coloring page illustration on page two. Print both pages, staple together, and your child has an instant mini-book. The coloring activity reinforces story comprehension and makes reading practice feel like a fun activity rather than homework.
This reader is part of our collection of 50 free decodable readers organized by phonics skill and aligned with the Science of Reading. For additional practice with latin root: -port- (carry) patterns, try our latin root: -port- (carry) phonics worksheets which include word sorts, phrasing practice cards, and rapid naming charts.
Once your child is confident with these free readers, a printed boxed set is the natural next step for daily practice away from the screen.
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