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Dave's Biography Job

Greek Root: -graph- (write) 3rd Phase 6
Dave's Biography Job
Dave's Biography Job, page 1
1Dave had a big job. His class had a fun program. Each child had to write a short biography about an older person they liked. Dave picked Mister Smith. Mister Smith went on a ship many years in the past and was wise about geography.
Dave's Biography Job, page 2
2First, Dave sat at his desk. He grabbed a pad of paper and a graphite pencil. He wrote the first paragraph of the biography. Grammar is hard, but Dave wanted to get it right.
Dave's Biography Job, page 3
3He used his graphite pencil to cross out a small mistake. He reread his paragraph to make sure it was perfect. "I need a good photograph of Mister Smith to put with my words," Dave thought.
Dave's Biography Job, page 4
4He loved photography, so he wanted to take a new one himself. A biography with a nice photograph is always better. Dave rode his bike to Mister Smith's house. Mister Smith was standing by a large oak tree in his garden.
Dave's Biography Job, page 5
5"Can I take your photograph for my class?" asked Dave. "I am writing your biography." Mister Smith smiled and nodded. "Yes, you can," he said. Dave set up his shot. He held his breath to keep still. A blur is bad in photography.
Dave's Biography Job, page 6
6Click! The photograph was clear and perfect. Next, Dave wanted to show all the places Mister Smith had visited. He sat on the grass and drew a big diagram of the sea. It showed geography notes and paths across the wide ocean.
Dave's Biography Job, page 7
7The graphic was big and bright, with a tall ship on the side. "This looks so good," said Mister Smith. "You did a fine job on the diagram." "I have one last thing to ask," said Dave. "Can I have your autograph?
Dave's Biography Job, page 8
8I want to put it at the end of the last paragraph." Mister Smith laughed. He took the graphite pencil and wrote his name in neat letters on the page. The biography was done, and Dave was very proud of his hard work.
Circle or highlight all the words containing the root -graph- in the story above. How many did you find?

Comprehension Questions

After reading, ask these questions to check understanding:

  1. Who did Dave pick to write his biography about?
  2. Where did Dave ride his bike to find Mister Smith?
  3. What did Mister Smith write at the end of the biography?
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Reader Details

Phonics Skill Greek Root: -graph- (write)
Grade Level 3rd
Phase Phase 6
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Target Words

photograph autograph paragraph biography geography graphic diagram telegram program grammar graphite photography

Sight Words

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About This Decodable Reader

“Dave's Biography Job” is a free printable decodable reader designed for 3rd students practicing greek root: -graph- (write) 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 root: -graph- (write) 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 root: -graph- (write) patterns, try our greek root: -graph- (write) phonics worksheets which include word sorts, phrasing practice cards, and rapid naming charts.