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Gwen's Cozy Tent

Y as a Vowel 1st Grade Long Vowels & Silent E
Gwen's Cozy Tent
Gwen's Cozy Tent, page 1
1It was a sunny day, and Gwen had a plan. She wanted to eat lunch on the grass.
Gwen's Cozy Tent, page 2
2She packed jelly buns, plums, and candy in a bag. "Come on, Pat!" she said. But Pat the sleepy kitty just napped on the rug.
Gwen's Cozy Tent, page 3
3But when Gwen opened the door, the sky had turned black. It was windy, and big wet drops fell on the grass. "Oh no," said Gwen. "Why today?
Gwen's Cozy Tent, page 4
4My lunch will get wet!" She felt so sad that she wanted to cry. Then Gwen looked back at Pat, who was dry and cozy on his rug.
Gwen's Cozy Tent, page 5
5Now she had a new plan. "I will not cry," she said. "I will make my own dry spot."
Gwen's Cozy Tent, page 6
6Gwen pulled the rug into the den, and Pat rode on it. Then she put a big cloth over a bench and a tall box to make a tent.
Gwen's Cozy Tent, page 7
7Gwen and Pat sat in the tent together. Wet drops tapped on the glass, but they were dry.
Gwen's Cozy Tent, page 8
8Gwen ate a jelly bun. Pat sniffed a plum and went back to sleep. Gwen was happy. "My tent is the best spot of all!" she said.
Circle the words where Y says I (like my). Underline the words where Y says E (like baby).

Comprehension Questions

After reading, ask these questions to check understanding:

  1. Where did Gwen want to eat lunch?
  2. Why did Gwen feel sad when she opened the door?
  3. Where did Gwen and Pat sit at the end?
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Reader Details

Phonics Skill Y as a Vowel
Grade Level 1st Grade
Phase Long Vowels & Silent E
Worksheets Y as a Vowel Worksheets

Target Words

my by fly cry dry try sky shy spy why baby lady

Sight Words

the is a and to was it she he they said have

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About This Decodable Reader

“Gwen's Cozy Tent” is a free printable decodable reader designed for 1st grade students practicing y as a vowel 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 y as a vowel 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 y as a vowel patterns, try our y as a vowel phonics worksheets which include word sorts, phrasing practice cards, and rapid naming charts.