Jake had to ride home. He got a note from his mom. The note said, “Come home for a huge cake!” Jake was a big fan of cake. He hopped on his new bike. It was a long ride past the big lake. “I hope I make it in time,” he said. The path home had a rule: no fast bikes. But Jake had to get home. He went as fast as he could. When he got home, Mom gave him a big slice. The cake had his name on it. “This is a fine cake, Mom!” Jake said. He ate the whole thing.
“Jake's Cake Ride” is a free printable decodable reader designed for 1st grade students practicing silent e — mixed 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 silent e — mixed patterns, try our silent e — mixed phonics worksheets which include word sorts, phrasing practice cards, and rapid naming charts.