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Jake's Long Hike

Silent E — Long I 1st Grade Long Vowels & Silent E
Jake's Long Hike
Jake's Long Hike, page 1
1Jake liked to hike. "It is time to go up the hill," he said.
Jake's Long Hike, page 2
2He got his bag and a plum for a snack.
Jake's Long Hike, page 3
3Jake and his dog, Dot, wanted to walk! The path was wide and hot.
Jake's Long Hike, page 4
4Jake wanted to hide from the sun. "We must find shade," Jake said to Dot.
Jake's Long Hike, page 5
5Dot gave a hot huff. She wanted to dive in a cold pond.
Jake's Long Hike, page 6
6They went to the far side of the hill. At last, Jake saw a tall pine.
Jake's Long Hike, page 7
7"This is a fine spot," Jake said. He sat down and took a bite of his plum.
Jake's Long Hike, page 8
8Dot rested on the green grass. Jake had a big smile. It was a good hike.
Circle or highlight all the target words in the story above.

Comprehension Questions

After reading, ask these questions to check understanding:

  1. What did Jake pack for a snack?
  2. Where did Dot want to dive?
  3. Where did Dot rest at the end?
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Reader Details

Phonics Skill Silent E — Long I
Grade Level 1st Grade
Phase Long Vowels & Silent E
Worksheets Silent E — Long I Worksheets

Target Words

bike hike like kite bite hide ride side wide line mine pine

Sight Words

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

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About This Decodable Reader

“Jake's Long Hike” is a free printable decodable reader designed for 1st grade students practicing silent e — long i 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 silent e — long i 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 silent e — long i patterns, try our silent e — long i phonics worksheets which include word sorts, phrasing practice cards, and rapid naming charts.