Jake liked to hike. "It is time to go up the hill," he said. He got his bag and a plum for a snack. Jake and his dog, Dot, wanted to walk!
The path was wide and hot. Jake wanted to hide from the sun. "We must find shade," Jake said to Dot. Dot gave a hot huff. She wanted to dive in a cold pond.
They went to the far side of the hill. At last, Jake saw a tall pine. "This is a fine spot," Jake said. He sat down and took a bite of his plum. Dot rested on the green grass. Jake had a big smile. It was a good hike.
“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 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 — long i patterns, try our silent e — long i phonics worksheets which include word sorts, phrasing practice cards, and rapid naming charts.