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Jane's Tree Fort

Latin Root: -vis- (see) 3rd Phase 6
Jane's Tree Fort
Jane's Tree Fort, page 1
1Jane had a grand vision for a tree fort. She wanted to build it high up in the big oak tree in her yard. She wanted her fort to be a quiet place to read and hide.
Jane's Tree Fort, page 2
2Up in the thick leaves, she and her friends would be almost invisible from the street below. First, Jane sat at her desk to visualize the fort. She took out a pencil and made a visual map of the tree branches.
Jane's Tree Fort, page 3
3Then, she showed her dad a preview of her plan. Her dad liked it, but he had to supervise the big job to keep her safe. "I think this branch is just too weak," her dad said, pointing at the paper.
Jane's Tree Fort, page 4
4"You need to make a quick revision to this plan so the fort will hold us up." Jane rubbed out the lines and fixed the drawing. Now the plan was perfect.
Jane's Tree Fort, page 5
5Jane held the paper map and went outside. She had to check for evidence of bugs or rot on the tree trunk. The tree looked strong and safe, with no bad spots at all. It was time to start!
Jane's Tree Fort, page 6
6The next day, her pal Dave came over for a visit. As a helpful visitor, Dave packed up a lot of wood and nails. He took them to the base of the tree for Jane and her dad to use.
Jane's Tree Fort, page 7
7Jane and her dad worked hard on the fort all week. Soon, the big job was done. From the ground, the fort was just a bit visible in the thick green leaves. But when Jane and Dave climbed up, it was amazing.
Jane's Tree Fort, page 8
8They had a beautiful vista of the whole town from the top. They sat in the tree and rested in the shade. It was much better than sitting inside to watch television. Jane was very proud of her hard work.
Circle or highlight all the words containing the root -vis- in the story above. How many did you find?

Comprehension Questions

After reading, ask these questions to check understanding:

  1. Where did Jane want to build her tree fort?
  2. What did Dave bring to help Jane build the fort?
  3. What did Jane and Dave see from the top?
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Reader Details

Phonics Skill Latin Root: -vis- (see)
Grade Level 3rd
Phase Phase 6
Worksheets Latin Root: -vis- (see) Worksheets

Target Words

vision visible visit visitor visual invisible supervise revision vista visor visually preview

Sight Words

the a and to was is it she he they said have with you are of for her there one
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About This Decodable Reader

“Jane's Tree Fort” is a free printable decodable reader designed for 3rd students practicing latin root: -vis- (see) 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 latin root: -vis- (see) 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 latin root: -vis- (see) patterns, try our latin root: -vis- (see) phonics worksheets which include word sorts, phrasing practice cards, and rapid naming charts.