Ken and the Red Net

Word Families E Kindergarten CVC Foundations
Ken and the Red Net
Ken and the Red Net, page 1
1Ken had a red net. He was trying to get a bug. He ran to the pond.
Ken and the Red Net, page 2
2Ken let the net dip in. But his pet, Max, fell in! Max got very wet.
Ken and the Red Net, page 3
3Ken did not get a bug. "You are too wet, Max," said Ken. Ken set the red net down.
Ken and the Red Net, page 4
4He ran home and fed his pet. Then Ken and Max got in bed.
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Comprehension Questions

After reading, ask these questions to check understanding:

  1. Where did Ken run with his red net?
  2. Who fell into the pond and got wet?
  3. Where did Ken and Max go at the end?
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Reader Details

Phonics Skill Word Families E
Grade Level Kindergarten
Phase CVC Foundations

Target Words

bet get jet let met net pet set vet wet ben den

Sight Words

the is a and to was it on his her

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About This Decodable Reader

“Ken and the Red Net” is a free printable decodable reader designed for kindergarten students practicing word families e 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.

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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 word families e patterns, try our word families e phonics worksheets which include word sorts, phrasing practice cards, and rapid naming charts.