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Luke and Rex at Sunset

Level 5 Review 3rd Phase 5
Luke and Rex at Sunset
Luke and Rex at Sunset, page 1
1Luke had a little rabbit named Rex. Rex was a very happy pet who loved to explore. Today, Luke wanted to take Rex to the tallest hill behind his home. He wanted to watch the sunset from the very top. "It will be a grand trip," Luke said to Rex.
Luke and Rex at Sunset, page 2
2The rabbit tapped his foot in a quick, excited motion. Luke got his green backpack, which had a big tiger printed on the pocket. Inside the backpack, he packed a sweet red apple for himself and some fresh green plants for Rex.
Luke and Rex at Sunset, page 3
3He wrapped the apple in a white paper napkin to keep it clean. Rex stood on his back legs, sniffing the bag. "We are ready," Luke said, smiling at his helpful friend. They walked out to the backyard. To get to the hill, they had to go through the tall wooden gate.
Luke and Rex at Sunset, page 4
4Luke reached into his pocket to find the key to unlock the latch. But he made a big mistake. As he pulled his hand out, the key slipped from his fingers. It fell down, down, down into the thick, dark grass. Luke got down on the ground to search.
Luke and Rex at Sunset, page 5
5He patted the damp dirt and pushed the grass away, but he could not see the key. The yard was getting darker, and the hill looked bigger and taller than before. "Oh no," Luke whispered. "I cannot find it. This is hopeless!" He felt sad that they might miss the sunset.
Luke and Rex at Sunset, page 6
6He knew he had to redo his search and look even closer. Just then, Rex went into action. The rabbit began jumping up and down by a small patch of grass. Rex made a digging motion with his tiny soft paws. Luke watched his pet and was surprised.
Luke and Rex at Sunset, page 7
7He reached into the grass where Rex was digging. His fingers hit something cold and hard. It was the key! "Good job, Rex!" Luke yelled. Luke quickly used the key to unlock the gate. It fell open with a soft sound. Together, the boy and his hopping rabbit went up the path.
Luke and Rex at Sunset, page 8
8They reached the top of the tallest hill just in time. The sky was filled with red and gold light. Luke sat on his backpack, eating his apple, while Rex ate his greens. Luke was glad he had such a helpful friend.
Circle or highlight all the longer words (two or more syllables) in the story above. How many did you find?

Comprehension Questions

After reading, ask these questions to check understanding:

  1. Where did Luke want to take Rex to watch the sunset?
  2. What did Luke drop in the thick, dark grass?
  3. What did Rex eat at the top of the hill?
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Reader Details

Phonics Skill Level 5 Review
Grade Level 3rd
Phase Phase 5
Worksheets Level 5 Review Worksheets

Target Words

sunset napkin tiger little running bigger quickly helpful unlock mistake action backpack

Sight Words

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About This Decodable Reader

“Luke and Rex at Sunset” is a free printable decodable reader designed for 3rd students practicing level 5 review 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 level 5 review 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 221 free decodable readers organized by phonics skill and aligned with the Science of Reading. For additional practice with level 5 review patterns, try our level 5 review phonics worksheets which include word sorts, phrasing practice cards, and rapid naming charts.