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Luke and the Old Hut

Suffixes: -ment and -ness 3rd Phase 6
Luke and the Old Hut
Luke and the Old Hut, page 1
1Luke found an old wooden hut deep in the woods. The hut was in bad shape. The top had a big hole, and the door fell off. He wanted to fix it up. The hut needed a lot of work, but Luke was ready for the job.
Luke and the Old Hut, page 2
2He hoped his plan would be a big improvement. He wanted a safe place to sit and read his books. First, Luke had to plan how to fix the wall. He took a measurement with his tape to see how much wood he needed. He made a note with his pencil.
Luke and the Old Hut, page 3
3He needed more wood to fix a big gap in the side. He went to his yard to find some spare slabs of wood. He had to carry the heavy wood all the way back to the hut. His friend Kate came by to watch him work.
Luke and the Old Hut, page 4
4"That is a big job," Kate said. "You are very brave to do this by yourself." Luke nodded, but he was tired. He felt a bit of weakness in his arms from all the hard work. The wood was very heavy to lift by himself. Suddenly, he felt a bit of sadness.
Luke and the Old Hut, page 5
5He thought he might not finish the job before night fell. "I will help you," Kate said with a bright smile. "We can do it if we team up." "That is real kindness," Luke told her. They made a quick agreement to work together until the job was done.
Luke and the Old Hut, page 6
6Kate helped him lift the thick slabs of wood into place. Luke hammered them in tight. The two friends worked fast. Every movement they made was careful and quick. They hammered in all the parts and rubbed the rough spots smooth. Kate made sure to sweep the floor and clean up the dirt for neatness.
Luke and the Old Hut, page 7
7The hut was looking much better with every passing minute. Soon, the sun began to set, and darkness fell over the woods. They gave the door a final coat of fresh paint. They used a lamp to see in the dark. The paint made the hut look bright and brand new.
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8Luke and Kate stood back to look at their achievement. The old hut was now a safe, fine cabin. It was a perfect spot to rest and play. They felt a rush of excitement and pure happiness as they went inside. The hard work had paid off.
Circle or highlight all the words that end in -ment or -ness in the story above. How many did you find?

Comprehension Questions

After reading, ask these questions to check understanding:

  1. What did Luke want to read inside the hut?
  2. Why did Luke feel sadness while working?
  3. What did Luke and Kate use to see in the dark?
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Reader Details

Phonics Skill Suffixes: -ment and -ness
Grade Level 3rd
Phase Phase 6
Worksheets Suffixes: -ment and -ness Worksheets

Target Words

movement kindness statement darkness treatment sadness agreement happiness payment weakness government thickness

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

“Luke and the Old Hut” is a free printable decodable reader designed for 3rd students practicing suffixes: -ment and -ness 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 suffixes: -ment and -ness 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 suffixes: -ment and -ness patterns, try our suffixes: -ment and -ness phonics worksheets which include word sorts, phrasing practice cards, and rapid naming charts.