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Pam and Gus at the Beach

Endings -ly and -y 2nd-3rd Phase 5
Pam and Gus at the Beach
Pam and Gus at the Beach, page 1
1It was a bright, sunny morning. Pam looked out her window and saw that the sky was clear. "Gus, wake up!" she called. Gus, her playful pup, wagged his tail quickly. He was happy to start the day. Pam wanted to take him to the sandy beach down the road.
Pam and Gus at the Beach, page 2
2It was a bit windy, but she did not fret about the wind. She packed a small bag with her big cloth and a ball. They started their walk. The path to the beach was still muddy from a rainy night. Pam walked slowly to avoid the deep puddles, but Gus did not fret about the mud.
Pam and Gus at the Beach, page 3
3He ran swiftly through the wet grass and jumped in a big puddle. Now his paws were quite muddy. "You are a very messy dog today," Pam said with a laugh. Soon, the sunny sky turned a bit foggy. A cold wind came across the water. The beach was empty and very windy now.
Pam and Gus at the Beach, page 4
4Pam sat down on a log while Gus chased his ball. Sadly, the wind sent the ball right into some wet sea plants. When Gus brought it back, the ball was covered in sticky black muck. He looked sadly at Pam, hoping she could fix his favorite toy. Pam took the toy kindly from his mouth.
Pam and Gus at the Beach, page 5
5"Do not fret, Gus," she said softly. She walked quickly down to the water to wash it. She dipped the sticky ball into the cold waves until it was spotless. She sent the clean ball across the beach. Gus ran swiftly to catch it, happy as he slid on the wet sand.
Pam and Gus at the Beach, page 6
6He caught it boldly right before it went into the deep water. Just then, a funny little crab walked out from a shell. It moved slowly to the side across the sand. Gus stopped and stared at the strange little thing. He sniffed it quietly.
Pam and Gus at the Beach, page 7
7The crab stood boldly on its legs and waved its small paws. Gus gave a soft, funny growl and jumped back. Pam laughed at her brave dog. "He is friendly, Gus," she whispered. As the day ended, the foggy air began to clear. The windy beach felt warmer. Pam used her big cloth to wipe Gus dry.
Pam and Gus at the Beach, page 8
8She gladly cleaned his muddy paws and his wet coat. Gus let out a deep, sleepy sigh and rested his head on her lap. They had started the day badly with mud and muck, but now they were warm and safe. It had been a wonderful, happy day at the beach.
Circle or highlight all the words that end in -ly or -y in the story above. How many did you find?

Comprehension Questions

After reading, ask these questions to check understanding:

  1. What did Pam pack in her small bag?
  2. What got on Gus’s ball in the sea plants?
  3. Where did Gus rest his head at the end?
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Reader Details

Phonics Skill Endings -ly and -y
Grade Level 2nd-3rd
Phase Phase 5
Worksheets Endings -ly and -y Worksheets

Target Words

slowly quickly softly gladly badly sadly quietly kindly swiftly boldly happy funny

Sight Words

the a and to was is it she he they said have with you are of for her there one into what when out about

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About This Decodable Reader

“Pam and Gus at the Beach” is a free printable decodable reader designed for 2nd-3rd students practicing endings -ly and -y 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 endings -ly and -y 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 endings -ly and -y patterns, try our endings -ly and -y phonics worksheets which include word sorts, phrasing practice cards, and rapid naming charts.