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Pip and the Magnet

Two Short Syllables 2nd Phase 5
Pip and the Magnet
Pip and the Magnet, page 1
1Pip the pig sat in his pigpen on the farm. He wanted to go on a fun picnic. Pip had a good lunch packed and ready. He had a sweet muffin and a big walnut inside his large basket.
Pip and the Magnet, page 2
2He even packed a soft red napkin. He just needed to get out of the pigpen. Kim rode her bike to the pigpen. She wore a bright blue helmet, and her picnic lunch was in her bike basket. Kim had a silver key to the gate.
Pip and the Magnet, page 3
3The gate was shut tight with a heavy padlock. "I will let you out, Pip," said Kim. She held the key, but she still had on her thick mittens. Oh no! The thick mittens made the key slip from her hand.
Pip and the Magnet, page 4
4It fell right into a deep, muddy puddle next to the pigpen. A small insect buzzed over the mud. Pip let out a sad snort. The key was lost in the thick mud. Kim took off her mittens and bent down to look.
Pip and the Magnet, page 5
5A little kitten walked up to sniff the mud, and a fast brown rabbit hopped by the gate. Nobody could see the key. "Do not fret, Pip," said Kim. "I will be right back with a plan." Kim ran back to the house.
Pip and the Magnet, page 6
6Soon, Kim came back. She had a strong magnet in her hand. She also had a long velvet ribbon. Kim tied the heavy magnet to the ribbon. She put the other end around her hand so she would not drop it.
Pip and the Magnet, page 7
7"This will work," Kim said. Kim dropped the magnet into the muddy puddle. She let the magnet sink deep into the muck. She swished it from side to side. Suddenly, she felt a tug. Kim pulled the ribbon up. The magnet had grabbed the silver key!
Pip and the Magnet, page 8
8Kim wiped the mud off the key and slipped it into the padlock. The lock popped open with a loud click. Kim opened the gate. Pip trotted out with a happy snort. Now he and Kim could finally enjoy their picnic!
Circle or highlight all the two-syllable words in the story above. How many did you find?

Comprehension Questions

After reading, ask these questions to check understanding:

  1. What food did Pip pack for his picnic?
  2. Where did Kim’s key fall?
  3. How did Kim get the key out of the mud?
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Reader Details

Phonics Skill Two Short Syllables
Grade Level 2nd
Phase Phase 5
Worksheets Two Short Syllables Worksheets

Target Words

napkin rabbit picnic muffin magnet basket kitten mitten button ribbon insect goblin

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

“Pip and the Magnet” is a free printable decodable reader designed for 2nd students practicing two short syllables 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 two short syllables 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 193 free decodable readers organized by phonics skill and aligned with the Science of Reading. For additional practice with two short syllables patterns, try our two short syllables phonics worksheets which include word sorts, phrasing practice cards, and rapid naming charts.