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Scott's Important Report

Latin Root: -port- (carry) 3rd Phase 6
Scott's Important Report
Scott's Important Report, page 1
1Scott was a good reporter. He liked to tell true stories about the town. Today, he had a very important job. He needed to write a big report about the busy seaport. The seaport was where giant ships came and went. It was a perfect place to find a story.
Scott's Important Report, page 2
2Scott walked out to his carport. He grabbed his portable bag and a thick portfolio of notes. He had to be careful with his things. "I must transport these to the sea," he said to himself. He got into his car and drove down the long road to the water.
Scott's Important Report, page 3
3The drive was quick, but his head was full of thoughts about his report. When he arrived, Scott looked at the ships. The seaport was full of action. Some ships were there to export big crates of goods to a far land.
Scott's Important Report, page 4
4Other ships were there to import things the town needed, like food and parts. People worked hard to transport the heavy crates all day long. It was loud, but it was fun to watch. Scott took out his small, portable desk to begin his report. He set his portfolio on top of it.
Scott's Important Report, page 5
5He took out his pen to write. But the little desk began to bend! The thin legs did not give enough support. Suddenly, the desk crashed down. His portfolio fell right into a muddy puddle! "Oh no!" said Scott, looking at the mess. "My report! I need a strong support to write on."
Scott's Important Report, page 6
6He picked up his muddy portfolio. He grabbed a cloth from his bag to wipe off the mud. The notes were safe, but he had no place to work. He looked around the seaport for something to help him. Soon, Scott noticed a flat wooden crate on the dock.
Scott's Important Report, page 7
7It was not in use. It looked strong and thick. "That will work," he said with a grin. He went over and put his portfolio on the crate. The heavy wood was a perfect support. He could finally finish his notes about the ships. The reporter smiled as he read his work.
Scott's Important Report, page 8
8He had learned all about how ships transport, import, and export lots of things. It was a very important story for the town to read. He packed up his bag to go home. Next week, he planned to visit the airport to write about the planes!
Circle or highlight all the words containing the root -port- in the story above. How many did you find?

Comprehension Questions

After reading, ask these questions to check understanding:

  1. Where did Scott drive to write his important report?
  2. Where did Scott’s portfolio fall when his desk crashed?
  3. What did Scott plan to visit next week?
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Reader Details

Phonics Skill Latin Root: -port- (carry)
Grade Level 3rd
Phase Phase 6
Worksheets Latin Root: -port- (carry) Worksheets

Target Words

transport export import portable support report reporter airport portal portage deport seaport

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

“Scott's Important Report” is a free printable decodable reader designed for 3rd students practicing latin root: -port- (carry) 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 latin root: -port- (carry) 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 latin root: -port- (carry) patterns, try our latin root: -port- (carry) phonics worksheets which include word sorts, phrasing practice cards, and rapid naming charts.