Daily(ish) Decodable: Words like "four"

The Daily(ish) Decodable program uses a standard format to work through one sound per day. There are simple instructions for you, the parent or caregiver, and any words in big bold letters are meant for your child to read out loud. 

Today we're going to review words like "four."

You can review all of the prior lessons here. 

Rhyme It

Parents, read the following words out loud. Then ask your child which one does NOT rhyme with the others?

four

score

seven

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Say It

Have your child point to and say the word "four" three times (the number 4):

four

four

four

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Blend It

Have your child read these words out loud:

fourth

your

yours

pour

pours

poured

more

door

floor

Read It

Have your child read the passage below out loud:  

The Four-Minute Mile

For a long time, some people said it was impossible to run a mile in under four minutes.

But on this day in 1954, one man did it. His name was Roger Bannister.

Bannister was not a pro. He did not get paid. Bannister was just a medical student who ran in his free time.

On the day of the race, Bannister took a train from his job to the racetrack. It was rainy and cold that day, but he went onto the track and gave it a try.

And he did it! He finished four laps in just under four minutes. 

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Explain It

Now have your child answer a couple questions about the story:

1. What was the name of the first person to a run a mile in under 4 minutes?

2. Did Bannister get paid for his running?