Read a Short Story (CVC & Sight Plus)

~7 min

Now we can read a little longer story! Remember to look at the pictures and think about what is happening.

Using Pictures to Understand Stories

A boy named Pat is sitting on a mat with a big red cat.

Patcat

Rich scene illustrations are authored separately — this panel carries prompts only.

When you see a new picture in a book, look closely at it to help you understand what the characters are doing.

💡 Think about what the character is doing in the picture before you read the words.