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Phonics and CVC Words

Phonics teaches children how written letters connect to spoken sounds. Learners begin with consonants and short vowels, then move into consonant blends, digraphs—two letters working together, such as sh—and later vowel teams and diphthongs, in which vowel sounds glide together, such as oi in coin.

A CVC word follows a consonant-vowel-consonant pattern, as in cat, bed, and sun. Lessons 1–5 build a short-vowel CVC foundation. Lessons 6–10 use familiar blends, digraphs, consonant clusters, and silent-e extensions so kindergarten learners can keep practising useful decodable words without relying on obscure vocabulary.

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Page 1: words 1–10

Vocabulary page 1
#	Word	Pattern / part of speech	Meaning	Sample sentence
1	bad	adjectiveshort a · CVC	1. cattivo 2. brutto	The milk smelled bad, so we did not drink it.
2	bag	nounshort a · CVC	borsa	I put my book in the bag.
3	bat	nounshort a · CVC	pipistrello	A bat flew out of the cave.
4	cab	nounshort a · CVC	taxi	We took a cab home.
5	can	verbshort a · CVC	potere	I can hop on one foot.
6	cap	nounshort a · CVC	1. berretto 2. cappellino	Sam wore a red cap.
7	cat	nounshort a · CVC	gatto	The cat naps on the mat.
8	dad	nounshort a · CVC	1. papà 2. padre	My dad reads with me.
9	dam	nounshort a · CVC	diga	The beaver made a dam.
10	fan	nounshort a · CVC	ventilatore	The fan keeps us cool.

The Bat in the Bag

Reading practice for pages 1–3. Five relevant words are highlighted.

English reading

Sam finds a bat in a bag. It is not a bad bat; it is a toy. Sam can take the bag in a cab to show his friend.

Italian translation

Sam trova un pipistrello in una borsa. Non è un brutto pipistrello; è un giocattolo. Sam può portare la borsa in taxi per mostrarla al suo amico.

Reading comprehension

1. What is inside the bag?

A toy bat is inside the bag.

2. Is the bat bad?

No, the bat is not bad.

3. How can Sam travel?

Sam can travel in a cab.

Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. The milk smelled ___, so we did not drink it.

Answer: bad

2. I put my book in the ___.

Answer: bag

3. A ___ flew out of the cave.

Answer: bat

4. We took a ___ home.

Answer: cab

5. I ___ hop on one foot.

Answer: can

Page 2: words 11–20

Vocabulary page 2
#	Word	Pattern / part of speech	Meaning	Sample sentence
11	fat	adjectiveshort a · CVC	grasso	A fat caterpillar rested on the leaf.
12	gas	nounshort a · CVC	gas	The balloon is filled with gas.
13	ham	nounshort a · CVC	prosciutto	We made a ham sandwich.
14	hat	nounshort a · CVC	cappello	Her hat is pink.
15	jam	nounshort a · CVC	marmellata	I put jam on my toast.
16	lap	nounshort a · CVC	grembo	The book rests on my lap.
17	mad	adjectiveshort a · CVC	arrabbiato	I felt mad for a moment.
18	man	nounshort a · CVC	uomo	The man waved hello.
19	map	nounshort a · CVC	1. mappa 2. cartina	We found the lake on the map.
20	mat	nounshort a · CVC	1. zerbino 2. tappetino	Wipe your shoes on the mat.

Page 2 vocabulary review

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Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. We made a ___ sandwich.

Answer: ham

2. Her ___ is pink.

Answer: hat

3. I put ___ on my toast.

Answer: jam

4. The book rests on my ___.

Answer: lap

5. I felt ___ for a moment.

Answer: mad

Page 3: words 21–30

Vocabulary page 3
#	Word	Pattern / part of speech	Meaning	Sample sentence
21	nap	nounshort a · CVC	pisolino	The baby took a nap.
22	pad	nounshort a · CVC	1. blocco da disegno 2. taccuino	Draw a sun on the pad.
23	pan	nounshort a · CVC	padella	Dad warmed soup in a pan.
24	pat	verbshort a · CVC	1. carezza 2. colpetto	Pat the dog softly.
25	rag	nounshort a · CVC	straccio	Use the rag to wipe the table.
26	ram	nounshort a · CVC	1. ariete 2. montone	The ram has curved horns.
27	ran	verbshort a · CVC	corse	Mia ran to the gate.
28	rat	nounshort a · CVC	ratto	The rat hid in a hole.
29	sad	adjectiveshort a · CVC	triste	The sad child needed a hug.
30	tap	verbshort a · CVC	1. picchiettare 2. toccare leggermente	Tap the drum one time.

Page 3 vocabulary review

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Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. The ___ has curved horns.

Answer: ram

2. Mia ___ to the gate.

Answer: ran

3. The ___ hid in a hole.

Answer: rat

4. The ___ child needed a hug.

Answer: sad

5. ___ the drum one time.

Answer: tap

Page 4: words 31–40

Vocabulary page 4
#	Word	Pattern / part of speech	Meaning	Sample sentence
31	bed	nounshort e · CVC	1. letto 2. giaciglio	I make my bed each morning.
32	beg	verbshort e · CVC	1. mendicare 2. elemosinare	The pup may beg for a treat.
33	bet	verbshort e · CVC	scommettere	I bet the sun will shine.
34	den	nounshort e · CVC	1. covo 2. tana	The fox sleeps in its den.
35	fed	verbshort e · CVC	1. nutrire 2. alimentare 3. fare mangiare	I fed the fish.
36	get	verbshort e · CVC	1. ricevere 2. prendere 3. ottenere	Please get your coat.
37	hen	nounshort e · CVC	gallina	The hen laid an egg.
38	jet	nounshort e · CVC	getto	The jet flew above us.
39	leg	nounshort e · CVC	gamba	I can stand on one leg.
40	let	verbshort e · CVC	1. lasciare 2. permettere	Let Kim join the game.

A Trip in the Jet

Reading practice for pages 4–6. Five relevant words are highlighted.

English reading

Meg sits in a jet with a blanket on her leg. She wants her little dog beside her, but pets must stay in a safe bed. Meg does not beg; she will let the dog rest.

Italian translation

Meg è seduta su un jet con una coperta sulla gamba. Vorrebbe avere il suo cagnolino accanto a sé, ma gli animali domestici devono restare in una cuccia sicura. Meg non supplica; lascerà riposare il cane.

Reading comprehension

1. Where is Meg sitting?

Meg is sitting in a jet.

2. What is on her leg?

A blanket is on her leg.

3. What will Meg let the dog do?

Meg will let the dog rest.

Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. The ___ flew above us.

Answer: jet

2. I can stand on one ___.

Answer: leg

3. ___ Kim join the game.

Answer: let

4. I make my ___ each morning.

Answer: bed

5. The pup may ___ for a treat.

Answer: beg

Page 5: words 41–50

Vocabulary page 5
#	Word	Pattern / part of speech	Meaning	Sample sentence
41	men	nounshort e · CVC	genti	The men carried the box.
42	met	verbshort e · CVC	incontrare	I met my teacher today.
43	net	nounshort e · CVC	1. impigliare in una rete 2. intrappolare con una rete 3. irretire	The fish swam near the net.
44	peg	nounshort e · CVC	1. chiave 2. pirolo 3. bischero	Hang the bag on the peg.
45	pen	nounshort e · CVC	1. scrivere 2. penna	Write your name with a pen.
46	pet	nounshort e · CVC	1. accarezzare 2. animale da compagnia 3. animale domestico	My pet likes to play.
47	red	adjectiveshort e · CVC	1. rosso 2. rubino	The bus is red.
48	set	verbshort e · CVC	1. deporre 2. posare 3. mettere	Set the cup on the table.
49	ten	numbershort e · CVC	dieci	I have ten fingers.
50	vet	nounshort e · CVC	1. controllare 2. esaminare	The vet checked our dog.

Page 5 vocabulary review

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Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. The ___ carried the box.

Answer: men

2. I ___ my teacher today.

Answer: met

3. The fish swam near the ___.

Answer: net

4. Hang the bag on the ___.

Answer: peg

5. Write your name with a ___.

Answer: pen

Page 6: words 51–60

Vocabulary page 6
#	Word	Pattern / part of speech	Meaning	Sample sentence
51	web	nounshort e · CVC	rete	A spider sat on its web.
52	wet	adjectiveshort e · CVC	1. bagnare 2. bagnato 3. impregnato	My socks got wet.
53	yes	interjectionshort e · CVC	sì	I said yes to the invitation.
54	yet	adverbshort e · CVC	ancora	The bus is not here yet.
55	hem	nounshort e · CVC	orlo	The hem of my skirt is neat.
56	led	verbshort e · CVC	LED	Our teacher led us to the library.
57	wed	verbshort e · CVC	sposare	The two bears wed at the end of the story.
58	bell	nounshort e · CVC	campana	The school bell rang.
59	sell	verbshort e · CVC	vendere	They sell fruit at the market.
60	tell	verbshort e · CVC	1. dire 2. raccontare 3. contare	Tell me about your drawing.

Page 6 vocabulary review

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Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. A spider sat on its ___.

Answer: web

2. My socks got ___.

Answer: wet

3. I said ___ to the invitation.

Answer: yes

4. The bus is not here ___.

Answer: yet

5. The ___ of my skirt is neat.

Answer: hem

Page 7: words 61–70

Vocabulary page 7
#	Word	Pattern / part of speech	Meaning	Sample sentence
61	bib	nounshort i · CVC	1. bavaglino 2. bavaglio	The baby wore a bib.
62	bid	nounshort i · CVC	offerta	Dad made a bid at the sale.
63	big	adjectiveshort i · CVC	1. grande 2. grosso	We saw a big tree.
64	bin	nounshort i · CVC	bidone	Put the paper in the bin.
65	bit	nounshort i · CVC	1. poco 2. poca 3. pezzetto	I ate a bit of cheese.
66	did	verbshort i · CVC	fare	I did my homework.
67	dig	verbshort i · CVC	scavare	We dig with a small shovel.
68	dim	adjectiveshort i · CVC	1. debole 2. fioco 3. fioca	The light is dim.
69	dip	verbshort i · CVC	1. inzuppare 2. intingere 3. immergere	Dip the brush in paint.
70	fig	nounshort i · CVC	fico	The fig was soft and sweet.

The Tiny Map

Reading practice for pages 7–9. Five relevant words are highlighted.

English reading

Tim did find a map in the bin. The room was dim, but he could see a bit of red ink. The map told him to dig near the old tree.

Italian translation

Tim trovò davvero una mappa nel cestino. La stanza era buia, ma riusciva a vedere un po’ di inchiostro rosso. La mappa gli diceva di scavare vicino al vecchio albero.

Reading comprehension

1. Where did Tim find the map?

Tim found the map in the bin.

2. Why was the map hard to see?

The room was dim.

3. What did the map tell Tim to do?

It told Tim to dig near the old tree.

Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. Put the paper in the ___.

Answer: bin

2. I ate a ___ of cheese.

Answer: bit

3. I ___ my homework.

Answer: did

4. We ___ with a small shovel.

Answer: dig

5. The light is ___.

Answer: dim

Page 8: words 71–80

Vocabulary page 8
#	Word	Pattern / part of speech	Meaning	Sample sentence
71	fin	nounshort i · CVC	pinna	The fish has a blue fin.
72	fit	verbshort i · CVC	andare bene	These shoes fit me well.
73	fix	verbshort i · CVC	1. aggiustare 2. riparare 3. mettere una pezza	Can you fix the toy?
74	him	pronounshort i · CVC	1. gli 2. lo	Please give the ball to him.
75	hip	nounshort i · CVC	1. anca 2. fianco	Put your hand on your hip.
76	hit	verbshort i · CVC	1. colpire 2. picchiare 3. battere	Hit the ball with the bat.
77	kid	nounshort i · CVC	ragazzo	The kid drew a bright star.
78	lid	nounshort i · CVC	1. coperchio 2. tappo	Put the lid on the jar.
79	lip	nounshort i · CVC	labbro	She bit her lower lip.
80	mix	verbshort i · CVC	1. mixare 2. mescolare 3. mischiare	Mix the flour and water.

Page 8 vocabulary review

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Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. ___ the ball with the bat.

Answer: hit

2. The ___ drew a bright star.

Answer: kid

3. Put the ___ on the jar.

Answer: lid

4. She bit her lower ___.

Answer: lip

5. ___ the flour and water.

Answer: mix

Page 9: words 81–90

Vocabulary page 9
#	Word	Pattern / part of speech	Meaning	Sample sentence
81	nip	verbshort i · CVC	pizzicare, storcere	The crab may nip a finger.
82	pig	nounshort i · CVC	1. maiale 2. porco 3. suino	The pig rolled in mud.
83	pin	nounshort i · CVC	1. appuntare 2. spillare 3. inchiodare	Use a pin to hold the cloth.
84	pit	nounshort i · CVC	1. fossa 2. buca 3. buco	Do not step into the pit.
85	rib	nounshort i · CVC	1. costola 2. costa	A rib protects the lungs.
86	rim	nounshort i · CVC	1. orlo 2. bordo	The ball hit the rim.
87	rip	verbshort i · CVC	strappare	Do not rip the paper.
88	sip	nounshort i · CVC	sorso	Take a sip of water.
89	sit	verbshort i · CVC	1. sedere 2. essere seduto 3. sedersi	Sit beside me.
90	wig	nounshort i · CVC	parrucca	The clown wore a purple wig.

Page 9 vocabulary review

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Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. ___ beside me.

Answer: sit

2. The clown wore a purple ___.

Answer: wig

3. The crab may ___ a finger.

Answer: nip

4. The ___ rolled in mud.

Answer: pig

5. Use a ___ to hold the cloth.

Answer: pin

Page 10: words 91–100

Vocabulary page 10
#	Word	Pattern / part of speech	Meaning	Sample sentence
91	bog	nounshort o · CVC	1. torbiera 2. palude	Frogs live near the bog.
92	box	nounshort o · CVC	1. scatola 2. bussolotto	The gift is in the box.
93	cob	nounshort o · CVC	cigno	Corn grows on a cob.
94	cod	nounshort o · CVC	merluzzo	The cod swam in cold water.
95	cog	nounshort o · CVC	rotellina	The small cog began to turn.
96	cot	nounshort o · CVC	1. greppia 2. presepe 3. lettino	The child slept on a cot.
97	dog	nounshort o · CVC	1. cane 2. cagna	The dog can run fast.
98	dot	nounshort o · CVC	1. puntino 2. punto	Put a dot on the page.
99	fog	nounshort o · CVC	nebbia	The fog hid the hill.
100	fox	nounshort o · CVC	volpe	The red fox ran away.

The Box by the Bog

Reading practice for pages 10–12. Five relevant words are highlighted.

English reading

A box sits beside the bog. Inside it are a corn cob, a toy cod, and one small cog. Jo puts each odd thing back before the rain begins.

Italian translation

Una scatola si trova accanto alla palude. Dentro ci sono una pannocchia di mais, un merluzzo giocattolo e un piccolo ingranaggio. Jo rimette a posto ogni strana cosa prima che inizi a piovere.

Reading comprehension

1. Where is the box?

The box is beside the bog.

2. What food is in the box?

A corn cob is in the box.

3. What machine part is in the box?

A small cog is in the box.

Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. Frogs live near the ___.

Answer: bog

2. The gift is in the ___.

Answer: box

3. Corn grows on a ___.

Answer: cob

4. The ___ swam in cold water.

Answer: cod

5. The small ___ began to turn.

Answer: cog

Page 11: words 101–110

Vocabulary page 11
#	Word	Pattern / part of speech	Meaning	Sample sentence
101	got	verbshort o · CVC	1. ottenere 2. prendere 3. afferrato	I got a new book.
102	hog	nounshort o · CVC	bici	The hog ate from the trough.
103	hop	verbshort o · CVC	1. saltello 2. saltellare	Hop over the line.
104	hot	adjectiveshort o · CVC	1. caldo 2. molto caldo 3. bollente	The soup is hot.
105	job	nounshort o · CVC	1. lavoro 2. mestiere	Her job is to teach.
106	jog	verbshort o · CVC	1. fare jogging 2. trottare	We jog around the field.
107	log	nounshort o · CVC	1. tronchetto 2. ceppo	A frog sat on the log.
108	lot	nounshort o · CVC	1. gruppo 2. insieme 3. quantità	We had a lot of fun.
109	mob	nounshort o · CVC	1. folla 2. teppaglia 3. accozzaglia	A noisy mob moved down the street.
110	mop	nounshort o · CVC	1. lavapavimenti 2. spazzolone 3. scopino	Use the mop on the wet floor.

Page 11 vocabulary review

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Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. The ___ ate from the trough.

Answer: hog

2. ___ over the line.

Answer: hop

3. The soup is ___.

Answer: hot

4. Her ___ is to teach.

Answer: job

5. We ___ around the field.

Answer: jog

Page 12: words 111–120

Vocabulary page 12
#	Word	Pattern / part of speech	Meaning	Sample sentence
111	nod	verbshort o · CVC	1. annuire 2. accennare 3. scuotere	Nod if you understand.
112	not	adverbshort o · CVC	1. non 2. mica	This cup is not mine.
113	pop	verbshort o · CVC	alto	The bubble may pop.
114	pot	nounshort o · CVC	1. pentola 2. vaso 3. marmitta	The soup is in the pot.
115	rob	verbshort o · CVC	1. rapinare 2. saccheggiare	It is wrong to rob anyone.
116	rod	nounshort o · CVC	1. palo 2. pertica 3. stecca	The curtain hangs from a rod.
117	rot	verbshort o · CVC	1. marcire 2. imputridire 3. putrefare	Old fruit can rot.
118	sob	verbshort o · CVC	singhiozzo	The hurt child began to sob.
119	top	nounshort o · CVC	1. cima 2. sommità	The bird sat on top.
120	mom	nounshort o · CVC	1. madre 2. mamma	My mom gives warm hugs.

Page 12 vocabulary review

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Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. The soup is in the ___.

Answer: pot

2. It is wrong to ___ anyone.

Answer: rob

3. The curtain hangs from a ___.

Answer: rod

4. Old fruit can ___.

Answer: rot

5. The hurt child began to ___.

Answer: sob

Page 13: words 121–130

Vocabulary page 13
#	Word	Pattern / part of speech	Meaning	Sample sentence
121	bud	nounshort u · CVC	gemma	A flower grew from the bud.
122	bug	nounshort u · CVC	cimice	A tiny bug crawled by.
123	bun	nounshort u · CVC	1. panino 2. pagnotta 3. rosetta	The burger is in a bun.
124	bus	nounshort u · CVC	1. autobus 2. pullman 3. corriera	We ride the bus to school.
125	but	conjunctionshort u · CVC	1. ma 2. però 3. tuttavia	I tried but I slipped.
126	cub	nounshort u · CVC	volpino	The bear cub followed its mother.
127	cup	nounshort u · CVC	1. tazza 2. coppa 3. conchiglia	Fill the cup with milk.
128	cut	verbshort u · CVC	1. tagliare 2. alzare	Cut the paper carefully.
129	dug	verbshort u · CVC	mammella	The dog dug in the yard.
130	fun	nounshort u · CVC	1. divertente 2. intrigante 3. divertimento	The game was fun.

Fun in the Sand

Reading practice for pages 13–15. Five relevant words are highlighted.

English reading

Kim dug a small hole in the sand. She put a flower bud beside it and filled a cup with water. It was fun to build a garden, but she did not cut the new plant.

Italian translation

Kim scavò una piccola buca nella sabbia. Mise accanto un bocciolo di fiore e riempì una tazza d’acqua. Era divertente creare un giardino, ma non tagliò la nuova pianta.

Reading comprehension

1. What did Kim dig?

Kim dug a small hole.

2. What did she put beside it?

She put a flower bud beside it.

3. Why did she use a cup?

She used a cup to carry water.

Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. Fill the ___ with milk.

Answer: cup

2. ___ the paper carefully.

Answer: cut

3. The dog ___ in the yard.

Answer: dug

4. The game was ___.

Answer: fun

5. A flower grew from the ___.

Answer: bud

Page 14: words 131–140

Vocabulary page 14
#	Word	Pattern / part of speech	Meaning	Sample sentence
131	gum	nounshort u · CVC	gengiva	Do not swallow your gum.
132	hug	verbshort u · CVC	abbracciare	I hug my mom before school.
133	hum	verbshort u · CVC	1. canticchiare 2. canterellare 3. mormorare	Hum the tune with me.
134	hut	nounshort u · CVC	capanna	The hikers rested in a hut.
135	jug	nounshort u · CVC	1. bricco 2. brocca 3. bottiglione	The jug is full of water.
136	mud	nounshort u · CVC	1. fango 2. melma	The pig played in the mud.
137	mug	nounshort u · CVC	1. boccale 2. gotto 3. babbeo	My cocoa is in a mug.
138	nun	nounshort u · CVC	monaca	The nun cared for the children.
139	nut	nounshort u · CVC	noce	The squirrel found a nut.
140	pup	nounshort u · CVC	cucciolo	The pup chased its tail.

Page 14 vocabulary review

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Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. The squirrel found a ___.

Answer: nut

2. The ___ chased its tail.

Answer: pup

3. Do not swallow your ___.

Answer: gum

4. I ___ my mom before school.

Answer: hug

5. ___ the tune with me.

Answer: hum

Page 15: words 141–150

Vocabulary page 15
#	Word	Pattern / part of speech	Meaning	Sample sentence
141	rub	verbshort u · CVC	1. strofinare 2. fregare	Rub your cold hands together.
142	rug	nounshort u · CVC	1. tappeto 2. tappetino 3. scendiletto	The rug feels soft.
143	run	verbshort u · CVC	correre	Run to the tree.
144	rut	nounshort u · CVC	1. estro 2. fregola 3. foia	The wagon wheel made a rut in the mud.
145	sub	nounshort u · CVC	sottomarino	The yellow sub moved under the sea.
146	sum	nounshort u · CVC	1. somma 2. totale	The sum of two and three is five.
147	sun	nounshort u · CVC	sole	The sun is bright today.
148	tub	nounshort u · CVC	1. tinozza 2. vaschetta 3. contenitore	The duck toy floats in the tub.
149	tug	verbshort u · CVC	1. strattone 2. tirare	Tug the rope gently.
150	yum	interjectionshort u · CVC	gnam	“Yum!” said Mia after one bite.

Page 15 vocabulary review

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Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. ___ your cold hands together.

Answer: rub

2. The ___ feels soft.

Answer: rug

3. ___ to the tree.

Answer: run

4. The wagon wheel made a ___ in the mud.

Answer: rut

5. The yellow ___ moved under the sea.

Answer: sub

Page 16: words 151–160

Vocabulary page 16
#	Word	Pattern / part of speech	Meaning	Sample sentence
151	and	conjunctionshort vowel · final blend	1. e 2. ed	We packed apples and pears.
152	band	nounshort vowel · final blend	1. gruppo 2. banda	The band played a song.
153	bend	verbshort vowel · final blend	curva	Bend your knees.
154	best	adjectiveshort vowel · final blend	migliore	This is my best drawing.
155	bump	verbshort vowel · final blend	1. botta 2. colpetto	Do not bump your head.
156	camp	nounshort vowel · final blend	1. campeggiare 2. associazione 3. circolo	We slept at camp.
157	fast	adjectiveshort vowel · final blend	1. rapidamente 2. velocemente 3. veloce	The rabbit is fast.
158	hand	nounshort vowel · final blend	mano	Raise your hand.
159	help	verbshort vowel · final blend	1. aiutare 2. assistere	Please help me tie this.
160	jump	verbshort vowel · final blend	saltare	Jump over the puddle.

The Camp Band

Reading practice for pages 16–18. Five relevant words are highlighted.

English reading

At camp, a band plays near the lake. Ben must bend to pick up his drum after it hits a bump. He smiles because playing music with friends is the best part of the day.

Italian translation

Al campo, un gruppo musicale suona vicino al lago. Ben deve chinarsi per raccogliere il suo tamburo dopo che ha colpito un dosso. Sorride perché suonare con gli amici è la parte più bella della giornata.

Reading comprehension

1. Where does the band play?

The band plays at camp near the lake.

2. Why does Ben bend down?

Ben bends down to pick up his drum.

3. What is the best part of his day?

Playing music with friends is the best part.

Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. The ___ played a song.

Answer: band

2. ___ your knees.

Answer: bend

3. This is my ___ drawing.

Answer: best

4. Do not ___ your head.

Answer: bump

5. We slept at ___.

Answer: camp

Page 17: words 161–170

Vocabulary page 17
#	Word	Pattern / part of speech	Meaning	Sample sentence
161	lamp	nounshort vowel · final blend	1. lampada 2. lampadina	Turn on the lamp.
162	left	nounshort vowel · final blend	1. sinistra 2. sinistro	The school is on the left.
163	lift	verbshort vowel · final blend	1. alzare 2. levare	Lift the light box.
164	lost	adjectiveshort vowel · final blend	1. perso 2. perduto	I found my lost mitten.
165	milk	nounshort vowel · final blend	1. mungere 2. latte	I drink milk with breakfast.
166	must	verbshort vowel · final blend	dovere	You must wear a seat belt.
167	nest	nounshort vowel · final blend	nido	The eggs are in the nest.
168	pond	nounshort vowel · final blend	stagno	Ducks swam in the pond.
169	sand	nounshort vowel · final blend	1. sabbia 2. rena	We built a castle from sand.
170	send	verbshort vowel · final blend	1. inviare 2. mandare 3. rimandare	Send the letter today.

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Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. I drink ___ with breakfast.

Answer: milk

2. You ___ wear a seat belt.

Answer: must

3. The eggs are in the ___.

Answer: nest

4. Ducks swam in the ___.

Answer: pond

5. We built a castle from ___.

Answer: sand

Page 18: words 171–180

Vocabulary page 18
#	Word	Pattern / part of speech	Meaning	Sample sentence
171	soft	adjectiveshort vowel · final blend	1. soffice 2. morbido	The blanket feels soft.
172	tent	nounshort vowel · final blend	tenda	We slept in a tent.
173	wind	nounshort vowel · final blend	vento	The wind moved the leaves.
174	gift	nounshort vowel · final blend	1. regalo 2. dono 3. presente	I made a gift for Mom.
175	pink	adjectiveshort vowel · final blend	rosa	Her shoes are pink.
176	ring	nounshort vowel · final blend	anello	The silver ring has a blue stone.
177	bank	nounshort vowel · final blend	1. riva 2. sponda 3. argine	We sat on the river bank.
178	mask	nounshort vowel · final blend	1. maschera 2. mascherina	The actor wore a mask.
179	desk	nounshort vowel · final blend	scrivania	My pencil is on the desk.
180	dust	nounshort vowel · final blend	polvere	Wipe the dust from the shelf.

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Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. We sat on the river ___.

Answer: bank

2. The actor wore a ___.

Answer: mask

3. My pencil is on the ___.

Answer: desk

4. Wipe the ___ from the shelf.

Answer: dust

5. The blanket feels ___.

Answer: soft

Page 19: words 181–190

Vocabulary page 19
#	Word	Pattern / part of speech	Meaning	Sample sentence
181	black	adjectiveinitial blend · short vowel	nero	The cat has black fur.
182	clap	verbinitial blend · short vowel	1. battere 2. pacca 3. applaudire	Clap for the singers.
183	class	nouninitial blend · short vowel	classe	Our class reads every day.
184	flag	nouninitial blend · short vowel	bandiera	The flag moved in the wind.
185	flat	adjectiveinitial blend · short vowel	1. piano 2. piatto	Lay the paper flat.
186	glad	adjectiveinitial blend · short vowel	1. lieto 2. soddisfatto 3. appagato	I am glad you came.
187	plan	nouninitial blend · short vowel	1. piano 2. progetto 3. programma	We made a plan for the day.
188	plant	nouninitial blend · short vowel	piantare	Water the plant.
189	snap	verbinitial blend · short vowel	schiocco	Snap the blocks together.
190	trap	nouninitial blend · short vowel	1. trappola 2. tranello	The mouse avoided the trap.

The Black Flag

Reading practice for pages 19–21. Five relevant words are highlighted.

English reading

The class makes a black flag for a play. A string trap keeps catching on the pole, so Mia fixes it. Everyone begins to clap when the flag rises.

Italian translation

La classe prepara una bandiera nera per una recita. Una trappola di corda continua a impigliarsi nel palo, quindi Mia la sistema. Tutti iniziano ad applaudire quando la bandiera si alza.

Reading comprehension

1. What color is the flag?

The flag is black.

2. What catches on the pole?

A string trap catches on the pole.

3. Why does everyone clap?

Everyone claps because the flag rises.

Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. The mouse avoided the ___.

Answer: trap

2. The cat has ___ fur.

Answer: black

3. ___ for the singers.

Answer: clap

4. Our ___ reads every day.

Answer: class

5. The ___ moved in the wind.

Answer: flag

Page 20: words 191–200

Vocabulary page 20
#	Word	Pattern / part of speech	Meaning	Sample sentence
191	brick	nouninitial blend · short vowel	1. mattone 2. laterizio 3. tegola	The wall is made of brick.
192	clip	nouninitial blend · short vowel	morsetto	Use a clip for the papers.
193	drip	verbinitial blend · short vowel	gocciolare	Water can drip from the tap.
194	frog	nouninitial blend · short vowel	rana	The frog jumped into the pond.
195	grin	nouninitial blend · short vowel	1. sorridere 2. sorriso	His grin showed his joy.
196	skip	verbinitial blend · short vowel	1. balzare 2. saltellare	Skip across the playground.
197	spin	verbinitial blend · short vowel	1. girare 2. far girare 3. ruotare	The wheel can spin.
198	swim	verbinitial blend · short vowel	1. nuotare 2. natare	We swim in the pool.
199	stop	verbinitial blend · short vowel	1. fermare 2. far smettere 3. fermarsi	Stop at the red light.
200	drum	nouninitial blend · short vowel	1. batteria 2. tamburo	Tap the drum softly.

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Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. The wall is made of ___.

Answer: brick

2. Use a ___ for the papers.

Answer: clip

3. Water can ___ from the tap.

Answer: drip

4. The ___ jumped into the pond.

Answer: frog

5. His ___ showed his joy.

Answer: grin

Page 21: words 201–210

Vocabulary page 21
#	Word	Pattern / part of speech	Meaning	Sample sentence
201	drop	nouninitial blend · short vowel	goccia	A drop of rain hit my nose.
202	plum	nouninitial blend · short vowel	1. prugna 2. susina	The plum tasted sweet.
203	plug	nouninitial blend · short vowel	spina	Put the plug in safely with an adult.
204	crab	nouninitial blend · short vowel	granchio	The crab walked sideways.
205	grab	verbinitial blend · short vowel	1. afferrare 2. agguantare 3. arraffare	Grab your coat.
206	drag	verbinitial blend · short vowel	1. trainare 2. trascinare 3. strascinare	Do not drag your bag.
207	sled	nouninitial blend · short vowel	slitta	The red sled went down the hill.
208	slip	verbinitial blend · short vowel	1. scivolare 2. sdrucciolare 3. sgusciare	Be careful not to slip on the ice.
209	twin	nouninitial blend · short vowel	1. gemello 2. gemella	Her twin has the same smile.
210	step	nouninitial blend · short vowel	1. scalino 2. passo	Take one step forward.

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Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. Put the ___ in safely with an adult.

Answer: plug

2. The ___ walked sideways.

Answer: crab

3. ___ your coat.

Answer: grab

4. Do not ___ your bag.

Answer: drag

5. The red ___ went down the hill.

Answer: sled

Page 22: words 211–220

Vocabulary page 22
#	Word	Pattern / part of speech	Meaning	Sample sentence
211	bath	noundigraph · short vowel	bagno	The baby had a warm bath.
212	cash	noundigraph · short vowel	1. contanti 2. liquidi	Dad paid with cash.
213	chat	noundigraph · short vowel	1. parlare 2. conversare 3. chiacchiera	We had a chat after class.
214	chin	noundigraph · short vowel	mento	Touch your chin.
215	chip	noundigraph · short vowel	1. frammento 2. scheggia	A chip fell from the rock.
216	fish	noundigraph · short vowel	pesce	The fish has shiny scales.
217	shop	noundigraph · short vowel	bottega	We went to the toy shop.
218	shut	verbdigraph · short vowel	1. chiudere 2. serrare	Shut the door gently.
219	thin	adjectivedigraph · short vowel	1. sottile 2. magro 3. consunto	The paper is thin.
220	this	pronoundigraph · short vowel	1. questo 2. questa 3. 'sto	This is my seat.

A Fish at the Shop

Reading practice for pages 22–24. Five relevant words are highlighted.

English reading

Lee goes to the shop for a fish tank. A thin chip of wood blocks the door, so it will not shut. Lee moves the chip and carries the tank home.

Italian translation

Lee va al negozio a comprare un acquario. Una sottile scheggia di legno blocca la porta, quindi non si chiude. Lee sposta la scheggia e porta l’acquario a casa.

Reading comprehension

1. Why does Lee visit the shop?

Lee visits the shop for a fish tank.

2. What blocks the door?

A thin chip of wood blocks the door.

3. What does Lee do with the chip?

Lee moves the chip.

Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. A ___ fell from the rock.

Answer: chip

2. The ___ has shiny scales.

Answer: fish

3. We went to the toy ___.

Answer: shop

4. ___ the door gently.

Answer: shut

5. The paper is ___.

Answer: thin

Page 23: words 221–230

Vocabulary page 23
#	Word	Pattern / part of speech	Meaning	Sample sentence
221	that	pronoundigraph · short vowel	1. quello 2. quella	That is my blue bag.
222	then	adverbdigraph · short vowel	allora	Wash your hands then eat.
223	when	adverbdigraph · short vowel	quando	When will the bus come?
224	whip	verbdigraph · short vowel	1. flagellare 2. frustare 3. scudisciare	Whip the cream with an adult.
225	wish	verbdigraph · short vowel	1. volere 2. desiderare	Make a wish.
226	rich	adjectivedigraph · short vowel	ricco	The garden has rich, dark soil.
227	much	determinerdigraph · short vowel	molto	We do not need much water.
228	such	determinerdigraph · short vowel	1. tale 2. così	It was such a fun day.
229	duck	noundigraph · short vowel	1. anatra 2. anitra	The duck swam with her chicks.
230	kick	verbdigraph · short vowel	calciare	Kick the ball to me.

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Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. It was ___ a fun day.

Answer: such

2. The ___ swam with her chicks.

Answer: duck

3. ___ the ball to me.

Answer: kick

4. ___ is my blue bag.

Answer: that

5. Wash your hands ___ eat.

Answer: then

Page 24: words 231–240

Vocabulary page 24
#	Word	Pattern / part of speech	Meaning	Sample sentence
231	rock	noundigraph · short vowel	roccia	I found a smooth rock.
232	sock	noundigraph · short vowel	1. calza 2. calzino	I lost one sock.
233	neck	noundigraph · short vowel	collo	The scarf keeps my neck warm.
234	back	noundigraph · short vowel	1. schiena 2. dorso 3. dietro	The backpack rests on my back.
235	pack	verbdigraph · short vowel	impacchettare	We pack lunch for the trip.
236	check	verbdigraph · short vowel	1. controllare 2. esaminare 3. ispezionare	Check your work before you finish.
237	shell	noundigraph · short vowel	1. guscio 2. conchiglia	I found a shell on the beach.
238	brush	verbdigraph · short vowel	spazzolare	Brush your teeth twice a day.
239	lunch	noundigraph · short vowel	1. pranzo 2. seconda colazione	We ate lunch at noon.
240	branch	noundigraph · short vowel	ramo	A bird sat on the branch.

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Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. A bird sat on the ___.

Answer: branch

2. I found a smooth ___.

Answer: rock

3. I lost one ___.

Answer: sock

4. The scarf keeps my ___ warm.

Answer: neck

5. The backpack rests on my ___.

Answer: back

Page 25: words 241–250

Vocabulary page 25
#	Word	Pattern / part of speech	Meaning	Sample sentence
241	blend	verbshort vowel · consonant cluster	1. mescolare 2. amalgamare 3. rimestare	Blend the fruit and milk.
242	block	nounshort vowel · consonant cluster	1. condominio 2. blocco 3. cubo	Put the block on the tower.
243	clock	nounshort vowel · consonant cluster	orologio	The clock says nine.
244	crust	nounshort vowel · consonant cluster	crosta	I ate the pizza crust.
245	stamp	nounshort vowel · consonant cluster	bollo	Put a stamp on the letter.
246	stand	verbshort vowel · consonant cluster	1. alzarsi 2. ergersi 3. elevarsi	Please stand in a line.
247	track	nounshort vowel · consonant cluster	1. sentiero 2. traccia 3. scia	We followed the animal track.
248	trust	verbshort vowel · consonant cluster	credere	I trust my teacher.
249	grand	adjectiveshort vowel · consonant cluster	grande	The grand castle had ten towers.
250	grass	nounshort vowel · consonant cluster	1. erba 2. graminacea	The grass is wet.

The Clock Tower

Reading practice for pages 25–27. Five relevant words are highlighted.

English reading

Nia visits the clock tower on her block. She eats the crust of her sandwich while she watches the hands move. At the gift desk, she buys a stamp with colors that blend into the sunset.

Italian translation

Nia visita la torre dell’orologio nel suo isolato. Mangia la crosta del suo panino mentre guarda le lancette muoversi. Al banco dei regali, compra un francobollo con colori che sfumano nel tramonto.

Reading comprehension

1. What tower does Nia visit?

Nia visits the clock tower.

2. What part of the sandwich does she eat?

She eats the crust.

3. What does she buy?

She buys a stamp.

Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. ___ the fruit and milk.

Answer: blend

2. Put the ___ on the tower.

Answer: block

3. The ___ says nine.

Answer: clock

4. I ate the pizza ___.

Answer: crust

5. Put a ___ on the letter.

Answer: stamp

Page 26: words 251–260

Vocabulary page 26
#	Word	Pattern / part of speech	Meaning	Sample sentence
251	fresh	adjectiveshort vowel · consonant cluster	1. fresco 2. refrigerante	The bread is fresh.
252	chest	nounshort vowel · consonant cluster	1. petto 2. torace	The medal hung on his chest.
253	smell	verbshort vowel · consonant cluster	1. sentire 2. fiutare	Smell the fresh flower.
254	spell	verbshort vowel · consonant cluster	1. scandire 2. sillabare 3. compitare	Can you spell cat?
255	snack	nounshort vowel · consonant cluster	merendina	I ate an apple for a snack.
256	stack	nounshort vowel · consonant cluster	1. pila 2. bica 3. [[balla	Make a stack of blocks.
257	stuck	adjectiveshort vowel · consonant cluster	1. intrappolato 2. bloccato	The wheel is stuck in mud.
258	truck	nounshort vowel · consonant cluster	1. autocarro 2. camion	The truck carried sand.
259	cluck	verbshort vowel · consonant cluster	chioccio	We heard the hen cluck.
260	crack	nounshort vowel · consonant cluster	1. crepa 2. fessura 3. intercapedine	There is a crack in the old cup.

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Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. ___ the fresh flower.

Answer: smell

2. Can you ___ cat?

Answer: spell

3. I ate an apple for a ___.

Answer: snack

4. Make a ___ of blocks.

Answer: stack

5. The wheel is ___ in mud.

Answer: stuck

Page 27: words 261–270

Vocabulary page 27
#	Word	Pattern / part of speech	Meaning	Sample sentence
261	dress	nounshort vowel · consonant cluster	1. vestito 2. abito	Her blue dress has two pockets.
262	press	verbshort vowel · consonant cluster	1. premere 2. pressare	Press the button once.
263	cross	verbshort vowel · consonant cluster	attraversare	We cross the road with an adult.
264	frost	nounshort vowel · consonant cluster	1. gelata 2. gelo	White frost covered the grass.
265	print	verbshort vowel · consonant cluster	scrivere in stampatello	Print your name on the line.
266	crisp	adjectiveshort vowel · consonant cluster	croccante	The apple is crisp and sweet.
267	grasp	verbshort vowel · consonant cluster	1. afferrare 2. agguantare 3. avvinghiare	Grasp the rail with both hands.
268	swing	nounshort vowel · consonant cluster	altalena	I took a turn on the swing.
269	twist	verbshort vowel · consonant cluster	1. colpo di scena 2. torcere 3. attorcigliare	Twist the lid to open the jar.
270	blast	nounshort vowel · consonant cluster	squillo	A loud blast came from the horn.

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Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. The apple is ___ and sweet.

Answer: crisp

2. ___ the rail with both hands.

Answer: grasp

3. I took a turn on the ___.

Answer: swing

4. ___ the lid to open the jar.

Answer: twist

5. A loud ___ came from the horn.

Answer: blast

Page 28: words 271–280

Vocabulary page 28
#	Word	Pattern / part of speech	Meaning	Sample sentence
271	bake	verbsilent e · long vowel	1. cuocere 2. infornare	We bake bread on Saturday.
272	cake	nounsilent e · long vowel	1. torta 2. pasticcino 3. dolce	The cake has pink frosting.
273	game	nounsilent e · long vowel	1. partita 2. gioco	We played a matching game.
274	lake	nounsilent e · long vowel	lago	Ducks swam across the lake.
275	make	verbsilent e · long vowel	fare	We make a kite from paper.
276	name	nounsilent e · long vowel	nome	Write your name at the top.
277	same	adjectivesilent e · long vowel	1. stesso 2. medesimo	We chose the same color.
278	tape	nounsilent e · long vowel	1. nastro 2. audiocassetta 3. videocassetta	Use tape to fix the torn page.
279	wave	verbsilent e · long vowel	salutare	Wave goodbye to the bus driver.
280	bike	nounsilent e · long vowel	1. bicicletta 2. bici	I wear a helmet on my bike.

Cake by the Lake

Reading practice for pages 28–30. Five relevant words are highlighted.

English reading

Zoe rides her bike to the lake. She gives a wave to Dad, who has come to bake a cake. They use tape to hold a paper tablecloth while the wind blows.

Italian translation

Zoe va in bicicletta al lago. Saluta con la mano papà, che è venuto a cuocere una torta. Usano del nastro adesivo per tenere ferma una tovaglia di carta mentre soffia il vento.

Reading comprehension

1. How does Zoe reach the lake?

Zoe rides her bike to the lake.

2. What will Dad bake?

Dad will bake a cake.

3. Why do they use tape?

They use tape to hold the tablecloth.

Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. Use ___ to fix the torn page.

Answer: tape

2. ___ goodbye to the bus driver.

Answer: wave

3. I wear a helmet on my ___.

Answer: bike

4. We ___ bread on Saturday.

Answer: bake

5. The ___ has pink frosting.

Answer: cake

Page 29: words 281–290

Vocabulary page 29
#	Word	Pattern / part of speech	Meaning	Sample sentence
281	five	numbersilent e · long vowel	cinque	Five ducks walked to the pond.
282	hide	verbsilent e · long vowel	1. nascondersi 2. nascondere	The rabbit can hide behind the log.
283	hike	nounsilent e · long vowel	1. camminata 2. passeggiata 3. escursione	Our family took a hike in the hills.
284	kite	nounsilent e · long vowel	aquilone	The kite rose above the trees.
285	like	verbsilent e · long vowel	1. piacere a 2. piacere	I like the song we learned.
286	line	nounsilent e · long vowel	1. corda 2. gomena 3. sagola	Draw a straight line under the word.
287	mine	pronounsilent e · long vowel	1. il mio 2. mio	The blue cup is mine.
288	ride	verbsilent e · long vowel	1. cavalcare 2. guidare 3. andare in bici	We ride the bus to school.
289	time	nounsilent e · long vowel	1. ora 2. tempo	It is time to clean up.
290	home	nounsilent e · long vowel	1. casa 2. focolare 3. meta	We walked home after school.

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Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. ___ ducks walked to the pond.

Answer: five

2. The rabbit can ___ behind the log.

Answer: hide

3. Our family took a ___ in the hills.

Answer: hike

4. The ___ rose above the trees.

Answer: kite

5. I ___ the song we learned.

Answer: like

Page 30: words 291–300

Vocabulary page 30
#	Word	Pattern / part of speech	Meaning	Sample sentence
291	hope	verbsilent e · long vowel	sperare	I hope the rain stops soon.
292	note	nounsilent e · long vowel	1. memoria 2. nota	Dad left a note on the table.
293	nose	nounsilent e · long vowel	1. naso 2. muso	The puppy has a wet nose.
294	rope	nounsilent e · long vowel	1. corda 2. cavo 3. fune	Hold the rope with both hands.
295	rose	nounsilent e · long vowel	rosa	A red rose grew by the gate.
296	cube	nounsilent e · long vowel	cubo	The ice cube melted in the cup.
297	cute	adjectivesilent e · long vowel	carino	The cute pup chased its tail.
298	mule	nounsilent e · long vowel	mulo	The mule carried a light pack.
299	tube	nounsilent e · long vowel	tubo	The paint comes in a small tube.
300	use	verbsilent e · long vowel	1. solere 2. essere [[solito 3. essere solito	Use a ruler to draw the line.

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Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. I ___ the rain stops soon.

Answer: hope

2. Dad left a ___ on the table.

Answer: note

3. The puppy has a wet ___.

Answer: nose

4. Hold the ___ with both hands.

Answer: rope

5. A red ___ grew by the gate.

Answer: rose

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