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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	悪い	The milk smelled bad, so we did not drink it.
2	bag	nounshort a · CVC	1. かばん 2. 袋	I put my book in the bag.
3	bat	nounshort a · CVC	コウモリ	A bat flew out of the cave.
4	cab	nounshort a · CVC	タクシー	We took a cab home.
5	can	verbshort a · CVC	できる	I can hop on one foot.
6	cap	nounshort a · CVC	1. キャップ 2. 帽子	Sam wore a red cap.
7	cat	nounshort a · CVC	猫	The cat naps on the mat.
8	dad	nounshort a · CVC	1. パパ 2. お父さん	My dad reads with me.
9	dam	nounshort a · CVC	ダム	The beaver made a dam.
10	fan	nounshort a · CVC	扇風機	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.

Japanese translation

サムはバッグの中でコウモリを見つけます。それは悪いコウモリではなく、おもちゃです。サムは友だちに見せるために、タクシーでバッグを持って行けます。

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	太った	A fat caterpillar rested on the leaf.
12	gas	nounshort a · CVC	1. ガス 2. 気体	The balloon is filled with gas.
13	ham	nounshort a · CVC	ハム	We made a ham sandwich.
14	hat	nounshort a · CVC	帽子	Her hat is pink.
15	jam	nounshort a · CVC	ジャム	I put jam on my toast.
16	lap	nounshort a · CVC	ひざ	The book rests on my lap.
17	mad	adjectiveshort a · CVC	怒った	I felt mad for a moment.
18	man	nounshort a · CVC	1. 男の人 2. 男性	The man waved hello.
19	map	nounshort a · CVC	地図	We found the lake on the map.
20	mat	nounshort a · CVC	1. マット 2. 玄関マット	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	昼寝	The baby took a nap.
22	pad	nounshort a · CVC	1. スケッチブック 2. メモ帳	Draw a sun on the pad.
23	pan	nounshort a · CVC	フライパン	Dad warmed soup in a pan.
24	pat	verbshort a · CVC	1. なでること 2. 軽くたたくこと	Pat the dog softly.
25	rag	nounshort a · CVC	1. ぼろ布 2. 雑巾	Use the rag to wipe the table.
26	ram	nounshort a · CVC	雄羊	The ram has curved horns.
27	ran	verbshort a · CVC	走った	Mia ran to the gate.
28	rat	nounshort a · CVC	ネズミ	The rat hid in a hole.
29	sad	adjectiveshort a · CVC	悲しい	The sad child needed a hug.
30	tap	verbshort a · CVC	1. 軽くたたく 2. 軽く触れる	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. 寝床 2. ベッド 3. 寝台	I make my bed each morning.
32	beg	verbshort e · CVC	1. 頼む 2. 拝み倒す	The pup may beg for a treat.
33	bet	verbshort e · CVC	賭ける	I bet the sun will shine.
34	den	nounshort e · CVC	巣窟	The fox sleeps in its den.
35	fed	verbshort e · CVC	1. 食べさせる 2. 飼う 3. 食べ物を与える	I fed the fish.
36	get	verbshort e · CVC	1. 受け取る 2. 貰う 3. 得る	Please get your coat.
37	hen	nounshort e · CVC	1. 雌鶏 2. 雌鳥	The hen laid an egg.
38	jet	nounshort e · CVC	1. 黒玉 2. 貝褐炭	The jet flew above us.
39	leg	nounshort e · CVC	1. 脚 2. 足	I can stand on one leg.
40	let	verbshort e · CVC	1. …させる 2. させる	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.

Japanese translation

メグは、足に毛布をかけてジェット機に座っています。メグは小さな犬をそばに置きたいのですが、ペットは安全な寝床にいなければなりません。メグはお願いしません。犬を休ませてあげます。

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	人々	The men carried the box.
42	met	verbshort e · CVC	1. 会う 2. お目にかかる 3. 遭う	I met my teacher today.
43	net	nounshort e · CVC	網	The fish swam near the net.
44	peg	nounshort e · CVC	洗濯挟み	Hang the bag on the peg.
45	pen	nounshort e · CVC	1. ペン 2. ボールペン 3. 万年筆	Write your name with a pen.
46	pet	nounshort e · CVC	1. 撫でる 2. ペット 3. 愛玩動物	My pet likes to play.
47	red	adjectiveshort e · CVC	1. 赤い 2. 赤	The bus is red.
48	set	verbshort e · CVC	1. 置く 2. 拵える 3. 準備	Set the cup on the table.
49	ten	numbershort e · CVC	1. 十 2. とお 3. テン	I have ten fingers.
50	vet	nounshort e · CVC	獣医師	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	網	A spider sat on its web.
52	wet	adjectiveshort e · CVC	1. 濡らす 2. 湿っぽい 3. 濡れた	My socks got wet.
53	yes	interjectionshort e · CVC	1. はい 2. ええ 3. うん	I said yes to the invitation.
54	yet	adverbshort e · CVC	まだ	The bus is not here yet.
55	hem	nounshort e · CVC	裾	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	結婚	The two bears wed at the end of the story.
58	bell	nounshort e · CVC	1. 鐘 2. 鈴 3. ベル	The school bell rang.
59	sell	verbshort e · CVC	1. 売る 2. うる	They sell fruit at the market.
60	tell	verbshort e · CVC	1. 言う 2. 教える 3. 申す	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. 涎掛け 2. ビブ 3. スタイ	The baby wore a bib.
62	bid	nounshort i · CVC	付け値	Dad made a bid at the sale.
63	big	adjectiveshort i · CVC	大きい	We saw a big tree.
64	bin	nounshort i · CVC	容器	Put the paper in the bin.
65	bit	nounshort i · CVC	1. ちょっと 2. 少々 3. 少し	I ate a bit of cheese.
66	did	verbshort i · CVC	1. する 2. やる 3. なさる	I did my homework.
67	dig	verbshort i · CVC	掘る	We dig with a small shovel.
68	dim	adjectiveshort i · CVC	1. 薄暗い 2. 仄暗い 3. 朧気	The light is dim.
69	dip	verbshort i · CVC	水泳	Dip the brush in paint.
70	fig	nounshort i · CVC	1. 無花果 2. 映日果	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.

Japanese translation

ティムはごみ箱の中で本当に地図を見つけました。部屋は薄暗かったですが、赤いインクが少し見えました。地図には、古い木の近くを掘るようにと書いてありました。

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	鰭	The fish has a blue fin.
72	fit	verbshort i · CVC	1. 合う 2. 適する	These shoes fit me well.
73	fix	verbshort i · CVC	1. 修理する 2. 治す 3. 直す	Can you fix the toy?
74	him	pronounshort i · CVC	彼	Please give the ball to him.
75	hip	nounshort i · CVC	1. 腰 2. ヒップ	Put your hand on your hip.
76	hit	verbshort i · CVC	当てる	Hit the ball with the bat.
77	kid	nounshort i · CVC	童	The kid drew a bright star.
78	lid	nounshort i · CVC	蓋	Put the lid on the jar.
79	lip	nounshort i · CVC	1. 唇 2. くちびる	She bit her lower lip.
80	mix	verbshort i · CVC	混ぜる	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	かむ	The crab may nip a finger.
82	pig	nounshort i · CVC	1. 豚 2. ブタ	The pig rolled in mud.
83	pin	nounshort i · CVC	1. ピン 2. 鋲	Use a pin to hold the cloth.
84	pit	nounshort i · CVC	1. 落とし穴 2. 穴	Do not step into the pit.
85	rib	nounshort i · CVC	肋骨	A rib protects the lungs.
86	rim	nounshort i · CVC	外縁	The ball hit the rim.
87	rip	verbshort i · CVC	破れる	Do not rip the paper.
88	sip	nounshort i · CVC	すする	Take a sip of water.
89	sit	verbshort i · CVC	1. いる 2. 座る	Sit beside me.
90	wig	nounshort i · CVC	1. 鬘 2. 仮髪 3. ウィッグ	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. 沼沢 2. 沼地	Frogs live near the bog.
92	box	nounshort o · CVC	1. 箱 2. 入れ物 3. ボックス	The gift is in the box.
93	cob	nounshort o · CVC	白鳥	Corn grows on a cob.
94	cod	nounshort o · CVC	鱈	The cod swam in cold water.
95	cog	nounshort o · CVC	歯	The small cog began to turn.
96	cot	nounshort o · CVC	ベビーベッド	The child slept on a cot.
97	dog	nounshort o · CVC	1. 犬 2. 狗	The dog can run fast.
98	dot	nounshort o · CVC	点	Put a dot on the page.
99	fog	nounshort o · CVC	1. 霧 2. 霞み	The fog hid the hill.
100	fox	nounshort o · CVC	1. 狐 2. キツネ 3. フォックス	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.

Japanese translation

沼のそばに箱があります。中にはトウモロコシの芯と、おもちゃのタラと、小さな歯車が一つ入っています。雨が降り始める前に、ジョーは変わった物を一つずつ元の場所に戻します。

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. 得る 2. 手に入れる 3. 入手する	I got a new book.
102	hog	nounshort o · CVC	1. 豚 2. ブタ	The hog ate from the trough.
103	hop	verbshort o · CVC	跳ねる	Hop over the line.
104	hot	adjectiveshort o · CVC	1. 熱い 2. 暑い	The soup is hot.
105	job	nounshort o · CVC	1. 仕事 2. ジョブ 3. バイト	Her job is to teach.
106	jog	verbshort o · CVC	ジョギング	We jog around the field.
107	log	nounshort o · CVC	1. 伐採 2. 薪	A frog sat on the log.
108	lot	nounshort o · CVC	宿命	We had a lot of fun.
109	mob	nounshort o · CVC	暴徒	A noisy mob moved down the street.
110	mop	nounshort o · CVC	モップ	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	頷く	Nod if you understand.
112	not	adverbshort o · CVC	1. …ではない 2. …ない 3. -ません	This cup is not mine.
113	pop	verbshort o · CVC	1. ポップ 2. ポップス	The bubble may pop.
114	pot	nounshort o · CVC	鍋	The soup is in the pot.
115	rob	verbshort o · CVC	1. 盗む 2. 奪う 3. 略奪する	It is wrong to rob anyone.
116	rod	nounshort o · CVC	1. 棒 2. 鞭	The curtain hangs from a rod.
117	rot	verbshort o · CVC	腐る	Old fruit can rot.
118	sob	verbshort o · CVC	すすり泣き	The hurt child began to sob.
119	top	nounshort o · CVC	1. 頂 2. 頂上 3. 表	The bird sat on top.
120	mom	nounshort o · CVC	ママ	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	1. 芽 2. 蕾	A flower grew from the bud.
122	bug	nounshort u · CVC	1. バグ 2. 不具合	A tiny bug crawled by.
123	bun	nounshort u · CVC	1. バン 2. ロールパン	The burger is in a bun.
124	bus	nounshort u · CVC	1. バス 2. 乗合自動車	We ride the bus to school.
125	but	conjunctionshort u · CVC	1. では[[ない 2. じゃ[[ない 3. でも	I tried but I slipped.
126	cub	nounshort u · CVC	1. 子 2. 幼獣	The bear cub followed its mother.
127	cup	nounshort u · CVC	1. コップ 2. カップ 3. 茶碗	Fill the cup with milk.
128	cut	verbshort u · CVC	1. 切る 2. サボる 3. 休む	Cut the paper carefully.
129	dug	verbshort u · CVC	掘る	The dog dug in the yard.
130	fun	nounshort u · CVC	1. 楽しい 2. 楽しみ 3. 遊び	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.

Japanese translation

キムは砂に小さな穴を掘りました。穴のそばに花のつぼみを置き、コップに水を入れました。庭を作るのは楽しかったけれど、新しい植物は切りませんでした。

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	1. 歯茎 2. 歯肉 3. 歯齦	Do not swallow your gum.
132	hug	verbshort u · CVC	1. 抱擁する 2. 抱く 3. 抱擁	I hug my mom before school.
133	hum	verbshort u · CVC	1. ハミング 2. 鼻歌	Hum the tune with me.
134	hut	nounshort u · CVC	小屋	The hikers rested in a hut.
135	jug	nounshort u · CVC	1. 水差し 2. ジャグ	The jug is full of water.
136	mud	nounshort u · CVC	泥	The pig played in the mud.
137	mug	nounshort u · CVC	1. マグ 2. マグカップ 3. ジョッキ	My cocoa is in a mug.
138	nun	nounshort u · CVC	1. 修道女 2. 尼僧 3. 童貞	The nun cared for the children.
139	nut	nounshort u · CVC	1. 堅果 2. 木の実 3. ナッツ	The squirrel found a nut.
140	pup	nounshort u · CVC	子犬	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	擦る	Rub your cold hands together.
142	rug	nounshort u · CVC	1. ラグ 2. 絨毯	The rug feels soft.
143	run	verbshort u · CVC	走る	Run to the tree.
144	rut	nounshort u · CVC	轍	The wagon wheel made a rut in the mud.
145	sub	nounshort u · CVC	バチスカーフ	The yellow sub moved under the sea.
146	sum	nounshort u · CVC	総額	The sum of two and three is five.
147	sun	nounshort u · CVC	1. 太陽 2. 日 3. 恒星	The sun is bright today.
148	tub	nounshort u · CVC	桶	The duck toy floats in the tub.
149	tug	verbshort u · CVC	撃つ	Tug the rope gently.
150	yum	interjectionshort u · CVC	美味い	“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. と 2. かつ 3. とか	We packed apples and pears.
152	band	nounshort vowel · final blend	1. 楽団 2. バンド	The band played a song.
153	bend	verbshort vowel · final blend	1. 曲げる 2. 曲がる	Bend your knees.
154	best	adjectiveshort vowel · final blend	一番	This is my best drawing.
155	bump	verbshort vowel · final blend	ぶつかる	Do not bump your head.
156	camp	nounshort vowel · final blend	1. キャンプする 2. キャンプ 3. 収容所	We slept at camp.
157	fast	adjectiveshort vowel · final blend	1. 速く 2. 急いで 3. 速い	The rabbit is fast.
158	hand	nounshort vowel · final blend	1. 手 2. て	Raise your hand.
159	help	verbshort vowel · final blend	1. 助ける 2. 手伝う	Please help me tie this.
160	jump	verbshort vowel · final blend	1. 跳ぶ 2. ジャンプする 3. ジャンプ	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.

Japanese translation

キャンプでは、バンドが湖の近くで演奏しています。ベンはドラムがでこぼこにぶつかったあと、それを拾うためにかがまなければなりません。友だちと音楽を演奏することは一日の中でいちばん楽しいことなので、彼はにっこりします。

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. ランプ 2. 明かり 3. 灯	Turn on the lamp.
162	left	nounshort vowel · final blend	左	The school is on the left.
163	lift	verbshort vowel · final blend	1. エレベーター 2. 昇降機	Lift the light box.
164	lost	adjectiveshort vowel · final blend	失った (うしなった, ushinatta), 負けた (まけた, maketa)	I found my lost mitten.
165	milk	nounshort vowel · final blend	1. 乳を搾る 2. 牛乳 3. ミルク	I drink milk with breakfast.
166	must	verbshort vowel · final blend	1. なきゃ 2. いけない 3. なくちゃ	You must wear a seat belt.
167	nest	nounshort vowel · final blend	1. 巣 2. ネスト	The eggs are in the nest.
168	pond	nounshort vowel · final blend	池	Ducks swam in the pond.
169	sand	nounshort vowel · final blend	砂	We built a castle from sand.
170	send	verbshort vowel · final blend	1. 送る 2. 送信する 3. 送信	Send the letter today.

Page 17 vocabulary review

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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. 柔らかい 2. 軟らかい	The blanket feels soft.
172	tent	nounshort vowel · final blend	1. テント 2. 天幕 3. 幕屋	We slept in a tent.
173	wind	nounshort vowel · final blend	1. 風 2. かぜ	The wind moved the leaves.
174	gift	nounshort vowel · final blend	1. 贈り物 2. 贈答品 3. プレゼント	I made a gift for Mom.
175	pink	adjectiveshort vowel · final blend	1. 桃色 2. ピンク 3. 淡紅色	Her shoes are pink.
176	ring	nounshort vowel · final blend	指輪	The silver ring has a blue stone.
177	bank	nounshort vowel · final blend	1. 岸 2. バンク	We sat on the river bank.
178	mask	nounshort vowel · final blend	1. 仮面 2. 覆面 3. お面	The actor wore a mask.
179	desk	nounshort vowel · final blend	机	My pencil is on the desk.
180	dust	nounshort vowel · final blend	1. 埃 2. ほこり	Wipe the dust from the shelf.

Page 18 vocabulary review

Review five selected words from page 18.

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	1. 黒 2. 黒色 3. 黒い	The cat has black fur.
182	clap	verbinitial blend · short vowel	手を叩く	Clap for the singers.
183	class	nouninitial blend · short vowel	1. 学年 2. クラス	Our class reads every day.
184	flag	nouninitial blend · short vowel	1. 旗 2. 旗幟	The flag moved in the wind.
185	flat	adjectiveinitial blend · short vowel	変	Lay the paper flat.
186	glad	adjectiveinitial blend · short vowel	嬉しい	I am glad you came.
187	plan	nouninitial blend · short vowel	1. 計画 2. プラン	We made a plan for the day.
188	plant	nouninitial blend · short vowel	植える	Water the plant.
189	snap	verbinitial blend · short vowel	はぜる音	Snap the blocks together.
190	trap	nouninitial blend · short vowel	罠	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.

Japanese translation

クラスのみんなは、劇のために黒い旗を作ります。ひものわなが何度も棒に引っかかるので、ミアが直します。旗が上がると、みんなは拍手を始めます。

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	煉瓦	The wall is made of brick.
192	clip	nouninitial blend · short vowel	クリップ	Use a clip for the papers.
193	drip	verbinitial blend · short vowel	滴る	Water can drip from the tap.
194	frog	nouninitial blend · short vowel	1. 蛙 2. カエル 3. かはづ	The frog jumped into the pond.
195	grin	nouninitial blend · short vowel	ニコニコ	His grin showed his joy.
196	skip	verbinitial blend · short vowel	はね回る	Skip across the playground.
197	spin	verbinitial blend · short vowel	1. 回転する 2. 回転	The wheel can spin.
198	swim	verbinitial blend · short vowel	1. 泳ぐ 2. およぐ	We swim in the pool.
199	stop	verbinitial blend · short vowel	1. 止める 2. 止まる	Stop at the red light.
200	drum	nouninitial blend · short vowel	1. 鼓 2. 太鼓 3. ドラム	Tap the drum softly.

Page 20 vocabulary review

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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	1. 滴 2. 雫	A drop of rain hit my nose.
202	plum	nouninitial blend · short vowel	1. セイヨウスモモ 2. プラム	The plum tasted sweet.
203	plug	nouninitial blend · short vowel	プラグ	Put the plug in safely with an adult.
204	crab	nouninitial blend · short vowel	1. 蟹 2. カニ	The crab walked sideways.
205	grab	verbinitial blend · short vowel	掴む	Grab your coat.
206	drag	verbinitial blend · short vowel	1. 引く 2. 引きずる 3. 引き離す	Do not drag your bag.
207	sled	nouninitial blend · short vowel	そり	The red sled went down the hill.
208	slip	verbinitial blend · short vowel	滑る	Be careful not to slip on the ice.
209	twin	nouninitial blend · short vowel	双子	Her twin has the same smile.
210	step	nouninitial blend · short vowel	歩	Take one step forward.

Page 21 vocabulary review

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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	1. 入浴 2. 湯浴み 3. 沐浴	The baby had a warm bath.
212	cash	noundigraph · short vowel	1. 現金 2. キャッシュ	Dad paid with cash.
213	chat	noundigraph · short vowel	チャット	We had a chat after class.
214	chin	noundigraph · short vowel	1. 頤 2. 顎	Touch your chin.
215	chip	noundigraph · short vowel	チップス	A chip fell from the rock.
216	fish	noundigraph · short vowel	1. 魚 2. 魚類	The fish has shiny scales.
217	shop	noundigraph · short vowel	1. 店 2. 商店 3. ショップ	We went to the toy shop.
218	shut	verbdigraph · short vowel	1. 閉める 2. 閉じる	Shut the door gently.
219	thin	adjectivedigraph · short vowel	1. 薄い 2. 細い	The paper is thin.
220	this	pronoundigraph · short vowel	1. この 2. これ	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.

Japanese translation

リーは水槽を買いに店へ行きます。細い木のかけらがドアをふさいでいるので、ドアは閉まりません。リーはそのかけらをどかして、水槽を家に運びます。

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. それ 2. あれ	That is my blue bag.
222	then	adverbdigraph · short vowel	1. その時 2. その時点	Wash your hands then eat.
223	when	adverbdigraph · short vowel	1. 何時 2. いつ	When will the bus come?
224	whip	verbdigraph · short vowel	鞭打つ	Whip the cream with an adult.
225	wish	verbdigraph · short vowel	1. 願う 2. 祈る 3. 欲する	Make a wish.
226	rich	adjectivedigraph · short vowel	1. 豊か 2. 金持ち 3. 裕福	The garden has rich, dark soil.
227	much	determinerdigraph · short vowel	1. 沢山 2. 多くの 3. 多い	We do not need much water.
228	such	determinerdigraph · short vowel	1. そのような 2. そんな 3. このような	It was such a fun day.
229	duck	noundigraph · short vowel	1. 鴨 2. カモ 3. 家鴨	The duck swam with her chicks.
230	kick	verbdigraph · short vowel	1. 蹴る 2. キックする 3. キック	Kick the ball to me.

Page 23 vocabulary review

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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	1. 石 2. 岩石 3. 岩	I found a smooth rock.
232	sock	noundigraph · short vowel	1. 靴下 2. ソックス	I lost one sock.
233	neck	noundigraph · short vowel	首	The scarf keeps my neck warm.
234	back	noundigraph · short vowel	1. 背 2. 背中 3. 背面	The backpack rests on my back.
235	pack	verbdigraph · short vowel	1. 詰める 2. 包む 3. 包装する	We pack lunch for the trip.
236	check	verbdigraph · short vowel	確認	Check your work before you finish.
237	shell	noundigraph · short vowel	1. 殻 2. 卵殻 3. 胴	I found a shell on the beach.
238	brush	verbdigraph · short vowel	磨く	Brush your teeth twice a day.
239	lunch	noundigraph · short vowel	1. 昼食 2. 昼ご飯 3. 昼飯	We ate lunch at noon.
240	branch	noundigraph · short vowel	枝	A bird sat on the branch.

Page 24 vocabulary review

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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	混ざる	Blend the fruit and milk.
242	block	nounshort vowel · consonant cluster	塊	Put the block on the tower.
243	clock	nounshort vowel · consonant cluster	時計	The clock says nine.
244	crust	nounshort vowel · consonant cluster	ピザクラスト	I ate the pizza crust.
245	stamp	nounshort vowel · consonant cluster	1. 印章 2. 判子 3. 印鑑	Put a stamp on the letter.
246	stand	verbshort vowel · consonant cluster	立つ	Please stand in a line.
247	track	nounshort vowel · consonant cluster	1. 跡 2. 痕跡	We followed the animal track.
248	trust	verbshort vowel · consonant cluster	1. 信じる 2. 信頼 3. 信任	I trust my teacher.
249	grand	adjectiveshort vowel · consonant cluster	1. 壮麗な 2. 壮麗	The grand castle had ten towers.
250	grass	nounshort vowel · consonant cluster	1. 草 2. 雑草	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.

Japanese translation

ニアは自分の区画にある時計塔を訪れます。時計の針が動くのを見ながら、サンドイッチの耳を食べます。おみやげ売り場で、夕焼けに溶け込む色の切手を買います。

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	新鮮	The bread is fresh.
252	chest	nounshort vowel · consonant cluster	1. 胸 2. 胸郭	The medal hung on his chest.
253	smell	verbshort vowel · consonant cluster	1. 嗅ぐ 2. 匂いを感じる	Smell the fresh flower.
254	spell	verbshort vowel · consonant cluster	綴る	Can you spell cat?
255	snack	nounshort vowel · consonant cluster	1. 間食 2. おやつ	I ate an apple for a snack.
256	stack	nounshort vowel · consonant cluster	塚	Make a stack of blocks.
257	stuck	adjectiveshort vowel · consonant cluster	1. 棒 2. 枝	The wheel is stuck in mud.
258	truck	nounshort vowel · consonant cluster	1. トラック 2. 貨物自動車	The truck carried sand.
259	cluck	verbshort vowel · consonant cluster	コッコッと鳴く	We heard the hen cluck.
260	crack	nounshort vowel · consonant cluster	1. ひび 2. 亀裂 3. 裂け目	There is a crack in the old cup.

Page 26 vocabulary review

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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. ワンピース 2. ドレス 3. 服	Her blue dress has two pockets.
262	press	verbshort vowel · consonant cluster	押す	Press the button once.
263	cross	verbshort vowel · consonant cluster	渡る	We cross the road with an adult.
264	frost	nounshort vowel · consonant cluster	霜	White frost covered the grass.
265	print	verbshort vowel · consonant cluster	印刷	Print your name on the line.
266	crisp	adjectiveshort vowel · consonant cluster	1. しゃきしゃきした 2. カリカリした 3. ぱりっとした	The apple is crisp and sweet.
267	grasp	verbshort vowel · consonant cluster	掴む	Grasp the rail with both hands.
268	swing	nounshort vowel · consonant cluster	1. ブランコ 2. 鞦韆	I took a turn on the swing.
269	twist	verbshort vowel · consonant cluster	1. どんでん返し 2. 捻る	Twist the lid to open the jar.
270	blast	nounshort vowel · consonant cluster	1. 疾風 2. 突風	A loud blast came from the horn.

Page 27 vocabulary review

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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	焼く	We bake bread on Saturday.
272	cake	nounsilent e · long vowel	1. ケーキ 2. お菓子	The cake has pink frosting.
273	game	nounsilent e · long vowel	1. 体育 2. 競技 3. 試合	We played a matching game.
274	lake	nounsilent e · long vowel	1. 湖 2. -湖	Ducks swam across the lake.
275	make	verbsilent e · long vowel	1. 創る 2. 創造する 3. 創造	We make a kite from paper.
276	name	nounsilent e · long vowel	1. 名前 2. 名 3. お名前	Write your name at the top.
277	same	adjectivesilent e · long vowel	同じ	We chose the same color.
278	tape	nounsilent e · long vowel	テープ	Use tape to fix the torn page.
279	wave	verbsilent e · long vowel	1. 振り動かす 2. 揺する 3. 振る	Wave goodbye to the bus driver.
280	bike	nounsilent e · long vowel	1. 自転車 2. チャリンコ 3. ケッタ	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.

Japanese translation

ゾーイは自転車で湖へ行きます。ゾーイは、ケーキを焼きに来たパパに手を振ります。風が吹く中、二人は紙のテーブルクロスを留めるためにテープを使います。

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	1. 五 2. 五つ 3. ファイブ	Five ducks walked to the pond.
282	hide	verbsilent e · long vowel	1. 隠れる 2. 隠す 3. 隠匿	The rabbit can hide behind the log.
283	hike	nounsilent e · long vowel	1. 散策 2. ハイキング 3. 遠足	Our family took a hike in the hills.
284	kite	nounsilent e · long vowel	1. 凧 2. 紙鳶 3. いか	The kite rose above the trees.
285	like	verbsilent e · long vowel	1. …が好き 2. 好む 3. 好き	I like the song we learned.
286	line	nounsilent e · long vowel	1. 線 2. ライン	Draw a straight line under the word.
287	mine	pronounsilent e · long vowel	1. 私の 2. 私	The blue cup is mine.
288	ride	verbsilent e · long vowel	乗る	We ride the bus to school.
289	time	nounsilent e · long vowel	1. 時間 2. 時刻 3. 時	It is time to clean up.
290	home	nounsilent e · long vowel	1. 家 2. お住まい 3. お宅	We walked home after school.

Page 29 vocabulary review

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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	1. 希望する 2. 望む 3. 希望	I hope the rain stops soon.
292	note	nounsilent e · long vowel	1. ノート 2. メモ	Dad left a note on the table.
293	nose	nounsilent e · long vowel	1. 鼻 2. はな	The puppy has a wet nose.
294	rope	nounsilent e · long vowel	1. ロープ 2. 綱 3. 縄	Hold the rope with both hands.
295	rose	nounsilent e · long vowel	1. バラ 2. バラの花 3. 薔薇	A red rose grew by the gate.
296	cube	nounsilent e · long vowel	1. 立方体 2. 正六面体	The ice cube melted in the cup.
297	cute	adjectivesilent e · long vowel	1. 可愛い 2. キュート	The cute pup chased its tail.
298	mule	nounsilent e · long vowel	1. 騾馬 2. ラバ 3. ミュール	The mule carried a light pack.
299	tube	nounsilent e · long vowel	1. 管 2. 筒 3. チューブ	The paint comes in a small tube.
300	use	verbsilent e · long vowel	1. 使う 2. 用いる 3. 使用する	Use a ruler to draw the line.

Page 30 vocabulary review

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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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