Can the Squad Save the Game? Jolly Phonics · Step 2, Unit 5: magic e (a_e i_e o_e)

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Can the Squad Save the Game?

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Page 1
On the right side of the image, the squad stands grouped together on a grassy field under a clear blue sky. Narrator Boy is front and center, smiling proudly and holding a soccer ball above his head with both hands. Boy with Glasses stands behind him at the back, smiling confidently. Girl with Braids stands to the right of Narrator Boy, smiling. Header Girl is on the left side of the group, waving one hand cheerfully. High Kicker Boy stands at the back right, smiling with his hands at his sides. The Dog sits on the ground to the far right, looking up at the group attentively. All characters face forward in a confident team pose. The setting is a suburban park field with a large oak tree and leafy green trees in the background.

This is the squad. Gus, Bee, Ace, Jet, and Dog. We are on the grass in the sun. We aim to win the big game. 'We can win it,' I tell them all. 'Yes we can!'

Page 2
On the left side of the image, Girl with Braids is in the foreground, running determinedly across a grassy field while dribbling a blue and white soccer ball with her foot. She has a focused, confident expression. Behind her on the left, Narrator Boy, Boy with Glasses, High Kicker Boy, and Header Girl are all chasing after her in a group, running with eager expressions. High Kicker Boy has one leg kicked up high mid-stride. The Dog is running alongside Girl with Braids in the lower left, bounding excitedly across the grass. The scene is set outdoors on a sunny day in a suburban park field with oak and maple trees in the background. The right portion of the image fades to a plain watercolor wash background.

Gus takes the ball to start. She zips past the bushes at top speed. We all sprint after her. Dog runs at her side. 'Too slow!' Gus calls back.

Page 3
On the right side of the image, Boy with Glasses is front and center, running forward with a confident smile, his foot flicking a soccer ball from left to right as he spins past the other players. Behind him on the right, Narrator Boy runs with arms pumping, looking focused, while Girl with Braids jogs alongside with a determined expression. High Kicker Boy is visible further back, also running to keep up. Header Girl can be seen in the background on the left side, running across the grassy field. The scene is set outdoors on a sunny day on a green grassy hill with oak and maple trees in the background under a clear blue sky.

Bee is not fast, but Bee is wise. He flicks the ball this way and that. He spins, and then he is past us all. No kid can take the ball from Bee.

Page 4
On the left side of the image, Narrator Boy is mid-kick, his right leg swinging forward with the sole of his shoe facing the viewer as he strikes a blue and white soccer ball. He has a confident, determined smile on his face. A soccer goal net is visible behind the ball, and the ball is shown with motion lines indicating a powerful shot sailing toward the net. The scene is set outdoors on a green grassy field with oak and maple trees in the background under a clear blue sky, suggesting a sunny daytime park setting. Note: The current composition is a centered close-up within an oval vignette that spans the full width. For the final illustration, Narrator Boy and the soccer ball action should be repositioned to the left side, with the right ~40% left as plain background for text overlay.

Then I take a big shot. Bang! The ball smashes into the net. The net shakes. I grin a big grin.

Page 5
On the right side of the image, High Kicker Boy is prominently posed mid-kick with one leg raised high above his head, smiling confidently as a soccer ball flies upward above the group. Narrator Boy runs energetically to the far right, grinning and chasing after the ball. Girl with Braids runs in the center-right area with a happy expression, while Header Girl stands just behind her, also smiling and watching the action. Boy with Glasses is positioned slightly left of center, running forward with an eager look. The scene is set outdoors on a sunny day on a grassy park field with leafy oak and maple trees under a bright blue sky.

Ace steps up next. He swings his leg way up and kicks. The ball sails up and up, and we all run after it. 'Nice kick, Ace!' Jet yells.

Page 6
On the left side of the image, Header Girl is mid-jump, leaping into the air with one leg kicked back and her arms slightly out to the sides for balance. She has a confident, proud smile with her eyes closed as she heads a soccer ball with the top of her forehead. The soccer ball is shown with motion lines indicating it has just been struck and flies off fast. The background is a soft blue oval spotlight behind her against a plain white backdrop, with a subtle shadow/reflection beneath her feet.

Jet jumps up in time. Bonk! She hits the ball with her head, and off it zips. Jet lands with a grin. She has skill, that kid.

Page 7
On the right side of the image, Narrator Boy leads the group running forward on a grassy field, mid-stride with a determined and excited expression, chasing a blue-and-white soccer ball in the foreground. Boy with Glasses runs just behind him to the left, arms pumping, looking energized. Girl with Braids runs alongside the group with a cheerful expression. High Kicker Boy is among the cluster of kids running behind Narrator Boy, fists raised in excitement. Header Girl runs in the group as well, smiling eagerly. The Dog trots happily beside the group on the right, mouth open in a cheerful pant. On the far right edge, a coach stands on the sideline watching the team with a clipboard, smiling encouragingly. In the distant background, a school bus is visible pulling up near the edge of the field, with a group of opposing players gathering near it. The scene is set outdoors on a sunny day on a green soccer field with oak and maple trees and blue sky in the background. The left ~40% of the image is plain light background reserved for text.

We run out on the grass. The coach smiles at us. Then a bus comes. The next squad gets off it. They are big, and they are tall. We all stop and gaze at them.

Page 8
On the left side of the image, Boy with Glasses pushes forward in the foreground with a determined expression, passing a soccer ball across the grassy field with a strong kick. Narrator Boy runs closely behind him, looking focused and competitive, ready to receive or support. Behind them, a group of players from both teams jostle and run together up a green hill, with Header Girl and Girl with Braids among them, all with intense, determined expressions. High Kicker Boy is visible further back in the pack, mid-stride. Several opposing team players in different-colored jerseys run alongside the squad. The scene is set outdoors on a sunny day in a suburban park with large oak and maple trees in the background against a clear blue sky. The right side of the image fades to plain white background.

The next squad is good. They take the ball from us. Bee can not get past. I can not shoot. 'This is bad,' Gus gasps. 'No,' I tell her. 'We can win as a squad.'

Page 9
On the right side of the image, Boy with Glasses leads the charge in the foreground, stretching out his leg to reach a soccer ball just in time with a focused expression. Just behind him, Narrator Boy sprints with a competitive, determined look, arms pumping as he chases the ball. In the background on the right, Girl with Braids runs with an eager expression, while Header Girl is visible further back, also in motion. All four characters are running across a grassy outdoor field on a bright, sunny day, with leafy oak and maple trees behind them. The soccer ball bounces in the lower-right foreground with motion lines indicating fast play.

Bee gets the ball just in time. He flicks it to Gus. Gus zips up the grass and sends it to Jet. Bonk! Jet hits it to me, and I take the shot.

Page 10
On the left side of the image, all six characters are grouped together on a grassy field in a celebratory pose under a clear blue sky. Narrator Boy, Boy with Glasses, and High Kicker Boy stand at the back with their arms raised triumphantly in the air, grinning widely. In front of them, Girl with Braids and Header Girl kneel or crouch, also with arms up and beaming smiles. A soccer ball rests on the ground beside the group. The Dog sits at the front-left of the group, head tossed back, mouth open and barking joyfully. Oak and maple trees are visible behind the group in a suburban park setting. The right ~40% of the image is plain white background. The Dog should be on all fours.

Goal! We win the game! We all jump up and cheer. Dog barks and barks and barks. The next squad is big and fast. But we have trust. Go, squad, go!

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