Is That a Rope? Jolly Phonics · Step 2, Unit 5: magic e (a_e i_e o_e)

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Is That a Rope?

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Page 1
On the right side of the image, an open window in a pink-walled suburban American house reveals a dark, empty room inside with a desk, computer monitor, and office chair — the occupant is clearly absent. Tik sits perched on the windowsill, peering inside through the open window with a quiet, curious expression, one paw resting on the window frame. Below the window, a garden bed of yellow wildflowers lines the base of the house wall.

Pip the mouse comes to a big house. He sits on the sill and peeks in. The room is dark and empty. 'No cat. No dog. Just me,' Pip grins. 'This is a fine home for me.'

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On the left side of the image, Tik stands on a wooden desk beside a computer monitor and keyboard, looking curious and determined while gripping a computer cable (the 'rope') with both paws. The cable trails across the desk to Klik — a small, round computer mouse sitting on the desk near the keyboard, with a cute mouse-like face on its pink front panel, a smooth light blue upper shell, and a cord connecting it to the computer. The indoor scene shows a desk setup with a monitor, keyboard, a small book, and a gray office chair, rendered in soft watercolor tones with gentle lighting. The right side of the image is plain light background.

Pip hops onto the desk. He spots a long blue rope on it. 'A fine rope!' he yells. Pip grips the rope and tugs. He tugs and tugs, but the rope will not shift.

Page 3
On the right side of the image, Tik crouches on the wooden desk near the keyboard, leaning forward with a determined expression, biting down on a computer cable with both front paws gripping it. At the other end of the cable, Klik — the small, round computer mouse with a cute face on its pink front panel and smooth light blue shell — sits on the desk, reacting with a surprised, pained expression as its cord is bitten. The background shows the indoor desk setup with the computer monitor and soft blue-toned wall lighting.

So Pip bites the rope. Crunch! 'Stop, stop!' yells a tiny voice. 'That is not a rope. That is a tail!'

Page 4
In the lower half of the image, Tik stands on a wooden desk to the right, looking at Klik with a confused pout and furrowed brow. Klik sits to the left on the desk — a small, round computer mouse with a cute face on its pink front panel and a smooth light blue upper shell, connected by a cord to the keyboard, appearing to speak with an eager expression. Between and around them are a keyboard, a pencil, scattered papers, and a closed green book. The scene is set indoors on a desk against a soft blue wall, with the top half of the image left as plain white background.

Pip spins round. A small blue thing sits on the desk. 'I am Chip,' it tells Pip, 'and I am a mouse.' Pip gazes at it. 'A mouse has a nose and feet,' Pip tells Chip. 'Chip, you are not a mouse.'

Page 5
On the right side of the image, Tik stands on a wooden desk near the computer monitor and keyboard, arms crossed and mouth open as if protesting, with an incredulous expression. Klik sits on the desk beside the keyboard — a small, round computer mouse with a cute face on its pink front panel and a smooth light blue upper shell, with a blue cord trailing behind it, looking determined and proud. The left side of the image is plain white background, leaving space for text. The indoor setting has soft blue-toned lighting against a light wall.

'I am a mouse!' yells Chip. 'I am a smart mouse. I click and I tap. I can help!' 'No,' Pip tells Chip. 'A mouse can run and hide. You just sit there.'

Page 6
On the left side of the image, Tik stands on the wooden desk beside Klik — the small, round computer mouse with a cute face on its pink front panel and a smooth light blue shell, with a cord trailing behind — looking at Klik with a hopeful, slightly worried expression. Above them, two thought bubbles float: one shows a wedge of cheese (representing scouting for food), and the other shows a dark gray cat silhouette with glowing yellow eyes (representing the danger Tik fears). Klik's face looks determined and confident. The scene has soft watercolor lighting against a plain white background, with the right side of the image left clear.

'Can you get a snack for me?' asks Pip. 'And a big cat lives here. Can you help me hide?' 'Yes!' yells Chip. 'That cat will take a look at me and run!'

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On the right side of the image, Tik stands frozen on the wooden desk, eyes wide with terror, ears perked up, one paw raised as if straining to listen. The Cat's enormous dark gray form peeks up over the edge of the desk, low-crouching with pale yellow eyes glinting and white claws extended, creeping toward Tik with a menacing prowl. Klik — the small computer mouse with its pink face and light blue shell — is visible nearby on the desk, connected by its cord. The indoor setting shows the desk area with soft, tense watercolor tones.

Pad, pad, pad. A big cat creeps up onto the desk. It has sharp nails and a grim look. Pip stands still. He is afraid. 'Chip!' yells Pip. 'Help! Help me hide!'

Page 8
On the left side of the image, Cat looms large from above with an aggressive snarling expression, pale yellow eyes wide, paws outstretched with white claws extended, lunging toward Tik. Tik is below on the desk surface near a computer keyboard, leaping and bouncing away with a terrified expression, one arm raised as if calling for help toward Klik — the small computer mouse with its pink face and light blue shell, sitting near the keyboard, connected by its cord. The scene is set indoors on a desk with a computer monitor and keyboard visible, with a light blue background fading to plain white on the right.

The cat jumps at Pip. Pip hops left. The cat swipes with sharp nails and chases Pip. Pip runs fast. 'Chip!' yells Pip. 'Help me! Quick!' 'Wait!' yells Chip. 'I can fix this!'

Page 9
On the right half of the image, Klik — the small, round computer mouse with a cute face on its pink front panel and smooth light blue shell — sits on the desk near the keyboard, its cord connected to the computer, looking triumphant and proud. The computer monitor displays a large, fierce barking dog with a wide-open mouth. Cat is in the middle of running away, off the desk and facing away from it, arched and wide-eyed with a startled, frightened expression, fleeing from the loud dog sound. Tik stands on the desk near Klik, looking relieved and safe with a grateful smile. The scene is set indoors on a desk with warm indoor lighting. The left half of the image should be completely blank.

Then Chip clicks. The screen is lit. Woof! Woof! A big dog barks on the screen. The cat takes a look at the dog and runs off the desk fast. 'See that!' yells Chip. 'The cat runs from me!' Chip looks so proud.

Page 10
On the left side of the image, viewed through an open window with no bars on it, with a flower box of yellow and pink tulips below the sill, Tik is hugging Klik warmly — lifting the small computer mouse up in a big, affectionate embrace. Tik is smiling with eyes closed, pressing Klik close. Klik's cute face on its pink front panel looks content, its blue cord dangling below. They are indoors, seen from outside looking in through the window, with a keyboard visible on the desk beside them, suggesting a cozy indoor setting with warm golden lighting.

Pip lifts Chip up in a big hug. 'Chip, you are an odd mouse,' Pip tells Chip, 'but you are the best mouse ever.' Chip smiles. 'Yes! The best!' Pip smiles a wide smile too.

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