Decodable Books for UFLI Foundations Lesson 49: Digraphs Review 1
We believe every child deserves access to quality reading materials that nurture a lifelong love of learning. These decodable books for UFLI Lesson 49 bring together the digraphs children have learned so far, including sh, ck, th and ch. Mixed practice with words like ash, back, thin and chop asks children to choose the right sound as they read, which is the heart of a digraph review.
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The Punch Was His!
Dr Can Do has the best Christmas joke ever, and he can’t wait to tell it at dinner. But at the beach, Jill steals his punchline before he even finishes! Can he keep his best joke safe until Christmas dinner? Created to align with the UFLI Foundations scope and sequence (Lesson 49: Digraphs Review 1), this book practices words like ‘quick’, ‘splash’, ‘stack’, ’thick’, ‘punchline’.
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Drip, Drop, Don't Stop!
Splash, splash! A girl races out to catch every drop of rain in her big bucket while a curious frog and thrush watch nearby. Inside, Mom’s rain music fills the house, and something warm and wonderful is cooking in the kitchen. But on the path home, a strange visitor with a huge, fanned tail refuses to move. Will she ever get past it? Created to align with the UFLI Foundations scope and sequence (Lesson 49: Digraphs Review 1), this book practices words like ‘splash’, ‘gush’, ‘hush’, ’lush’, ‘path’.
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Sick Villagers!
Two villagers wander into a cave and get stuck, water rising around their knees. Something moves in the dark, and a zombie lunges out, grabbing one of them. Their skin turns green, their eyes go hollow, and they aren’t themselves anymore. Can anyone save them before it’s too late? Created to align with the UFLI Foundations scope and sequence (Lesson 49: Digraphs Review 1), this book practices words like ‘stuck’, ‘smash’, ‘splash’, ’thick’, ’luck’.
Get Up, Dad!
A boy has a fishing rod, and Dad has one too, so they should be fishing together already. But Dad works so hard that he falls asleep before they even get out the door. Will a secret note be enough to finally get Dad off the couch and down the path? Created to align with the UFLI Foundations scope and sequence (Lesson 49: Digraphs Review 1), this book practices words like ‘fish’, ‘chick’, ’luck’, ‘branch’, ‘splash’.
Kato and the Chill
Kato’s baby sister is shaking with cold, and only cranky Old Tortoise has fire hidden beneath a rock. Tortoise won’t share so much as a spark, no matter how Kato begs. Could two rocks and a bit of clever thinking make fire without any help at all? Created to align with the UFLI Foundations scope and sequence (Lesson 49: Digraphs Review 1), this book practices words like ‘chill’, ‘crack’, ‘shell’, ’luck’, ’thick’.
The Moon Stole My Cap!
Don finally finds the perfect blue cap at the market, but a gust of wind whisks it away and stuffs it high in a tree. When he tries to knock it down, things go wrong fast, and the cap ends up stuck somewhere no one expected. Will Don ever get it back? Created to align with the UFLI Foundations scope and sequence (Lesson 49: Digraphs Review 1), this book practices words like ‘stuck’, ‘dash’, ‘check’, ’thud’, ‘gosh’.
I Am Best!
Rabbit is up quick, sure he will be first at everything on the first day of school. But when Bee beats him to class, and Turtle wins the big race with such bad luck, Rabbit is left in shock. He tries painting, writing, and math, but somebody always finishes first. Can Rabbit find something he’s truly best at? Created to align with the UFLI Foundations scope and sequence (Lesson 49: Digraphs Review 1), this book practices words like ‘quick’, ‘dash’, ‘shock’, ‘bunch’, ’lush’.
This Is Not Just a Book
Ned finally has a home: a cozy shed he built with help from The Book, a magic talking book with a lot of opinions. But The Book has a new plan, and it wants Ned to head into a dark cave to find something better than wood. Bright sunshine, flowers, and a safe little shed sit right behind him, so why would Ned ever want to leave? Created to align with the UFLI Foundations scope and sequence (Lesson 49: Digraphs Review 1), this book practices words like ‘back’, ‘shed’, ‘black’, ‘crack’, ‘stick’.
Yei Has a Hunch
Yei sits quietly in the dim camp while the plant tops grow thick and the Moon’s light cannot get through. She has a hunch, and starts twisting a strap by the fire. What plan is forming in her mind? Created to align with the UFLI Foundations scope and sequence (Lesson 49: Digraphs Review 1), this book practices words like ’thick’, ‘hunch’, ‘flash’, ‘push’, ‘chant’.
Rabbit Had A Hunch
Rabbit thinks the farm is the best place ever, until he sneaks into the farmer’s basket and tumbles out into the wide world. Grass, smells, a big red barn… exploring is easy, until a growly dog shows up. What will the rabbit do to get back home safe? Created to align with the UFLI Foundations scope and sequence (Lesson 49: Digraphs Review 1), this book practices words like ‘munch’, ’thump’, ‘rush’, ‘crunch’, ‘quick’.
Fisi Blocks Kofi
Fisi the Hyena corners a young goat named Kofi at the edge of the village, blocking every path back to safety with his long legs and wide grin. Kofi’s mind races faster than her hooves ever could, and she spots something Fisi hasn’t: an old rope bridge that might just be her only way out. Can a clever goat outsmart a hungry hyena with nothing but quick thinking and four light hooves? Created to align with the UFLI Foundations scope and sequence (Lesson 49: Digraphs Review 1), this book practices words like ‘stuck’, ‘block’, ‘path’, ‘quick’, ’trick’.
Tortoise Must Hush
Tortoise loves to chat, but a great drought means only the birds can fly north for a feast, and the ground animals must stay behind. Crane agrees to help, on one condition: Tortoise must stay silent the whole journey. Can Tortoise really hold his tongue all the way there? Created to align with the UFLI Foundations scope and sequence (Lesson 49: Digraphs Review 1), this book practices words like ‘chat’, ‘hush’, ‘stick’, ‘rock’, ‘shell’.
I Fight the Beasts!
Ned finally has a good life on his wheat farm, thanks to The Book, a talking, floating friend that helps him build. But every evening, monsters gather outside his hut, and Ned has to slam the door and hide until morning. Tired of running, Ned decides he wants a way to stop hiding forever. What will he need to build to finally face the monsters? Created to align with the UFLI Foundations scope and sequence (Lesson 49: Digraphs Review 1), this book practices words like ‘chop’, ‘dash’, ‘shut’, ‘quick’, ’thrill’.
What Is Red and Hot?
A player has full diamond gear and feels unstoppable, but there’s one problem: diamond isn’t strong enough to beat the Ender Dragon. The only way to get tougher armor means stepping through a portal into a hot, dangerous world full of snorting pigmen guarding the path. Can the player dig deep enough to find what’s needed before time runs out? Created to align with the UFLI Foundations scope and sequence (Lesson 49: Digraphs Review 1), this book practices words like ‘rock’, ‘crack’, ’thud’, ‘black’, ‘path’.
Chip is Cross!
Dog and Cat are best friends who share everything, from their morning game with the ball to naps under the tree. But when Cat becomes the family’s hero and gets to move inside, Dog is left alone in the yard. Will Dog ever get his best friend back? Created to align with the UFLI Foundations scope and sequence (Lesson 49: Digraphs Review 1), this book practices words like ‘dash’, ‘munch’, ‘quick’, ‘brick’, ‘hush’.
That Big Fish
A monkey named Zip loves to climb, but his mom has one rule: stay away from the water. When Zip goes looking for the perfect leaf, he ends up on a branch hanging right over a pond, with no idea what’s lurking below. What happens when Zip’s snack search goes wrong? Created to align with the UFLI Foundations scope and sequence (Lesson 49: Digraphs Review 1), this book practices words like ‘fish’, ‘branch’, ‘crack’, ‘munch’, ‘quick’.
Decodable Books Created to Align with the UFLI Foundations Scope and Sequence
Frequently Asked Questions
What are some examples of digraphs?
Common consonant digraphs include sh as in ash, ck as in back, th as in this and thin, and ch as in chop. Later, children also meet wh, ph, ng and vowel digraphs such as ee and ai. In each case, two letters spell one sound, which is why a digraph counts as a single sound when children tap out or blend a word.
What is the difference between a blend and a digraph?
In a blend, two or three consonants sit together but each keeps its own sound, as in the st of stop or the fl of flag. In a digraph, two letters combine to make one new sound, as in the sh of ship. A quick test is to say the sounds slowly: if you can hear each letter, it is a blend, and if you hear one sound, it is a digraph.
Should digraphs or blends be taught first?
Teaching sequences differ on the exact order, and both usually come soon after children can blend simple short vowel words. What matters most is teaching in a planned sequence and giving children plenty of practice before moving on. The National Reading Panel (2000) found that systematic phonics instruction, taught in a clear order, helps children in the early grades learn to read.
Why do review lessons matter in phonics?
Review lessons mix patterns that were first taught one at a time, so children have to look closely and choose between sh, ck, th and ch as they read. That kind of mixed practice shows whether a skill is secure before new digraphs arrive. The books for UFLI Lesson 49 put these patterns side by side in decodable text, which makes them useful for a quick check at home or in class.
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