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Fish Sticks for Lunch

Have fun with decodable text.

By Janice Behrens | Designed by Sarah Leighton
From the February 2026 Issue

Learning Objective: Students will decode words with consonant digraphs, practice fluent reading, and understand the sequence of events in a story.

Lexiles: 320L
Featured Skill: Phonics

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Fish Sticks for Lunch

Hi, Sloth. I am in a rush.

Do you have the fish sticks?

Hi, Duck. I will check the shelf.

But first I will chop this.


No, I am in a rush.

Do you see the clock?


OK. I will get your lunch in a flash. But first I will have a nap.


This is such bad luck. I am in a rush. This is the one shop on the block!


Hush!


Sloth! Will you get my fish sticks? I have cash.


OK, Duck. Do you want them with chips?


Yes, you can add chips if you are fast.


First let me check the chips. This chip is not fresh. I will chuck it in the trash. Then I will check the next chip.


Sloth! I told you that I am in a rush. 


I will get your lunch. But first let me wash this dish.


This is too much.

I have to go!


Duck, I got your fish sticks. Oh well, Duck left. 


Munch, munch, munch.

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