Phonics Sock
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Phonics Reader – Sock
Free Online Phonics Story for Beginning Readers
Sock is a short, easy-to-read phonics story that helps children practice short vowel sounds and CVC words. Simple text and clear illustrations make it ideal for early reading and decoding practice.
In this story, Max has lost a sock. Is it in the box? Is it under the box? It is in the box! Young readers follow along as Max searches for his missing sock, practicing short vowel sounds and early sight words along the way. The repetitive, predictable structure supports confidence and fluency.
Letter–Sound Correspondence
Short Vowels
- /ă/ sound spelled a (max)
- /ĭ/ sound spelled i (it, is, in)
- /ŏ/ sound spelled o (lost, sock, on, box)
- /ŭ/ sound spelled u (under)
Vowel Sounds Influenced by r
- /u(r)/ sound spelled er (under)
Consonants
- /b/ sound spelled b (box)
- /d/ sound spelled d (under)
- /k/ sound spelled ck (sock)
- /ks/ sound spelled x (max, box)
- /l/ sound spelled l (lost)
- /m/ sound spelled m (max)
- /n/ sound spelled n (in, on, under)
- /s/ sound spelled s (lost, sock)
- /t/ sound spelled t (it, lost)
- /z/ sound spelled s (is)
Phonics Focus
- Highlights short vowels and simple CVC words.
- Introduces r-influenced vowels in the word under.
- Encourages blending and decoding in meaningful sentences.
- Repetition supports word recognition and reading confidence.
Why It’s Great for Phonics Practice
- Perfect for phonics lessons, small group instruction, or independent reading.
- Ideal for introducing positional words like in, on, and under.
- Story-driven structure keeps early learners engaged.
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