Digraph Jungle Adventure: Sh, Ch, & Th
Module 10.3: Guided Reading & Comprehension PathwayThe Brave Little Astro-Fox
Lexile 420L • Grade 2 decodableOnce upon a quiet starlit evening, Felix the Fox stepped out into the observatory garden. Above him, a glittering constellation danced across the velvet blue sky. He carried a heavy brass wrench in his small paws because tonight was the night to fix the great lunar telescope.
The crystal stairs to the tower were steep and cold. A sudden gust of chilly galactic wind made the tall silver tower sway. Felix felt his heart thump loudly in his chest. "I can do this," he whispered. Taking a slow, deep breath, he demonstrated immense bravery as he fastened his moon belt tightly to the railing.
With careful twists and gentle clicks, Felix aligned the golden dials. Suddenly, the telescope whirred to life with a soft musical hum! Through the crystal eyepiece, he spotted a tiny scout rocket gliding smoothly into planet Saturn's wide ring orbit. Felix smiled warmly under the starlight, proud that patience and calm focus had saved the night.
📚 Interactive Vocabulary
Click highlighted words in the story to hear their pronunciation and explore meaning.
A tube with curved glass lenses that makes distant stars and planets look closer and bigger.
Having to do with the moon or moon journeys.
A group of visible stars that forms an imaginary picture or shape in the night sky.
Courage and readiness to face danger or tough problems without giving up.
The curved path that a satellite, rocket, or moon takes around a planet or star.
🎯 Reading Target Milestones
- ✓ Track 180 total words read
- ✓ Identify 5 new vocabulary definitions
- ⏳ Pass 3 comprehension questions with ≥ 80%