Sight Word Muster

The sun was sinking low over the paddock.

"The sheep need to come in before dark," said Spike.

"But they're all carrying word cards," said Little Thunder. "How do we know which ones to muster?"

"Listen for the word," said Suzy. "Then find the sheep with that card."

Spike called out, "The!"

Little Thunder looked carefully. One sheep had the word THE on its card. "There!" he shouted.

Suzy zoomed around and gently guided it into the yard.

"Next word, and!" called Spike.

Little Thunder spotted the AND sheep near the dam. "Got it!"

"Is!" "Was!" "My!" One by one, the sheep trotted through the gate.

The sky turned orange and pink. Only one sheep was left.

"Said!" called Spike.

Little Thunder read every card. "Said! It's the little sheep by the gum tree!"

Suzy brought it home just as the sun dipped down.

Clang! The gate shut.

"We beat the sunset!" cheered Little Thunder. "And I read every word!"