This simple and fun emergent reader will engage your students while building CVC reading skills. The cut-and-paste format makes this a hands on activity that targets phonics, spelling and fine motor practice. Students will work to decode short E CVC words while reading about the silly adventures of the hen. Also includes is a writing worksheet that focuses on writing at the word and sentence levels. Additional Skills Targeted: Identifying and reading short E vowel sounds Blending and decoding