Phrases and Short Sentences for

Repeated Reading Practice

First 100 Words
These phrases contain the first 100 words from the Fry Instant Word List (1980), which represent 50
percent of all the words children encounter in elementary school reading. Repeated reading of a few
phrases per week gives students practice reading high-frequency words and developing fluency and general
proficiency. These phrases may be written on sentence strips, transparencies, or on a chart for use in
literacy center or small group instructional setting.

The people Look for some people. Write it down.

By the water So there you are. Who will make it?
You and I A long time What will they do?
He called me. Have you seen it? We had their dog.
What did they say? One more time When would you go?
No way All day long A number of people
One or two It’s about time. How long are they?
More than the other Up in the air Come and get it.
How many words? Which way? Part of the time
This is a good day. He has it. Can you see?
Sit down. If we were older Now and then
But not me It’s no use. Go find her.
Not now With his mom At your house
From my room As big as the first It’s been a long time.
Will you be good? When will we go? Give them to me.
Then we will go. From here to there Now is the time.
An angry cat More people May I go first?
Write your name. Go down. This is my cat.
That dog is big. Did you like it? Get on the bus.
Two of us When did they go? Did you see it?
The first word She said to go. How did they get it?
I like him. Each of us Number two
Out of the water What are these? Look up.
We were here. There was an old man. All or some
Could you go? It may fall down. A long way to go
We like to write. See the water For some of your people
Into the water But not for me The other people

Source: Rasinski, Timothy V. (2003). The Fluent Reader.

New York: Scholastic Professional Books.
 Phrases and Short Sentences for
Repeated Reading Practice
Second 100 Words
These phrases contain the second 100 words from the Fry Instant Word List (1980), which represent some
of the most common words students encounter in their reading. Repeated reading of a few phrases per week
gives students practice reading high-frequency words and developing fluency and general proficiency.
These phrases may be written on sentence strips, transparencies, or on a chart for use in literacy center or
small group instructional setting.

Over the river A good man My new place

After the game Another great sound Most of the animals
Take a little. Our best things Give it back.
Just the same Only a little My last name
It’s only me. That’s very good I know why.
Think before you act Three years ago Mother says to now.
Live and play. Where are you? I need help.
Try your best. I work too much. Move over.
Any old time We found it here. Through the line
Study and learn Right now Kind of nice
Mother means it. Spell your name. Same time tomorrow
The good American Tell the truth. Change your clothes
A little boy Play it again. The following day
Back off. We came home. Give it away.
We want to go. Answer the phone. Show us around.
Turn the page. Form two lines. The air is warm.
A small house also Read my letters. Another old picture
It’s still here. Write one sentence. Where in the world
Set it up. We need more. Put it there.
I study in school. Where does it end? I’m an American.
I don’t feel well. Such a mess My home is large.
Point it out. It turned out well. Right now
Read the sentence. It’s a small world. This must be it.
Big and small Hand it over. Home sweet home
Such a big house Around the clock The men asked for help.
Show and tell A different land You must be right.
They went here. Tell the truth. Get to the point.
Good and plenty Because we should. Help me out.
Even the animals It turned out well. It’s your place.
I think so. Good things Read the book.

Source: Rasinski, Timothy V. (2003). The Fluent Reader.

New York: Scholastic Professional Books.
 Phrases and Short Sentences for
Repeated Reading Practice
Third 100 Words
These phrases contain the third 100 words from the Fry Instant Word List (1980), which represent some of
the most common words students encounter in their reading. The complete list of 300 words contains
approximately two-thirds of all the words students encounter in their reading. Repeated reading of a few
phrases per week gives students practice reading high-frequency words and developing fluency and general
proficiency. These phrases may be written on sentence strips, transparencies, or on a chart for use in
literacy center or small group instructional setting.

Near the car Stay a while. Between the lines

A few good men My own father Don’t open the door.
In the country You might be right. Add it up.
It seemed too good. Read every story. Along the way
Below the water Next time Plants and flowers
It’s hard to open. Will it last? Something good
Keep it up. For example Plant the trees.
In the beginning Light the fire. Those other people
The light in your eyes A group of friends In my head
We got together Under the earth We left it here.
We saw the food. Both children Close the door.
It’s my life. The big city Always be kind.
We started the fire. Read the paper. It never happened.
Run for miles. A good thought Once upon a time.
Do it often. Is it really true? We walked four miles.
It’s time to eat. Until the end Le me carry it.
A second later Near the sea Stop the music.
Talk to my father. Read your book. The young face
Sing your song. The long list State your case.
My family I miss you. I cut myself.
A very important person Above the clouds On my side
Watch the game. I took the car. The peaceful Indians
So far so good. Without a care The young girl
I like being on the team. My feet hurt. The tall mountains
The dark night Next to me A good idea
A few children It began to grow. A long life
Watch the river. A group of Indians White clouds
He started to cry. Too soon I hear the sea.
Leave it to me. An important idea I hear the waves.
The first day of school Almost enough Almost four miles

Source: Rasinski, Timothy V. (2003). The Fluent Reader.

New York: Scholastic Professional Books.