• May include: A dark blue digital document cover titled The First Cast from The Fishing Dock Series for the boy who hates to read. It includes the text Story 1, 42 pages, Printable PDF, Interest based-Age Appropriate-Actually Works, and Gravel & Gumption.
  • Hi-Lo Decodable Reader for Older Kids, Fishing Dock Series Story 1 First Cast. 36 pages. PDF image 2
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  • May include: A dark blue book cover titled The Fishing Dock Reading Series: The First Cast Story #1. It features a blue and orange fish illustration, the text Dyslexia Reading for struggling learners, and a starburst graphic stating BONUS 6 Sight Word Warm Up Stories Included by Gravel & Gumption.
  • May include: A white page with a light purple header and footer, featuring the black text Table of Contents followed by a list of activities including Parent & Kid Instructions, The First Cast stories, Field Notes, and various word games.
  • These short stories are designed to be read before diving into the 2nd Story in The Fishing Dock Reading Series, ‘On The Line’. — but they work just as well as a stand-alone lesson on their own. Each story uses simple, repetitive sentences built around the most common sight words your reader will encounter again and again in everyday reading. The goal isn't speed — it's recognition. Read each story through once together, then have your reader try it on their own.
  • Hi-Lo Decodable Reader for Older Kids, Fishing Dock Series Story 1 First Cast. 36 pages. PDF image 9
  • May include: A digital document titled Read This: #1 featuring the story The First Cast. The text describes Jake and his dad going fishing in a cold, dark truck. The background is a repeating pattern of the text Gravel & Gumption with a copyright symbol.
  • May include: A rectangular document with a beige background featuring the repeating text Gravel & Gumption. It includes the heading Field Notes #1 and a central box labeled Section #1 containing the bullet points Time they left, What Jake probably packed, and What I would bring.
  • Hi-Lo Decodable Reader for Older Kids, Fishing Dock Series Story 1 First Cast. 36 pages. PDF image 12
  • May include: A page titled Read This: #3 featuring the text The First Cast cont'd. The story describes a scene where Dad shows Jake how to cast a fishing line near a big rock, with dialogue including Pull back, then let it go and Try again, it takes time.
  • May include: A printable activity sheet titled Jakes' Packing List with the text Jake needs to pack his gear. Write or draw 5 things Jake should bring on his fishing trip, followed by five numbered lines and a small illustration of a yellow backpack.
  • May include: A white educational worksheet titled Loading Up The Truck with a blue and orange fish illustration. It includes the instructions Draw the truck packed and ready to go and Label 3 things in your drawing using words from the sight word list.
  • May include: A white educational activity sheet titled Fun Sight Word Activity and Midline Challenge. The text provides instructions for a ball-throwing game to practice sight words, including a goal of 20 tally marks. The background features a repeating watermark.
  • May include: A white educational worksheet featuring the text Let's practice! at the top, followed by rows of the repeating text Gravel & Gumption. The page includes black horizontal lines for handwriting practice with the letters g, d, gl, and gb.
  • May include: A grid of nine white squares separated by black lines. Each square features the repeating black text Gravel & Gumption©. The top row squares contain large, bold, black lowercase letters h, n, and f respectively in the center.
  • Hi-Lo Decodable Reader for Older Kids, Fishing Dock Series Story 1 First Cast. 36 pages. PDF image 19
  • May include: A dark blue digital document cover titled The First Cast from The Fishing Dock Series for the boy who hates to read. It includes the text Story 1, 42 pages, Printable PDF, Interest based-Age Appropriate-Actually Works, and Gravel & Gumption.
  • Hi-Lo Decodable Reader for Older Kids, Fishing Dock Series Story 1 First Cast. 36 pages. PDF image 2
  • Hi-Lo Decodable Reader for Older Kids, Fishing Dock Series Story 1 First Cast. 36 pages. PDF image 3
  • Hi-Lo Decodable Reader for Older Kids, Fishing Dock Series Story 1 First Cast. 36 pages. PDF image 4
  • Hi-Lo Decodable Reader for Older Kids, Fishing Dock Series Story 1 First Cast. 36 pages. PDF image 5
  • May include: A dark blue book cover titled The Fishing Dock Reading Series: The First Cast Story #1. It features a blue and orange fish illustration, the text Dyslexia Reading for struggling learners, and a starburst graphic stating BONUS 6 Sight Word Warm Up Stories Included by Gravel & Gumption.
  • May include: A white page with a light purple header and footer, featuring the black text Table of Contents followed by a list of activities including Parent & Kid Instructions, The First Cast stories, Field Notes, and various word games.
  • These short stories are designed to be read before diving into the 2nd Story in The Fishing Dock Reading Series, ‘On The Line’. — but they work just as well as a stand-alone lesson on their own. Each story uses simple, repetitive sentences built around the most common sight words your reader will encounter again and again in everyday reading. The goal isn't speed — it's recognition. Read each story through once together, then have your reader try it on their own.
  • Hi-Lo Decodable Reader for Older Kids, Fishing Dock Series Story 1 First Cast. 36 pages. PDF image 9
  • May include: A digital document titled Read This: #1 featuring the story The First Cast. The text describes Jake and his dad going fishing in a cold, dark truck. The background is a repeating pattern of the text Gravel & Gumption with a copyright symbol.
  • May include: A rectangular document with a beige background featuring the repeating text Gravel & Gumption. It includes the heading Field Notes #1 and a central box labeled Section #1 containing the bullet points Time they left, What Jake probably packed, and What I would bring.
  • Hi-Lo Decodable Reader for Older Kids, Fishing Dock Series Story 1 First Cast. 36 pages. PDF image 12
  • May include: A page titled Read This: #3 featuring the text The First Cast cont'd. The story describes a scene where Dad shows Jake how to cast a fishing line near a big rock, with dialogue including Pull back, then let it go and Try again, it takes time.
  • May include: A printable activity sheet titled Jakes' Packing List with the text Jake needs to pack his gear. Write or draw 5 things Jake should bring on his fishing trip, followed by five numbered lines and a small illustration of a yellow backpack.
  • May include: A white educational worksheet titled Loading Up The Truck with a blue and orange fish illustration. It includes the instructions Draw the truck packed and ready to go and Label 3 things in your drawing using words from the sight word list.
  • May include: A white educational activity sheet titled Fun Sight Word Activity and Midline Challenge. The text provides instructions for a ball-throwing game to practice sight words, including a goal of 20 tally marks. The background features a repeating watermark.
  • May include: A white educational worksheet featuring the text Let's practice! at the top, followed by rows of the repeating text Gravel & Gumption. The page includes black horizontal lines for handwriting practice with the letters g, d, gl, and gb.
  • May include: A grid of nine white squares separated by black lines. Each square features the repeating black text Gravel & Gumption©. The top row squares contain large, bold, black lowercase letters h, n, and f respectively in the center.
  • Hi-Lo Decodable Reader for Older Kids, Fishing Dock Series Story 1 First Cast. 36 pages. PDF image 19
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The First Cast (Story 1 of 6) — Fishing Dock Decodable Reader Series With Stop & Do Hands-On Activities + Bonus Sight Word Warm-Up Stories

Built for the readers who need it.
"The First Cast" is the 1st story of 6 stories in ‘The Fishing Dock Reading Series’ — a printable PDF reading resource designed specifically for students with dyslexia, reading delays, or anyone who struggles to stay engaged with traditional readers.

This printable includes:
The First Cast (Story #1) — A story with short, manageable sentences and a relatable fishing theme. Designed to feel achievable from the very first page.
Stop & Do Activities — Embedded hands-on prompts that interrupt passive reading and turn it into active learning. Students draw, circle, respond, or move — right there on the page.

Bonus Sight Word Warm-Up Stories — THESE ABSOLUTELY HELP WITH THE MOST COMMON SIGHT WORDS! (The only thing that finally clicked with our son.)

Simple, repetitive stories that introduce and reinforce high-frequency words in context. Short enough to finish quickly, structured enough to stick.

Why it works:
*High-interest topic keeps reluctant readers motivated
*Multisensory design supports different learning styles
*Warm-up stories build confidence before the main read
*Stop & Do activities boost comprehension and retention

Perfect for:
Homeschooling
Tutoring
Summer reading practice
Reading intervention sessions
Special education support
At-home reading practice

Instant PDF download — print at home or at school, use again and again.

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May include: A dark blue digital document cover titled The First Cast from The Fishing Dock Series for the boy who hates to read. It includes the text Story 1, 42 pages, Printable PDF, Interest based-Age Appropriate-Actually Works, and Gravel & Gumption.

The First Cast (Story 1 of 6) — Fishing Dock Decodable Reader Series With Stop & Do Hands-On Activities + Bonus Sight Word Warm-Up Stories

Built for the readers who need it.
"The First Cast" is the 1st story of 6 stories in ‘The Fishing Dock Reading Series’ — a printable PDF reading resource designed specifically for students with dyslexia, reading delays, or anyone who struggles to stay engaged with traditional readers.

This printable includes:
The First Cast (Story #1) — A story with short, manageable sentences and a relatable fishing theme. Designed to feel achievable from the very first page.
Stop & Do Activities — Embedded hands-on prompts that interrupt passive reading and turn it into active learning. Students draw, circle, respond, or move — right there on the page.

Bonus Sight Word Warm-Up Stories — THESE ABSOLUTELY HELP WITH THE MOST COMMON SIGHT WORDS! (The only thing that finally clicked with our son.)

Simple, repetitive stories that introduce and reinforce high-frequency words in context. Short enough to finish quickly, structured enough to stick.

Why it works:
*High-interest topic keeps reluctant readers motivated
*Multisensory design supports different learning styles
*Warm-up stories build confidence before the main read
*Stop & Do activities boost comprehension and retention

Perfect for:
Homeschooling
Tutoring
Summer reading practice
Reading intervention sessions
Special education support
At-home reading practice

Instant PDF download — print at home or at school, use again and again.

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