20876 ACE Language (Yr 1) Simple Texts

Ten tiny tigers (repeated sounds at the
beginning of words in a sentence)
Resource sheet
Ten tiny tigers lurking in a line.
One wandered away and then there were nine.
Nine tiny tigers going through the gate.
One bumped into it and then there were eight.
Eight tiny tigers trying hard to listen.
One heard a scary sound and then there were seven.
Seven tiny tigers scratching at some sticks.
One found a new game and then there were six.
Six tiny tigers found a buzzing beehive.
One swatted it with his paw and then there were five.
Five tiny tigers heard the seashore.
One spied a seashell and then there were four.
Four tiny tigers tired as tired can be.
One fell fast asleep and then there were three.
Three tiny tigers in a cage in the zoo.
One stopped to watch the people and then there were two.
Two tiny tigers searching for their mum.
One meowed sadly and then there was one.
One big tigress looking for tiny tiger cubs.
One loud growl and ... here they come!
Understand patterns of repetition and contrast in simple texts (ACELA1448)
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