Reading Fruit Ninja

Listen to the word, slice the correct fruit, and rack up your score before time runs out.

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    Reading Fruit Ninja

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    Reading Fruit Ninja

    Get ready to slice! In this game, you’ll hear a word and try to slice the fruits that show that word. Be careful—not all the fruits are right! Listen closely and slice as many correct words as you can before time runs out.

    Why teachers and students love it

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      High-energy literacy

      Fruits fall fast—perfect for fluency practice.

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      Audio-supported decoding

      Each round plays the target word aloud to reinforce sound-symbol mapping.

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      Adjustable difficulty

      Scale fruit speed and spawn rate for any learner.

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      Standards-aligned

      Targets RF.K–2 decoding & fluency skills.

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      No-prep & device-friendly

      Runs in any modern browser—Chromebooks, iPads, laptops, desktops.

    How to play

    1. 1 Select your phonics skill (e.g., R-Controlled Vowels).
    2. 2 Pick your ninja avatar and difficulty level.
    3. 3 Listen for the word, then slice the matching fruits as they fall.
    4. 4 Meet your slice goal each round; complete 5 rounds to finish the mission.

    Who it’s for

    Perfect for K–3 literacy centers, tutoring, whole-group warm-ups, or home practice.

    Skills covered

    • Pre-Primer Sight Words
    • R-Controlled Vowels: AR / OR / ER-IR-UR
    • CVC Words
    • Blends: S-, L-, R-Blends
    • Digraphs: SH, CH, TH, WH
    • Vowel Teams: AI/AY, OA, EE, EA, OO
    • Word Families
    • Decoding • Listening • Fluency

    Standards alignment

    Common Core ELA Foundational Skills (varies by set):

    • RF.K.3 – Know and apply grade-level phonics
    • RF.1.3 – Decode regularly spelled one-syllable words
    • RF.1.4 – Read with sufficient accuracy & fluency
    • RF.2.3 – Distinguish vowel patterns, decode two-syllable words
    • RF.3.3, RF.3.4 – Word analysis & fluency (review/extension)

    FAQ

    Is Reading Fruit Ninja free?

    Yes—core sets are free to play. Sign in to earn ZPoints and track your progress.

    How does difficulty work?

    Easy/Medium/Hard adjust fruit speed and spawn rate.

    Does it work on iPads and Chromebooks?

    Absolutely—works in any modern browser on iPad, Chromebook, Mac, and Windows.

    Can I use it in small-group intervention?

    Yes—audio cues + timed slicing are perfect for decoding drills and fluency training.