More About This Resource
This science of reading-aligned resource contains 60 decodable passages with comprehension questions and is perfect for beginning readers. Each passage is a phonics-based controlled text that contains target phonics skill words, previously taught words and irregular high frequency words. The resource is aligned to a research-based, systematic, phonics scope and sequence andincludes explicit lesson plans for each passage, as well as activities for before, during and after reading.
If you already own my decodable books with comprehension questions, these decodable passages with comprehension questions are the perfect addition to your collection! While these follow the same scope and sequence as my decodable books resource, the stories are not the same.
This resource contains 60 decodable passages that align with a research-based systematic phonics scope and sequence. Skills include short vowel CVC, blends, digraphs, CVCe, vowel teams, r-controlled vowels, and diphthongs. Explicit lesson plans for each passage are provided for the teacher with activities for before, during, and after reading to strengthen phonics skills. Differentiate for student needs by using the two versions of student printables and audio recording for each passage. Using these passages and lesson plans, students will reread the decodable text to build fluency, discuss the text to build comprehension skills and write about the passage to apply and transfer their phonics skills to their writing.
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Included in this resource:
- 60 decodable passages with comprehension questions
- Research-based, detailed classroom use suggestions for the teacher
- 60 Explicit teacher lesson plans
- 240 Differentiated student printables – includes comprehension questions and connecting text to writing
- 60 Audio recording of each passage
- 60 Blending lines printables for each passage & instructional video for the teacher
Phonics skills included:
- short a
- short i
- short o
- short u
- short e
- l blends
- s blends
- r blends
- final blends
- 3 letter blends
- digraph ch & tch
- digraph sh
- digraph th
- digraph wh
- digraph _ng
- CVCe a_e
- CVCe i_e
- CVCe o_e
- CVCe u_e
- CVCe e_e
- open syllables – one syllable words (ex. hi, so)
- long vowel a (ai, ay)
- long vowel e (ee, ea)
- long vowel o (oa, ow)
- long vowel i ( _y, igh)
- long vowel u (u, ew, ue)
- r-controlled ar
- r-controlled er, ir, ur
- r-controlled or, ore
- variant vowel short oo
- variant vowel long u (oo)
- diphthong ow, ou
- diphthong oi, oy
- complex vowel /aw/: aw, all
- long i and o (ie, oe)
- long e (y, ey, ie, ei)
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Caresse H. –
I got your sample freebie and loved it so I knew this bundle would be amazing. So perfect for my reluctant readers.
Mommybeech –
This is a great comprehensive resource! I used it in my autistic classroom.
Melissa P. –
This resource has greatly improved my reading groups! Easy to print and go and helps me focus on what students really need to be doing during small groups! Thank you so much!
rmclear (verified owner) –
As a reading specialist searching for the perfect resource to help my struggling readers and ELL students, I am in AWE of the work Christina has invested in this program (and the many others which complement it). As other reviewers have stated, this explicit and systemic balanced structured literacy bundle will well serve any and all developing readers. I am so excited to use the blending lines component of each decodable passage. The dedication to create a QR code for readers to hear individual passages is priceless. Decoding, fluency and comprehension are so thoughtfully interwoven. This is most definitely a must for any teacher of reading!
Mrs Shannon Veal –
My students love these! They have been a perfect addition to our small group time.
Kerry S. –
I cannot say enough about these decodable passages. They are perfect for small group work. They provide differentiation with the writing responses. There are sentence frames for those who need it. I can use it for emergent readers and more advanced readers. It goes from CVC to vowel teams. I use it with 1st and 2nd graders.
Jennifer Armenta –
I thought this was a great resource to help support different phonics and spelling patterns. I wish that the decodable stories were part of this or were sold separately.
Lee’s Little Lights –
My students really enjoyed success with these passages. They are well thought through and follow a great growing sequence. This is also an incredibly powerful tool for parents as well. I received many notes about how much they enjoy working on these with their students at home.
Courtney Leamy –
As i’m learning more about the science of reading, resources like these are amazing.
Allison K. –
This was a great resource to use with my small groups.
Jeanie L. –
These passages are amazing! I use them daily! Thank you for always having materials that are engaging for the students and aligned to the first grade scope and sequence.
Renee E. –
I am using these as interventions for students who are struggling with reading.
Lisa H. –
Great resource to supplement my curriculum! Student find it really engaging!
Sonya M. –
UPDATED REVIEW
Thank you so much for responding. I did redownload the file, changed some settings on my computer. I was able to access it again.
This is a great resource and I love that it is focused on specific skills so I can choose which specifically for each of my groups. The students are always engaged.
I loved using this resource with my small groups, but now I am unable to access it. Every time I try to print it, I get a message that says “couldn’t load plug in.” I tried to redownload it, and it is the same situation. Please help. I would love to change my review to 5 stars.
Christina (verified owner) –
Hi Sonya,
Thank you so much for your purchase, I’m sorry you are experiencing difficulty. I’ve just downloaded the resource and all the components are working correctly.
This file is HUGE. I’d recommend you go to your purchases, download the folder again, let it completely download, THEN save it to your computer BEFORE opening it in Adobe Reader (this is a free program).
If you continue to have issues, please contact the TpT Tech Gurus. Unfortunately, I’m limited with the tech support I can offer on TpT’s platform. You can reach out to TpT here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Contact
Please let me know if you have any other questions about the resource!
Christina
Morgan L. –
I love how the lessons are laid out. It’s informative and allows me to get started, but it’s not too overwhelming that I don’t know where to start. The passage are just the right length for working with small groups and focus on the specific skill. I love all your resources and am happy I’m also apart of leaders of literacy as well. Thank you.
drcorteswrites –
Love having these decodable passages. I love that they are differentiated and that they come with a plan. I haven’t used the audio yet, but I’m glad that option is available.
Kelby C. –
Perfect for reinforcing the phonics skills we have learned. I use these for homework each week!
Jody S. –
Provides engaging independent practice activities for my student to apply phonics skills.
FUNementary –
Amazing resource to use in my first grade classroom
Amber S. –
I absolutely love this bundle! It is easy to use and low prep. I can differentiate it to meet the needs of a wide range of learners in my class.