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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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Dori O. –
This learning resource has been a valuable addition to my classroom, providing engaging lessons and interactive content that keeps students interested. I appreciate that it supports differentiation and encourages collaboration among students. Well-designed and easy to use, this resource is a great tool for enhancing student learning.
Karen F. –
The class finds these very engaging and helpful when learning the concept.
Frank Berdar –
Great resource. Kids found it engaging. Easy to use.
Joyce B. –
These decodable reader passages are helpful and easy to use.
kaylin M. –
I recently purchased this first-grade decodable passage product on Teachers Pay Teachers for small group work, and it has been a fantastic addition to my classroom! The activities are engaging, visually appealing, and well-organized. Each passage focuses on a specific phonics skill and easy to follow.
Emily Tonti –
Love the decodable passages and reinforcement for comprehension.
A G. –
Thank you for making such a great resource! What a lifesaver! Love the differentiation!
ClassroomCraze –
I love using these decodable passages to help build my students’ fluency!
Nancy M. –
This is a great resource. Helpful to have for additional practice
Melissa E. –
Thanks so much for all of the work you put into this resource! It really helped my students practice their learning because they were engaged with the material.
Sharp Pencils Read Apples –
This is a great decodable resource to use with my reading small groups. I like that comprehension is also included.
Jill B. –
Great resource! Used in my third grade classroom, implemented during group time.
Madison Dingess –
Great resource to vary the reading levels of my ELs!
Kim S. –
I love the decodable text, audio read along and the lessons plans provided. I am seeing a lot of growth in my non readers this year. It has been a few years since I have had to teach basic sight words, letters and basic decoding and encoding in 2nd grade. This has been an amazing resource that has supported their growth!!
The Wright Chaos Co. –
Thank you for creating such an engaging and appropriate resource for my 2nd graders. This works wonders during small groups- focusing on the skills they need to be successful readers. Please don’t ever stop creating these amazing products!
Casey C. –
I loved this product. It made my life a lot easier. Thank you so much.
Lisa Tran –
This is such a great resource! Saved me a lot of time!
Allison F. –
This was a great resource for my students who struggle with reading.
Demi D. –
Use it for homework, great for additional practice.
Holly G. –
Easy to use. I used these to send home for reading practice for my students.