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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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Amanda S. –
This is a phenomenal resource to have! Loaded with lots of great things!
TeachingWright –
My students loved the passages and the format made planning and usage easy for me!
Kayla C. –
This resource was a wonderful way to support my lessons and engage students.
Megan N. –
These decodable readers are amazing! I am so excited to continue to use them in my classroom. My students love them and enjoy reading the passages. They have helped my students build their confidence in reading.
Rose Loiacono –
These were the perfect companion to teaching phonics skills.
Michelle N. –
Great for extra practice.
Taylor VanBuskirk –
These passages are great for small group, to send home, or indpendent reading.
Melissa H. –
I use this as an independent follow up activity for one of my intervention groups. They love it and use highlighters to show where in thetext they have found an answers. Texts link well to the SOR scope and sequence we use.
Victoria P. –
My students loved this resource! I would definitely recommend for others to use.
Kimberley H. –
This is one of the best products I’ve purchased on TPT so far. A lot of thought went into creating this product. My kids have learned so much from using it!
Danthaylia Keetso –
I absolutely loved this resource. My students have gotten the practice they needed.
KINDER ‘OHANA –
I’ve used this in my sub plans and sent it home for homework! Easy to utilize and students are able to read the passages.
Ashley M. –
Great resource! I used these in my small groups for reading.
Rosaland T. –
This bundle offers practical strategies and techniques that can be immediately applied in in the classroom. Whether you’re a seasoned educator or a novice teacher, you’ll find valuable insights and actionable tips and activities that will elevate your teaching practices and enhance student learning outcomes.
Susan P. –
Great source for MTSS groups. So easy to use! Thank you!
Life Translated –
Easily prepped resource that is great for my small group.
The Buzz In 44 –
Such an amazing resource! The stories are truly decodable and cover a wide variety of skills taught in first grade.
Jennifer R. –
My team has used these passages as part of our weekly homework packet. They almost align to UFLI scope and sequence, just a few are missing! We liked that there were reading comprehension questions to go along with each passage.
Traci A. –
My students found these passages to be very engaging.
GiVonne T. –
My students enjoy this resource. Thank you so much for creating such an amazing resource.