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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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Kelsey S. –
My students love reading these passages in small groups and centers.
Rhonda A. –
This was exactly what I was looking for for my kiddos! Very engaging and fun!
Lara S. –
I love these decodable passages. They provide great practice with phonics skills
Katie Luhr –
This has been a great resource and exactly what I needed to provide my second graders with more practice reading decodable text at their reading level along with answering comprehension questions after they have read and marked up the text. I love how this is aligned with the science of reading.
Kristin F. –
These lessons have been helpful with our interventions.
Laura W. –
This is a great resource for more reading and comprehension in small groups.
Andrea H. –
This is great for practicing phonics skills as well as comprehension skills. One can use it in class in small groups or send it home for homework. I love that they can scan a QR code. This great for kids who need practice but don’t have anyone at home who can speak English to read it to/with them.
Sharon Burns –
These have been a useful resource during our skill text practice. A real timesaver.
Primary Steps –
I love love love these!! These are amazing to use with my 3rd graders for tiered support! So helpful, thank you!
Stephanie Anne K. –
I have loved using this resource as a supplement to our phonics program. I use it mainly in my small groups to help my struggling readers.
Brunson Heroes –
I currently use this on homework for my firsties as well as my intervention groups. It is a perfect supplement to our Science of Reading curriculum.
Breanne C. –
Excellent resource that aligns well with our state standards! My students really enjoyed using it!
Emma K. –
My students loved using this resource during reading groups.
Carrie G. –
This was an easy to use, systematic, and thorough resource that has helped minimize prep time and streamline my teaching, thus leaving time for more individualized instruction and support. This was easy to implement 2/3 of the way through the year and I look forward to starting with it next year.
Suzanne P. –
I enjoy using these decodable passages to allow students to practice their skills in a meaningful way.
Stacey S. –
I appreciate the product you have created. Thank you!
Stephanie M. –
These passages are just what I was looking for to work on in small groups. Thank you!
Shelley D. –
Easy to use and easy to find the skill that a student needs to work on. Ideal for small group and something an assistant can work with.
Stephanie C. –
Love these. I’m always looking for additional decodable readers I can use with my struggling kids for more practice. These are perfect. They are short, well written, and have a comprehension question to go along with the story.
Karen L. –
Christina,
I purchased this product because I love your work. However, it will NOT download.
I receive the following message each time I try in various ways:
Windows cannot complete the extraction. The destination path is too long.
HELP!
I need this and paid $30 for this,
Thanks,
Karen
Christina (verified owner) –
Hi Karen – I very much apologize for the delayed response. I do not always see reviews right away. In the future, please leave any requests for help in the Q&A box or email me at [email protected] so I can get back to you immediately!
The resource is downloading properly on my end so it sounds like this could be a tech issue. Unfortunately, there is not much I can do for tech assistance with resources purchased through TpT but the TpT gurus can certainly help you! You can contact them here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Contact
If you continue to have issues please send me a direct email and I will help in any way I can!