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This resource is a free sample of my full Decodable Passages with Comprehension Questions resource. These decodable passages with comprehension questions are the perfect resource for beginning readers. Each passage is a phonics-based controlled text that contains target phonics skill words, previously taught phonics skill words and irregular high frequency words. The science of reading shows us that the connection between what our students learn in phonics and what they read is imperative for building a strong foundation in early reading.
This freebie is a sample of my resource: Decodable Passages with Comprehension Questions
This freebie contains 5 decodable passages that align with a research-based systematic phonics scope and sequence. Explicit lesson plans for each passage are provided for the teacher with activities for before, during and after reading to strengthen phonics skills. 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.
The FULL RESOURCE includes:
- 60 decodable passages
- Research-based, detailed classroom use suggestions for the teacher
- Explicit lesson plans for each passage
- Student printables for each passage– two differentiated versions
- Audio recording of each passage
- Blending lines student printables for each passage & instructional video for the teacher
Phonics skills included in the FULL RESOURCE:
- 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)
Perele Lehrfeld (verified owner) –
Excellent resource for my weaker students. Breaks down into smaller steps. and includes great guidelines for the teacher.
Bridget D. –
Excellent resource! My students were engaged and it met my expectations! Thank you!
Josephine M. –
This was very helpful for my lower level readers! It was easy to implement and for the students to decode.
Cheryl B. –
I only used the “free” download of this in looking specifically for an OA vowel team fluency passage. It served its purpose.
Laura Van Niman –
I have ud this with my students during small group instruction. They love the stories!
donna gablein –
Easy to make and engaging for students. I use this as part of my station rotation. Simple way for them to practice and apply various skills taught.
Patricia W. –
I downloaded this in order to see the product before buying. I am in need of decodable readers for tutoring and want to spend my money wisely
Deborah Droll (verified owner) –
Amazing!! I love all of your work! Thanks so much!
Deborah Droll (verified owner) –
My all-time favorite resource. My kids love these short stories with questions!
Sharon Seely –
This resource filled the need I had for decodable text with comprehension questions. Thank you!
Diana F. –
Have added this to my interventions for reading. Kids love them
Mrs Sharpe –
Great resource to have on hand and easy to use, thank you!
Jennifer Ham (verified owner) –
Perfect for small groups!
Catherine Glidewell (verified owner) –
This resource is perfect for my small group instruction. Thanks for the resource
Susan Griffin –
Loved it! It was wonderful for whole group and independent centers.
Dorothy S. –
I used this resource as a homework activity for my class.
christine C. –
This was a great resource for intervention! I used it in all my small groups.
Bridget Foley –
Great decodable texts that I can use in small groups or centers.
The Learning Tunnel –
Great resource for my beginning readers! Each page packs a nice punch with opportunites to practice a variety of skills.
Karin S. –
Awesome resource that was engaging for my student!