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These differentiated decodable sentence building activities give kindergarten, first and second grade students practice reading and writing words that contain targeted phonics skills.
Each sentence is a phonics-based controlled text sentence 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 & write is imperative for building a strong foundation in early reading!
In this activity, students move around the room with their recording sheet to read & write decodable sentences. There are 2 differentiated versions of each sentence that can be hung side by side throughout the classroom. Level one sentences follow a 1st grade phonics scope & sequence and Level two sentences follow a 2nd grade phonics scope & sequence. Students are taught to record the version of the sentence they can decode. They must also match each sentence to the correct picture on their recording sheet as a self check for decoding skills.
This resource includes:
- 420 total decodable sentences
- 210 Level one sentences – 1st grade phonics skills
- 210 Level two sentences – 2nd grade phonics skills
- 84 student recording sheets
Phonics skills included in this resource:
- CVC: short a, short i, short o, short e, short u, short vowel review
- Blends: l blends, s blends, r blends, final blends, 3 letter blends, blends review
- Digraphs: digraph ch & tch, digraph sh, digraph th (voiced & voiceless), digraph wh, digraph ng
- final e: a_e, o_e, i_e, u_e, e_e
- open syllable e, i, o (ex. hi, be)
- Vowel teams: 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 vowels: r-controlled ar, r-controlled er, ir, ur, r-controlled or, ore
- Variant vowels & Diphthongs: variant vowel short oo, variant vowel long u (oo), diphthong ow, ou, diphthong oi, oy,
- Other vowels: complex vowel /aw/: aw, all, long i and o (ie, oe), long e (y, ey, ie, ei)
- Syllable types: closed syllables, closed & consonant + le syllables, open syllables, open & consonant + le syllables, final e syllables, vowel team syllables, r-controlled syllables, r-controlled & consonant + le syllables, vowel team syllables: diphthongs & variant vowels, review six syllable types, other final stable syllables: -ture, -sure, -ion, -tion, -sion
Alison R. –
I purchased the original seasonal set several years ago and have been using them each year with my students. They were a big hit with the students. So excited to have this new decodable set. It will really help me support my students at whatever level they are in the Science of Reading.
Erin Murdaugh –
My students love getting up and going around the room the decode and write sentences on their skill level. They get so much practice with this resource! Thank you!
Teach it Taylored –
Perfect activity for my students to practice their current learning skills!
Kloppenborg’s Korner –
This was a great resource to use in my classroom. Thank you so much!
Ashley Y. –
This is great for my first graders. I’m glad I purchased this item.
Julia M. –
I appreciate how this resource touches on everything I need it to. It’s nicely designed and easy to integrate into my teaching. Great for staying aligned with expectations.
Amber G. –
Amazing resource! My students loved this addition to our classroom. Very engaging!
Lucy A. –
This is a wonderful set of decodable sentences! It covers a great variety of phonics skills and keeps kids engaged while practicing reading. Perfect for early literacy instruction!
Carrie Stecklein –
This was a perfect resource to use as a center! Thank you!
Sherri G. –
My kiddos love playing read the room during center time. Thanks for saving me time and energy by making this product.
VANESSA S. –
My students found this to be very helpful and was the practice they needed.
Ashley G. –
My students love using this as a fun way to break up reading centers. It allows them to get up and move, but also practice generalizing their skills.
Erin Anglin –
I use this as a center activity and my students love finding the sentences around the room.
Brigitte O. –
I have been able to utilize this in multiple ways with my class. It is great for review, extra practice, home practice, etc. So versatile and well created.
Corrin C. –
MY students loved this! I needed extra work for my kiddos!
Malave Made –
I love this resource, however, I kind of liked it better before you updated it – I wish I had saved the original download. This is still a great resource though nevertheless!
Briana D. –
My firsties LOVE solve the room/write the room activities. This resource is low prep and can be reused all year long. I align the sentences to the spelling patterns we are currently working on in small groups.
Alexandra Bechler-Cardiff –
I recently used this resource in my classroom and it was a total time-saver! The materials were well-organized, easy to follow, and aligned perfectly with my lesson plans. My students were engaged and in the activities.
Katharine T. –
Love this write the room bundle! It is perfect for my students!
Marla W. –
My students and I have absolutely loves this resource!