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A decodable text is a story or book that is controlled based on the phonics skills taught up to that point. Children can sound out the majority of the words in a decodable text using the sound-spelling relationships they have learned, giving them plenty of opportunities to apply those skills to real reading experiences.
In this must-have follow-up to his landmark best-seller Phonics From A to Z, Wiley Blevins explains why quality decodable texts are an essential early learning tool and how to distinguish the good from the bad. This resource offers practical lessons and routines for using decodable texts to build children's phonics and fluency skills, as well as tips on selecting strong decodable texts and what to do if you don't have any. Includes fun and engaging reproducible decodable mini-books.
Introduction 4
Chapter 1 What Are Decodable, Accountable Texts? 6
• Two States: Different Decodable Text Requirements 8
Chapter 2 Why Are Decodable Texts an Essential Learning Tool? 9
• Brain Research on Early Text Impact 12
• Characteristics of Strong Phonics Instruction 13
• Common Causes of Phonics Instructional Failure 14
• The Research on Decodable Text: A Snapshot 17
• Decodable Text-Does It Really Matter? 20
• But I Use Leveled Books…How Do I Include Decodable Texts in My Instruction? 25
Chapter 3 What Distinguishes Strong From Weak Decodable Texts? 28
• Common Issues with Decodable Texts 29
Chapter 4 What Routines Do i Use When Teaching a Decodable Text to Build Phonics and Fluency Skills? 37
• Before Reading 37
• During Reading 40
• After Reading 42
Chapter 5 How Do I Connect Decodable Texts to Writing? 61
• Connecting Reading to Writing 64
Chapter 6 How Do I Extend the Use of Decodable Texts to Build Comprehension and Vocabulary? 71
• Extending Reading to Comprehension and Vocabulary 73
• English-Learner Supports 76
• Sample Decodable Text Lessons 80
• Decodable Mini-Books 86
• Select References 128
