Why is this important?

- Decodable reading helps students apply phonics skills in context, reinforcing their ability to decode words accurately and building confidence in their reading abilities.
- It builds fluency by providing practice with controlled vocabulary that matches their current skill level, ensuring steady progress.
In summary, decodable reading is crucial in our lessons, as it strengthens decoding skills, boosts confidence, and enhances reading fluency.
- 1. Cold read
First, have your student read through the text on their own, making sure they are tracking as they read. They can track with their finger, a pencil, the computer mouse, or anything you have on hand.
- 2. Echo Read
Next, read the text out loud, one sentence at a time. Then, have your student read the same sentence, tracking with their finger, doing their best to match your expression.
- 3. Independent read
Finally, have your student read through the entire text again. You should notice improvements in their reading fluency and accuracy after completing the cold read and the echo read.


Beth and Seth ran on the path.

Jan did not wish to run on the path.

Jan sat and had jam.

A moth sat with Jan.

The moth sat on her bag.

Then it sat on her leg.

Jan had fun with the moth.
Who did not run on the path?




What did the moth sit on?




What did Seth do?




What sat with Jan?



