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.
Unit 1
Decodable Reading
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1. Cold readFirst, 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.
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2. Echo ReadNext, 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.
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3. Independent readFinally, 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.
unit 1
Decodable Reading Instructions
Which sentence tells who?
Do not huff and puff on the mill!
This is the mill.
The lass did yell.
Which sentence tells what?
The lass ran to the well.
Did you yell?
This is the mill.
Which sentence tells where?
The lass lives at the mill.
I will not let him huff and puff.
The
dragon did yell.
Which sentence tells why?
The lass ran to the well.
I do not huff and puff on mills.
I will not let him huff and puff on the mill.