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Literacy > Kingscourt Reading > Decodable Books

  Decodable Books
 

Ages
4-7

 

R-Y2
P1-P3
 


Synthetic &
Analytical Phonics Support

     
     
 
 
     

 

4 levels of books giving pupils an opportunity to practice new phonetic elements.

Each level includes a careful review of previously seen phonetic elements thereby practicing decoding skills and recognising high-frequency words.

 

Decodable Books are part of the Wright Skills. Click here to see full programme.

Supports the Rose Report recommendations for phonics.
These books are intended to be part of a collection of titles making up a balanced programme as per the Rose Report.

Decodable Books contain:

  • Consonant and vowel phonemes
  • High frequency words
  • Benchmark Assessment

Features:

  • Books are designed to be used in sequential manner.
  • Careful control of vocabulary in these books ensures that children receive maximum exposure to words they can decode or read by sight.
  • Vocabulary in the books is cumulative.
  • The inside back cover of each book lists the new vocabulary, new phonetic elements, and new high frequency words introduced in the text. Books work best if teachers use this information to teach these elements first.
  • A chart is available to see the progression of all 96 books.
    These books are intended to be part of a collection of titles making up a balanced programme as per the Rose Report.

 

Level A

Introduces all initial consonants and vowel phonemes a, e, i, o u also introduces 31 of the first 100 high frequency words. The level ends with an assessment book so progress can be measured.

 

Level B

Consolidates what was learnt in level A and introduces further phoneme sounds, and a further 38 high frequency words. This level also ends with an assessment book.

 

 

Level C

Reviews what has been taught in levels A & B building the pupils’ vocabulary and includes the introduction of the final consonant and vowel phonemes to complete the programme.

 

Level D

All skills previously learnt are reviewed and teachers can assess what has been remembered and learnt.