Learn about companion product Decoder Kids Phonics, easy-to-use kits that systematically and explicitly teaches phonics by introducing carefully sequenced letter-sound relationships in 150 decodable readers.
Decoder Kids Content is a beginning reading solution that introduces Science and Social Studies content and vocabulary, as well as carefully sequenced letter-sound relationships in grade-level kits containing 30 decodable readers, 10 Read Alouds, and a Teacher Guide.
PROVIDE young learners with the background knowledge, vocabulary, and decoding tools needed to become successful readers.
INTRODUCE new Phonics Skills and High-Frequency words in Decodable Readers that gradually increase in difficulty.
RELY on Explicit Instruction in each Lesson Plan to teach standards-aligned content knowledge and vocabulary, and phonics skills.
SUPPORT knowledge and vocabulary understanding with Blackline Masters and Assessments.
Grades 1–2 Kits contain:
5 Science Units and 5 Social Studies Units.
Each Unit contains 1 Nonfiction Read Aloud and 3 Nonfiction Decodable Student Books, aligned to Content Standards.
Grade-Level Teacher Guide.
Student Resources
Engaging & Meaningful Sole Source Decodable Books—with Up-to-Date Copyrights—in Print & E-Book Formats Provide Phonics Practice
3 Decodable Readers in each of the 5 Science and 5 Social Studies units.
Support key Science and Social Studies content standards with original, engaging Nonfiction Decodable Readers focusing on high-interest topics.
Striking photographs contribute to authentic and meaningful experiences of reading.
Each Decodable Reader is tied to a systematic Scope & Sequence and provides practice with reading vowels, consonants, digraphs, and high-frequency words.
Think About It questions for every title assess comprehension progress: Use students' work to determine their overall comprehension of the text as well as the phonics skill.
Teacher Resources
Teacher Materials:
Book-by-book instruction and Read Alouds provide content knowledge, introduce key vocabulary, and expose students to complex syntax, with Blackline Masters to assess mastery of content.
Lesson Plans:
Explicit instruction for Building Background Knowledge, Vocabulary, Critical Thinking, and Fluency.
Specific English Language Learner support and activities.
Individual Lesson Plans for the Read Aloud and each Student Book.
Blackline Masters:
Graphic Organizer used throughout the unit helps students visually organize information.
One Blackline Master for each Decodable Reader encourages critical thinking.
Assessment:
Assessment routines and Blackline Masters for each unit gauge vocabulary and core content understanding.
Look Inside!
Browse Digital Samples of Sole Source Student Decodable Books
Decoder Kids Content Kits are Available in Small Group 6-Pack Configurations. Each Kit Contains Instruction for Original, Meaningful Nonfiction Decodable Readers for Content and Vocabulary Knowledge Building.
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