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Decodable Books for Second Grade Series 3

Decodable Books for Second Grade Series 3

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Phonics Focus Roadmap

Mapped to the Second Grade Phonics Scope and Sequence:

  • Early Series: Short Vowels, Soft c and g, y as a Vowel, and CVCe/CCVCe words[cite: 409, 451, 452].
  • Mid Series: Long Vowel Teams, Complex Vowels, Diphthongs, and Words with Schwa[cite: 462, 514, 518, 554].
  • Late Series: Compound Words, Suffixes, Prefixes, Low-Frequency Spellings, Silent Letters, and Contractions[cite: 581, 612, 632, 660, 688].

What Is Included

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    "Have You Met a Duck?"

    Nonfiction: Read about different kinds of ducks, where they live, and what makes them special. Focus: Short e and short u.

  • 2

    "The Game of Baseball"

    Nonfiction: Learn about how baseball is played and why people like it so much. Focus: CVCe; CCVCe; Soft c, g; y as a vowel.

  • 3

    "Time for Recess!"

    Nonfiction: Read about some fun activities kids can do outside during recess time. Focus: Silent e; Long Vowel Teams: ai, ay, ea, ee.

  • 4

    "Make Your Own Snowman!"

    Nonfiction: Imagine you wake up to a snow day! Find out how to build a snowman. Focus: Long Vowel Teams: oa, oe, ow, ie, igh.

  • 5

    "The Cookie Cousins"

    Fiction: Brooke plans a special surprise for her cousin Mark when he comes to visit. Focus: Complex Vowels: oo, ou.

  • 6

    "The Princess and the Playground"

    Fiction: Joyce wants to wear a princess costume to the playground, so Troy wears his own costume. Focus: Diphthongs: oi, oy; ou, ow.

  • 7

    "Books on a Bus"

    Nonfiction: Did you know that some libraries can bring books directly into the community?. Focus: Words with schwa.

  • 8

    "Norman’s Big Hit"

    Fiction: Norman, or "Norm," is a baseball with big dreams. Can he learn all the skills a baseball needs?. Focus: Compound Words.

  • 9

    "Nature’s Mighty Helpers"

    Nonfiction: Have you ever seen an animal make their home in a tree? Learn how trees help us. Focus: Suffixes: -ful, -less.

  • 10

    "Nana’s Cookies"

    Fiction: Kate loves baking and was excited to discover a new recipe in her collection. Focus: Prefixes: mis-, re-.

  • 11

    "Capybara Loves to Chill"

    Fiction: Chilly loves to relax. His friend Pepper tries to convince him to get in the water. Focus: Low-Frequency Spellings.

  • 12

    "Hendrix Starts a Band"

    Fiction: Hendrix dreams of writing songs, but Pickles tries to trick him. Will Pickles' plan work?. Focus: Silent Letters; Compound Words; Contractions.

Who It's For

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    Second Grade Classrooms

    Designed to align with the systematic progression of the Second Grade Phonics curriculum.

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    Bridge to Reading Users

    Series 3 completes the collection, providing a dedicated decodable book for every week of instruction.

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    Literacy Specialists

    Ideal for providing targeted phonics practice at every stage of reading development.
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How It Works

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    Align with Phonics

    Every title is specifically mapped to the Heggerty Second Grade Phonics curriculum and Bridge to Reading. This allows you to seamlessly transition students from oral sound manipulation to print application.

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    Follow a Systematic Path

    Introduce books in a deliberate sequence to practice new concepts while reviewing previously covered phonics patterns. Students move from foundational short vowels toward complex multisyllabic words and advanced morphology.

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    Explore Diverse Text Genres

    Utilize a balanced mix of fiction and informational nonfiction. This variety builds both decoding fluency and essential world knowledge across subjects like nature, sports, and community life.

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    Develop Fluent, Confident Readers

    Deepen literacy by using the built-in "Thinking About Your Reading" comprehension questions and writing prompts included in every book. These tools ensure students are reading for meaning and can express their understanding in writing.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Series 3 fit into the overall Second Grade Collection?

Series 3 is the final installment of the Second Grade library. For complete coverage of all phonics skills introduced at this grade level, we recommend the entire Series 1-3 collection.

Is this series compatible with Bridge to Reading?

Yes! With Series 3, there is now a dedicated decodable book available for every single week of instruction within the Bridge to Reading program for Second Grade.

How do these books align with the Heggerty curriculum?

Each book in Series 3 is mapped to specific weeks within the curriculum. This ensures that students are applying the oral skills they have mastered to corresponding print patterns.

Do these books include support for comprehension and writing?

Yes. Every book includes built-in comprehension questions and a writing prompt to ensure students are reading for meaning and practicing written expression.
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