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  • Heggerty Grade 3 Library Series 1 featuring twelve decodable books for advanced decoding and fluency, with themes like birds, bridges, and friendship.
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Decodable Books for Third Grade Series 1

Decodable Books for Third Grade Series 1

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Phonics Focus Roadmap

Targeted skills for Third Grade intermediate readers:

  • Early Series: Suffixes (-ed, -ing, -s, -es), R-controlled vowels, Scribal O, and Consonant-le patterns.
  • Mid Series: Homophones, Homographs, Complex Vowels, y as a vowel /Δ“/, and Compound Words.
  • Late Series: Schwa and Stress, Final Stable Syllables, Silent Letters, and advanced Prefixes/Suffixes (-less, -ful, -ion, un-).

What Is Included

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    "Bridges"

    Nonfiction: There are many types of bridges that range in complexity. Read to find out why they are important to our communities. Phonics: Suffix -ed; R-controlled vowels; Scribal O; Consonant-le.

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    "Just One Friend"

    Fiction: Rabbit thinks life would be much different if she had just one friend. Read to see how Rabbit meets someone new. Phonics: Suffixes -ed, -ing, -s, -es; Consonant-le.

  • 3

    "Sleep and Dreams"

    Nonfiction: Did you know your brain is hard at work while you sleep? Learn about the stages of sleep and dreams. Phonics: Homophones; Homographs; Complex Vowels.

  • 4

    "Chasing Shadows"

    Fiction: Ainsley hears strange noises while staying at her grandparents' house. Learn how Grandpa helps her face her fears. Phonics: -y as a vowel /Δ“/; Schwa and stress; Complex Vowels.

  • 5

    "Birds"

    Nonfiction: There are more than 10,000 types of birds! Learn fun facts and even how to make your own bird feeder. Phonics: Compound Words; R-controlled vowels; Possessives.

  • 6

    "Finding Feathered Friends"

    Fiction: Jordan and his family go for a hike in the forest. Read to find out what types of birds he spots along the way. Phonics: R-controlled vowels; Suffix -ed; Consonant-le.

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    "What Causes the Seasons?"

    Nonfiction: Learn how the Earth's movement and the sun's rays falling on the planet cause our changing seasons. Phonics: R-controlled vowels; Suffixes -er, -est; Possessives.

  • 8

    "Outstanding Friends to the Rescue"

    Fiction: Walter is uneasy about a school poem assignment, so his friends Troy, Sue, and Shawna step in to help. Phonics: Complex vowels; Suffixes -ing, -ed, -ly; Silent letters; Prefix un-.

  • 9

    "American Sign Language"

    Nonfiction: People who cannot hear or speak use their hands to communicate. Learn about this special language. Phonics: Suffixes -less, -ful, -ion; Final Stable Syllable; Schwa and Stress.

  • 10

    "Conversations with Gracie"

    Fiction: Alexa is excited to meet her new neighbor, but must learn sign language to communicate with her. Phonics: Final Stable Syllable; Suffixes -ed, -ing, -ly, -ion.

  • 11

    "The Wright Brothers"

    Nonfiction: Orville and Wilbur Wright dreamed of building a flying machine. Learn how they made that dream a reality. Phonics: Suffix -ion.

  • 12

    "Adventure Awaits"

    Fiction: Natasha is nervous about her first flight. Read to find out what she sees at the airport to feel better. Phonics: Suffix -ion; Complex Vowels; Homograph; Silent Letters.

Who It's For

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    Third Grade Classrooms

    Perfect for students transitioning into intermediate reading who need to build stamina and master multisyllabic decoding.

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    Literacy Specialists

    Ideal for providing targeted fluency practice, specifically focusing on accuracy, prosody, and expression.

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    Independent Reading

    High-quality, 28-page texts that encourage students to utilize strategies independently to read fluently.
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How It Works

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    Align with Phonics

    Every title is specifically mapped to advanced phonics patterns, allowing students to transition from basic decoding to complex word analysis, including schwa and stress patterns.

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    Follow a Systematic Path

    These books build on each other, providing connected text that targets specific skills while reviewing previously covered concepts. Use them in the recommended order to practice new patterns while building reading stamina.

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    Explore Diverse Text Genres

    Utilize a 50/50 mix of fiction and informational nonfiction. This variety builds both decoding fluency and essential world knowledge across subjects like history, science, and community.

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    Develop Fluent, Confident Readers

    Each book features a specific fluency focusβ€”such as accuracy, prosody, and expressionβ€”to help students move beyond simple word-calling to true reading mastery.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do these books support fluency?

Each book includes a specific "Fluency Focus" such as Accuracy, Prosody, or Rate. This guides students to not only decode but to read with appropriate phrasing, volume, and stress.

What advanced phonics concepts are covered?

This series moves into sophisticated territory, including schwa and stress, final stable syllables, homographs, and silent letters.

Is there a connection between the fiction and nonfiction titles?

Yes. For example, "American Sign Language" (Nonfiction) provides background knowledge that supports the story in "Conversations with Gracie" (Fiction). Similarly, "The Wright Brothers" pairs with the story "Adventure Awaits".

Are comprehension and writing prompts included?

Yes. Every book includes built-in comprehension questions and a writing prompt to ensure students are engaging deeply with the text.
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