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Decodable Books for First Grade Series 3

Decodable Books for First Grade Series 3

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Phonics Focus Roadmap

  • Early Series: VC and CVC Words, Short Vowels, Consonant Digraphs, and Double Consonants (-ll, -ss, -ff, -zz).
  • Mid Series: Long Vowel CVCe, Consonant r Blends, Hard and Soft c and g, and r-Controlled Vowels.
  • Late Series: Vowel Teams, Complex Vowels, Contractions, Diphthongs, Silent Letters, and Syllable Division.

What Is Included

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    "A Toy for Ted"

    Fiction: Ted is looking for the perfect toy. Follow along to see what he finds. Focus: VC and CVC Words with Short Vowels.

  • 2

    "Building a Mud Hut"

    Nonfiction: Learn about the process and materials used to build a sturdy mud hut. Focus: Consonant Digraphs; Short Vowels.

  • 3

    "What are Whales?"

    Nonfiction: Explore the lives of these massive sea creatures and how they live in the ocean. Focus: Consonant Digraphs; -ll, -ss, -ff, -zz, qu.

  • 4

    "What Are Shells?"

    Nonfiction: Discover the different types of shells found on the beach and what lived inside them. Focus: Endings -ed, -s; Consonant Digraphs.

  • 5

    "Let’s Have a Vote"

    Fiction: The class needs to make a big decision. Learn how voting helps them choose. Focus: Long Vowel CVCe; Endings -s, -ed.

  • 6

    "Let’s Learn About Drums"

    Nonfiction: From rhythm to materials, learn about the different types of drums around the world. Focus: Consonant r Blends; Hard and Soft c and g.

  • 7

    "Pip the Bat"

    Fiction: Pip is a small bat with a big adventure. Follow Pip through the night sky. Focus: r-Controlled Vowels; Hard and Soft c and g.

  • 8

    "Riding the Rails"

    Nonfiction: Learn about the history of trains and what it's like to travel on the tracks. Focus: Vowel Teams; r-Controlled Vowels.

  • 9

    "Who Took My Lunch?"

    Fiction: A lunchtime mystery needs to be solved! Help find out where the missing meal went. Focus: Complex Vowels; Vowel Teams.

  • 10

    "Join In!"

    Fiction: There are many ways to be part of a group. Learn how everyone can join in the fun. Focus: Contractions; Diphthongs.

  • 11

    "Writers at Work"

    Nonfiction: See how writers brainstorm, draft, and create their favorite stories. Focus: Silent Letters; Diphthongs.

  • 12

    "Puppets"

    Fiction: A creative show is about to begin! Learn how puppets bring stories to life. Focus: Syllable Division; Silent Letters.

Who It's For

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    First Grade Classrooms

    Designed to align with the Primary Phonemic Awareness and Bridge to Reading curriculums for seamless classroom integration.

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    Literacy Specialists & Interventionists

    Ideal for students in Grades 1-2 who need targeted practice with specific phonetic patterns to close reading gaps.

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    Dual Language & ESL Teachers

    Clear illustrations and repetitive structures provide essential support for English language learners building decoding fluency.
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How It Works

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    Follow a Systematic Path

    Introduce books in a deliberate sequence. Students begin with foundational consonant digraphs and move toward complex vowels, diphthongs, and multisyllabic words, ensuring they only encounter sounds they have been explicitly taught.

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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 life science, history, and social-emotional skills.

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    Develop Fluent, Confident Readers

    Deepen literacy by using the built-in 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 First Grade Collection?

Series 3 is the final installment of the First 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.

How do these books align with the Heggerty curriculum?

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

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 engaging deeply with the text and practicing their written expression.
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