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Decodable Books for First Grade Frog Series

Decodable Books for First Grade Frog Series

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Phonics Focus Roadmap

  • Early Series: Short vowels (a, i, o) and introductory Consonant Digraphs (/ch/, /th/).
  • Mid Series: Short vowels (e, u) and expanded Consonant Digraphs (/sh/, /wh/, and voiced /th/).
  • Late Series: Review of all Short Vowels (a, e, i, o, u) and advanced Consonant Digraphs (/ph/ and mixed digraph review).

What Is Included

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    "Charly and Chuck"

    Fiction: Charly wants to cheer Chuck up with songs and games. See what happens when they find someone else in need. Focus: Short vowels: a, i, o; Consonant digraph /ch/.

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    "I Have Soft Paws. What am I?"

    Nonfiction: With soft paws and a fuzzy tail, it could be many animals. Can you guess which one it is? Focus: Short vowels: a, i, o; Consonant digraph /ch/.

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    "Thatcher and Theo"

    Fiction: Thatcher the bat can see a lot of things. Will he be able to help Theo find what he’s looking for? Focus: Short vowels: e, o; Consonant digraph /th/.

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    "Can You Spot a Fox?"

    Nonfiction: Have you ever seen a fox in your neighborhood? Let’s learn about foxes and how to spot them. Focus: Short vowels: e, o; Digraphs: /ch/, /wh/, voiced /th/.

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    "Shauna and Shay"

    Fiction: Shauna and Shay don’t always fit in. Can they help each other celebrate their differences? Focus: Short vowels: e, u; Consonant digraph /sh/.

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    "I Have Big Teeth. Who Am I?"

    Nonfiction: With big teeth and a long tail, it could be lots of different animals. Can you solve the mystery? Focus: Short vowels: e, u; Consonant digraphs: /sh/, /th/.

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    "Phil and Phoebe"

    Fiction: Phoebe is planning a party and Phil is helping. What happens when Phil feels things aren't fair? Focus: Short vowels: a-u; Consonant digraph /ph/.

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    "Can You Spot a Raccoon?"

    Nonfiction: Have you ever seen a raccoon nearby? Let’s learn about raccoons and see if you can spot one. Focus: Short vowels: a-u; Digraphs: /ch/, /sh/, /th/, /wh/.

Who It's For

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    First Grade Classrooms

    A perfect entry-point for students moving into connected text with a heavy focus on short vowels and digraphs.

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    Self and Others Focused Instruction

    Ideal for teachers looking to integrate social-emotional learning (fairness, cheering up friends, celebrating differences) into their literacy block.

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    Cross-Curricular Learning

    Great for connecting Reading and Science through animal-themed fiction and nonfiction pairings.
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How It Works

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    Follow a Systematic Path

    Introduce books in a deliberate sequence. Students begin with short vowels and basic consonant digraphs like /ch/ and /th/, progressing to more complex digraphs like /ph/ and /wh/ as their skills increase.

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    Connect Self and Others with Science

    Use the unique "Pairing" method of the Frog Series. Students read a fiction story with a social-emotional theme and then explore a nonfiction text about that same animal to build vocabulary and background knowledge.

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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 the Frog Series differ from other First Grade series?

The Frog Series is uniquely designed around pairings. Each fiction book features an animal character and an Self and Others theme, while the accompanying nonfiction book provides real-world facts about that specific animal.

What is the reading length of these books?

Each book is approximately 25-30 pages in length, specifically designed to be read in a single instructional sitting.

How do these books align with the Heggerty curriculum?

Each book is mapped to the Primary Phonemic Awareness scope and sequence, focusing heavily on short vowel sounds and high-frequency word exposure alongside consonant digraphs.

Are there comprehension tools included?

Yes. Every book in the Frog Series includes specific comprehension questions and a writing prompt to ensure students are engaging with the content and practicing their written expression.
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