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Decodable Books for Third Grade Series 1 - Classroom Set

Decodable Books for Third Grade Series 1 - Classroom Set

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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.

  • 2

    "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.

  • 7

    "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 small-group instruction, allowing an entire group of students to read from their own copy of these 28-page intermediate texts.

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    Literacy Specialists & Interventionists

    Ideal for providing targeted fluency practice, specifically focusing on prosody and expression for students who are already accurate but lack "soul" in their reading.

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    Independent & Partner Practice

    High-quality texts that encourage students to use advanced word-solving strategies independently to build reading stamina.
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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, stress patterns, and final stable syllables.

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    Follow a Systematic Path

    These books build in complexity, providing connected text that targets specific skills while reviewing previously covered concepts. The classroom set allows entire small groups to practice new patterns simultaneously to build reading stamina.

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    Support Small Group Instruction

    With six copies of every title, this set is designed for teacher-led intervention and guided reading. The 50/50 mix of fiction and nonfiction builds both decoding fluency and essential world knowledge in science and history.

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    Develop Fluent, Confident Readers

    Each book features a specific "Fluency Focus"β€”such as accuracy, prosody, and expression. This guides students to move beyond simple word-calling to true reading mastery and meaningful oral reading.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are included in the Classroom Set?

The Classroom Set includes 72 books in total: six copies of each of the 12 unique titles from Third Grade Series 1.

Does this set include storage?

Yes. The classroom set comes with a durable, custom-designed storage box to keep your sets organized and easily accessible for small-group rotations.

How do these books support fluency in a small group setting?

Each book includes a specific "Fluency Focus" (Accuracy, Prosody, or Rate). In a small group, teachers can use the multiple copies to model expressive reading and have students practice choral or partner reading with the same text.

Are there comprehension and writing tools included?

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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