The Science of Reading Decodable Texts: 50 Short Vowel Texts
#1 of 4 in Youkan Reading Decodable Books Series
What’s inside...
Attention all teachers and parents of kindergarten and first-grade students! Are you looking for a reading resource that will make a difference in your child's reading journey? Introducing our new decodable reading book, the perfect solution for struggling readers and students with dyslexia. Our book is designed to help these students gain confidence and build their reading skills with 50 different decodable passages, each featuring beautiful pictures and engaging stories. Each story focuses on a particular short vowel sound, providing ten stories per sound. This book is compatible with the Orton Gillingham method, making it an ideal tool for teachers who use this approach. Give your child the gift of successful reading today with our decodable reading book.
Discussion points
What do you think could happen next in the story after each text?
Which words did you find interesting or unusual, and why?
How do the characters in the texts feel, and what makes you think that?
Can you think of a different ending for any of the texts we read?
What have you learned about using short vowels in words today?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine themselves in each scenario presented in the texts. Ask them to predict outcomes and discuss the reasoning behind their thoughts. Celebrate their successful readings of words with short vowels and gently correct where needed, praising their efforts predominantly. Utilize the texts as an opportunity to expand vocabulary by focusing on interesting or new words. Lastly, connect themes from the texts to real-life experiences or other stories they know to deepen comprehension and enjoyment.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Phonemic Awareness
Explanation: Through engaging decodable texts, this book helps children recognize and manipulate individual sounds in spoken words which is a critical step in learning to read.
Real-World Application: Children can apply phonemic awareness by breaking down and blending sounds when they encounter new words, aiding their reading and spelling abilities.
Example Lesson: Vocabulary Expansion
Explanation: Each story introduces simple, age-appropriate words that are repeated to aid retention and understanding.
Real-World Application: Children can use these new words in their daily conversations and storytelling, helping them communicate more effectively.
Example Lesson: Reading Confidence
Explanation: The use of short, manageable texts with familiar phonetic structures boosts reading confidence in early learners.
Real-World Application: As children recognize words and comprehend texts more easily, they become more willing to read aloud in class and with family, enhancing their learning experience.
Example Lesson: Comprehension Skills
Explanation: Questions at the end of each text encourage children to think about the story and its elements, fostering a deeper understanding.
Real-World Application: Children learn to recall details and discuss the story's content, which can help with comprehension in other reading materials and real-life situations.
Example Lesson: Consistency and Routine
Explanation: The structured approach of the book, with recurrent phonetic themes, helps establish a reading routine.
Real-World Application: Regular reading habits foster a lifelong learning attitude, helping children approach academic tasks with consistency.