Strong readers need strong background knowledge. But most top phonics programs don't have a robust knowledge-building component. Read to Know Text Sets fill that gap with high-interest decodable texts sets on a common content-area theme.
Read to Know Text Sets | Grades K–3
Knowledge-Building Decodables for Your Phonics Program
Enhance your phonics instruction with decodable text sets that build background knowledge. They're the perfect complement to any phonics program with a clear scope and sequence grounded in the Science of Reading.
Read to Know Text Sets | Grades K–3
Knowledge-Building Decodables for Your Phonics Program
Enhance your phonics instruction with decodable text sets that build background knowledge. They're the perfect complement to any phonics program with a clear scope and sequence grounded in the Science of Reading.
We Do What Other Decodables Don't
Text 1 | Informational Text
An informational text retells the facts from the video and deepens understanding.
Text 2 | Informational Text
A second informational text expands students’ knowledge.
Text 3 | Fiction
A fictional story uses information from the video to solidify knowledge.
A Bridge to More Complex Texts
Read to Know Text Sets cement phonics skills and serve as a bridge to more complex texts by continually and cumulatively spiraling prior skills.
Decodable
Texts are 75%+ decodable. High-frequency words and content vocabulary are taught explicitly.
Diverse
Diverse characters and topics reflect a wide range of cultures and communities.
Multigenre
Text sets include 75% nonfiction titles and a wide range of fiction genres.
Engaging
Topics align with your students' interests and ignite a love of reading.
Cumulative
As students progress, the number of words and range of vocabulary gradually increase.
Recognized by Top Decodables Guide
Short Reads Decodables have been selected for inclusion in the University of Florida Literacy Institute's (UFLI) Decodable Text Guide. That means they're aligned with UFLI's highly respected research-based scope & sequence.
Explore the Program
See our complete title list, watch a sample video, or flip through a lesson.
18 Text Sets
3 decodable books per set (54 texts total) with downloadable versions online
6 Review Books
Reviews prior targeted sound spellings and word study (6 copies each; 36 total)
Teacher's Guide
Small-group lessons, differentiation ideas, writing activities, and more (print & online)
Downloadable Resources
Practice and assessment materials including an oral reading rubric and spelling lists
Additional Phonics Support
Read to Know Text Sets are just one part of our comprehensive Ready4Reading program for Grades K–3. Add these other resources to further enhance phonics instruction or explore the full program.
Ready4Reading: Short Reads Decodables
Short highly decodable text cards and aligned small-group lessons
Ready4Reading: Wiley Blevins Teaching Phonics
Explicit instruction in alphabet knowledge, phonics, and word study skills
Ready4Reading: Phonics Manipulatives
Metal trays, magnetic letters, sound blocks, articulation cards, and more to solidify sound spellings and practice blending letter sounds
Ready4Reading Phonics Booster Kits
Explicit phonics instruction and meaningful practice to support and enhance- any summer curriculum
Ready to Bring Read to Know Text Sets into Your School?
