Read to Know Text Sets systematically build students' topic knowledge and phonics skills simultaneously, preparing them for grade-level texts.
Read to Know Text Sets | Grades K–3
Knowledge-Building Decodable Text Sets
Set readers up for success with decodable text sets that build knowledge and complement your existing phonics program.
Read to Know Text Sets | Grades K–3
Knowledge-Building Decodable Text Sets
Set readers up for success with decodable text sets that build knowledge and complement your existing phonics program.
Build Knowledge. Build Strong Readers.
A Consistent Lesson Structure
Each text set consists of a Watch & Learn video, along with three connected decodable texts.
Watch & Learn Video
A short knowledge-building video introduces the topic and new vocabulary.
Text 1 | Informational Text
An informational text reinforces key details from the video.
Text 2 | Informational Text
A second informational text expands students' topic knowledge.
Text 3 | Fiction
A fiction text turns information from the video into an engaging story.
Review Books
After three text sets, a review book provides a consolidated review of phonics skills.
A Bridge to More Complex Texts
Text sets and corresponding teaching materials integrate knowledge, comprehension, and vocabulary, preparing students for more complex texts.
Decodable
75% decodable with high-frequency words taught explicitly
Meaningful
Practice aligned to a systematic scope and sequence
Engaging
Topics and characters that reflect a wide range of interests
Multigenre
75% nonfiction titles and a wide range of fiction genres
Recognized by Top Decodables Guide
Read to Know Text Sets are aligned with the University of Florida Literacy Institute's (UFLI) 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 books per set (6 copies each; 54 sets total) with downloadable and printable versions online
6 Review Books
A consolidated review of prior phonics skills (6 copies each; 36 total)
18 Watch & Learn Videos
Build background knowledge and vocabulary on the topic of each text set
Teacher's Guide
Small-group lessons, differentiation suggestions, writing activities, and more (print & online)
Downloadable Resources
Downloadable decodables, respond and write resources, videos, and more
Comprehensive Phonics Instruction
Read to Know Text Sets are just one part of the Ready4Reading program for Grades K–3. Explore these other systematic phonics resources or the entire program.
Ready4Reading
Complete phonics program with engaging instructional routines and decodables
Ready4Reading: Wiley Blevins Teaching Phonics
Explicit instruction in alphabet knowledge, phonics, and word study skills
Ready4Reading: Short Reads Decodables
Short, highly decodable text cards and aligned small-group lessons
Ready4Reading: Phonics Manipulatives
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 enhance any summer curriculum
Our Stories Decodables
Decodable books with relatable fiction stories for Grades K–5
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