Short Reads Decodables are two-sided cards that feature engaging fiction and nonfiction texts that incrementally target specific sound-spellings. These short texts provide quick practice to build phonics skills, reading confidence, and mastery.
Short Reads Decodables | Grades K–3
Highly Decodable Texts. Highly Effective Phonics Practice.
Strengthen phonics skills with short, high-interest text cards that incrementally target specific sound-spellings.
Short Reads Decodables | Grades K–3
Highly Decodable Texts. Highly Effective Phonics Practice.
Strengthen phonics skills with short, high-interest text cards that incrementally target specific sound-spellings.
Vibrant Fiction and Nonfiction
Better Decodables. Better Readers.
By applying their phonics skills to our short, friendly texts, students move toward the ultimate goal of independent reading with fluency and comprehension.
More Than 75% Decodable
Text cards target specific sound-spellings and continually spiral prior skills.
Nonfiction + Fiction
A wide range of genres and text types prepare students for more complex texts.
Engaging and Accessible
Short text length and multiple genres and text types make each card accessible and delightful for every reader.
Aligned Teaching Materials
Each text card is accompanied by a powerful and practical phonics lesson.
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.
A Research-Based Scope and Sequence
Aligned to best practices in learning science, Short Reads Decodables feature explicit and systematic instruction targeting the discrete phonics elements students need.
Explore the Program
See Short Reads Decodables student materials and instruction for yourself.
90 Student Text Cards
90 text cards (6 copies each) can be used in small-group instruction or for independent practice.
10 Power Up! Cards
Power-Up! Cards are designed to review aggregated, targeted phonics elements.
9 Teacher's Guides
Powerful phonics lessons accompany each text and include ideas for differentiation. Lessons are designed to focus on decoding words with target sounds and the cumulative acquisition of high-frequency words.
Digital Teacher Resources
Digital resources include lesson instruction, downloadable student cards, language supports for multilingual learners, rubrics, and more.
The Perfect Phonics Decodables
Short Reads Decodables are a highly effective way to build students' phonics skills through short texts. These decodable cards can be used with the Ready4Reading system or as a supplement to any core phonics or literacy program. Contact your local representative to learn more about how Short Reads Decodables can work in your classroom.
Comprehensive Phonics Instruction
Short Reads Decodables 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 are part of the Ready4Reading comprehensive phonics program.
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