Are you searching for a variety of decodable passages with comprehension questions that will engage your students? If so, this bundle is the perfect solution! This resource features four fables, four nonfiction texts, and four folktales from different countries specially designed to boost fluency and comprehension. These passages were taken from Super Advanced Phonics Level A which focuses on learning the most common diphthong sounds. Each passage includes comprehension questions, word lists tailored for reading practice, and real-life photographs of the animals and objects mentioned in the passages. Perfect for independent reading, small groups, or homework, these passages make literacy learning both fun and effective! Which fables are included in this bundle? The Mother and the Wolf The Stag at the Pool The Jackdaw and the Doves The Lion and the Mouse Which nonfiction texts are included in this bundle? The Moon Oysters Mountains Flowers Which folktales are included in this bundle? The Rabbit and the Moon Man (Canada) Why Spiders Are Always Found in the Corners of Ceilings (Ghana) Urashima the Fisherman (Japan) The Three Little Pigs (England) Pair each folktale or fable up with a trade book or video and you’re ready to cover CCSS.ELA – Literacy.RL.2.9 Compare and contrast two or more versions of the same story (e.g., Cinderella stories) by different authors or from different cultures. Please Note: These passages are also included in the Super Advanced Phonics Level A Curriculum Bundle and the individual units. Bring more actual practice into your classroom while helping your students strengthen their reading skills. Grab your copy of the Super Advanced Phonics Decodable Passages Set 1 Bundle today and watch your students grow in both fluency and comprehension. To see if these passages will be a good fit for your students, check out the prerequisite skills in the free Foundational Phonics Scope and Sequence. Common Core State Standards: CCSSRL.2.1 Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text. CCSSRL.2.2 Recount stories, including fables and folktales from diverse cultures, and determine their central message, lesson, or moral. CCSSRI.2.1 Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text. Terms of Use: All products are for single buyer use only. Please direct your friends and colleagues back to my store to download or purchase their own copies. Questions? Email me at: pplumer@waltzingblossomliteracy.com Thanks so much, Paula Plumer Waltzing Blossom Literacy

Are you searching for reader’s theater scripts for your students to read? These four scripts are perfect for building confidence in young readers by helping develop fluency and expressive reading, all while encouraging teamwork. With simple lines and decodable text, they are an ideal choice for classroom performances, reading centers, or small group practice. Including two folktales, a fantasy story, and a realistic fiction story, these scripts were written for first graders in the middle and end of the school year; however, they would also be a good fit for second graders beginning their school year or in an intervention setting. What’s included in this bundle? ✅The Little Red Hen (Required Skills - Vowel Teams) ✅The Mile Run (Required Skills - Consonant Digraphs NG & NK) ✅The Surprise Dinner (Required Skills - R-Controlled Vowels) ✅Chicken Little (Required Skills - Multisyllabic Words) What is reader’s theater? Reader’s theater is a reading activity where students are placed in small groups and perform a script aloud multiple times without any actions, props, or costumes. Each student reads one character’s lines, focusing on expression and fluency. How does reader’s theater help build fluency? Reader’s theater helps build fluency by giving students repeated, meaningful practice with a script. Research has shown that reading the same word multiple times helps move it from short term to long term memory. To see if these scripts will be a good fit for your students, consider checking out the prerequisite skills in the free Foundational Phonics Scope and Sequence. Engaging, effective, and fun - these reader’s theater scripts are a fantastic way to boost fluency and reading confidence in young learners! Please note: These scripts were taken from Foundational Phonics Units 5, 7, 8, and 9. Common Core State Standards: CCSSRF.1.4b Read grade-level text orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings. CCSSRF.2.4b Read grade-level text orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings. Terms of Use: All products are for single buyer use only. Please direct your friends and colleagues back to my store to download or purchase their own copies. Questions? Email me at: pplumer@waltzingblossomliteracy.com Thanks so much, Paula Plumer Waltzing Blossom Literacy

Looking for a comprehensive and effective curriculum to teach your students to read CVC words? Look no further than the Foundational Phonics Level 1 Curriculum Bundle! This Science of Reading research-aligned curriculum provides step-by-step instructions for 20 lessons, including phonological awareness activities, explicit phonics instruction, decoding and encoding practice, comprehension passages, and more. And not only is this bundle affordable, it’s also low prep, saving you precious time. What’s Included in this Bundle? ✅Unit 1 with 20 Scripted Lessons ✅ 4 Noneditable PowerPoint Presentations with Engaging Graphics & Photos ✅ 40 Worksheets with Decoding, Spelling & Fluency Practice ✅ High Frequency Word Practice ✅ 3 Formative Assessments & 1 Summative Assessment ✅ 1 Printable Game ✅ Printable Flash Cards ✅ Phonological & Phonemic Awareness Activities This curriculum bundle is perfect for whole group instruction, small group lessons, one-on-one tutoring, remedial interventions, and even homeschool. What Educators Are Saying: “I have been using these materials since the first day of school and I can definitely feel and see the improvement in my first graders. Not only do they feel empowered as readers, but I also feel like I am doing a better job at teaching the foundations of reading. I cannot thank you enough for all the work you have done to help my first graders become solid, proud readers. Thank you!” Maria V. 1st grade teacher Developed in alignment with the Science of Reading best practices, this curriculum was created by an expert reading teacher and former district curriculum writer to cover kindergarten and first grade Common Core State Standards for foundational skills with general education students. However, Foundational Phonics can also be used effectively as a remedial intervention with first through third grade learners. Foundational Phonics Level 1 Lesson Sequence: Words Around Us – Letters Represent Sounds Consonants 1 – f, m, n, s, t Vowels 1 – Short a Consonants 2 – b, g, h, j, k, p Week 1 Checkup – Formative Assessment Vowels 2 – Short i Words 1 - the, a, I, boy, girl, little Consonants 3 - c, d, l, r Vowels 3 – Short o Week 2 Checkup – Formative Assessment Consonants 4 - v, w, x, y, z Vowels 4 - Short u & qu Words 2 - was, are, you, who, what, do End Punctuation - Punctuation Marks Week 3 Checkup – Formative assessment Vowels 5 – Short e CVC Review 1 - Words + s CVC Review 2 – Board Game Complete Sentences - Fill in the Blank Week 4 Checkup – Summative Assessment Try a free lesson from Unit 1 by downloading FREE PHONICS LESSON | SHORT A from my shop! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to teaching phonics, the Foundational Phonics Level 1 Curriculum Bundle is your secret weapon. It provides all the tools and resources you need to confidently teach your students to read using the Science of Reading best practices. Common Core State Standards: CCSSRF.K.1 Demonstrate understanding of the organization and basic features of print. CCSSRF.K.2 Demonstrate understanding of spoken words, syllables, and sounds (phonemes). CCSSRF.K.3 Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words. File Types: pdf - 123 pages pptx – 154 slides (4 PowerPoint presentations) Terms of Use: All products are for single buyer use only. Please direct your friends and colleagues back to my store to download or purchase their own copies. Questions? Email me at: pplumer@waltzingblossomliteracy.com Thanks so much, Paula Plumer