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Waltzing Blossom Literacy is a reading resource company based in Minnesota. Its products are created by Paula Plumer, a veteran reading teacher of 38 years. The resources are written to align with the Science of Reading research and to cover the Common Core State Standards. Whether you’re looking for complete units of study, lessons, worksheets, assessments, presentations, or games, Waltzing Blossom Literacy has the resources to make your job as a reading teacher easier.

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Waltzing Blossom Literacy is a reading resource company based in Minnesota. Its products are created by Paula Plumer, a veteran reading teacher of 38 years. The resources are written to align with the Science of Reading research and to cover the Common Core State Standards. Whether you’re looking for complete units of study, lessons, worksheets, assessments, presentations, or games, Waltzing Blossom Literacy has the resources to make your job as a reading teacher easier.
Decodable Reader’s Theater Script Bundle, 1st Grade Fluency Activity
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Decodable Reader’s Theater Script Bundle, 1st Grade Fluency Activity

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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
Reader’s Theater Script, Decodable Folktale, The Three Little Pigs, 2nd Grade
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Reader’s Theater Script, Decodable Folktale, The Three Little Pigs, 2nd Grade

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Bring the classic folktale of The Three Little Pigs to life with this decodable five-page reader’s theater script! Perfect for building confidence in developing readers, this script helps improve fluency and expressive reading, all while encouraging teamwork. It’s an ideal choice for classroom performances, reading centers, or small group practice. The Three Little Pigs is a traditional story from England. And while this script was written for second graders near the beginning of the school year, it would also be a good fit for first graders at the end of their school year or third grade students in intervention settings. 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. **Please Note: This script is taken from the Science of Reading aligned Super Advanced Phonics Level A Unit 4 which teaches students to read words with the ou and ow diphthong sounds. ** Engaging, effective, and fun - The Three Little Pigs reader’s theater script is a fantastic way to boost fluency and confidence in developing readers! To see if this script will be a good fit for your students, consider checking out the prerequisite skills in the free Foundational Phonics Scope and Sequence. 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
Diphthongs ou & ow Unit & PowerPoint Slides | Level A Unit 4
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Diphthongs ou & ow Unit & PowerPoint Slides | Level A Unit 4

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Looking for an effective way to teach your students how to read words with the diphthongs ou & ow? Look no further than the Super Advanced Phonics Level A Unit 4 Bundle! This Science of Reading research-aligned curriculum provides step-by-step instructions for 5 lessons, including explicit phonics instruction, decoding and encoding practice, comprehension passages, and more. Plus, this bundle is affordable and low prep, saving you precious time. What’s Included in this Bundle? Level A Unit 4 with 5 Scripted Lessons 1 Noneditable PowerPoint Presentations with Engaging Graphics & Photos 20 Worksheets with Decoding, Spelling & Fluency Practice Including 3 Comprehension Passages: Fable - The Lion and the Mouse (Greece) Nonfiction Text - Flowers Folktale - The Three Little Pigs (England) High Frequency Word Practice 1 Assessment 1 Crossword Puzzle 5 Printable Flash Cards 1 Reader’s Theater Script - The Three Little Pigs (England) This curriculum bundle is perfect for whole group instruction, small group lessons, one-on-one tutoring, remedial interventions, and even homeschool. Super Advanced Phonics Level A Unit 4 Lesson Sequence: Diphthongs 1: ou High Frequency Words: around, animal, and answer Diphthongs 2: ow Diphthongs 3: ou & ow Review & Checkup: Review Activities & Assessment 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 the second grade Common Core State Standards for foundational skills with general education students. However, Super Advanced Phonics can also be used effectively as a remedial intervention with older students or as enrichment for younger students. TRY THE FIRST LESSON BY DOWNLOADING FREE PHONCS LESSON DIPHTHONG OU! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to teaching phonics, the Super Advanced Phonics Level A Unit 4 Bundle is your secret weapon. It provides all the tools and resources you need to confidently teach your students to read words with the diphthongs ou and ow. Download your copy of the Super Advanced Phonics Level A Unit 4 Bundle today! 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. If you have any questions or concerns, please email me directly at: pplumer@waltzingblossomliteracy.com Thanks so much, Paula Plumer Waltzing Blossom Literacy
Diphthongs oo & ew Unit & PowerPoint Slides | Level A Bundle 1
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Diphthongs oo & ew Unit & PowerPoint Slides | Level A Bundle 1

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Looking for an effective way to teach your students how to read words with the diphthongs oo & ew? Look no further than the Super Advanced Phonics Level A Unit 1 Bundle! This Science of Reading research-aligned curriculum provides step-by-step instructions for 5 lessons, including 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? Level A Unit 1 with 5 Scripted Lessons 1 Noneditable PowerPoint Presentations with Engaging Graphics & Photos 17 Worksheets with Decoding, Spelling & Fluency Practice Including 3 Comprehension Passages: Fable - The Mother and the Wolf (Greece); Nonfiction Text - The Moon; Folktale - Rabbit and the Moon Man (Canada) High Frequency Word Practice 1 Assessment 2 Crossword Puzzles 5 Printable Flash Cards 1 Reader’s Theater Script - Rabbit and the Moon Man (Canada) This curriculum bundle is perfect for whole group instruction, small group lessons, one-on-one tutoring, remedial interventions, and even homeschool. Super Advanced Phonics Level A Unit 1 Lesson Sequence: Diphthongs 1: oo (Long Sound) High Frequency Words: mother, father, and family Diphthongs 2: ew Diphthongs 3: oo (Short Sound) Review & Checkup: Review Activities & Assessment 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 the second grade Common Core State Standards for foundational skills with general education students. However, Super Advanced Phonics can also be used effectively as a remedial intervention with older students or as enrichment for younger students. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to teaching phonics, the Super Advanced Phonics Level A Unit 1 Bundle is your secret weapon. It provides all the tools and resources you need to confidently teach your students to read words with the diphthongs oo and ew. Download your copy of the Super Advanced Phonics Level A Unit 1 Bundle today! 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. If you have any questions or concerns, please email me directly at: pplumer@waltzingblossomliteracy.com Thanks so much, Paula Plumer Waltzing Blossom Literacy
Reader’s Theater Script, Decodable Folktale, Rabbit and the Moon Man, 2nd Grade
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Reader’s Theater Script, Decodable Folktale, Rabbit and the Moon Man, 2nd Grade

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Bring the Canadian folktale of Rabbit and the Moon Man to life with this decodable four-page reader’s theater script! Perfect for building confidence in developing readers, this script helps improve fluency and expressive reading, all while encouraging teamwork. It’s an ideal choice for classroom performances, reading centers, or small group practice. Rabbit and the Moon Man is a traditional story taken from the Mi’kmaq, a First Nations people of the Northeastern Woodlands of Canada. Pair this script 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. And while this script was written for second graders near the beginning of the school year, it would also be a good fit for first graders at the end of their school year or third grade students in intervention settings. 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. Please Note: This script is taken from the Science of Reading aligned Super Advanced Phonics Level A Unit 1 which teaches students to read words with the oo and ew diphthong sounds. Engaging, effective, and fun - this Rabbit and the Moon Man reader’s theater script is a fantastic way to boost fluency and reading confidence in developing readers! To see if this script will be a good fit for your students, consider checking out the prerequisite skills in the free Foundational Phonics Scope and Sequence. 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
Reader’s Theater Decodable Folktale Script Bundle 1, 2nd Grade Fluency Activity
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Reader’s Theater Decodable Folktale Script Bundle 1, 2nd Grade Fluency Activity

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Are you searching for reader’s theater scripts for your students to read? These four scripts are perfect for building confidence in developing readers, as they help improve fluency and expressive reading, all while encouraging teamwork. It’s an ideal choice for classroom performances, reading centers, or small group practice. Including four traditional folktales from four different countries, these scripts were written for second graders; however, they would also be a good fit for advanced first graders or older students in remedial settings. What’s included in this bundle? Rabbit and the Moon Man (Canada) New Skills - Diphthongs OO & EW Why Spiders Always Hide in the Corners of Ceilings (Ghana) New Skills - Diphthongs OI & OY Urashima the Fisherman (Japan) New Skills - Diphthongs AU & AW The Three Little Pigs (England) New Skills - Diphthongs OU & OW 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 improve fluency and expression in developing learners! Please note: These scripts were taken from the Super Advanced Phonics Level A units. 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
Diphthongs Super Advanced Phonics Bundle | Level A Units 1-4 & PowerPoints 1-4
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Diphthongs Super Advanced Phonics Bundle | Level A Units 1-4 & PowerPoints 1-4

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Dive into the world of diphthongs with confidence as students explore the oo, ew, oi, oy, aw, au, ow, and ou sounds using the Super Advanced Phonics Level A Curriculum Bundle! Perfect for second-grade classrooms, this bundle features 20 step by step lessons, 4 dynamic PowerPoint presentations, and 12 engaging reading comprehension passages including fiction and nonfiction text. Perfect for whole group instruction, small group lessons, one-on-one tutoring, remedial interventions, and even homeschool. Developed in alignment with the Science of Reading best practices, this curriculum is being created by an expert reading teacher and former district curriculum writer to cover second grade Common Core State Standards with general education students. However, Super Advanced Phonics can also be used effectively as a remedial intervention with older students or as enrichment for younger students. WHAT’S INCLUDED: Super Advanced Phonics Level A Unit 1 - OO & EW 5 Scripted Lessons 17 Worksheets with Decoding, Spelling & Fluency Practice High Frequency Word Practice 1 Assessment 3 Comprehension Passages: Fable - The Mother and the Wolf (Greece) Nonfiction Text - The Moon Folktale - Rabbit and the Moon Man (Canada) 2 Crossword Puzzles 1 Reader’s Theater Script - The Rabbit and the Moon Man 5 Printable Flash Cards Super Advanced Phonics Level A Unit 1 PowerPoint Presentation (OO & EW) This presentation has 42 slides with vibrant colors and eye-catching images corresponding to the first unit’s lessons. Super Advanced Phonics Level A Unit 2 - OI & OY 5 Scripted Lessons 16 Worksheets with Decoding, Spelling & Fluency Practice High Frequency Word Practice 1 Assessment 3 Comprehension Passages: Fable - The Stag at the Pool (Greece) Nonfiction Text - Oysters Folktale - Why Spiders Are Always Found in the Corners of Ceilings (Ghana) 1 Crossword Puzzle 1 Reader’s Theater Script - Why Spiders Are Always Found in the Corners of Ceilings (Ghana) 5 Printable Flash Cards Super Advanced Phonics Level A Unit 2 PowerPoint Presentation (OI & OY) This presentation has 40 engaging slides corresponding to the second unit’s lessons. Super Advanced Phonics Level A Unit 3 - AU & AW 5 Scripted Lessons 18 Worksheets with Decoding, Spelling & Fluency Practice High Frequency Word Practice 1 Assessment 3 Comprehension Passages: Fable - The Jackdaw and the Doves (Greece) Nonfiction Text - Mountains Folktale - Urashima the Fisherman (Japan) 1 Crossword Puzzle 1 Reader’s Theater Script – Urashima the Fisherman (Japan) 5 Printable Flash Cards Super Advanced Phonics Level A Unit 3 PowerPoint Presentation (AU & AW) This presentation includes 42 slides that align perfectly with the third unit’s lessons. Super Advanced Phonics Level A Unit 4 - OU & OW 5 Scripted Lessons 1 Noneditable PowerPoint Presentations with Engaging Graphics & Photos 20 Worksheets with Decoding, Spelling & Fluency Practice Including 3 Comprehension Passages: Fable - The Lion and the Mouse (Greece) Nonfiction Text - Flowers-Folktale - The Three Little Pigs (England) High Frequency Word Practice 1 Assessment 1 Crossword Puzzle 5 Printable Flash Cards 1 Reader’s Theater Script - The Three Little Pigs (England) Super Advanced Phonics Level A Unit 4 PowerPoint Presentation (OU & OW) This presentation includes 42 slides that align perfectly with the fourth unit’s lessons. Super Advanced Phonics Free Screening Test - This resource assesses students’ spelling skills covering CVC words to two syllable words and checks high frequency word knowledge too. Super Advanced Phonics Free Sounds Test - This resource assesses students’ knowledge of the grapheme-phoneme correspondences for single consonants, consonant digraphs, consonant blends, short vowels, long vowels, vowel teams, and r-controlled vowels. Super Advanced Phonics Free Board Game - With 48 sight word cards and a blank flash card template to add your own words, this printable game will easily integrate into your reading lessons adding an element of excitement and joy. Try the first lesson by downloading FREE PHONICS LESSON: DIPHTHONG OO! Don’t miss your chance to purchase this curriculum at a deeply discounted price. Unlock the gateway to reading success with the Super Advanced Phonics Level A Curriculum Bundle today! 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. If you have any questions or concerns, please email me directly at: pplumer@waltzingblossomliteracy.com Thanks so much, Paula Plumer Waltzing Blossom Literacy