Sound Families Long Vowel Fiction Phase 5.5

The Long Vowel Fiction set of decodable readers is designed to help children aged 5+ years master long vowel sounds through engaging, high-interest fiction stories. This set includes 12 vibrant readers, each focusing on one of six key long vowel sounds: /ai/, /ee/, /igh/, /oa/, /oo/, and /y-oo/. Two titles are dedicated to each sound, allowing students to explore alternative spellings (graphemes) for the same phoneme, providing them with a deeper understanding of vowel patterns and spelling. The target sounds are clearly highlighted within the text, enabling children to quickly identify and compare the spelling variations. Each book features decodable words appropriate for the phase level and incorporates common exception words according to the Letters & Sounds progression, ensuring an effective and structured approach to phonics. With its colourful illustrations and engaging content, the Long Vowel Fiction set supports children in developing fluency and confidence in reading. It's ideal for guided reading sessions and independent practice, helping children move from Phase 2 to Phase 3 phonics skills. This set is perfect for Year 1 students and supports the development of early literacy skills while fostering a love for reading.

Educational Benefits:

• Reinforces understanding of long vowel sounds with engaging, decodable fiction texts.
• Provides a clear comparison of alternative spellings for each target sound, enhancing phonics skills.
• Supports the development of reading fluency with carefully structured text and highlighted target sounds.
• Encourages the recognition and decoding of common exception words, advancing reading comprehension and fluency.

Classroom Ideas:

• Use the readers in small group guided reading sessions, focusing on identifying and decoding the long vowel sounds.
• Encourage students to compare the different spellings of the same vowel sound in different words.
• Have students create their own sentences using the target long vowel sounds from the books to apply their learning.
• Use the colourful illustrations as a prompt for creative writing, asking students to write their own stories using the highlighted vowel sounds.

Information:

• Suitable for children aged 5+ years (Year 1).
• Set includes 12 fiction readers.
• Book Band: Turquoise (Fluency 2).
• Guided Reading Level: I - J.
• Reading Level: 16 - 18.
• Dimensions: Approximately 210mm x 148mm (A5).