HiLo Diversity Decodable - Library (Phases 2-6)

The HiLo Diversity Decodable Library (Phases 2-6) is a thoughtfully crafted series designed for older, struggling readers, offering high-interest, age-appropriate stories that feature a diverse range of characters. The series follows the progression of the Letters and Sounds programme, guiding students through Phases 2 to 6, providing the necessary text-based context to consolidate and enhance their emerging reading skills. Each of the 60 books is meticulously written with controlled text, ensuring that students are only exposed to letter sounds and tricky words they have already encountered. This gradual exposure builds confidence and reinforces the phonics code while allowing students to develop fluency and understanding at their own pace. The HiLo Diversity Decodable Library is an excellent tool for supporting literacy in older readers, enabling them to improve their decoding, phonics, and reading skills while remaining engaged with relatable and modern content. The library set contains 12 books for each Phase (2-6) and can be used alongside other popular book-banded reading schemes. With its diverse characters and relatable themes, this library helps struggling readers stay motivated as they work through the phonics programme.

Educational Benefits:

• Provides a structured approach to phonics, following the Letters and Sounds progression.
• Reinforces the mastery of letter sounds and tricky words in a gradual, controlled manner.
• Builds confidence in older, struggling readers through engaging and relatable content.
• Offers exposure to diverse characters, supporting inclusivity and broadening students' perspectives.

Classroom Ideas:

• Use the library in small-group sessions to focus on specific phonics phases and reading levels.
• Create flashcards of tricky words introduced in each story to reinforce recognition and spelling.
• Encourage peer reading, where students take turns reading books from the library in pairs.
• Integrate storytelling activities where students create their own stories using characters from the books.

Information:

• Suitable for older, struggling readers (Years 3-6).
• Aligned with the Letters and Sounds phonics programme (Phases 2-6).
• Boxed library includes 60 different reader titles, with 12 books at each Phase level (2-6).
• Each book measures approximately 210mm x 148mm (A5).