HiLo Diversity Decodable - Letter Sounds (Phase 2)

Specially written for older, struggling readers, the Hi-Lo Diversity Decodable Readers: Phase 2 Letter Sounds offer an inclusive, high-interest reading experience that supports phonics progression while respecting the maturity of the learner. This series delivers age-appropriate, engaging stories centred around a diverse and relatable cast of teenage characters who reflect the contemporary, multicultural world students live in. Each of the 12 fiction readers in this set has been carefully crafted to align with Phase 2 of the Letters & Sounds programme, introducing the first 21 letter sounds in a systematic, week-by-week format. The controlled text structure ensures that readers are only exposed to letter sounds and tricky words they have already encountered, reducing cognitive load and allowing students to build confidence and fluency step by step. These books are ideal for use in intervention settings, with older primary students who need additional phonics support, or as supplementary material alongside other phonics schemes due to their inclusion of book-banded reading levels. From thrilling adventures to everyday teen experiences, each story is designed to motivate and engage readers while developing foundational literacy skills in a respectful and relevant way.

Educational Benefits:

• Supports older students with age-appropriate yet decodable text.
• Reinforces phonics learning through systematic introduction of sounds.
• Builds reading confidence by controlling tricky word and sound exposure.
• Enhances engagement through diverse, relatable characters and storylines.

Classroom Ideas:

• Use in small-group intervention to support older readers needing phonics revision.
• Pair with writing tasks focused on character development or story extensions.
• Integrate into literacy rotations as a self-paced reading station.
• Link discussions to personal identity and representation themes in the stories.

Information:

• Suitable for older, struggling readers (Years 3-6).
• Aligned to Phase 2 of the Letters & Sounds programme.
• Includes 12 fiction readers at Phase 2 level.
• Book dimensions: standard A5 reader size (approx. 210mm x 148mm).