Decodable Reader - Phonics Fiction Phase 3 (Set 1)

The Decodable Reader - Phonics Fiction Phase 3 (Set 1) provides a solid foundation for progressing phonics skills. With 12 engaging fiction readers, this set introduces 22 new letter sounds, including more complex phonemes such as œsh, œch, œth, and vowel digraphs like œai and œoa. Each reader is carefully designed with decodable regular words, following a strict letter progression to reinforce learning. The books are rich in colourful illustrations that help students visualise and connect the phoneme-sound relationships. This set is perfect for readers ready to expand their phonics knowledge and advance to more challenging vocabulary, making it an ideal resource for children at the Early 1 (Red) Book Band.

Educational Benefits:

• Expands phonics knowledge with new and more complex phonemes and digraphs.
• Encourages fluency by practising decoding multi-letter phoneme sounds in context.
• Supports students in identifying tricky words while building confidence in reading.
• Provides engaging stories with illustrations to reinforce learning in a fun way.

Classroom Ideas:

• Use the books as a springboard for a phonics mini-lesson, focusing on one new sound in each story.
• Have students work in pairs to read the books aloud and assist each other in decoding tricky words.
• Create a phonics chart that tracks new sounds introduced in the stories, reinforcing recognition.
• Organise a phoneme scavenger hunt where students identify words with the targeted phonemes from the readers.

Information:

• Ages: Suitable for children aged 5-7 years.
• Dimensions: Each book measures 20 x 15 cm.
• Includes: 12 fiction readers.
• Book Band: Early 1 (Red); Guided Reading Level: C-D; Reading Level: 3-5.