Sound Families R-controlled Fiction Phase 5.5

The Sound Families: R-Controlled Vowels decodable reader set is designed to help young learners master the r-controlled vowel sounds, including /ar/, /or/, /ur/, /air/, and /ear/. Perfect for children aged 5+ years, this set includes 12 fiction books, with two titles dedicated to each r-controlled vowel sound. Each reader highlights the target sound, making it easy for children to identify and practice the correct pronunciation. Additionally, alternative spellings (graphemes) are provided for the target phonemes, reinforcing the different ways each sound can be represented in written language. The text is carefully controlled, with decodable words at the appropriate phase level, as well as common exception words introduced at the right stages. The books are colourful and engaging, featuring illustrations that support comprehension and help students connect the words to the story. With a Book Band of Purple (Fluency 3), these readers are suitable for Year 1 students, particularly for those working at Guided Reading Levels J to K. This set is ideal for building reading fluency and confidence while reinforcing phonics knowledge.

Educational Benefits:

• Focuses on r-controlled vowel sounds, helping children master tricky phonics patterns.
• Provides alternative spellings for each r-controlled vowel sound, reinforcing grapheme-phoneme correspondence.
• Features decodable text with carefully selected words to support phonics progression.
• Highlights target sounds in text, aiding recognition and improving reading fluency.

Classroom Ideas:

• Have students underline or highlight the r-controlled vowel sounds in each story to reinforce phonemic awareness.
• Create word walls with the r-controlled vowel sounds and include words from the readers to support vocabulary growth.
• Engage students in a group reading session where they take turns reading the books aloud, focusing on pronunciation of the target sounds.
• Use the books for word comparison activities, where students match the sounds to different spellings and create their own example words.

Information:

• Suitable for children aged 5+ years (Year 1).
• Set includes 12 fiction readers.
• Book Band: Purple (Fluency 3).
• Guided Reading Level: J - K.
• Reading Level: 17 - 19.
• Dimensions: Approximately 210mm x 148mm (A5).