Decoding can be very laborious for the beginner reader. Here are a few tips that can make the experience successful and rewarding.
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High/low reading books and high interest phonics – what’s the difference?
There are some great high/low (high level of content/ low reading age) books on the market these days, particularly for boys. Publishers have published some really good quality, motivating books. What is the difference between those books and decodable readers for older, struggling readers?
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Now that decodable reading books are being used alongside phonics programmes, there are lots of ways to use them to develop literacy.
Read MoreTotem Series out now!
At last the much awaited Totem Series is out! Check out this new set of decodable books for older struggling readers. The idea here is to fill in the gaps that older pupils may have in their phonic knowledge. It has great illustrations and stories and it starts at CVC and CVCC level. There is also a really […]
Read MoreShould beginner readers use ONLY decodable books?
Susan Godsland has posted a useful list of ten reasons why beginner readers should use only decodable books here (I have copied it in full below). What do you think?
Read MoreChoosing decodable books
I found this great post via mumsnet yesterday on how to pick decodable books.
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