Overview
Learn how to read with truly decodable nonfiction for older readers in need of support to build reading confidence, while learning more about the world around them. This learn-to-read series for 9-12 year-olds comprises 10 truly decodable nonfiction books for older readers who can read consonant blends and some alternative spellings for vowel sounds. Thrilling stories are packed with facts on high-interest topics that will appeal to older readers, taking them from split vowel spellings to R-controlled vowel sounds. For example:
Book 1: ay, ai, a, a-e, ea, ey
Book 2: ee, ea, y, e, ie, e-e, ei
Book 3: ow, oa, o, oe, o-e
Book 4: er, ir, ur, or, ear
Book 5: ow, ou & oi, oy
Book 6: oo, ue, u-e, ew, ou, u
Book 7: igh, ie, i-e, i, y
Book 8: aw, awe, a, au, al, ough
Book 9: air, are, ear, ere, eir
Book 10: ar Accompanying photocopiable activities for word building, blending, spelling and comprehension can be found in Phonic Books The Fact Files 3 Activities. The Fact Files 3 shares the same phonic progression as Talisman 1 and Rescue and can be used in parallel to consolidate phonemic knowledge and reading skills. This beginner reader series features:
- Truly decodable text to allow independent reading, ideal for reluctant readers.
- Reading material aimed at children aged 9-12.
- Common split vowel spellings to R-controlled vowel sounds that are gradually introduced in each book.
This pack of 10 decodable books features:
- How to Use This Book (TM) guidance page, including information about the new sounds introduced, sounds learned from previous books, high-frequency words, and important notes on the sound.
- Nonfiction narrative story pages
- Knowledge builder for reading and spelling practice.
- Word list to go over what they have learned.
What is phonics? Phonics is a way of teaching children to read by understanding the sounds that individual letters make and blending them to make a word. Children can learn to read using this skill to decode new words. Phonic Books specializes in decodable, systematic books supporting this structured literacy instruction.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9798217125883
- ISBN-10: 9798217125883
- Publisher: Phonic Books
- Publish Date: June 2026
- Dimensions: 8.24 x 5.98 x 1.02 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.42 pounds
- Page Count: 160
- Reading Level: Ages 9-12
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