Wiley Blevins explains why quality decodable text is an essential early learning tool. A decodable text is a story or book that is controlled based on the phonics skills taught up to that point. Children can sound out the majority of the words in a decodable text using the sound-spelling relationships they have learned, giving them plenty of opportunities to apply those skills to real reading experiences.

Grades K-2.

What are decodable, accountable texts? -- Why are decodable texts an essential learning tool? -- What distinguishes strong from weak decodable texts? -- What routine do I use when teaching a decodable text to build phonics and fluency skills? -- How do I extend the use of decodable texts to build comprehension and vocabulary? -- Sample decodable texts lessons -- Decodable mini-books -- Select references.