Next Steps Decodables
Action-packed fully decodable chapter books!
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Advanced Decodables for Structured Literacy: Introducing the Next Steps Decodables Chapter Book Series
Take the perfect ‘next step’ in your structured literacy journey with our collection of 36 decodable chapter books. The Next Steps Decodables series is specifically designed for students who have mastered the foundational alphabetic code, such as those who have completed the Sunshine Phonics Decodable programme.
Next Steps Decodables bridge the gap between initial phonics instruction and reading authentic literature, providing engaging, controlled texts that students can and want to read. These are essential resources for any reading programme rooted in the Science of Reading and the principles of Structured Literacy.
Why Our Decodable Chapter Books Support Structured Literacy
- 100% Fully Decodable: Every book adheres strictly to the phonics overview of skills students have already been taught, ensuring they apply their decoding knowledge rather than guessing.
- Built for Fluency and Comprehension: By reducing the cognitive load of decoding, students can focus on developing reading fluency, deeper comprehension, and a love for reading.
- Engaging and Age-Appropriate: These books feature an exciting chapter book format that appeals to readers. Follow the adventures of Team Turbo, a relatable group of children in a beachside Australian town, as they navigate various real-world scenarios.
- Diverse Text Exposure: Stories are narrated by different characters, using both past and present tense, providing exposure to different styles of writing.
- Support for Teachers and Parents: Comprehensive, free-to- download Teaching Notes and Student Worksheets are available for every book, supporting explicit instruction in phonics, comprehension, fluency, vocabulary, and spelling—all key components of a Structured Literacy approach.
Key Features of Next Steps Decodables Books
- Recurring Characters for student connection and investment.
- Short Chapters designed to maintain interest and momentum.
- Innovative Text Features and graphic elements like maps, raps, and glossaries.
- A specific Text Type Focus for every book.
- Full-colour age appropriate illustrations
- 40 pages
- Book size 130mm x 200mm with spine
See the Phonics Overview below for a detailed list of the decoding skills covered in this advanced decodable series.
How Pumpkin got his name
The longest eel in the world
Shootout!