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Pumpkin Paired Texts - Decodable Fiction & Narrative Nonfiction Early Readers

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This set of books about carving pumpkins at Halloween is perfect for beginning readers! Use the informational text to explore pumpkin life cycles, build background knowledge, and practice using nonfiction text features. Then, read the decodable

Subjects:

EFL - ESL - ELD, Informational Text, Phonics

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

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Thematic Unit Plans, Printables, Cultural Activities

$7.25

$6.50

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Decodable Reader for Minecraft Fans - CVC Words - Book 5

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This printable decodable reader with reading comprehension questions is perfect for beginning readers and Minecraft fans! Students will practice using their phonics skills to decode CVC words with suffix -s in this silly decodable book. This is Book

Subjects:

Reading, EFL - ESL - ELD, Phonics

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

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Activities, Guided Reading Books, Printables

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RF.K.1a, RF.K.1b, RF.K.1c, RF.K.2, RF.K.2b, RF.K.2c, RF.K.2d, RF.K.2e, RF.K.3, RF.K.3a, RF.K.3c...

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Decodable Readers Set for Minecraft Fans - CVC, suffix -s, and short vowels

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Beginning readers will love this set of decodable books targeting CVC words! Systematic, sequential, and cumulative, these early readers will support Minecraft fans as they learn to apply their phonics and decoding skills in these silly

Subjects:

Reading, EFL - ESL - ELD, Reading Strategies

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

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Activities, Guided Reading Books, Printables

$15.00

$10.00

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Decodable Reader for Minecraft Fans - CVC Words - Book 4

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Subjects:

Reading, EFL - ESL - ELD, Phonics

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

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Activities, Guided Reading Books, Printables

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RF.K.1a, RF.K.1b, RF.K.1c, RF.K.2, RF.K.2b, RF.K.2c, RF.K.2d, RF.K.2e, RF.K.3, RF.K.3a, RF.K.3c...

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Decodable Reader for Minecraft Fans - CVC Words - Book 3

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Reading, EFL - ESL - ELD, Phonics

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

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Activities, Guided Reading Books, Printables

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RF.K.1a, RF.K.1b, RF.K.1c, RF.K.2, RF.K.2b, RF.K.2c, RF.K.2d, RF.K.2e, RF.K.3, RF.K.3a, RF.K.3c...

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Decodable Reader for Minecraft Fans - CVC Words - Book 2

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This printable decodable reader with reading comprehension questions is perfect for Minecraft fans! Students will practice using their phonics skills to decode CVC words with short vowels in this silly decodable book. This is Book 2 in the

Subjects:

Reading, EFL - ESL - ELD, Phonics

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Guided Reading Books, Printables

CCSS:

RF.K.1a, RF.K.1b, RF.K.1c, RF.K.2, RF.K.2b, RF.K.2c, RF.K.2d, RF.K.2e, RF.K.3, RF.K.3a, RF.K.3c...

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Color-by-Code - Mystery Pictures for Minecraft Fans - CVC Phonics & Short Vowels

By Dovetail Readers

These mystery pictures are the perfect phonemic awareness activities for your beginning readers and Minecraft fans! Decode the CVC words and match them with their picture. Then use the color-by-phonics key to isolate the short vowel sound and

Subjects:

Reading, EFL - ESL - ELD, Phonics

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Games

$3.50

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FREE Decodable Reader for Minecraft Fans - CVC Words & Comprehension Questions

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This printable decodable reader with reading comprehension questions is the first book in a new early reader series for Minecraft fans! Students practice using their phonics skills to decode CVC words with short vowels in this silly story. This is

Subjects:

Reading, EFL - ESL - ELD, Phonics

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Guided Reading Books, Printables

CCSS:

RF.K.1a, RF.K.1b, RF.K.1c, RF.K.2, RF.K.2b, RF.K.2c, RF.K.2d, RF.K.2e, RF.K.3, RF.K.3a, RF.K.3c...

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Sloths - Nonfiction Early Reader with Reading Comprehension Pages - First Grade

By Dovetail Readers

This nonfiction early reader book is perfect for beginning readers learning about sloths! Written at a first grade level, this informational text uses nonfiction text features like headings, labels, captions, a table of contents and glossary, and

Subjects:

Reading, Spring, Informational Text

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Guided Reading Books, Printables

CCSS:

RI.1.1, RI.1.2, RI.1.3, RI.1.5, RI.1.6, RI.1.7, RI.1.9, RF.1.4a, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.10...

$3.75

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Signs of Spring - Early Reader with Nonfiction Text Features for Kindergarten

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Use this book to kick off a spring scavenger hunt or nature walk! Written at a kindergarten level, this informational text introduces students to nonfiction text features like headings, labels, and a table of contents. As part of your spring

Subjects:

Reading, Spring, Informational Text

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Guided Reading Books, Printables

CCSS:

RI.K.5, RF.K.1, RF.K.1a, RF.K.1b, RF.K.1c, RF.K.1d, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.L.2

$3.75

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FREE Short Vowel A Decodable Reader for Phonics Blending and Decoding

By Dovetail Readers

Practice reading words with short vowel a with this free decodable reader! Students will put their phonics skills to good use by blending sounds in closed syllable words in this silly decodable book.**This FREEBIE is a sample of the Short Vowel

Subjects:

Reading, Reading Strategies, Phonics

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Printables, Google Apps

CCSS:

RF.K.1a, RF.K.1b, RF.K.1c, RF.K.2, RF.K.2b, RF.K.2c, RF.K.2d, RF.K.2e, RF.K.3, RF.K.3a, RF.K.3c...

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Under the Sea Nonfiction Text Set - Early Readers for Ocean Animals and Habitat

By Dovetail Readers

This informational text set for beginning readers makes a great addition to any unit about ocean animals, animal habitats, or animal adaptations! Your students will love learning how jellyfish, octopuses, sea turtles, polar bears, sea otters, and

Subjects:

Reading, Vocabulary, Informational Text

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Guided Reading Books, Printables

CCSS:

RI.1.2, RI.1.3, RI.1.4, RI.1.5, RI.1.6, RI.1.7, RI.1.10, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5...

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Animal Life Cycles - A Sea Turtle Hatches - Nonfiction First Grade Early Reader

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Sea turtles hatch from their eggs in this narrative nonfiction early reader about animal life cycles and migration. A great addition to your ocean animals and nonfiction units, this informational text introduces students to nonfiction text features

Subjects:

Reading, Vocabulary, Informational Text

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Guided Reading Books, Printables

CCSS:

RI.1.5, RI.1.6, RI.2.3, RI.2.4, RI.2.5, RI.2.6, RI.2.7, RI.2.10

$3.75

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Steve's Birthday - Early Reader Book for Kindergarten Minecraft Fans

By Dovetail Readers

This printable leveled reader is written for students who love Minecraft! Support beginning readers as they develop decoding skills and high frequency word knowledge with this silly story written at a Level D.In this beginning reader, Alex is making

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, EFL - ESL - ELD, Short Stories

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Printables, Google Apps

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (4.21 MB)

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All About Jellyfish Early Reader with Nonfiction Text Features - Ocean Animals

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Perfect for beginning readers learning about ocean animals and habitats, this informational text introduces students to nonfiction text features like headings, labels, captions, a table of contents and glossary, and bold text for new vocabulary.

Subjects:

Reading, Winter, Informational Text

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Guided Reading Books, Printables

CCSS:

RI.2.2, RI.2.4, RI.2.5, RI.2.6, RI.2.7, L.2.1, L.2.1a, L.2.1b, L.2.1d, L.2.1f, L.2.2a...

$3.75

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Nonfiction Text Set for Early Readers - Seasonal Winter Bundle

By Dovetail Readers

Build background knowledge through content-rich instruction with these winter themed informational books! The printable and digital leveled readers are filled with nonfiction text features, including table of contents, glossary, captions, labels,

Subjects:

Reading, Vocabulary, Informational Text

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Guided Reading Books, Printables

CCSS:

RL.K.5, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RI.K.5, RI.K.7, RI.K.9, RI.1.2, RI.1.3, RI.1.5, RI.1.6, RI.1.7...

$22.50

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All About Snow Early Reader with Nonfiction Text Features for First Grade

By Dovetail Readers

Perfect for beginning readers learning about snow and ice, the snowflake life cycle, and winter weather patterns! Written at a first grade level, this informational text introduces students to nonfiction text features like headings, labels,

Subjects:

Reading, Winter, Informational Text

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Guided Reading Books, Printables

CCSS:

RI.1.2, RI.1.3, RI.1.5, RI.1.6, RI.1.7, RI.1.8, RI.1.9, RI.1.10, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.4...

$3.75

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Differentiated Multi-Level Nonfiction Book Bundle - Animal Adaptation - Penguins

By Dovetail Readers

This bundle of printable leveled reading books is perfect for your beginning readers as they learn about penguins and animal adaptation! Written at a kindergarten and first-grade level, these books introduce students to nonfiction text features like

Subjects:

Reading, Vocabulary, Informational Text

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Guided Reading Books, Printables

CCSS:

RL.K.3, RL.1.3, RL.1.5, RI.K.2, RI.K.3, RI.K.5, RI.K.6, RI.K.7, RI.1.2, RI.1.3, RI.1.5...

$7.50

$5.00

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Penguins Early Reader with Nonfiction Text Features for First Grade

By Dovetail Readers

This nonfiction early reader book is perfect for beginning readers learning about penguins! Written at a first grade level, this informational text introduces students to nonfiction text features like headings, labels, captions, a table of contents

Subjects:

Reading, Winter, Informational Text

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Guided Reading Books, Printables

CCSS:

RI.1.2, RI.1.3, RI.1.5, RI.1.6, RI.1.7, RI.1.8, RI.1.9, RI.1.10, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.4...

$3.75

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Penguins Early Reader with Nonfiction Text Features for Kindergarten

By Dovetail Readers

This nonfiction early reader book is perfect for beginning readers learning about penguins! Written at a kindergarten level, this informational text introduces students to nonfiction text features like headings, labels, captions, a table of contents

Subjects:

Reading, Winter, Informational Text

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Guided Reading Books, Printables

CCSS:

RI.K.2, RI.K.3, RI.K.4, RI.K.5, RI.K.6, RI.K.7, RI.K.8, RI.K.9, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.4...

$3.75

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✏️Former teacher specializing in literacy for multilingual learners ✏️Curriculum writer for top EdTech companies focusing on literacy and language development

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✏️MsEd TESOL, 2008 ✏️MsEd Literacy, 2021 ✏️New York City Teaching Fellow, 2006 ✏️Reading Recovery/Literacy Lessons trained, 2014

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