What are Catch-up Readers?
Catch-up readers are decodable, systematic phonic reading books for older readers
Interest Age: 8 to 14+
80% of struggling readers have a gap in phonics knowledge. Phonics books fill in these missing gaps. They are designed for older students who may have already experienced reading failure. Since many of these students also experience loss of confidence and low self-esteem, Phonics Books develop confident, independent reading strategies.
Included in each series:
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- Systematic (sequenced) phonic progression
- Age-appropriate illustrations and story lines
- Reading practice page which prepares the student for reading the text
- Vocabulary page to develop receptive and expressive language
- Reader-friendly layout
Each of the series engage students in action-packed stories, while introducing step-by-step decodable phonics skills. Each series is supported by a photocopiable workbook (sold separately) that provides a variety of skill based activities.
To view the PhonicBooks Scope & Sequence, click the photo below
Moon Dogs Book Series – VCe Spellings
Written by Clair Baker and Illustrated by Drew Wilson
Phonic Books Moon Dogs VCe Spellings comprises six books and focuses on silent e spellings. Moon Dogs VCe Spellings is designed for older children at the early stages of reading.
Book 1: The Shape Game (a-e)
Book 2: These Things (e-e)
Book 3: Bike Ride (i-e)
Book 4: A Good Nose (o-e)
Book 5: A Useful Bag (u-e)
Book 6: A Place to Hide (All spellings)
Subject/Genre: Adventure
Ages: 8-14
Books: 6Â Decodable Books Sold Together as a Complete Series
Phonic Skills Taught
- Book 1: a-e
- Book 2: e-e
- Book 3: i-e
- Book 4: o-e
- Book 5: u-e
- Book 6: All Spellings
Moon Dogs – VCe Spellings Workbook (Sold Separately)
Catch-up reader workbooks are integral to the reading program as they include activities to support the learner.
Photocopiable activities to accompany the set of six books in Phonic Books Moon Dogs VCe Spellings, decodable phonics books for structured literacy intervention with older readers. This activity book includes activities for word building, reading, spelling, and comprehension linked to the Moon Dogs VCe Spellings books.
For help deciding which series to begin with, click the photo below for an assessment.
