As older students continue developing reading skills, they need decodable text that respects their age while carefully controlling phonics progression. When vowel spellings are introduced too quickly or without enough practice, students can struggle to decode accurately and apply skills to new words.
Phonic Books Moon Dogs Set 3 Vowel Spellings is a set of fully decodable readers designed for older, catch-up readers who are ready to move beyond basic CVC text. The series follows a group of teenage friends in a band, offering age-appropriate, humorous stories while introducing vowel spellings in a highly controlled, systematic way.
Set 3 focuses on two alternative spellings for a vowel sound in each book. Text remains carefully decodable, with short chapters that allow students to practice new spellings in connected text. Each book contains approximately 100–130 words, supporting accuracy, fluency, and reading stamina without overwhelming students.
Phonics skills are introduced step by step and reinforced through repeated exposure. Previously taught skills are reviewed while new vowel spellings are added in manageable increments. The series complements any synthetic or structured phonics program and can be used for guided or independent reading.
Instruction aligns with evidence-based literacy practices and the Science of Reading, making this set appropriate for classroom instruction, intervention, and supplemental use.
WHY EDUCATORS CHOOSE THESE BOOKS
- Fully decodable readers with controlled vowel spellings
- Designed for older, struggling or catch-up readers
- Introduces two vowel spellings per sound for comparison and practice
- Short, age-appropriate texts that build confidence
- Works alongside any structured literacy program
KEY SKILLS SUPPORTED
These decodable readers support:
- Decoding with alternative vowel spellings
- Accurate blending and word recognition
- Reading fluency and confidence
- Orthographic mapping through repetition
- Transfer of vowel patterns to new words
THIS SET INCLUDES
14 Fully Decodable Readers
Age range: 8–14+ years
Sold together as a complete set
Each book focuses on one vowel sound and two alternative spellings, giving students repeated practice in meaningful context.
Book 1: Wet Day in Spain (ai, ay)
Book 2: Lost in the Street (ee, ea)
Book 3: The Boat Trip (oa, ow)
Book 4: Birthday Lunch (ur, ir)
Book 5: Matt’s Bad Head (e, ea)
Book 6: Mouse in the House (ow, ou)
Book 7: A Gloomy Room (oo, ue)
Book 8: A Wild Night (igh, i)
Book 9: A Jog in the Woods (oo, oul)
Book 10: An Awful Day (a, aw)
Book 11: Out of Oil (oy, oi)
Book 12: Beach Party (ar)
Book 13: A Scary Haircut (air, are)
Book 14: Steer Clear (ear, eer)
WORKS WITH ANY STRUCTURED LITERACY PROGRAM
- Aligns with explicit, systematic phonics instruction
- Supports Science of Reading aligned practices
- Suitable for classroom, intervention, and MTSS use
- Integrates easily with existing curricula
DISTRICT JUSTIFICATION
Phonic Books Moon Dogs Set 3: Vowel Spellings supports structured literacy instruction aligned with the Science of Reading. Fully decodable text and systematic progression help students develop accurate decoding and apply alternative vowel spellings in connected reading. Designed for older, catch-up readers, this set is suitable for classroom and intervention use.
PAIRS WITH
Moon Dogs Set 3 Activities
A reproducible workbook aligned to the series that supports word building, reading, spelling, writing, and comprehension through structured activities connected to each reader.
(Sold separately)
