As older students continue developing reading skills, they need decodable text that respects their age while carefully controlling phonics progression. When VCe (vowel-consonant-silent e) spellings are introduced without enough practice, students can struggle to decode accurately and apply patterns across words.
Phonic Books Moon Dogs VCe Spellings is a set of fully decodable readers designed for older, catch-up readers at the early stages of reading. The series follows a group of teenage friends in a band, offering age-appropriate, engaging stories while introducing silent e spellings in a highly controlled, systematic way.
This set focuses on VCe (silent e) spellings, allowing students to practice long vowel sounds created by final e. Text remains carefully decodable, with short chapters that support accurate reading in connected text. The controlled structure helps students build confidence while transitioning from CVC words to more complex spelling patterns.
Phonics skills are introduced gradually and reinforced through repeated exposure. Previously taught skills are reviewed while new VCe patterns are added in manageable steps. 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 focused on VCe spellings
- Designed for older, struggling or catch-up readers
- Systematic progression from short to long vowel patterns
- Short, age-appropriate texts that build confidence
- Works alongside any structured literacy program
KEY SKILLS SUPPORTED
These decodable readers support:
- Decoding silent e (VCe) spelling patterns
- Accurate blending and word recognition
- Reading fluency and confidence
- Orthographic mapping through repetition
- Transfer of VCe patterns to new words
THIS SET INCLUDES
6 fully decodable readers
Age range: 8–14+ years
Sold together as a complete set
Each book focuses on a specific VCe spelling pattern, with the final book providing cumulative practice across all spellings.
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)
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 VCe Spellings supports structured literacy instruction aligned with the Science of Reading. Fully decodable text and systematic progression help students develop accurate decoding of silent e patterns in connected reading. Designed for older, catch-up readers, this set is suitable for classroom and intervention use.
PAIRS WITH
Moon Dogs VCe Spellings 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)
