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
Hidden in Paris Book Series
Written by Clair Wilson and Illustrated by Drew Wilson
Ash starts her day trying to cross a river on a rope. By the end of the day, she and her two friends, Frank and Ted, are involved in an exciting adventure that will take them through the streets of Paris.
This series comprises 10 books covering alternative vowel and consonant spellings and common Latin suffixes.
This series follows the same scope and sequence as Titan’s Gauntlets.
Ages: 8-14
Interest Level: Grades 2-8
Books: 10 Decodable Books Sold Together as a Complete Series
Phonic/Spelling Skills Taught:
- Book 1: ‘ue’: u, ue, u-e
- Book 2: ‘u’: u, o, ou
- Book 3: ‘s’: s, ss, se, c, ce
- Book 4: ‘l’: l, ll, le, al
- Book 5:‘j’: j, g, ge
- Book 6: ‘f’: f, ff, ph
- Book 7: ‘cher’: ture
- Book 8: ‘shun’: tion
- Book 9: ‘shul’: cial, tial
- Book 10: ‘zhun’: sion
For help deciding which series to begin with, click the photo below for an assessment.
