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 Extras Series – Set 1
Written by Wendy Tweedie and Illustrated Drew Wilson
A humorous three set series following a group of teenage friends who are in the Moon Dog band.Â
Moon Dogs Extras are a set of 24 books that follow the same cumulative scope and sequence as the Moon Dogs Series, Set 1. These books are designed to provide additional practice for the sounds of the alphabet at CVC level text.  These books are aimed at older, struggling readers at the early stages of reading. With both male and female characters, the Moon Dog Extras series will appeal to boys and girls alike. Â
Subject/Genre: Adventure
Ages: 8-14
Books: 24 Decodable Books Sold Together as a Complete Series
Phonic Skills Taught
- Book 1a, 1b, 1c: s, a, t, i, m
- Book 2a, 2b, 2c: n, o, p
- Book 3a, 3b, 3c: b, c, g, h
- Book 4a, 4b, 4c: d, e, f, v
- Book 5a, 5b, 5c: k, l, r, u
- Book 6a, 6b, 6c: j, w, z
- Book 7a, 7b, 7c: x, y, ff, ll, ss, zz
- Book 8a, 8b, 8c: All initial sounds CVC
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Moon Dogs Extras – Set 1 Workbook (Sold Separately)
Catch-up reader workbooks are integral to the reading program as they include activities to support the learner.
This 194 page, photocopiable workbook has activities designed for older students, ages 8-14, who are beginner readers. This workbook corresponds directly to the 24 books in the Moon Dogs Extras – Set 1 reading series, and offers practice reading at CVC level, while introducing initial sounds gradually. Activities include word building, reading, spelling and comprehension, and are based on the characters and adventures in the Moon Dogs series.
For help deciding which series to begin with, click the photo below for an assessment.
