As older students progress beyond simple CVC words, they need decodable text that carefully extends phonics knowledge without overwhelming them. When new structures such as consonant blends and digraphs are introduced too quickly or without sufficient control, accuracy and confidence can break down.
Phonic Books Moon Dogs Set 2 is a set of fully decodable readers designed specifically for older, catch-up readers who are ready to move beyond basic CVC text. The series continues to follow the adventures of a group of teenage friends in a band, offering age-appropriate, humorous stories while systematically introducing more complex word structures.
Moon Dogs Set 2 begins with text at the CVC level and gradually introduces adjacent consonants, consonant blends, and consonant digraphs. Skills are reinforced through repeated exposure in connected text, allowing students to apply new decoding patterns while maintaining accuracy and fluency.
Reading skills are developed through a clear, step-by-step progression that supports practice and consolidation at each level. The series complements any synthetic or structured phonics teaching program and can be used for guided or independent reading.
Instruction is aligned with evidence-based literacy practices and the Science of Reading, making this set appropriate for classroom instruction, intervention, and supplemental practice.
WHY EDUCATORS CHOOSE THESE BOOKS
- Fully decodable readers with carefully controlled progression
- Designed specifically for older, struggling or catch-up readers
- Gradual introduction of adjacent consonants, blends, and digraphs
- Builds directly from CVC text without introducing gaps
- Short books to support success and confidence
- Humorous, age-appropriate stories that motivate older students
- Can be used alongside any structured literacy program
KEY SKILLS SUPPORTED
These decodable readers explicitly support the development of:
- Accurate decoding of consonant blends and digraphs
- Reading words with adjacent consonants
- Application of phonics skills in connected text
- Reading fluency, accuracy, and confidence
- Orthographic mapping through repeated, meaningful exposure
THIS SET INCLUDES
8 Fully Decodable Readers
Age range: 8–14+ years
Sold together as a complete set
Each book focuses on a specific word structure or consonant pattern, allowing students to practice new decoding skills within a controlled, cumulative sequence.
Book 1: Hot Sun — CVC
Book 2: The Old Lamp — VCC, CVCC
Book 3: The Glum Cat — CCVC
Book 4: Jed Swims — CCVCC
Book 5: Chips for Lunch — ch
Book 6: A Wish — sh
Book 7: The Thing on the Path — th, ng
Book 8: Drum Sticks — ck, qu
WORKS WITH ANY STRUCTURED LITERACY PROGRAM
- Aligns with systematic, explicit phonics instruction
- Supports Science of Reading–aligned teaching practices
- Appropriate for classroom, intervention, and MTSS settings
- Integrates easily without altering existing curriculum frameworks
DISTRICT JUSTIFICATION
Phonic Books Moon Dogs Set 2 supports structured literacy instruction aligned with the Science of Reading by providing fully decodable readers that systematically introduce adjacent consonants, consonant blends, and consonant digraphs. Each book is carefully controlled so students read only grapheme-phoneme correspondences that have been explicitly taught.
This intentional progression strengthens decoding accuracy, supports orthographic mapping, and builds reading fluency and confidence. Designed for older, struggling readers, this series is appropriate for classroom adoption, intervention use, and district-wide literacy initiatives focused on foundational reading development.
PAIRS WITH
Moon Dogs Set 2 Activities
A reproducible workbook aligned to the series that supports word building, reading, spelling, writing, fluency, and comprehension through structured activities connected to each reader. (Sold separately)
