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Small-group reading strategies and resources to build skills, monitor progress, and support struggling readers at every level.

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Decodable reading passage with phonics and writing activities for reading lessons

How to Plan Five Reading Lessons with One Decodable Text

Learn how to turn one decodable text into five days of reading lessons. Teach phonics, fluency, and comprehension. Plus get free decodables!
A binder with a four day lesson plan for structured literacy small groups and teacher notes.

How to Plan Structured Literacy Small Group Lessons | Planning Template

Learn the easy 4-step method to planning structured literacy small group lessons. Look at a real lesson planning template example.
Photo of a classroom reading corner with a round table and chairs for small group instruction, a bookshelf with labeled bins for each reading group with names attached by Velcro for easy switching, and a rolling cart holding small group materials and manipulatives.

How to Set Up Structured Literacy Small Groups

Learn how to use data to create structured literacy small groups and build a schedule. Get a free decoding assessment for grouping students.
Handwriting practice page titled "Fall leaves" with two sentences for students to read, trace, and copy as a literacy center activity.

How to Manage Literacy Centers & Small Groups in 2nd Grade

Set up your second grade literacy centers and small groups for success! Find classroom management tips and easy activity ideas.
Decodable reading passage titled "Squid Facts" with multiple choice questions used for literacy centers

Why Decodable Passages are for Upper Elementary Students, too

Discover engaging decodable passages for older students. Learn how and when to use decodable texts with upper elementary students.
Materials are shown to be used for a reading lesson for students who are struggling with reading.

Simple Five-Step Routine to Help Students Struggling with Reading

Learn a simple five-step lesson routine using decodable text to help students who are struggling with reading. Includes free resources.

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