95 Decodable Reader Book 6
#2 of 4 in Orton Gillingham Decodable Readers Series
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What’s inside...
Book 6: 95 Decodable Reader Book 6 (Grade 2) is part of the 95 Decodable Readers series, designed to complement the 95 Reading Achievement Program (95 RAP™) or any Orton-Gillingham influenced reading program. This book focuses on decoding words with CVCC (pack), CCVCC (swish), and CCVCCC (brunch) patterns. It contains 16 chapters, 73 stories, and 449 comprehension questions based on the revised Bloom’s Taxonomy. The 95 Decodable Readers series includes 13 phonetically controlled, decodable texts for Grades K-4, each focusing on specific phonetic patterns with high-frequency words introduced at the start of each story.
Discussion points
What was your favorite part of the story and why?
How did the characters solve their problems in the book?
Can you think of a time when you felt the same way as any of the characters?
What lesson did the characters learn by the end of the story?
If you could give advice to one of the characters, what would you tell them?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to think critically about the story by asking them to relate it to their own experiences. Reinforce their understanding of the book’s themes by discussing the characters' decisions and actions, and how they led to resolutions. Use praise to affirm your child’s thoughts and responses, creating a positive reading experience that enhances comprehension and empathy.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Building Confidence
Explanation: The story encourages young readers to tackle new words and sentences, boosting their confidence as they successfully decode and understand the content.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this confidence to other learning areas and challenges at school, promoting a positive attitude towards learning and problem-solving.
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: As the book features repetitive and predictable text patterns, it teaches children the importance of perseverance in reading, showing them that practice leads to improvement.
Real-World Application: This lesson can help children stick with tasks they find difficult, understanding that persistence is key to mastery, whether in academics, sports, or personal hobbies.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: Many of the stories involve characters working together to solve problems, highlighting the value of collaboration and mutual support.
Real-World Application: Children learn to work cooperatively in group settings like the classroom or playground, enhancing their social skills and ability to achieve shared goals.
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: The narratives often put characters in situations requiring understanding and kindness towards others, thereby fostering empathy in young readers.
Real-World Application: This lesson encourages children to consider others' feelings and perspectives, leading to more empathetic interactions with peers and adults in their daily lives.
Example Lesson: Curiosity
Explanation: The stories frequently introduce new concepts and vocabulary, sparking curiosity and the desire to learn more about the world around them.
Real-World Application: This can motivate children to ask questions and seek out information in all areas of their life, cultivating lifelong learners.