Give Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and 2nd Grade readers real practice decoding in connected text, not just isolated word lists.

This no-prep digital PDF includes 11 original decodable passages that take students through a structured phonics progression:

• Short vowels: a, e, i, o, u
• Digraphs: sh, ch, th
• Blends: bl/cl/fl, st/sp/sw, cr/tr/gr

Each passage uses decodable words and high-frequency sight words. Students apply their phonics skills while reading connected text.

What's Included?

• 11 original decodable passages, organized by skill
• 1 target word list before every passage for quick pre-teaching or word work
• 3 comprehension questions per passage
• Complete answer key
• Name/date lines
• Digital PDF format
• No-prep, print-and-use pages

Who Is This For?

This resource is designed for Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and 2nd Grade students, parents, and teachers.

Teachers can use the passages for small group and guided reading instruction, phonics intervention, RTI/MTSS support, sub plans, morning work, and progress monitoring.

Students can use the passages for independent practice or homework. Parents can also use them for additional reading practice at home.

How Can You Use the Passages?

Use the passages for:

• Small group instruction
• Guided reading
• Phonics intervention
• RTI/MTSS support
• Independent practice
• Homework
• Sub plans
• Morning work
• Progress monitoring decoding skills over time

The target word list before each passage can be used for quick pre-teaching or word work.

The 3 comprehension questions after each passage provide a way to check understanding.

What Phonics Skills Are Covered?

The passages follow a progression from short vowels to digraphs and then blends. Students apply these targeted phonics skills in connected text rather than practicing them only as isolated words.

Why Use Decodable Passages?

Decodable text gives students practice applying phonics skills while reading connected text. These passages use decodable words and high-frequency sight words so students can focus on applying the skills they are learning.

The resource supports Science of Reading practices through systematic, decodable text instruction presented in a logical phonics sequence.

Simply print and use. No cutting, laminating, or additional preparation is required.