Phonics-Based

Dandelion Readers Vowel Spellings Series Level 1 Dandelion Readers Vowel Spellings Series Level 1 comprises twelve decodable books. Each book introduces one spelling for a new vowel sound. This series complements any systematic phonics program and can be used in any sequence. Book 1: ai Book 2: ee Book 3: oa Book 4: ur Book 5: ea Book 6: ow Book 7: oo Book 8: igh Book 9: oo Book 10: aw Book 11: oi Book 12: ar How to use the books in this series Each book contains a list of words the reader may need help with and a list of vocabulary words that are specific to each story. Encourage the student to say the sounds in the words and blend the sounds together, using ‘pure’ sounds (without adding the ‘uh’ sound after consonant sounds). Discuss new vocabulary and talk about the story before reading the book. Encourage the student to read the words on the Reading Practice page before reading the book. Each book may include some words with spellings the reader may not have learned yet. When reading these words, ask the reader to sound out the spelling he/she knows. Provide the sounds not yet learned. If the reader struggles, offer the whole word. Some words may have suffixes added to base words, e.g. -s, -ed and -ing. It is important to teach these explicitly. Ask the student to point to the words as he/she reads. If the reading is labored, reread the sentence after the student has read it to aid comprehension. Discuss the story using the questions at the end of the story. The games at the end of each book consolidate new learning.	NEW!
	Reading Level Interest Level 1st Grade Readbility Ages 5-8
	Subject/Genre: Fantasy Recommended Ages: 5-8 Pages: 12 pp., 5-7/8 x 8-1/4, softcover