Decodable text, in practice

Practical ideas, examples and guidance for teachers and tutors doing the planning: what decodable text is for, how the phonics skills fit together, and how to tell whether the book in front of you matches the lesson your student is on.

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What Makes a Text Decodable?

Decodability is about the match between a text and what a specific child has been taught, not about how short the words look. This post explains the distinction and gives a practical way to check any passage.