-
Foundation Teaching Sequence Manual
The Foundation Teaching Sequence Manual outlines what to teach and when to teach it sequence over a full year for Literacy, Oral Language and Movement & Motor. The manual provides week-by-week guidelines including professional development options and essential PLD evidence-based programs. Keep in mind that it may be appropriate for schools to adapt the timing […]
The Foundation Teaching Sequence Manual outlines what to teach and when to teach it sequence over a full year for Literacy, Oral Language and Movement
-
Foundation Screening & Tracking Manual
The Foundation Screening & Tracking Manual outlines step-by-step instructions including what and when to screen, the materials required, time allocations and discontinue rules. We recommended that the screens are administered following a solid period of repeated targeted instruction as outlined in the PLD Foundation Teaching Sequence Manual. In this way, the screens function as a check-in […]
The Foundation Screening & Tracking Manual outlines step-by-step instructions including what and when to screen, the materials required, time allocations and discontinue rules. We recommended that
-
How do the PLD Early Reading Profiles link to the phonics and high frequency words teaching sequence and book sets?
The Early Reading Profile Screens reflect two areas of early reading: Accuracy (or the student’s ability to ‘crack the code’ and verbalise the words). Automaticity (or the student’s ability to read the word as a full word and in a manner that is efficient and automatic). Early readers typically decode the majority of phonics-based words. […]
The Early Reading Profile Screens reflect two areas of early reading: Accuracy (or the student’s ability to ‘crack the code’ and verbalise the words). Automaticity
-
Storage & Organisation Labels for Decodable Home & Group Reading Books
To be assigned to reading books from PLD reading book series and other compatible decodable series. The application of labels to the spines of each home and targeted home reading book is recommended as the labels highlight the reading book levels and their content. Applying the Label Cut along the dotted line. Apply the label to […]
To be assigned to reading books from PLD reading book series and other compatible decodable series. The application of labels to the spines of each home
PLD’s Decodable First Reading Books
Decodable readers present text that can be read using the decoding skills students have acquired. In the context of reading, students are then able to practice the phonic concepts that have been taught explicitly and systematically. For age-appropriate Foundation students, PLD’s recommends the introduction of decodable reading books within Term 2. Decodable Reading Books should continue into Semester 2 Year 1. Decodable readers typically should be viewed as a short-term resource, until students develop fluency and word attack skills.
The modern and engaging decodable reading book sets have been hand-picked by Diana Rigg to align with the PLD’s evidence-based Structured Synthetic Phonics program. The books can also be presented to older students who are slow to progress.
Allocating, Tracking & Sorting PLD Decodable Reading Books
Research repeatedly reports that the gains are greatest from the initial years of schooling when students are first learning to read. In terms of allocating reading books, completing the 3 minute Early Reading Profile screen, within PLD’s Screening and Tracking Manuals is recommended.
The books are supplied with identification labels to assist with storage and organisation. The books, which are available only in sets and cannot be purchased as individual copies, are a cost-effective option for schools to modernise their early reading material and achieve a positive start to reading for the students in their care. Did you know? All books in this set can be previewed online, hit the PREVIEW button on each product page.
Articles in Support of Decodable Reading Books
- Leaders call for ‘Running Records’ & ‘PM Benchmarking’ to be phased out
- How do Decodable Reading Books differ from ‘Whole Language’ reading books?
- How do PLD’s Decodable Reading Books function within the PLD process?
- Which is more effective Repeated Reading or Continuous Reading for improving Reading Fluency?
- Decodable Readers Boost Early Reading
PLD’s Decodable Reading Books:
Foundation
- Home Reading Books (Set 1) – VC & CVC words with minimal HFW’s
- Top Up Home Reading Books (Set 1) – VC & CVC words
- Fiction Group Reading Books (Set 1) – VC & CVC with minimal HFW’s & phonic concepts
- Home Reading Books (Set 2) – CVC, CCVC & CVCC with early Stage 1 phonics
- Top Up Home Reading Books (Set 2) – CVC, CCVC & CVCC words
- Fiction Group Reading Books (Set 2) – CVC, CCVC, CVCC Stage 1 phonics & limited HFW’s
- Non Fiction Group Reading Books (Set 2) – CVC, CCVC, CVCC, Stage 1 phonics & limited HFW’s
Year 1 & Beyond
- Home Reading Books (Set 3) – Stage 1 phonic concepts
- Home Reader Further Practise (Set 1) – Year 1
- Fiction Group Reading Books (Set 3) – Stage 1 phonic concepts
- Non Fiction Group Reading Books (Set 3) – Stage 1 phonic concepts
- Home Reading Books (Set 4) – Stage 1 & 2 phonic concepts
- Home Reader Further Practise (Set 2) – Year 2 & 3
- Home Reader Further Practise (Set 3) – Year 2 & 3
- Fiction Group Reading Books (Set 4) – Stage 1 & 2 phonic concepts
- Non Fiction Group Reading Books (Set 4) – Stage 1 & 2 phonic concepts
View PLD’s entire Decodable Reading Books range
Download PLD’s Decodable Reading Books Overview & Online Order Form
This download outlines how PLD programs link to the ACARA National Curriculum year level content descriptions.
Copyright: PLD printed materials belong solely to the authorised purchaser and may not be shared with colleagues, parents or anyone else. PLD printed materials can not be uploaded to school servers, intranets or online platforms. A quick FAQ on how you can and can't use PLD printed materials can be found HERE.
For full terms and conditions, see our Copyright Terms of Use.