Description
Description
When Finn can't keep up with his fast swimming fish pals, he is determined to become a better swimmer. With the help of his teacher, Miss Spots, and a bit of hard work, Finn finally learns to swim and the importance of never giving up. Stairway Decodables is a supplemental phonics resource that's perfect for supporting small group instruction, independent reading, or reading practice at home. This title provides practice in decoding words with initial and final consonant blends.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
The books in this set intend to support early readers, but frequently do not meet developmental and curricular benchmarks. The stories can feel disorganized, with texts that introduce too many different phonemes at once, making it difficult for young readers to focus on decoding skills. For example, in Pet Tricks, the plot is cluttered with too many characters, making it challenging to follow and distracting from the phonics practice. VERDICT This lack of controlled text and focus undermines the series' effectiveness as a decodable reading tool for early literacy.-- "School Library Journal"
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Picture Window Books
Pub date:
2024-03-01
Length:
24 pages
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