Decodable Passages with Comprehension | Year 1–2

Secure the Long /ie/ Phoneme with Accuracy—Not Guessing

Give students the tools to confidently decode the /ie/ (long i) phoneme across all its most common spellings using tightly controlled passages aligned with the Science of Reading.

Unit 11 builds on the predictable routines of earlier units, offering carefully crafted, fully decodable texts that ensure students rely on phonics—not pictures, context clues, or guessing.

Phonics Focus

Target phoneme: /ie/
Spellings included: i, ie, y, i-e, igh

Students practise the /ie/ sound across multiple high-frequency spelling patterns in connected reading, strengthening genuine phonics generalisation—not memorisation.

What’s Included

Three levels allow easy differentiation for whole-class teaching, small-group work, or one-on-one intervention.

Level 1 — Sentence-Level Decodable Strips

• Short, highly controlled sentences
• Perfect for newer decoders
• Builds blending, accuracy, and confidence
  

Level 2 — Short Decodable Texts

• Fully decodable passages targeting the /ie/ phoneme
• Student-friendly comprehension questions
• Clear answer keys included
  

Level 3 — Extended Decodable Texts

• Longer, content-rich passages
• Ideal for developing stamina and fluency
• Integrated comprehension questions

Ideal For

• Structured Literacy / Science of Reading classrooms
• Explicit phonics instruction
• Small-group or intervention reading
• Decoding, fluency, and comprehension development
• Year 1 instruction and Year 2 intervention
• Teachers who want predictable routines and reliable phonics control

Continue the Extended Code Sequence

Unit 11 is a core part of the cumulative Extended Code system.

After Unit 11, teachers typically move to:

• Units 11–15 Bundle: Further long vowel and extended code development
• Units 1–25: Complete foundational phonics sequence
• Units 26–49: Advanced Extended Code units
• Units 1–49 Mega Bundle: Best long-term value for consistent, aligned instruction
  

Using the full sequence ensures clear progression, scaffolded practice, and consistent lesson structure across all units.

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Disclaimer

This resource is independently created and not affiliated with Sounds-Write.
References to the Sounds-Write scope and sequence are included for alignment purposes only.