Master main idea with decodable text. These Science of Reading (SoR) aligned task cards use phonics-leveled passages to build comprehension in a structured literacy block. This resource features 108 decodable main idea task cards organized into nine mastery-based levels, ranging from foundational CVC words to advanced "Soft C" patterns. Unlike traditional leveled readers, these passages are strictly controlled to match a systematic phonics scope and sequence, ensuring students build strong orthographic mapping skills rather than relying on guessing.

With 108 task cards organized by a strict phonics skill progression, you can finally provide targeted intervention that actually sticks. Whether you need printable centers or self-grading digital activities, this resource acts as an "extra teacher," providing immediate feedback and data-driven insights.

🚀 Why This Resource Wins (And Saves You Time)

• SoR Alignment: No more "guessing" from pictures. Every passage is 100% decodable, ensuring students use orthographic mapping to read while they build "Main Idea" mastery.

9 Targeted Skill Levels: We’ve replaced ambiguous "levels" with a systematic scope and sequence:

• Level 1: CVC Words (Short Vowels)
• Level 2: Beginning Blends
• Level 3: Ending Blends
• Level 4: Silent E (Long Vowels)
• Level 5: Consonant Digraphs
• Level 6: Vowel Digraphs (Vowel Teams)
• Level 7: R-Controlled Vowels
• Level 8: Word Families
• Level 9: Advanced Soft C (ce, ci, cy

• Self-Grading Digital Modules: Perfect for Google Classroom or Easel. Get instant progress monitoring data without the grading pile.

Why Teachers Love This Resource:

• 100% Decodable: No "guessing" from pictures; students use the phonics skills they’ve actually mastered.
• 9 Levels of Mastery: Progresses from CVC → Blends → Silent E → Digraphs → Vowel Teams → R-Controlled → Soft C.
• Self-Grading Digital Options: Save hours with modules that provide instant data and progress monitoring.
• Printable & Organized: Includes 108 high-quality cards and innovative fold-and-go storage boxes.
• Audio Scaffolding: Professional audio support is included for early readers to build decoding confidence.

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****A Lexile Conversion Chart Is Available Too****

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DOLCH SIGHT WORD TASK CARDS

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Click Here To Access Sight Word Task Cards (Pre-Primer Level)

Click Here To Access Sight Word Task Cards (Primer Level)

MAIN IDEA TASK CARDS

Click Here To Access Main Idea Task Cards For Each Guided Reading Level (Levels J-M)

Click Here To Access Main Idea Task Cards For Each Guided Reading Level (Levels N-P)

Click Here To Access Main Idea Task Cards For Each Guided Reading Level (Levels Q and R)

Click Here To Access Main Idea Task Cards For Each Guided Reading Level (Levels S,T, and U)

RETELL

Click Here To Access Retell Task Cards (Levels A, B, C, D)

Click Here To Access Bonus 24 Retell Task Cards Guided Reading Level E

Click Here To Access Retell Task Cards (Levels E,F,G,H,I)

Click Here To Access Retell Task Cards (Levels J,K,L,M)

DETAILS

Click Here To Access Details Task Cards Lexile/Guided Reading Levels 0-149 (Levels A,B,C,D)

Click Here To Access Details Task Cards For Each Guided Reading Level (Levels E, F, G)

SUMMARIZING TASK CARDS

Click Here To Access Summarizing Task Cards For Each Guided Reading Level (Levels N, O, P)

Click Here To Access Summarizing Task Cards For Each Guided Reading Level (Levels Q and R)

INFERENCE TASK CARDS

Click Here For Inference Task Cards For Each Guided Reading Level (Levels A - I)

Click Here To Access Inference Task Cards For Each Guided Reading Level (Levels J, K, L,M)

Click Here To Access Inference Task Cards For Each Guided Reading Level (Levels N,O,P)

Click Here To Access Inference Task Cards For Each Guided Reading Level (Levels Q and R)

Click Here To Access Inference Task Cards For Each Guided Reading Level (Levels S,T,U)

Click Here to Access Inference Task Cards Lexiles 867-933 (Levels V and W)

CAUSE AND EFFECT

Click Here To Access Cause and Effect Task Cards (Levels A-D)

Click Here To Access Cause and Effect Task Cards (Levels E,F,G,H,I)

Click Here To Access Cause and Effect Task Cards (Levels J ,K,L,M)

Cause and Effect Task Cards For Each Guided Reading Level (Levels N, O, P)

Click Here To Access Cause and Effect Task Cards (Levels Q and R)

COMPARE AND CONTRAST

Click Here To Access Compare and Contrast Task Cards For Each Guided Reading Level (Levels Q and R)

Best of all, students get constant main idea review. When you cover main idea, take out the task cards at your students' reading levels for authentic differentiated instruction plus comprehension review. These are great because each student can review the same skill but at his or her own level. A student progress form is included.

Phonics Skills that are Introduced at Each Guided Reading Level Include:

Level A: Short Vowel Sounds

Level B: Consonant Blends (s blends and l blends)

Level C: Ending Blends (-nd, -mp, -st, -lk)

Level D: Long Vowel Sounds (a, e,i, o, and u)

Level E: Consonant Digraphs (wh sh, th, ch)

Level F: Vowel Digraphs (ie, oo, aw)

Level G: R-Controlled Words (ar, ir, er, or)

Level H: More Sounds (all word family)

Level I: S Sound (ce, ci)

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