Decodable readers with comprehension questions help older struggling readers to master key phonics skills using a science of reading approach. Your high school and transition students will love the age appropriate work related texts that introduce early phonics skills for independent reading.
‘Dan at the shop’ is Book 1 in the Quick Reads series by Australian educational author Anne Vize. It is written using a phonics-based, science of reading approach for older readers who are learning to read in English.
About the text:
Dan at the shop is a simple decodable reader with real world photos and work related themes. It is about two workers in a coffee shop who set up for the day. Dan is a worker in the shop, and Mel is his boss. They serve customers then they pack up the shop.
What's inside?
Dan at the shop includes:
- 13 pages including the cover
- Age appropriate images for teens and young adults
- Work theme
- 200 words of decodable text
- 2 comprehension question sets
- Easy English
- Work related procedural text
- Limited dialogue
Skills needed:
CVC words – 3 letter words like Dan, Mel, mop, cup, sip
CCVC words – 4 letter words like shop, spot, stop, glad
CVCC words – 4 letter words like fill, desk, boss
Plural words – gets, mugs, lids
Possessive ‘s – Dan’s
Who is it for?
Life Skills in High School
Special Education
Transition Education
Flexible Learning Classrooms
Home Schooling
ESL / EFL
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Anne Vize is a specialist education teacher and author from Australia. She is the author of over 35 books published for educators.
Terms of use
You are permitted to use this decodable reader with your own class or group. Please encourage other teachers to purchase their own copy for their class. Do not share, upload or resell this resource.
