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Dynamite Decodables
Dynamite Decodables
Print + Digital • Grades K-2+
Blast off to literacy success!
Engage students with 100 new decodable stories your students can’t put down!
- Builds student confidence and mastery by helping students “crack the code” through humorous, knowledge-building, and diverse decodable readers.
- Adheres to the tenets of Structured Literacy and Science of Reading research through phonological awareness, sound-spelling relationships, vocabulary, comprehension, fluency, and connected reading and writing.
- Encourages family involvement with take-home books and home-school connections.
Watch this video to see the full scope of what Dynamite Decodables offers.
Developed with Phonics Expert Wiley Blevins
Featured in Trusted Decodable Text Guides
“Not all decodable texts are created equal. Dynamite Decodables are my favorite decodable.”
Developed with program consultant Wiley Blevins
Wish your students asked for more reading time?
Fill your classroom with books students can and want to read!
- Mazes
- Riddles
- Puzzles
- Jokes
- Mysteries
- Search & Find
Grade K: 30 titles
Grade 1: 36 titles
Grades 2+: 34 titles
Want your students to build knowledge as they practice reading decodable texts?
Build background knowledge across the disciplines
- Nonfiction
- Biographies
- Poetry
- Science
- History
- Civics
Grade K: 30 titles
Grade 1: 36 titles
Grades 2+: 34 titles
Need students to see themselves in the texts they read?
Inspire with stories that reflect students’ lives
Inspire with stories that reflect students’ lives
- Diverse characters that affirm students’ experiences
- Incorporation of traditions and customs from around the world
- Recurring characters that build relationships with the reader
Grade K: 30 titles
Grade 1: 36 titles
Grades 2+: 34 titles
How do you make effective use of decodable readers?
Adhere to the tenets of Structured Literacy and Science of Reading research
- Teacher Cards for each title that support reading, writing, listening, and speaking, with essential fluency-building instruction in phonemic awareness, phonics, and high-frequency words, along with before-, during-, and after-reading tips for book talks, discussion questions, and writing prompts
- Explicit small-group lessons targeted to each element being taught
- Support for a wide range of students, including English Learners
Teacher Cards developed in
consultation with early reading
expert Wiley Blevins, Ed.D.
- Flexible packaging that supports multiple school needs while delivering tailored, student-centered instruction
- Single-copy classroom sets
- 6-pack sets with Teacher Cards
- All print resources available digitally on Benchmark Universe
- On-demand professional development available 24/7 at Benchmark Academy
How do you involve families and caregivers?
Encourage family involvement with take-home books and home-school connections
Encourage family involvement with take-home books and home-school connections
- Practice fluency outside the classroom.
- Build home libraries.
- Inform parents of lessons covered in school.
- Packaged in 25-packs per title for easy storage and use!
How can technology support decoding?
Access anytime, anywhere!
- Incorporate a variety of learning environments.
- Offer a wide variety of tools, including virtual sticky notes, annotations, and the ability to assign books.
- Available on desktops, mobile devices, or tablets through Benchmark Universe.
Brochure
Learn More about Dynamite Decodables.
Scope and Sequence
See the systematic scope and sequence developed by Wiley Blevins.
Virtual Samples
Experience Dynamite Decodables with virtual samples of student texts.