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Short I Decodable Nonfiction Reader & Comprehension Questions | CVC Phonics Activities K-2
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Build decoding skills, fluency, vocabulary, and nonfiction comprehension with these Short I decodable readers and phonics activities for Kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade. This 2-book set includes engaging nonfiction decodable texts, comprehension questions, phonics practice, word work, fluency activities, and science-based reading extensions.
This set is designed for students learning the short I /ĭ/ sound and ready to apply their phonics skills in meaningful nonfiction reading.
Included in this set:
Book 3: Fish
Students read simple facts about fish while practicing short I words and building nonfiction reading skills.
Book 4: Insects at Work
Students learn simple facts about insects, including how insects move, find food, use their wings, and help plants.
Each book includes a structured set of literacy activities that supports decoding, encoding, comprehension, and fluency.
Students will practice:
- Short I CVC words
- Blending and segmenting
- Word mapping
- Decoding and encoding
- High-frequency heart words
- Word blending
- Word work chains
- Sentence reading
- Reading comprehension
- Fact vs. not-a-fact
- Nonfiction text features
- Diagram labeling
- Fluency
- Teacher assessment
The activities follow a simple **5-day instructional format**, making them easy to use during small groups, literacy centers, intervention, tutoring, homeschool lessons, or independent practice.
These readers are especially helpful for:
• Kindergarten
• 1st Grade
• 2nd Grade
• Science of Reading
• Structured Literacy
• Phonics Intervention
• Small Groups
• RTI
• Tutoring
• Homeschool
The nonfiction format also gives students practice identifying facts, answering text-dependent questions, and connecting phonics skills to real-world science topics.
What makes this set useful?
Students are not just practicing isolated words. They are using their Short I phonics skills to read connected text, answer comprehension questions, build vocabulary, and learn nonfiction concepts.
Perfect for teachers who want decodable reading practice that combines phonics + comprehension + science content in one easy-to-use resource.
• Phonics Focus: Short I /ĭ/
• Genre: Nonfiction
• Grades: K-2
This set is part of the **Phonics to Fluency™: A Systematic Decodable Reading Series.
If you purchase, tag me #msmedinilla so I can see how they look in your school or classroom!
Copyright © 2026 Ms E. Medinilla
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Hi! I’m Edna M., a passionate educator with over 30 years of experience teaching K–4. I believe that learning should be fun, and I’ve spent my career creating engaging, hands-on experiences that help young learners build confidence, master key skills, and develop a love for learning.
Outside the classroom, I love painting, drawing, and sewing, and I often draw inspiration from my creative hobbies when designing resources for teachers. My mission is to help educators bring joy, creativity, and confidence into every classroom, one resource at a time.
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