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Sequence Three

Science of Reading Aligned Decodable Books (26)

Program Essentials

Item Purpose
Getting Started with Structured Literacy with E.A.S.E This document provides an overview of the Structured Literacy with E.A.S.E. program, a systematic, research-based approach to teaching reading. It explains the sequence-based structure, skill progression, and use of assessments and differentiated instruction to support all learners.
Getting Started Video This video provides a broad overview of the Structured Literacy with E.A.S.E. program. Watch this before diving into sequence-specific information.
Phonics Screener The purpose of phonics screeners is to quickly identify whether students have mastered key sound–symbol relationships needed for reading and spelling. They help teachers pinpoint gaps in decoding and encoding skills so instruction can be targeted, timely, and aligned to each student’s needs, while also indicating an appropriate entry point into a phonics or literacy program for each student.
High Frequency Word Cards These printable high-frequency word cards show irregular and temporarily irregular words from each lesson. They’re color-coded and labeled with the lesson where each word is introduced.
Sound Wall Components These printable phoneme posters and grapheme cards align with the lessons. Add each phoneme poster to the wall when introduced, then place corresponding grapheme cards beneath it as they are taught (see Getting Started guide for more details).
Program Spreadsheet This spreadsheet includes the pacing guide, a detailed scope and sequence, program training videos, and more.
Program Support Manual This guide helps users navigate the foundational literacy program and prepares trainers to support teachers in aligning instruction with curriculum goals to improve student outcomes, while providing research-based insights, implementation guidance, data strategies, and support for diverse learners.
Teacher Data Trackers This spreadsheet includes tabs for tracking daily lesson data and guidance for support based on that data. Make a copy to your Google Drive to add student data.

 

Getting Started with Sequence 3

Item Purpose
Sequence 3 Getting Started This quick guide provides an overview of Sequence 3. Read this to help get organized before implementing the sequence.
Sequence 3 Lesson Procedures These are the detailed procedures for each lesson. Print these and use them alongside the individual lesson plans each day.
Sequence 3 Training Video Coming soon.
Sequence 3 Placement Tests The purpose of placement tests is to more precisely determine where a student should begin instruction within a program after their general skill level has been identified by a phonics screener. While the screener highlights overall phonics proficiency, placement tests drill down to the lesson level, helping teachers pinpoint the exact starting point that best matches each student’s needs.
Sequence 3 Reusable Material This download includes sequence materials that can be printed once and reused (word mapping poster and mat, word chaining mat, word collection book, high-frequency word-forming mat, high-frequency find and cover activity, and monitoring comprehension bookmarks).
Sequence 3 Student Progress Tracking This download helps students track their spelling progress by marking which words and sentences they spell correctly during Day 3 (and sometimes Day 1) progress monitoring activities. It allows students to review and practice words they haven’t yet mastered while reflecting on their performance over time.
Sequence 3 Learning at Home in Spanish The program's Learning at Home sheets are available translated into Spanish.

 

Sequence 3 Lessons and Materials

Lesson
#
Skill(s) Lesson Plans and Printables
(*No Learning At Home)
Slides Printable Book
(*Nonfiction book)
Progress Monitoring
1 Suffixes _s, _es Access Access Spike Sends a Letter  
2 Syllable Type VV Access* none none  
3 ai /ā/ Access Access The Snail Games  
4 ay /ā/ Access Access A Great Day for Jay  
5 ee /ē/ Access Access Green Tree Seeds  
6 ea /ē/ Access Access The Girl at the Beach
Fun at the Beach*
Progress Monitoring (L1, L3-L6)
7 oa /ō/ Access Access Bea's Stay in the Mountains  
8 oe /ō/; ie /ī/ Access Access A Doe Asks for Help  
9 ea /ĕ/, /ā/ Access Access Best Friends  
10 Syllable Sort: CVC, VCE, VV Access* Access The Goat Dines Out  
11 igh /ī/ Access Access Who Turned on the Light?
Break a Sweat*
Progress Monitoring (L7-L9, L11)
12 Possessives Access Access Lost and Found  
13 Contractions Access Access Jack's Piglets  
14 Syllable Type VR Access* none none  
15 ar /ar/ Access Access Art Class and New Friends  
16 or, ore /or/ Access Access Fort Steve
Car Trip*
Progress Monitoring (L12-L13, L15-L16)
17 er /er/ Access Access The River Otter  
18 ir, ur /er/ Access Access Bea Helps a Friend  
19 ear /er/, /ēr/ Access Access A Class Skit  
20 air, are, ear /ār/ Access Access Jack and Tess Come to the Beach
Then and Now*
Progress Monitoring (L17-L20)
21 a, i, o, u, e /Ə/ (review) Access Access Star's Birthday at the Zoo  
22 Suffix _ing Access Access Have Fun and Run  
23 Suffix _ed /t/, /d/, /Əd/ Access Access Tom's Trip to See His Dad  
24 Suffixes _er, _est Access Access The Great Frog Race
Games*
Progress Monitoring (L22-L24)
25 Suffixes _ness, _less Access Access Priceless Pups  
26 Suffixes _ful, _ly Access Access Cupcake Bliss
Feelings*
Progress Monitoring (L25-L26)
27 1-1-1 Rule Access Access Hope Is Trapped  
28 Silent e with Suffixes Access Access Hiker's Diner
Summer*
Progress Monitoring (L27-L28)
29 Syllable Sort: CVC, VCE, VV, VR Access* Access Seal Pups and Mermaids Sequence 3 Post-Assessment

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