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Sequence Two

Science of Reading Aligned Decodable Books (22)

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 2

Item Purpose
Sequence 2 Getting Started This quick guide provides an overview of Sequence 2. Read this to help get organized before implementing the sequence.
Sequence 2 Lesson Procedures These are the detailed procedures for each lesson. Print these and use them alongside the individual lesson plans each day.
Sequence 2 Training Video Click here for a comprehensive overview of implementing Sequence 2 (including teaching demonstrations.)
Sequence 2 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 2 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 concepts of print half sheets).
Sequence 2 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 2 Learning at Home in Spanish The program's Learning at Home sheets are available translated into Spanish.

 

Sequence 2 Lessons and Materials 

Lesson
#
Skill(s) Lesson Plans and Printables
(*No Learning At Home)
Slides Printable Book
(*Nonfiction book)
Progress Monitoring
0 Exploring High-Frequency Words Access* none none  
1 _ff, _ll, _ss, _zz Access Access Jeff Will Miss Jazz  
2 _ck /k/ Access Access A Stuck Duck
In the Woods*
Progress Monitoring (L1-L2)
3 sh /sh/ Access Access The Bats Have a Gig  
4 ch /ch/ Access Access The Lunch Pals  
5 th /th/, /th/ Access Access Props for the Play  
6 wh /w/, /hw/ Access Access Pam and the Bats  
7 qu /kw/ Access Access A Quest for the Queen
In the Water*
Progress Monitoring (L3-L7)
8 Blends with r Access Access Cat Camp  
9 Blends with l Access Access Ben and His Flowers  
10 Blends with s Access Access A Snow Trip  
11 Final Blends Access Access The Bats Find an Egg
How to Make a Snow Pal*
Progress Monitoring (L8-L11)
12 qu_, thr_, shr_ Access Access Super Help for Ben and Ed  
13 ng /ŋ/ Access Access Bing the Baby Bird  
14 nk /ŋk/ Access Access What is in the Trunk?  
15 Syllable Division: Compound Words Access Access The Mud Pit and a Bathtub
At Sunset (NF)
Progress Monitoring (L12-L15)
16 tch /ch/ Access Access The Patch Quilt  
17 _dge /j/ Access Access Edge of the Cliff  
18 a, i, o, u, e /Ə/ Access Access Another Nest  
19 Syllable Division: VC/CV Access Access New Pals for Ed
At the Shop*
Progress Monitoring (L16-L19)
20 Syllable Type VCE; _ce /s/; _ge /j/ Access none The Great Bake-Off  
21 a_e /ā/ Access Access A Bike Ride  
22 i_e /ī/ Access Access A Patch for a Hole  
23 o_e /ō/, /ŭ/ Access Access The Dance Contest
Time to Camp*
 
24 e_e /ē/ Access Access Max Takes Care of Spike Progress Monitoring (L21-L24)
25 u_e /yū/ Access Access The Duke of the Trees  
26 u_e /ū/ Access Access Monster Ride at the Pumpkin Patch
Spring*
 
27 Syllable Division: VCCCV Access Access Jeff and Jade at the Campsite Progress Monitoring (L25-L27)
28 Syllable Sort: CVC, VCE Access* Access none Sequence 2 Post-Assessment
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