Shannon and Mary chat with Emily Gibbons from the Literacy Nest about decodable texts.   This discussion provides information about how decodables are similar and different to trade books and leveled texts.  In this episode, teachers will find out how and when to use decodable texts in reading instruction.  Listeners will also learn the best sources for high quality decodable books and short texts.   

Episode Links for Resources mentioned:

1. Decodable Texts Guide UFLI
2. A tweet with a graphic that says "Decodable texts are a bridge, not a destination!" -C. Tartaglione
3. A Research Study on the Effects of Using Decodable Texts with Systematic Phonics Instruction-Sadlier (Wiley Blevins)
4. Decodable Readers: Benchmark Education
5. Free Books for Kids: Beyond Decodables
6. What are decodable books? IDA Ontario
7. FB Group: Let's Talk Decodable Books & Literacy Resources!
8. Five from Five: Decodable Books
9. Decodable Comics
10. What can I do with all these predictable books?  
11. Wiley Blevins webinar training 
12. Ready to move on from decodables?
13. Decodable text tips 
14. Choosing and Using Decodable Texts by Wiley Blevins *Amazon affiliate link*
15. Scholastic's Super Book of Phonics Poems by Linda Ross *Amazon affiliate link*
16. Emily Gibbon's podcast: Together in Literacy
17. Emily Gibbon's website The Literacy Nest
18. Emily Gibbon's Word List Builder

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