First and Second Grade Decodable Reader Featuring Hazel Scott | "Hazel Plays the Keys"

Hazel Plays the Keys" Decodable Reader - 1st & 2nd Grade Phonics & Fluency PDF

Empower your 1st and 2nd grade students with essential reading skills using the captivating "Hazel Plays the Keys" Decodable Reader! This digital PDF resource from Literacy Mobility is specifically designed to build strong foundational literacy skills for young learners, making it a perfect addition to any classroom or homeschool curriculum.

Key Features & Educational Benefits:

• Targeted Grade Levels: Expertly crafted for 1st and 2nd grade readers, ensuring age-appropriate content and challenges.

• Core Phonics Focus: This decodable reader hones in on crucial phonics elements, including consonant blends, identifying initial, medial, and final sounds, understanding spelling patterns, and mastering individual consonant sounds such as /m/, /s/, and /t/.

• Common Core Aligned: Directly supports key English Language Arts (ELA) standards, helping students:

First Grade English Language Arts

    ◦ Identify the main topic and retell key details of a text (CCSS.RI.1.2).

    ◦ Demonstrate understanding of spoken words, syllables, and sounds (phonemes) (CCSS.RF.1.2).

    ◦ Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words (CCSS.RF.1.3, CCSS.RF.2.3).

Second Grade English Language Arts

    ◦ Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension (CCSS.RF.2.4).

• Engaging Storyline: Students will be captivated by the inspirational story of Ms. Hazel Scott, who loved to play the keys on her piano. The narrative highlights her journey of performing in movies and even getting her own show, making reading an enjoyable and inspiring experience.

• Versatile Use: Ideal for traditional school teachers for small group instruction, literacy centers, or independent practice, as well as for homeschool parents looking for structured phonics practice to enhance their child's reading confidence.

Product Details:

This product is a digital PDF file, available instantly after purchase. For optimal printing, set your print settings to landscape and follow the recommended printing guide for front and back pages.

Licensing & Usage:

Your purchase grants you a license for personal use as a single user. You are permitted to make copies for class and event activities and create a digital backup copy. Please note that redistribution of the original or backup copy with intent to sell, claiming this work as your own, altering the file(s), removing copyright/watermarks, or repackaging and selling are strictly prohibited. Literacy Mobility retains the copyright and reserves all rights to this product.

Help your students unlock their reading potential with "Hazel Plays the Keys" – a fun, effective, and standards-aligned way to master foundational reading skills! Add to cart today!