Wo rdless
B o o k s
Text composed only of illustrations or
photographs. No print is given.
A way to help children develop a concept
of themselves as readers, develop oral
language, and develop self-expre s s i o n .
Predictable
Texts
Texts that utilize a repeated pattern of
some type. May be authentic literature
or created text.
Used as a way to introduce children to
reading through shared reading and
to provide practice through
repeated readings.
C o n t rolled
H i g h - Frequency
Vo c a b u l a ry
Te x t s
Text written specifically for beginning
reading instruction using a core of highf
requency words that have been
c a refully intro d u c e d .
P rovide practice in reading highf
requency word s .
Decodable
Texts
Text written using words that utilize
decoding skills students have
been taught.
P rovide practice and application of
phonics and structural skills that have
been taught.
Authentic
L i t e ra t u re
Stories and informational texts where
no attempts have been made to contro l
the words, patterns, or decoding
elements used in the text. The text is in
the original form written by the author.
Used for practice and application of
reading once students have developed
beginning decoding skills. Also used for
s h a red reading and read aloud.
C reated,
E a s y - t o - Read
Texts
Stories and informational texts that
have been written to control the level
of difficulty and some aspect of
skill application.
Used for practice and application of
reading skills for students who may be
experiencing difficulty in certain aspects of
learning to read or need practice in
applying a targeted skill or strategy.
Table 1: Types of Texts for Reading Instruction
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