The Gruff Troll: Level 2: Book 5 - Paperback

by Jodene Lynn Smith (Author), Lauren Bell (Illustrator), Jodene Smith (Author)

Make learning to read exciting for children with this decodable fiction book about three kids who want to cross a bridge, but to do it they have to get by a troll! Based on "The Three Billy Goats Gruff," this book provides a built-in phonics review for young readers. Today, students need support with phonics concepts more than ever before. This illustrated book will engage and inspire young readers while they gain practice with several high-frequency words: close, friend, group, state, upon. Each book includes family engagement activities to extend phonics learning and has a specific phonics focus. Book 5 covers two-letter beginning consonant blends such as bl-, cr-, and sm-Build important reading skills and reading comprehension with the research-based approach to phonics instruction used in this book!

Author Biography

Jody Smith, M.A., has worked for over 30 years in education, as both as classroom teacher and more recently as an instructional coach for kindergarten through second grade teachers. She supports teachers in understanding why and how to implement the science of reading in their literacy instruction. In addition, Jody develops curriculum and has authored a wide range of resources that translate educational research into practical classroom strategies, including What the Science of Reading Says: Literacy Strategies for Early Childhood.