The Toucan Series is a set of 6 decodable books for students in 2nd - 4th grade. It was created with older learners in mind to provide important reading opportunities. Each book is beautifully illustrated, and includes comprehension questions for students, a writing prompt, and a glossary for the 2 non-fiction books. Stories are meant to be read in a single sitting (25-30 pages in length), and the skills increase in complexity with each book. Each book is 6x9 inches with a soft cover and durable thread sewn binding.

Connected Text - This series was created to provide students with opportunities for connected text reading during Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions and can also be used for decodable reading.

There are six books in the Toucan Series. Below you will find a list of the titles included in the set as well as a brief synopsis and details about the phonics focus in each book.

1. Stick Bugs - Is it a bug? Is it a stick? Find out more in Stick Bugs!
Phonics Focus - Words with short vowel sounds; Words with long vowel sounds (cvce); Words with consonant blends and consonant digraph /ck/

2. Skunk Dog - Ben is a black mutt and Nate’s best friend. When Ben takes off one day, it’s up to Nate to get Ben back.
Phonics Focus - Words with short vowel sounds; Words with long vowel sounds (CVCe); Two-syllable words with closed syllables; Words with /ed/ endings (3 sounds of /ed/)

3. Chess Mates - Viv didn’t like to play chess, but Pop helped her change her mind. Can he help her become the chess champ?
Phonics Focus - Short and long vowel sounds; Consonant blends and digraphs, CVCe words; Two-syllable words with closed syllables; Words with /ed/ endings (3 sounds of /ed/)

4. Drum Team - Zane isn’t sure he wants to be on the drum team. Can his friends convince him to stay and perform in the street fair?
Phonics Focus - Words with short vowel sounds; Words with long vowel sounds (CVCe and vowel teams); 2-Syllable words with suffixes

5. Sea Urchins - These spiky sea creatures may not have a backbone, but they know how to protect themselves. Find out how they survive!
Phonics Focus - Words with short and long vowel sounds; Words with advanced vowel sounds; Multisyllabic words; Words with suffixes

6. The Magic Pearl - A Magic Pearl is hidden in the reef. Who will be brave enough to find the pearl and bring it to Countess Gail?
Phonics Focus - Words with short and long vowel sounds; Words with advanced vowel sounds; Multisyllabic words; Words with suffixes

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