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Phonics for Reading

Phonics Instruction and Reading Intervention for Older Students

Equip striving readers in Grades 3–12 with explicit, systematic phonics instruction that builds critical foundational reading skills, confidence, and increased access to grade-level text.

Overview

It’s Never Too Late to Learn to Read

Phonics for Reading is a research-based reading intervention curriculum by Dr. Anita Archer for students in Grades 3–12 who need targeted foundational skills support, including students with dyslexia and those learning the English language. Grounded in the Science of Reading, its evidence-based approach delivers explicit, systematic instruction in phonemic awareness, phonics and word recognition, high-frequency words, encoding (i.e., spelling), fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.

From upper elementary through middle school and high school, engaging, age-appropriate lessons respect students as grade-level thinkers. Decodable texts build in length and complexity so struggling readers strengthen reading stamina, apply new skills, and move toward successful reading of grade-level content.

  • Program Type:Instruction
  • Curriculum Type:Intervention
  • Subject:Literacy
  • Grade(s):3–12
  • Language:English
  • Format:Digital, Print
  • Copyright:2024–2025

Program Features

Age-Appropriate Content
Motivate students who struggle with reading through age-appropriate decodable texts, both informational and narrative, that increase in length and complexity while supporting vocabulary and comprehension.
Appealing Visual Design
Honor older students with visually engaging materials that resemble what they see in their grade-level classrooms.
Fast-Paced, Intensive Lessons
Keep students active and engaged with efficient phonics lessons, quick pacing, and frequent opportunities to respond.

Testimonials

“The academic growth that my students have shown since using Phonics for Reading . . . is just exponential. They are more confident. They’re excited to come in. I can tell that they see their growth.”

— D. Burgess, Resource Teacher

What's Included

Student Book

  • Three levels of explicit, systematic instruction
  • Some students may only need Level C. Others will need to start at Level A or Level B, depending on their proficiency. 
  • Engaging decodable texts 
  • Purposeful practice 

Teacher's Guide

  • Clearly scripted lessons 
  • Repeated routines 
  • Support for English Learners 
  • Embedded assessments 

Digital Resources

  • Extra practice 
  • Multimedia lesson content 
  • IEP goal-setting templates
  • Family Letters
  • Professional learning tools 
Our Professional Learning suite offers collaborative live sessions and curated, on-demand digital resources to help educators drive meaningful student outcomes with their Curriculum Associates programs.
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Related Resources

Placement Test

Administer this brief assessment to determine the levels of Phonics for Reading your students need. 

Research Base and Evidence for ESSA

Read about the foundational research and pedagogical approach in Phonics for Reading as well as Evidence ...

Growth for Phonics for Reading Users

Learn how students showed positive growth, regardless of Multilingual Learner or disability status. 

Meet the Experts behind the Program

I’m certain you believe, as I believe, that reading is a civil right. We’ve got to use our very best knowledge and energy to ensure students are readers.

— Dr. Anita Archer

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Anita Archer, Ph.D.

Dr. Anita Archer serves as an educational consultant to state departments and school districts on explicit instruction and literacy. She has presented in all 50 states and many countries, and she is the recipient of 10 awards honoring her contributions to education. Dr. Archer has served on the faculties of three universities—University of Washington, University of Oregon, and San Diego State University—and has co-authored numerous curriculum materials.