Decodable Passage Generator: 16-Step SoR Forensic Tool (2026)

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Decodable Passage Generator: The Ultimate 16-Step Miracle Prompts Pro

The Decodable Passage Generator is the definitive forensic instrument for educators and interventionists demanding absolute precision in Science of Reading instruction. By architecting texts around specific phoneme-grapheme correspondences, this tool eliminates guessing and builds neural pathways for orthographic mapping. Transform generic reading materials into targeted, high-efficacy literacy weapons that bridge the gap from emerging phonics to fluent mastery.

Step Panel Term Reference Guide

Step 1: Primary Phonics Focus

Why it matters: Foundation is everything. Isolating specific short vowels or consonant patterns prevents cognitive overload in early readers.

CVC: Basic Consonant-Vowel-Consonant pattern (e.g., cat, dog).
Short 'a': Targeted isolation of the /æ/ sound.
Short 'i': Targeted isolation of the /ɪ/ sound.
Short 'o': Targeted isolation of the /ɒ/ or /ɑ/ sound.
Short 'u': Targeted isolation of the /ʌ/ sound.
Short 'e': Targeted isolation of the /ɛ/ sound.
Nasalized 'a': Specific handling of 'am' and 'an' welds.
Consonants Set 1: Stops and plosives (b, d, g, p, t, k).
Consonants Set 2: Liquids and fricatives (f, l, m, n, r, s).
Consonants Set 3: Less frequent sounds (v, z, j, w, y, x).
Qu Digraph: Treating 'qu' as a single phonemic unit /kw/.
Hard / Soft C: Distinguishing /k/ vs /s/ based on following vowel.
Hard / Soft G: Distinguishing /g/ vs /j/ based on following vowel.
Silent Letters: Introduction of kn-, gn-, wr- patterns.
FLOSS Rule: Double consonants (ff, ll, ss, zz) after short vowels.
VC / VCC: Varied vowel-consonant structures closing the syllable.
Minimal Pairs: Words differing by only one phoneme (pin/pen).
Other: Custom phoneme isolation not listed above.

Step 2: Advanced Phonics Skills

Why it matters: Moving beyond one-to-one correspondence requires explicit instruction in digraphs and blends to unlock complex texts.

Digraph sh: Unvoiced /ʃ/ sound (ship).
Digraph th: Voiced /ð/ and unvoiced /θ/ differentiation.
Digraph ch/tch: The /tʃ/ sound and spelling rules.
Digraph wh: The /hw/ or /w/ sound (whistle).
Digraph ph: Greek-origin /f/ sound.
Digraph ck: Ending /k/ sound rule after short vowels.
Digraph ng/nk: Glued sounds (ang, ing, ong, ung).
L-Blends: Consonant clusters with L (bl, cl, fl).
R-Blends: Consonant clusters with R (br, cr, dr).
S-Blends: Consonant clusters with S (sp, st, sm).
Ending Blends: Clusters at word termination (-nt, -nd, -mp).
3-Letter Blends: Complex onsets (scr, str, spr).
Trigraphs: Three letters making one sound (dge, igh).
CCVC / CVCC: Increasing orthographic density.
CCVCC: Five-letter words with short vowels.
Final Stable (-le): Consonant-le syllable endings.
Ghost Letters: Silent letter combinations (mb, gh).
Other: Specific cluster or complex pattern focus.

Step 3: Long Vowels & Teams

Why it matters: Mastering vowel teams and the "Magic E" rule is the gateway to reading fluency and multi-syllabic decoding.

Silent 'e' (a_e): Making the 'a' say its name (cake).
Silent 'e' (i_e): Making the 'i' say its name (bike).
Silent 'e' (o_e): Making the 'o' say its name (home).
Silent 'e' (u_e): Making the 'u' say /u/ or /yu/.
Silent 'e' (e_e): Rare pattern (pete, eve).
Team ai / ay: Middle vs. end of word spelling generalization.
Team ee / ea: The long /e/ sound variations.
Team oa/oe/ow: Long /o/ sound spellings.
Team ie/igh/y: Long /i/ sound variations.
Team ue/ew/ui: Long /u/ sound variations.
Open Syllables: Vowels at end of syllable (he, go).
Wild Old Words: Closed syllable exceptions (old, ind, ost).
Y as Vowel: Sounds of /i/ or /e/ at word end.
Review VCe: Consolidated practice of split digraphs.
Review CVVC: Consolidated practice of vowel teams.
Long Vowel Homophones: Differentiating meaning (meet vs meat).
Multi-Syllabic VCe: Magic E in longer words (invite).
Other: Unique long vowel patterns.

Step 4: R-Controlled & Diphthongs

Why it matters: "Bossy R" and diphthongs distort standard vowel sounds, requiring explicit practice to prevent reading regression.

ar: The /ɑr/ sound (car, start).
or: The /ɔr/ sound (for, horn).
er: The /ɜr/ sound (her, fern).
ir: The /ɜr/ sound (bird, shirt).
ur: The /ɜr/ sound (turn, burn).
ore / oar: Alternate spellings for /ɔr/.
air / are / ear: The /ɛər/ sound variations.
ear / eer: The /ɪər/ sound variations.
Diphthong oi/oy: The /ɔɪ/ sound spelling rules.
Diphthong ou/ow: The /aʊ/ sound (cloud, cow).
Broad au/aw: The /ɔ/ sound (haul, saw).
Broad al/all: The /ɔl/ sound (ball, walk).
Long oo: The /u:/ sound (moon).
Short oo: The /ʊ/ sound (book).
Schwa: The unstressed /ə/ sound.
war / wor: R-influenced distortions.
Complex R: Fire, tire, wire patterns.
Other: Advanced vowel nuances.

Step 5: Syllable Types Focus

Why it matters: Syllabication strategies empower students to break down unknown multi-syllabic words rather than guessing.

Closed Only: Short vowels ending in consonants.
Open Only: Long vowels ending the syllable.
Open / Closed Mix: Contrasting vowel lengths.
VCe (Magic E): Syllables ending in split digraphs.
Vowel Teams: Syllables containing double vowels.
R-Controlled: Syllables with vowel+r.
Consonant-le: Final stable syllables (bub-ble).
VC/CV (Rabbit): Splitting between two consonants.
V/CV (Tiger): Splitting after the first vowel.
VC/V (Camel): Splitting after the consonant.
V/V (Lion): Splitting between two vowels.
Compound Words: Two distinct words combined.
Prefixes: Morphology focus (dis-, un-, re-).
Suffixes: Inflectional endings (-ed, -s).
Advanced Suffixes: Derivational endings (-tion).
3+ Syllables: Managing longer, complex words.
Multi-syllabic Schwa: Identifying unstressed vowels.
Other: Specific division rules.

Step 6: Heart Words (Irregular)

Why it matters: High-frequency irregular words cannot be sounded out purely and must be integrated strategically to allow for natural sentences.

Pre-Primer: Earliest Dolch list entries.
Primer: Kindergarten level Dolch words.
1st Grade: First grade frequency list.
2nd Grade: Second grade frequency list.
Fry 1st 100: Most common 100 words in English.
Fry 2nd 100: Words 101-200 in frequency.
Focus: the/of/and: Essential sentence builders.
Focus: is/you/that: High-utility connector words.
Focus: was/for/on: Essential prepositions/verbs.
Focus: said/they: Essential for dialogue/narrative.
Focus: were/there: Common confused spellings.
Focus: one/who: Irregular pronunciation focus.
Limit (Max 2): Strict control for high decodability.
Limit (Max 5): Moderate control for flow.
Temporarily Irregular: Words that become decodable later.
Color / Number: Functional vocabulary inclusion.
Strictly 100%: No irregular words allowed.
Other: Custom list of heart words.

Step 7: Decodability Target

Why it matters: The "strictness" of the text determines whether a student relies on decoding skills or reverts to bad habits like guessing from pictures.

95-100% Strict: Maximum fidelity to phonics rules.
80-90% Moderate: Allows for more natural syntax.
75% Natural: Focuses on story over rule rigidity.
Cumulative Review: Includes all previously learned skills.
Skill Heavy: Oversaturates the target sound.
Low Cog Load: Short, simple sentence structures.
Sentence-by-Sentence: Independent lines, not a story.
Controlled Vocab: Only uses taught words.
Allow Proper Nouns: Permits names/places (e.g., Tom, Dan).
Allow Pic-Support: Nouns that can be guessed via image.
UFLI Aligned: Follows UFLI Foundations scope.
Wilson Aligned: Follows Wilson Reading System scope.
OG Aligned: General Orton-Gillingham progression.
Fundations Aligned: Wilson Fundations specific scope.
Saxon Aligned: Saxon Phonics specific scope.
Context Clues: Words solvable via sentence context.
Progressive: Starts easy, increases difficulty.
Other: Custom scope and sequence alignment.

Step 8: Student Grade / Age Level

Why it matters: A 5th grader needs "High-Low" content (High Interest, Low Readability) to avoid feeling patronized by "babyish" themes.

Pre-K / K: Foundational, very simple themes.
1st Grade: Standard early elementary themes.
2nd Grade: Increasing complexity and length.
3rd Grade (Intervention): Remedial focus for 8-9 year olds.
4th-5th (Intervention): Upper elementary remedial needs.
Middle School (Hi-Lo): Teen interests, simple text.
High School (Hi-Lo): Young adult themes, simple text.
Adult / ELL: Practical, mature, or vocational themes.
Emergent (Stage 0): Pre-reading/patterning focus.
Early (Stage 1): Initial decoding focus.
Transitional (Stage 2): Moving toward fluency.
Fluent (Stage 3): Reading for meaning focus.
Dyslexia Intervention: Specific heavy repetition needs.
ESL / Newcomer A1: Beginner English vocabulary.
ESL / Newcomer A2: High beginner/Intermediate.
Special Ed (Moderate): Adapted cognitive load.
Gifted (Younger): Complex themes, simple text.
Other: Specific developmental profile.

Step 9: Text Genre & Format

Why it matters: Variety in genre builds background knowledge and prepares students for the diverse texts they will encounter in the real world.

Narrative Story: Standard beginning/middle/end plot.
Animal Fantasy: Anthropomorphic characters.
Mystery: Plot driven by finding a solution.
Fable / Moral: Story teaching a specific lesson.
Informational: Factual text on a topic.
Animals / Nature: Non-fiction biological focus.
Science / Space: STEM-focused simple text.
Biography: Life story of a person.
History: Events from the past.
Poetry: Rhyme and rhythm focus.
Reader's Theater: Script format for performance.
Comic Style: Dialogue-heavy text bubbles.
How-To: Procedural steps (First, Then).
Letter / Email: Correspondence format.
List / Menu: Functional text reading.
Tongue Twisters: Heavy alliteration practice.
Riddles: Question and answer format.
Other: Custom genre request.

Step 10: Comprehension Focus

Why it matters: Decoding without comprehension is not reading. Targeting specific thinking skills ensures the student is processing meaning, not just barking at print.

Literal Recall: Basic fact retrieval (Who/What).
Sequencing: Ordering events chronologically.
Main Idea: Identifying the central theme.
Cause & Effect: Understanding relationships.
Compare/Contrast: Finding similarities/differences.
Inference: Reading between the lines.
Context Clues: Determining word meaning.
Character Traits: Analyzing personality.
Problem/Solution: Identifying conflict resolution.
Author's Purpose: Persuade, Inform, Entertain.
Conclusions: Synthesizing information.
Visualizing: Creating mental images.
Retelling: Summarizing the narrative.
Fact vs. Opinion: Critical thinking distinction.
Citing Evidence: Proving answers with text.
Background Knowledge: Connecting to prior learning.
Fluency Check: Speed and prosody focus.
Other: Custom comprehension skill.

Step 11: Passage Length

Why it matters: Stamina must be built incrementally. Overwhelming a struggling reader with text density causes shutdown; too little text limits practice.

Micro-Story: 10-25 words for quick wins.
Very Short: 25-50 words for early readers.
Short: 50-75 words standard practice.
Standard: 75-100 words (1 minute read).
Medium: 100-150 words for stamina.
Long: 150-200 words for fluency.
Extended: 200-300 words for mastery.
Chapter Book: 300+ words divided into sections.
Single Sentences: Unconnected drill lines.
Pyramid Sentences: Building sentences word by word.
3-Paragraph: Intro, Body, Conclusion structure.
5-Paragraph: Essay or long narrative structure.
Half-Page: Visual formatting constraint.
Full-Page: Dense text visual formatting.
Serial: Part 1 of a multi-day story.
Variable: Mix of lengths for variety.
List + Story: Isolated words followed by text.
Other: Specific word count constraint.

Step 12: Tone & Engagement

Why it matters: Motivation is key. A "Gross/Icky" tone can engage a reluctant boy reader far better than a standard "school" tone.

Humorous: Funny, silly, or slapstick.
Adventurous: High stakes and action.
Calm: Soothing, low-stress content.
Mystery: Suspenseful and inquisitive.
Educational: Fact-heavy and academic.
Conversational: Informal dialogue style.
Persuasive: Convincing the reader.
Empathetic: Focus on feelings/SEL.
Gross / Icky: Slime, bugs, mud themes.
Spooky: Mild scares (age appropriate).
Sports: Athletic and competitive focus.
Gaming / Tech: Video game or robot themes.
Fantasy: Magic and imaginary worlds.
Realistic: Relatable day-to-day life.
Historical: Period-specific setting.
Sci-Fi: Future or space setting.
Animal-Lead: Animals as main characters.
Other: Specific mood or vibe.

Step 13: Instructional Support

Why it matters: A text is just one part of the lesson. Including mapping sheets, word lists, and fluency grids creates a complete "grab-and-go" intervention.

Questions: Checks for understanding.
Target List: Words to pre-teach.
Heart List: Irregular words to review.
Word Count: Tools for WPM calculation.
Fluency Grid: Matrix for rapid naming drills.
Writing Prompt: Connecting reading to writing.
Definitions: Vocabulary explicit instruction.
Mapping Sheet: Orthographic mapping template.
Phoneme Box: Sound-spelling correspondence tool.
Syllable Scoop: Visual guide for division.
Word Sort: Categorization activity.
Partner Guide: Instructions for buddy reading.
Dictation Key: Teacher script for spelling.
Illustrate: Box for drawing the scene.
Elkonin Boxes: Sound segmentation layout.
Sound Buttons: Visual decoding aids.
Running Record: Teacher assessment form.
Other: Custom teacher resource.

Step 14: Output Formatting

Why it matters: Visual presentation affects readability. Dyslexic-friendly fonts and double spacing can significantly reduce visual crowding and anxiety.

Standard Block: Normal paragraph structure.
Line-by-Line: Each sentence on a new line.
Large Font: Accessibility for low vision.
Dyslexie Style: Weighted bottom fonts.
Sans-Serif: Clean, simple typography.
Double Spaced: Extra room for tracking.
Extra Tracking: Increased space between letters.
Bold Targets: Highlighting the focus sound.
Highlight Heart: Visual cue for irregulars.
Red Vowels: Visual distinction for vowels.
Syllable Dots: Breaking words (rab.bit).
Numbered: Sentences numbered for tracking.
Two Column: Newspaper style layout.
Flashcard: Table format for cutting.
PDF Ready: Markdown optimized for print.
Slide Ready: Bullets optimized for presentation.
Worksheet: Includes Name/Date lines.
Other: Custom visual formatting.

Execution & Deployment

Step 15: Context Injection: Provide the specific characters ("A pug named Pug"), setting ("A mud hut"), or specific curricular constraints ("Must align with UFLI Lesson 42").
Step 16: Desired Output Format: The prompt generates a structured lesson plan including the Executive Summary, The Passage, Pre-Mortem Analysis, and Success Metrics.

💡 PRO TIP: To maximize retention, select "Cumulative Review" in Step 7 and list previously taught sounds in Step 15 (Context). This forces the AI to weave in old concepts, preventing the "forgetting curve" common in dyslexia intervention.

✨ Miracle Prompt Pro: The Insider’s Playbook

The "Nonsense" Hack: Ask for a list of "alien words" using the target sound to test true decoding vs. memorization.
The "Minimal Pair" Switch: Request a secondary list of words that differ by one sound (pin/pen) for discrimination drills.
The "Decodable Joke": Ask the AI to generate riddles where the answer is a target word (e.g., "What does a pig wear? A wig.").
The "Chain" Reaction: Request a "word chain" script for dictation (e.g., "Change cat to bat. Change bat to bit.").
The "Partner" Script: Generate a dialogue where Student A reads simple lines and Student B (Teacher) reads complex bridge lines.
The "Visual" Cue: Ask for "Elkonin Box descriptions" where the AI tells you how many boxes each word needs.
The "Scope" Lock: Upload your specific curriculum's scope and sequence (PDF) to the AI first for perfect alignment.
The "Fluency" Grid: Explicitly ask for a 5x5 grid of the target words randomized for rapid naming practice.
The "Sentences" First: Ask for 10 isolated sentences before the story to pre-load the vocabulary in context.
The "Rewriter" Mode: Paste a popular children's book excerpt and ask the AI to "rewrite this to be 100% decodable with Short A."

📓 NotebookLM Power User Strategy

Curriculum Ingestion: Upload your district’s entire Phonics Scope & Sequence (PDF) as a source.
Error Pattern Analysis: Upload a transcript of a student's reading errors and ask NotebookLM to "generate a passage targeting these specific gaps."
Library Generation: Ask NotebookLM to "Generate 10 distinct stories using the 'Short I' source material, varying themes from Space to Sports."
Audio "Podcast" for Parents: Generate an Audio Overview explaining why decodable text is important to send to parents as a resource.
Differentiation Matrix: Ask it to create three versions of the same story (Low, Medium, High complexity) based on the same phonics source.

🚀 Platform Deployment Guide

Claude 3.5 Sonnet: The Gold Standard for decodable texts. It excels at "natural sounding" syntax, making constrained texts (like CVC only) feel less robotic and more story-like.
ChatGPT-4o: Best for Volume & Formatting. Use it to generate massive lists of words, sentences, or structured worksheets (tables) quickly.
Gemini 1.5 Pro: The Researcher. Ideal for uploading large curriculum PDFs (UFLI/Wilson) and asking it to check the passage against specific lesson constraints.
Microsoft CoPilot: Best for Institutional formatting. If you need the output formatted directly into a Word Doc or Outlook email for parents/admin.
Perplexity: The Fact Checker. Use it to verify non-fiction facts (e.g., "Is this fact about frogs true?") before simplifying them into decodable language.

Quick Summary & FAQs

⚡ Quick Summary

The Decodable Passage Generator is a forensic 16-step AI instrument designed for the Science of Reading. It allows educators to generate high-efficacy, strictly controlled texts by selecting specific phoneme-grapheme correspondences (like CVC or Digraphs) and excluding unknown sounds, ensuring 95-100% decodability for intervention students.

📊 Key Takeaways

Forensic Control: Users can isolate 18+ specific phonics patterns, from basic Short Vowels to complex R-Controlled syllables.
Strict Decodability: The tool offers a "95-100% Strict" setting to prevent the inclusion of non-decodable "rogue" words that frustrate dyslexic readers.
Instructional Stack: Beyond the story, it generates fluency grids, orthographic mapping sheets, and comprehension questions automatically.
Curriculum Agnostic: It can align with major scopes like UFLI Foundations, Wilson Reading System, and Orton-Gillingham.
Platform Specifics: Claude 3.5 Sonnet is recommended for "natural" syntax, while Gemini 1.5 Pro excels at analyzing uploaded curriculum PDFs.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I use this with UFLI Foundations?
A: Yes. Step 7 explicitly includes a "UFLI Foundations Aligned" option, and you can inject specific lesson constraints in the Step 15 context field.

Q: Does this generate Orthographic Mapping sheets?
A: Yes. Step 13 (Instructional Support) includes an option for "Orthographic Mapping Sheets" and "Phoneme-Grapheme Mapping Boxes" to support encoding.

Q: Is this suitable for older students?
A: Absolutely. Step 8 includes a "Middle School / High School (Hi-Lo)" option to generate high-interest, low-readability content for older intervention students.

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