Level 5

Advancing Readers Readers

Grades 2–3 · advancing readers

Longer two- and three-syllable words broken into readable chunks (sun·set, rab·bit, un·lock), plus the prefixes and suffixes that build them (un-, re-, -ing, -ful). The bridge from sounding out single words to reading real books and chapter stories.

12 free printable decodable readers at this level
One free printable book • story + coloring page for every reader • no signup
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Compound Words

2nd · 1 reader

Two Short Syllables

2nd · 1 reader

Open Syllables

2nd-3rd · 1 reader

The -le Ending

2nd-3rd · 1 reader

Adding -ing and -ed

2nd-3rd · 1 reader

Comparing: -er and -est

2nd-3rd · 1 reader

Endings -ly and -y

2nd-3rd · 1 reader

Endings -ful and -less

3rd · 1 reader

Prefixes un- and re-

3rd · 1 reader

Prefixes pre-, dis-, mis-

3rd · 1 reader

The -tion Ending

3rd · 1 reader

Level 5 Review

3rd · 1 reader

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Level 5 Decodable Readers — Advancing Readers

These 12 free printable decodable readers cover the multisyllable & word study stage of phonics — designed for Grades 2–3 · advancing readers. Longer two- and three-syllable words broken into readable chunks (sun·set, rab·bit, un·lock), plus the prefixes and suffixes that build them (un-, re-, -ing, -ful). The bridge from sounding out single words to reading real books and chapter stories. Every reader uses only words that follow the phonics patterns at this level, plus a small set of taught sight words, so your child can sound out nearly every word and build real reading confidence.

Each reader downloads as a 2-page PDF: a phonics-controlled story plus a coloring-page illustration of the scene. Print, staple, and you have an instant mini-book. Not sure this is the right level? Use the level picker above to move up or down, or start from the decodable readers home page. For matching skill practice, see our phonics worksheets.