Decodable Story that Builds Reading Fluency: The Fog

The Fog ~ A Decodable Story that Builds Reading Fluency

This decodable book from Module 3 helps kindergarten and first grade students strengthen decoding, fluency, and comprehension while exploring descriptive language. The Fog invites readers to follow a group of animals as they journey into the fog—encouraging prediction, expression, and critical thinking.

Build Reading Fluency

Students practice reading connected text with proper pacing and intonation, using punctuation cues to guide expression.

Expand Vocabulary

Action words describing how animals move through the fog help children connect verbs to meaning and enrich their oral language.

Develop Comprehension

Story prompts invite students to recall details, describe the animals, and reflect on why the author chose to end with the phrase “No, fox, no!”

Encourage Critical Thinking

Students discuss alternate endings and analyze the author’s choices, promoting deeper engagement with text and story structure.

Perfect for Classrooms and Families

Designed for kindergarten and early first grade, this Science of Reading–aligned book is ideal for classrooms, homeschool, tutoring, and families supporting early literacy.

Collect the Full Module 3 Set

The Fog is part of Module 3, a series of decodable books designed to support blends, digraphs, and early fluency. Explore the full collection here.