Poetry For Fluency - Set 2
Poetry For Fluency - Set 2
Poetry For Fluency - Set 2
Poetry For Fluency - Set 2
Poetry For Fluency - Set 2
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Poetry For Fluency - Set 2
Poetry For Fluency - Set 2
Poetry For Fluency - Set 2
Poetry For Fluency - Set 2
Poetry For Fluency - Set 2

Poetry For Fluency - Set 2

Poetry For Fluency - Set 2

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What you get

Narration uses vibrant, rhythmic voices that celebrate language play—inviting readers to hear the poems come alive, connect with sound, and enjoy the musical flow of rhyme and meter.

What you learn?

Readers explore rich rhyme, rhythm and word-sound patterns. Through playful poetry they build reading fluency, sharpen listening skills and discover language patterns that boost confidence and comprehension.

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Strengthening and Extending Reading Skills

Livelier rhythms, richer patterns — Set 2 meets growing readers exactly where they are and lifts them up.

Poetry naturally awakens children’s minds to find word and sound patterns that build meaning. Created for young readers, this playful poetry collection helps children progress from foundational phonics to broad-based fluency. The natural structure of poems creates a playful "verse universe" that shows—rather than tells—how the code works. Joyful rhythms, rhymes, and themes engage students in close reading, building comprehension and confidence. Whether a poem bounces or pounces, it announces — through carefully nested scaffolds — that reading fluently is fun for everyone!

Once early readers have built their footing, Set 2 invites them deeper into the “verse universe.” These ten poems expose readers to more varied spelling patterns, expressive language, and the kinds of grammar and word forms that show up in texts that they will encounter in the world outside of the classroom. 

Poems included in Set 2:

How I Learned to Hop · Duck’s Cup · In the Middle of a Mud Puddle · Somersault · The Snake · Litter Feather Sweaters · Robes of Green · Caterpillar’s Secret · Why · Fast Feet

The Instructional Practice

1.  Expanding Vowel Knowledge: Set 2 moves readers beyond short vowels into long vowel patterns across multiple spellings, vowel contrasts, and word families across varied rhymes — all embedded naturally in verse.

2.  Word-Level Accuracy Through Rhythm: Inflectional endings (-ing, -ed), irregular past tense verbs, possessives, contractions, and plural forms are woven into the poems, giving readers repeated encounters with the word forms that most challenge developing readers.

3.  Expressive Language as a Comprehension Bridge: Richer vocabulary and more varied sentence structures invite readers to slow down, make meaning, and re-read — building both decoding accuracy and genuine comprehension.

4.  Parts of Speech Awareness: By encountering nouns, verbs, and adjectives in the context of playful verse, readers begin to notice how language is structured — a key step toward independent, flexible reading.

Product Details

  • Title: Poetry For Fluency - Set 2
  • Author: Jon Madian
  • Guided Reading Age: 5–8
  • Themes: Fluency, Phonics, Vocabulary, Grammar Awareness
  • Format: eBook
  • Series: Poetry for Fluency Collection
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What Parents and Teachers Are Saying

Poetry for Fluency playfully builds natural scaffolds to show children how the code works. It gives kids the thrills of learning to read by exploring good writing.

Julie Ikenberry

Founder, Little Oaks Montessori School White Salmon, WA

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Set 2 different from Set 1?

Set 2 moves beyond short vowels and simple blends into long vowel patterns, varied spellings, and more complex word forms like inflectional endings, contractions, and irregular verbs. The poems are also expressively richer, helping readers practice accuracy and meaning-making.

Is Set 2 right for my kindergartner or first grader?

Set 2 is designed as a bridge between early and developing readers — a strong fit for kindergarten through second grade, or for any reader who has solid short-vowel decoding and is ready to expand. Teachers and parents familiar with a child’s reading level are the best judges of fit.

Can I use Set 2 without having used Set 1?

Yes, if a reader’s skills align with the Set 2 level. The sets progress in difficulty, but each stands on its own. An educator or parent can assess whether a child is ready for Set 2 based on their current decoding and fluency skills.

How long does it take to work through a set?

That depends on how the poems are used. Some teachers spend a full week on a single poem — rereading, performing, and discussing it in depth. Others move more quickly. The poems are designed to reward multiple readings, so there’s no single right pace.

Are these poems appropriate for English Language Learners?

Yes. The rhythm, rhyme, and repetition in these poems make them especially supportive for English Language Learners. The predictable structures reduce anxiety while building oral fluency, vocabulary, and a feel for natural English phrasing.

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About the Author

Jon Madian

About the Author

Jon Madian

Jon, an educational psychologist, and his wife, Karen, an instructional designer, received numerous grants to support learner-centered education throughout their careers. He founded the Artist-in-Residence Reading Project in Los Angeles’s inner-city schools and later co-founded Humanities Software with Karen. Their early literacy curriculum became part of Apple’s early learning initiatives and IBM’s writing programs. Over the course of their careers, Jon and Karen developed more than 100 reading, writing, and process-based programs for print and software, consistently focusing on empowering and inspiring students in educational settings. Their 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild continue to fuel their commitment to enriching education. Today, through Heart Bright Learning, they are helping parents and teachers reimagine education for the 21st century by developing resources that inspire and empower children to understand themselves, others, and their world through observation, reflection, and process-based learning.