Read Write Inc. Phonics: Danny and the Bump-a-lump (Yellow Set 5 Storybook 8)

Systematic Phonics Practice for Early Readers
Designed for children learning Speed Sounds Set 1 and 2, this Storybook provides structured practice to strengthen decoding, blending, and fluency skills.

Focus Sounds: Short Vowels
Reinforces essential short vowel sounds that form the foundation of early reading:

a – as in cat

e – as in net

i – as in sit

o – as in dog

u – as in cup

Pre-Reading Activities
Each book begins with sound and word practice to help children:

Recognize the story’s focus graphemes

Learn new vocabulary

Prepare for independent reading success

Support with Tricky (Red) Words
Introduces and highlights non-decodable words that children need to read by sight.
Red Words in this book include:
some, saw, her, to, all, was, they, watch, of

Comprehension Development
Each story includes:

Questions to Talk About – For oral discussion and prediction

Questions to Read and Answer – To encourage independent comprehension and reflection

Detailed Teacher Support
Lesson plans for this title are available in:

Read Write Inc. Phonics Handbook 2

Read Write Inc. Phonics Online
These include story introductions, guided teaching strategies, and discussion prompts.

Writing and Language Enrichment
Linked composition, grammar, vocabulary, and spelling activities are available in the Yellow Get Writing! books to extend learning beyond decoding.

Whole-School Consistency Through Training
Supported by Ruth Miskin Training, ensuring high-quality and consistent phonics instruction across your school.
Linked Titles
Corresponding Book Bag Book: Fox’s Tricks

Corresponding More Storybook: Rabbit in the Well