Set 5: Digraphs

Set 5 moves into digraphs. Eleven decodable books map to UFLI Lessons 42 through 52, covering the FLSZ doubling rule, the -all, -oll, and -ull glued sounds, ck, sh, both sounds of th, ch, wh, ph, ng, and nk. Children who have completed Set 4's short vowel review are ready for this stage.

Structured Literacy and Science of Reading aligned, 100% UFLI compatible. Featured by SPELD NZ, listed on Lifting Literacy Aotearoa's recommended decodable directory, and reviewed by Dyslexia Evidence Based.

What Set 5 covers: digraphs and glued sounds

Mum Was Cross! (Lesson 42) opens with the FLSZ rule, where f, l, s, and z double after a short vowel. Troll Gets a Book (Lesson 43) covers the -all, -oll, and -ull glued sounds. Mick's Snack (Lesson 44, ck) and At the Shack (Lesson 45, sh) introduce the first two digraphs. Mud (Lesson 46) and At the Track (Lesson 47) cover the voiced and unvoiced th sounds. What Is That? (Lesson 48, ch), The Book of Spells and The Math Whiz! (Lesson 50, wh and ph), Bing the Bat (Lesson 51, ng), and Hank's Big Clunk (Lesson 52, nk) round out the set.

Built for small-group instruction and home practice

Classroom bundles include multiple copies of each title for differentiated reading groups. Homeschool families can use Set 5 as the next stage after Set 4 in any structured phonics sequence. Dyslexia-friendly typography and spacing carry through every title, and each book ships with a free bonus phonics game, a fun fact, and a comprehension quiz.

Available through your region's distributor

US schools and districts can order Set 5 through Booksource. Australian schools and tutors can order through SPELD NSW. New Zealand schools, teachers, interventionists, and parents can order through Innerlinks.info or J and J Literacy.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything teachers, parents and specialists ask before they buy.

What does Set 5 cover?
Set 5 introduces digraphs and glued sounds, including the FLSZ rule, -all, -oll, -ull, ck, sh, both sounds of th, ch, wh, ph, ng, and nk, across eleven decodable books mapped to UFLI Lessons 42 to 52.
Is Set 5 the final Innerlinks set?
Set 5 is the most advanced set currently available, completing the progression from Set 1's first ten sounds through digraphs and glued sounds.
Is Set 5 compatible with UFLI Foundations?
Yes. Set 5 maps directly to UFLI Lessons 42 through 52, so it slots in immediately after Set 4 for UFLI classrooms, and works equally well alongside other structured literacy programs, including Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, iDeal (Learning Matters), The Code (Liz Kane), Sounds-Write, and Little Learners Love Literacy (LLLL).
Who is Set 5 for?
Set 5 suits early readers who have completed Set 4's short vowel review and are ready for digraphs, including classroom reading groups, homeschool families, and Tier 2 intervention.
Where can I buy Set 5 for my school or clinic?
US schools and districts can order Set 5 through Booksource. Australian schools can order through SPELD NSW, and New Zealand schools, teachers, interventionists, and parents can order through Innerlinks.info or J and J Literacy.
Can Set 5 be used for older students needing intervention?
Yes. Set 5 works for any learner ready for digraphs and glued sounds, including older students in Tier 2 or Tier 3 intervention working through these patterns.
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