Orton-Gillingham Decodable Stories – Level 4 – The Frog Who Missed the Bug

The Frog Who Missed the Bug is a Level 4 structured literacy decodable reader designed for children learning to apply foundational phonics skills through controlled text. This story provides engaging reading practice while maintaining a strong focus on accurate decoding and fluency. Is This the Right Level? Level 4 is ideal for readers who: Are comfortable with short vowel sounds and basic consonant patterns Are beginning to read simple sentences independently Need practice building fluency with controlled text Benefit from repetition and predictable sentence structure Sight Words Practiced he, yikes, cold, head, towards About the Story A frog spots a bug, but catching it isn't so easy. From slipping off a log to missing the bug again and again, the frog has a frustrating day full of small mishaps. Along the way, he gets wet, startled, and splashed by a duck before finally settling down to rest. This simple, engaging story helps early readers build confidence while practicing decoding skills. Who This Book Is For Orton-Gillingham tutors Reading intervention teachers Homeschool families Parents of struggling readers Children with dyslexia or early reading challenges Key Features Controlled decodable text aligned with OG principles Simple sentence structures for early readers Repetition to support fluency High-interest, easy-to-follow storyline Ideal for structured literacy instruction