Phonics Suite for Struggling Readers

Phonics Blitz & Boost Differences

 

Phonics Blitz

Phonics Boost

Number of Lessons

50

80

Recommended Group Size

8-12

6-8

Level of Decoding Difficulty

Mild to Moderate

Mild to Moderate (grades 2-3)
Significant (grades 4-12)

Grades

4-12

2-12

Weeks to Complete

10-12

20-24

Pacing

Fast

Moderate

RtI

Tier 2

Tiers 2 and 3

Scope (skills/concepts)

Fills basic gaps

More robust instruction, review, and practice

Phonemic Awareness in Lessons

1-25

1-40

Amount of Review

Less

More

Materials

2 lesson plan books
2 student practice books

4 lesson plan books
4 student practice books
2 passages books