Reading Slam Showdown

Smash through reading skills with arcade energy. Practice phonics, decoding, fluency, and word study across multiple sets—CVC, blends & digraphs, vowel teams, r-controlled vowels, silent letters, syllables, and more—with new skills added regularly.

Recent submissions

    Reading Slam Showdown

    Reading Slam Showdown Cover

    Reading Slam Showdown

    Part arcade, part literacy lab. Answer phonics & decoding questions to trigger hype wrestling animations, stack points, and level up your skills. Flexible sets let you target CVC, blends & digraphs, vowel teams, r-controlled vowels, silent letters, syllables, fluency checks, and more—so the game grows with your learners.

    Why teachers and students love it

    • 💥

      Arcade energy, real practice

      Fast rounds + instant feedback keep attention high and reading reps authentic.

    • 🧩

      Skill mixing

      Blend skills in one session (e.g., CVC ➜ digraphs ➜ vowel teams) to spiral review without prep.

    • 🎚️

      Adjustable challenge

      Tune item difficulty, distractor rigor, and round pacing for K–5 learners.

    • 🏅

      Progress & points

      Earn ZPoints and celebrate mastery with animated “slam” rewards students beg for.

    • 💻

      Device-friendly

      Runs in modern browsers on Chromebooks, iPads, laptops, and desktops—no installs.

    How to play

    1. 1 Pick one or more skill packs (CVC, blends, digraphs, vowel teams, r-controlled vowels, silent letters, syllables, etc.).
    2. 2 Choose difficulty and (optionally) grade band for tighter control.
    3. 3 View the prompt or image, then select the correct word/pattern.
    4. 4 Land a slam animation on correct answers and bank points.
    5. 5 Clear all rounds to win—then switch skills for spiral practice.

    Who it’s for

    Perfect for K–5 small groups, centers, tutoring, and at-home practice. Use for warm-ups, spiral review, targeted intervention, or quick progress checks.

    Skills covered (growing library)

    • CVC words (mixed vowels)
    • Blends & digraphs
    • Vowel teams (ai/ay, ee/ea, oa, igh, oo, oi/oy, ou/ow, etc.)
    • R-controlled vowels (ar, er, ir, or, ur)
    • Silent letters (kn, wr, mb, gn, etc.)
    • Syllables & decoding (open/closed, V/CV, VC/CV)
    • Fluency mini-checks & word reading accuracy
    • Spelling/encoding practice (optional mode)

    Standards alignment

    Common Core ELA Foundational Skills & Language (varies by skill/grade):

    • RF.K–5.3 – Phonics & word analysis in decoding words
    • RF.K–5.4 – Read with sufficient accuracy & fluency
    • L.K–5.2 – Conventions (spelling/encoding in supported modes)

    FAQ

    Is Reading Slam Showdown free?

    Yes—core gameplay is free. Sign in to save ZPoints and unlock extras.

    Can I mix skills in one session?

    Absolutely. Combine multiple skill packs for spiral review or targeted intervention.

    How does difficulty work?

    It adjusts item rigor, distractors, and pacing; grade bands narrow patterns and word lists.

    Will new skills be added?

    Yes—additional vowel teams, multisyllabic patterns, red words, and morphology sets are rolling out.