Explode the Code, Book 1 (2nd Edition; Homeschool Edition)

Explode the Code is a researched-based,multisensory, Orton-Gillingham based program that buildsessential literacy skills through direct, systematic,phonics instruction. Providing a comprehensive overview ofphonological awareness, decoding, vocabulary, comprehension,fluency, and spelling, students will gain the skills theyneed to read words, phrases, sentences, and stories on theirown.

Explode the Code Book 1 introduces shortvowel sounds and is ideal for students in grades 1-3. Skillsaddressed through a variety of encoding, decoding, andwriting exercises include: short a, short awith final consonant sounds, short i, short u,short e, and short o. Students will alsopractice blending sounds to read and write CVC words.Reviews are included throughout, and both a pretest (whichmeasures student familiarity with consonant sounds, aprerequisite to this book) and a posttest are provided.

The 2nd Edition of Explode the Code features:

• Revised student directions for precision and easeof understanding

• Updated content and someillustrations to clarify examples
• Stories in Books 7 & 8were revised and/or replaced with new content

96pages, softcover. Non-reproducible, consumable workbook. 2ndEdition. Grades 1-3.