A time-tested approach for teaching phonics and reading based on the Orton-Gillingham technique! This workbook provides more practice for the skills learned in Explode the Code Book 6, which introduces r-controlled vowels (ar, or, er, ir, ur, war, wor), silent letters (igh), and vowel diphthongs (oo, ea, ie, oi, oy, ou, ow, au, aw, ew, ui, ue). Foundational skills (including phonemic awareness, phonological awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, spelling, comprehension, and writing) are practiced through a variety of fun encoding, decoding, and writing exercises with cute black-and-white illustrations throughout. Lessons follow the same format each time, allowing many students to work through exercises independently, and the user-friendly Teacher Guide rounds out the program with various multisensory options for instruction and reinforcement. 124 pgs. sc.
Explode the Code Book 6 1/2 (2nd Edition)
Product Overview
- Provides more practice for skills learned in Book 6
- Proven method for reading success with beginning or struggling readers!
- Orton-Gillingham based; systematic phonics instruction geared for grades K-4
- Multisensory to build essential literacy skills
Description
Explode The Code Book 6-1/2 reinforces r-controlled vowels, silent letters (-igh), and vowel diphthongs (oo, ea, ie, oi, oy, ou, ow, au, aw, ew, ui, ue) learned in Book 6. Through pen-to-paper activities, students will get additional practice blending sounds to read and write multisyllabic words.
Softcover phonics workbook is recommended for Grades 1 to 4 (with included accommodations for English Language Learners and struggling readers). Enjoy the full Explode The Code Book series as desired (available in Books 1 to 6, each also with a 1/2 number for additional practice, and Books 7 and 8; each sold separately).
Product Features
- Explode The Code workbooks help build essential reading skills that include phonemic awareness, phonological awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, spelling, comprehension, and writing
- Book 6-1/2 provides additional practice for concepts learned in Book 6, which include r-controlled vowels, silent letters (-igh), vowel diphthongs, and more
- Consistent exercise formats with simple directions, black-and-white illustrations, and concrete examples allow students to learn and work independently
- Activities build in difficulty level, starting with context appearing at word level (relating word to picture), then sentence level, short paragraphs, and ending with denser text passages
- Post-tests are found at the end of each workbook to assess student's phonics knowledge for at-home learning or literacy classroom curriculum
Explode the Code is a proven Orton-Gillingham based program using systematic phonics instruction with multisensory activities. Students progress through the workbooks and build essential reading skills, including phonological and phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, writing, and more. Designed to cover skills ranging from preschool to 4th grade, the workbooks are organized by skill level without grade levels printed on the covers. This makes them perfect for remediation as well as for beginning readers, since older children can progress confidently without the pressure of feeling behind. There are three sets of workbooks that loosely correlate with the following grades:
- Preliteracy Primers: Get Ready for the Code, Get Set for the Code, and Go for the Code are all perfect for preschool through 1st grade.
- Explode the Code: Books 1-3 are ideal for 1st grade and books 4-6 can be used for 2nd grade. Books 7 and 8 are excellent for 3rd and 4th graders. There are also 1/2 level books between each level that provide extra practice before moving up.
- Beyond the Code: Book 1 for Grade 1, Book 2 for Grade 2, Book 3 for Grades 2-3, and Book 4 for Grades 3-4.
Explode the Code books are a perfect supplement to use alongside any phonics program, providing practice worksheets to reinforce skills step-by-step whether in preschool, kindergarten, or beyond! If using as a full phonics curriculum, the Teacher’s Guide rounds out the program, offering scripted lesson plans with detailed instructions for teaching concepts, and various suggestions for activities and skill reinforcement (some activities use the optional Wall Chart with Activity Book or Card Set). Includes differentiation tips for learning styles, group sizes, and English language learners, along with Answer Keys.
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Grades: | K-4 |
| Brand: | Educators Publishing Service |
| ISBN: | 9780838878149 |
| Length in Inches: | 10.75 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.25 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.25 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.525 |
