Explode the Code Teacher's Guide/Key Books 3, 4 (2nd Edition)
SKU
062509
ISBN
9780838878163
Grade K-4
Neutral
Low Teacher Involvement
Multi-Sensory
Other Materials Optional
Sequential
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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
This easy-to-use Teacher’s Guide expands on the skills
presented in Explode the Codestudent Book 3 and
Book
4, offering thorough instruction and various multisensory
reinforcement options. Based on the Orton-Gillingham technique, lessons are
easy to teach and clearly outlined in the following categories with the same
format each time:
Phonological and Phonemic
Awareness- recognize and manipulate sounds in spoken words through
oral activities like isolating, blending, or segmenting phonemes.
Phonics- reinforce
sound-symbol relationships necessary for decoding.
Vocabulary-
introduce new words and sight words.
Student Pages-
ensure understanding of tasks students will complete.
Comprehension- discuss,
define, and understand words in a variety of ways.
Fluency-
build fluency with activities such as choral and echo reading, word
automaticity, reading with expression, etc.
Writing- practice
writing words from lessons to ensure ability to encode.
Differentiation instruction-
options for a broad range of learning needs and styles (kinesthetic,
visual/spatial, auditory, musical or linguistic) and group learning.
Includes Answers to student exercises and a
post-test (given at the end of the book) to evaluate a student’s understanding
of the material. Some coordinating materials are suggested, including the
colorful Wall
Chart with activity book and Code Cards. 63 pgs. sc.
Publisher's Description of Explode the Code Teacher's Guide/Key Books 3, 4 (2nd Edition)
Explode The Code Teacher's Guide and Key for Books 3 to 4 (the 2nd Edition) expands on the skills presented in Explode The Code Student Books (sold separately) and provides the educator with various options for instruction and reinforcement. Each lesson in this guide addresses the principles of effective reading instruction and follows the same easy-to-use format: Quick Review/Link to Prior Knowledge, Phonemic and Phonological Awareness, Phonics, Vocabulary, Completing Student Pages, Fluency, Comprehension, Writing, Differentiating Instruction, one Pre-Test, and Post Test Keys for Books 3, 3-1/2, 4, and 4-1/2. Some activities outlined in the Teacher Guide accompany Explode the Code Cards and/or Wall Chart and Activity Book; each of these sold separately. Product Features
Teacher's Guide for students' Explode The Code Books 3 and 4 (sold separately) helps educators teach and reinforce effective phonics lessons for Grade 1 to 4 learners
A detailed "Lesson Routine at a Glance" chart is featured on the inside front cover
Visual chart also presents information on essential literacy skills and the systematic process in which Explode The Code program implements them
Lessons include a short review, separate sections with specific instruction for phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, writing, and review
Differentiation tips for various learning styles (visual, auditory, and kinesthetic), student group size (whole-class, small-group, and one-on-one learning), and ELL (English Language Learners), are included
