Description Get your elementary grade readers up to speed on phonics with Explode The Code Books! Based on the Orton-Gillingham approach, this multisensory "code-centric program" provides direct, systematic lessons that teach students how to read/write/speak various words, phrases, sentences, and stories all on their own. Explode The Code Book 1 introduces students to the sounds of short vowels (beginning with sort a, then short i, short u, short e, and short o). Through a variety of pen-to-paper exercises, students will get to practice blending sounds to read and write CVC (consonant/vowel/consonant pattern) 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). Features Explode The Code workbooks help build essential reading skills that include phonemic awareness, phonological awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, spelling, comprehension, and writing Book 1 introduces sounds of short vowels (including short a, i, u, e, and o) and the practice of blending sounds to read and write CVC words 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