Explode the Code lesson plans offer proven methods for teaching kids phonics.
This popular program provides beginning readers with experience recognizing and combining phonetic sounds in order to read words, phrases, sentences, and stories. Developed in response to the need for materials that support differentiated instruction in today’s diverse classrooms, Explode The Code for English Language Learners presents effective strategies and activities for teaching phonics skills to English language learners.
Format: Soft Cover, Teacher's Guide
Recommended Grades: 1st-4th
Author: Nancy M. Hall
Publisher: Educator's Publishing Service
FEATURES
- Extends and enriches skills covered in Explode The Code Books 1–3
- Teaches skills for listening, decoding, reading, writing, and comprehending in English
- Promotes rapid vocabulary learning to support comprehension
- Provides lists of phonetic and sight words and strategies for teaching them
- Incorporates mini-lessons for “rule breakers” (letter combinations with irregular or difficult sounds)
- Offers suggestions for developing writing, grammar, and punctuation skills
- Includes reproducible practice activities: poems and stories; word, sentence, and story comprehension; and sentence writing
- Uses humor to make language learning fun
KEY BENEFITS
Explode the Code lessons and tests provide beginning readers with the following key benefits:
- Practice reading, writing, matching, spelling, and copying.
- Cumulative review reinforces long-term retention.
- Simple directions and consistent formats allow students to work independently.
- Practice in visual discrimination
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Written by Nancy M. Hall, published by Educators Publishing Service, Inc. Nancy Hall is an experienced teacher, tutor, and educational consultant with degrees from Middlebury College and Lesley College as well as Language Therapist Certification from Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts. Her work has focused on both teaching and assessment, with a specialty in reading, writing, and spelling. She operates an independent testing service to evaluate students experiencing learning problems. She is also the author of a spelling curriculum called Spellwell. |
