Explode the Code 1

Explode The Code Book 1 introduces students to the sounds of short vowels. The exercises begin with short a and then follow with shorti, short u, short e, and short o. Students practice blending sounds to read and write CVC words. In addition, several review lessons are included.

Skills Addressed:

• Short a
• Short a with final consonant sounds
• Short i
• Short u
• Short e
• Short o

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