Explode the Code - Book 4

by Nancy Hall

Explode The Code - Book 4 introduces students to compound words, common word endings, and syllabication. Compound words: common endings -ful, -ing, -ist, -ed, -ness; rules for syllable division between double and different consonants, with open and closed syllables, with syllables ending in -y and -le, dipthong syllables, and three-syllable words. Students practice blending sounds to read and write multisyllabic words.  The exercises also introduce students to syllable types and the rules of syllabication.  In addition, several review lessons are included. There is a posttest at the end of the workbook.  Grade 2.

Explode The Code series provides a sequential, systematic approach to phonics in which students blend sounds to build vocabulary and read words, phrases, sentences, and stories. Frequent review of previously learned concepts helps increase retention. Each workbook in this series contains exercises that incorporate reading, writing, matching and copying. The consistent format of the books helps facilitate independent work. This series includes primers—Get Ready for The Code, Get Set for The Code, and Go for The Code—which introduce initial consonant sounds. In addition, Beyond The Code provides a comprehension component introducing basic comprehension skills with phonetically controlled stories.