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The Phonics First series has been written specifically for pre-readers and beginnin g readers (suggested age 4 – 6). The series is carefully structure d to develop phonemic awareness – the ability to identify individu al sounds in words as well as the ability to blend sounds into meaningfu l words.

In Phonics First Book 1, students explore letter-sound r elationships. After completing this book, students will be able to ident ify beginning consonants, ending consonants and middle vowels in words.< /p>

The Reading Freedom 2000 Diagnostic Handbook should be used to pl ace students at the correct level in the program. In order to work succe ssfully with the Phonics First Activity Books, teachers should refer to the Phonics First Teacher Resource Book and monitor student progress wit h the Phonics First Achievement Tests.