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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 3, students use their knowledge of single letter-sound relationships to read simple words. Through a varie ty of motivational exercises and activities they gradually develop their skills so they can read those words with accuracy and fluency.

T he Reading Freedom 2000 Diagnostic Handbook should be used to place stud ents at the correct level in the program. In order to work successfully with the Phonics First Activity Books, teachers should refer to the Phon ics First Teacher Resource Book and monitor student progress with the Ph onics First Achievement Tests.