What Is It?: Level 1: Book 12 - Paperback

by Jodene Lynn Smith (Author), Jodene Smith (Author)

Make learning to read a fun challenge for children with this decodable nonfiction book that describes various animals! This book provides a built-in phonics review for early readers. Today, students need help learning how to read more than ever before. This colorful book excites young readers while they gain meaningful practice with several high-frequency words: find, think, sound. Each book includes family engagement activities to extend phonics learning and has a specific phonics focus. Book 12 covers final consonant blends. Develop foundational reading skills with the research-based approach to phonics instruction used in this book!

Author Biography

Jody Smith, M.A., has worked for over 30 years in education, as both as classroom teacher and more recently as an instructional coach for kindergarten through second grade teachers. She supports teachers in understanding why and how to implement the science of reading in their literacy instruction. In addition, Jody develops curriculum and has authored a wide range of resources that translate educational research into practical classroom strategies, including What the Science of Reading Says: Literacy Strategies for Early Childhood.