Book 1

Equip your adult literacy, ABE, and ESL students with the ultimate phonics resource designed to help them master the 44 sounds of English. This offers a robust curriculum that includes reading activities, dictation exercises, and vocabulary building.

This book's content is aligned with the English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) for Adult Education. It satisfies the expectations of the National Reporting System (NRS) and Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), ensuring that your ESL students are on the path to success.

Each lesson is carefully written to ensure students gain confidence and fluency by reading aloud, answering comprehension questions, and using vocabulary in context. With answer keys included, instructors can easily track progress and provide targeted support.

Starting with short vowel sounds and advancing through long vowel sounds, special vowel sounds, and various consonant sounds, this textbook provides a simple, comprehensive approach to phonics. The structured lessons, such as "Introducing the Short Vowel Sounds" and "Reading Aloud and Comprehension Questions," ensure that students consistently practice and reinforce their skills.

By practicing sounds and reading sentences and texts aloud, students will build a strong foundation in phonics, paving the way for improved reading skills. This book is an essential tool that can help transform your classroom into a dynamic environment for phonics and reading mastery.

The CBL Team