Explode the Code 3 1/2 2E
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- Program and school year
- FTC-PEP · 2026-27
- Rule pack
- step-up-ftc-pep-2026-27 · v1.0.1
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- Official category rule
- Source freshness
- Review due · Low
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PEP-2026-27-AUTHORIZED-CURRICULUM-CONDITIONS
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Product description
Explode the Code 3 1/2 bridges the gap between Books 3 and 4 in this systematic phonics series, providing targeted practice with consonant blends and digraphs. Students work through exercises featuring bl, cl, fl, gl, pl, sl blends at the beginning of words, plus ch, sh, th, and wh digraphs. The workbook uses the series' signature decode-and-draw format where children read simple sentences and illustrate what they've read, reinforcing comprehension alongside decoding skills. This half-book serves second and third-grade students who need additional reinforcement before advancing to more complex phonetic patterns. Each lesson follows a consistent structure: students identify target sounds, complete words using the featured blends or digraphs, read connected text, and demonstrate understanding through drawing activities. The systematic progression helps students master these essential building blocks for reading fluency while building confidence through achievable, incremental steps.
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- FESUA_HomeWorksforBooks
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- Search
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- Unknown
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- Publisher
- Step Up For Students
- Applies to
- FTC-PEP · 2026-27
- Effective dates
- Jul 1, 2026 — Jun 30, 2027
- Source last modified
- Jul 14, 2026
- Reviewed by Navigator
- Jul 23, 2026
- Review due
- Aug 14, 2026
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