he purpose of this book is to teach irregular vowel sounds. Included are the vowel diphthongs, the r-controlled vowels, and other irregular vowel combinations. Lessons include practice in recognizing the vowel sound by using picture clues, rhyming words, word meanings, and by writing vowels in the words and sentences. Answers included. This series offers simplified practice books to develop phonological awareness and mastery of the very basic phonics skills and corresponding letter codes. Each workbooks focuses on the next sequential skills, giving practice through both picture clues, meaning in content (everyday examples), and rhymes. The pictures are also from real-life, making them literal enough for younger students to easily identify yet not so “babyish” that older, remedial students are turned off. This makes the series ideal for reinforcement of phonics instruction and for older struggling students. Publisher: Essential Learning ProductsPage Count: 48Age: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12Grade: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6Topic: Phonics, Reading, Remediation