The Jazz Club: Level 1: Book 13 - Paperback

by Jodene Lynn Smith (Author), Shams Nelson (Illustrator), Jodene Smith (Author)

Make learning to read exciting for children with this decodable fiction book about some talented animal musicians in a jazz band! This book provides a built-in phonics review for early readers. Today, students need help learning how to read more than ever before. This illustrated book engages young readers while they gain practice with several high-frequency words: find, help, just, sound, think, want. Each book includes family engagement activities to extend phonics learning and has a specific phonics focus. Book 13 covers final consonant blends. Build 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.