Beyond the Code 4 Author:Nancy Hall This series develops important comprehension and thinking skills at the earliest level. The books contain stories with exercises that follow the same phonetic structure as the material in the first 4 books of Explode the Code. Concepts such as consonant blends and digraphs are present, and writing and spelling exercises teach the new phonetic pa... more »tterns and sight words. Questions and exercises develop comprehension and critical thinking. Can be used independently or as part of the Explode the Code program. Grades K-2.« less