Early Vocabulary Connections Level 1: First Words to Know and Decode pairs the power of decoding with explicit vocabulary instruction. Designed for early readers who are English language learners (ELLs) or are struggling with significant vocabulary and decoding deficits, it is the perfect supplement to the full range of core beginning reading programs. The 184 target words were carefully selected and organized into a 27-block scope and sequence, with all instructional stimuli directly aligned with the typical introduction of consonants and vowels in core early literacy programs.

Early Vocabulary Connections Level 2: Important Words to Know and Spell is designed to simultaneously promote the reading vocabulary and decoding skills of first- and second-grade students who are ELLs or have significant vocabulary deficits. Level 2 builds directly on the vocabulary knowledge taught in Level 1 and also provides a complete scope and sequence with all instructional stimuli. The 380 words in Level 2 are introduced in pairs to facilitate teaching and learning.

First Words to Know and Decode is designed for children who are just learning to read, while Important Words to Know and Spell is intended for students who are consolidating their decoding skills.

Sets include Teacher Presentation Manual, Instructor’s Manual, CD-ROM with blackline masters, and Mastery Measures (mastery and progress monitoring assessments to track vocabulary development).