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Based on Science of Reading research, The Yak Pack Comics is a series of beginner readers that builds foundational literacy skills in students of a broad age range and abilities. The entire series includes five phonics comic books and five sight word comic books. These decodable beginner readers can be used as a stand-alone program or with other research-based programs (Tier 1, 2, 3) and are ideal for K-2 students, special education students, and English Language Learners. Each story is a complete lesson targeting the five pillars of reading (phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension) while facilitating daily lesson planning. The Yak Pack provides a thorough and engaging learning experience, captivating students with dynamic graphics, quirky recurring characters, and fully developed hilarious storylines. With over 25 years of early literacy teaching experience, our educators have developed these books to be the ultimate no-tears early reading program for the classroom and at home. The Yak Pack is officially aligned with the UFLI Foundations Scope & Sequence (University of Florida Literacy Institute) and can be found in their Decodable Text Guide. The Yak Pack is also included in the Reading League's Decodable Text Resources List. This book is part of the Comics & Phonics series: Book 1 of 4 - Short Vowels The first comic book in the series features 6 fully decodable sequential stories that each introduce a different short vowel sound. Comprehension and phonological awareness practice are included with each story. Sounds include: Story 1: Short A Story 2: Short O Story 3: Short I Story 4: Short E Story 5: Short U Review story for all the short vowels *** The Yak Pack Comics & Phonics series is most effective when all four books in the series are taught in sequence. Looking for a more phonics-based approach to sight words? Check out The Yak Pack Sight Word Comics featuring Heart Words. A decodable approach to sight words, more effective than rote memorization.

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Rumack Resources is the publishing division of Ruth Rumack's Learning Space (RRLS), an educational support company specializing in early literacy. Since 1996, Ruth Rumack and her team have been providing individualized academic and special education support to students in Toronto, Canada. RRLS's approach to teaching through sensory and motor activities that are tailored to specific learning styles is evident in every Rumack Resources product. All products are developed and written by certified teachers with extensive experience in the early reading process. Author Jennifer Makwana is a certified teacher at Ruth Rumack's Learning Space. She holds a Bachelor of Education and a diploma in Early Childhood Education. Jennifer lives in Toronto with her husband and two children.

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