Phonics Patterns 1 (to Print) - Sound City Reading (2026)

The author, Kathryn J. Davis, provides these materials as for non-profit educational use. A Sequential Phonics Program

This book is typically used at of the program. It serves either as initial instruction for first graders or as a review for second-grade students who already know how to decode short vowel words comfortably.

: Unlike the program's introductory "Phonetic Words And Stories" series, this book uses all-black print rather than color-coded vowels to provide a greater challenge. Phonics Patterns 1 (To Print) - Sound City Reading

: Introduction to long vowel sounds and variant vowel patterns (e.g., a_e as in "safe", ai as in "rain", ay as in "play").

: Comprehensive charts are included at the beginning of the book for daily review. Key Skills and Patterns The author, Kathryn J

is a foundational instructional book within the Sound City Reading program, specifically designed for students transitioning from basic decoding to more advanced phonetic reading. It is available as a free, downloadable PDF from the official Sound City Reading website for parents and teachers to print and use. Overview of Phonics Patterns 1

: Includes short sentences for students to read as they study each new pattern. It serves either as initial instruction for first

At this level, students generally move through one new letter or syllable pattern per day. Patterns covered across the series include: : Such as sh , ch , th , and wh .