Phonics and Reading 1 is a correlated, phonics-based, comprehensive package. Combined with the Spelling Home Teacher's Edition, it includes the necessary language skills. It teaches listening comprehension as a partner to reading comprehension. It emphasizes phonics as the key to word recognition. It combines directed teaching, independent activities, and a combination of silent and oral reading. It makes learning enjoyable. It includes Bible-centered themes and teaches Christian principles. It provides a comprehension-centered approach to reading. It sets forth writing skills in a natural progression. - Introduction.