About This Guide This book is a detailed guide to the Fidel (Phonic Code). You may find it useful for planning lessons as well as finding words on the appropriate Word Chart when introducing new sounds and spellings during a lesson. Each table is organized by the color and column number of the sounds on the Fidel. You'll also find the spellings associated with that sound, sample words, and on which Word Charts each spelling appears (if applicable). The column numbers are assigned on the next page. We recommend you use this guide with the Color Key for the American English Fidel, which is included in your kit. You may see that some sounds have a (*) beside them. This is to note an alternate pronunciation.
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