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Early Reading

At Gorse Hill Primary School we want every child to develop the skills, confidence and enjoyment they need to become a successful reader and writer. 

 

We use Read Write Inc (RWI) to teach the children the sounds they need for reading and writing in a clear, structured and engaging way. Lessons are carefully planned so that so that children can practise at the right level for their individual stage of learning. 

 

What is RWI phonics?

Read Write Inc is a systematic phonics programme which teaches children how to

> recognise and pronounce sounds

> blend sounds together to read words

> segment words to spell

>read words containing the sounds they have learnt

> develop fluency and progression

> understand and discuss what they have read

> apply their phonics knowledge to independent writing. 

 

Your child's phonics journey

Reception: Building the foundations

Children start to learn the sounds the letters represent and how to blend these sounds together. 

They will develop skills in

> recognising and saying sounds

> hearing sounds in words

> blending sounds to read words

> using sounds to write

>Reading simple, carefully matched books

 

Year 1: Developing independence

Children build on their phonics knowledge and learn additional sounds and spelling patterns by

> reading increasingly complex words

> developing confidence with blending

> learning common exception words

> apply phonics when spelling and writing

> developing reading fluency

 

Phonics Screening Test

This is a short test administered in Year 1 to assess children's ability to apply phonics knowledge when reading. Keep an eye out for upcoming Parent's Meetings. 

 

Year 2 : Securing and applying phonics

Children consolidate their phonics knowledge and read with increasing fluency and accuracy, with a good understanding of what is being said. Children will:

> read increasingly complex words

> apply phonics to spelling

> develop vocabulary and expression

> read with increasing fluency and expression

 

Meet Fred!

You may hear your child talk about Fred Talk. Fred helps children to hear each sound in a word before putting the sounds together.

 

We sound out 

c-a-t

 

Then blend it together

cat

 

Phonics at home

Small amounts if practise makes a big difference. A few minutes of regular, positive practice is a great place to start. 

Reading together, practising Fred Talk and talking about words are simple things you can do at home. 

Home reading books are carefully matched to your child's reading ability. Please read the home reading book several times without the week as this helps develop your child's accuracy and fluency. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Guided Reading Long-Term Overview

Early Reading Curriculum Statement

Reading Progression

Early Reading RWI Action Plan

Overview of Resources and Progression for RWI