PHONICS & READING
PHONICS & READING
INTENT:
Word Reading
Children learn a simple alphabetic code followed later by a more complex code. All reading books progress cumulatively, matched to the sounds children know.
Language Comprehension
We help children to enjoy stories and poems from the minute they come into school. We know and love the books we read aloud, so children will want to hear the same story again and again.
We use similar emphases and intonation on each reading, so children can join in the retelling.
Our picture books are for all children, whether they can read or not. For those who are still learning to read, we help them retell the story. For children who are able to read, we encourage them to enjoy reading and to retell the story events.
IMPLEMENTATION:
Word Reading
All children follow a clearly planned sequence of lessons
Retrieval practice through sound and word reading is built into this approach to ensure children know more and can remember more.
We organise Read Write Inc. books and resources in a central area.
All books read in RWI lessons progress according to the children’s phonic knowledge and skills.
There are boxes of RWI book bag books for the children to take home.
All home reading books are decodable, linked with each stage of the children’s phonic knowledge.
Staff have instant access to modelled lessons for all stages of development through online provision.
Language Comprehension
Each RWI story book includes key comprehension questions.
As a staff, we share stories to children with love, confidence and enjoyment, every day.
We organise parent workshops to support parents and ensure that they understand how important story time is at home
IMPACT:
Word Reading
We aim for the majority of children to complete Read Write Inc. phonics, by the end of the Autumn Term in Year 2.
Language comprehension
Teachers
know the importance of reading stories to their children every day
know how to engage children in stories when reading aloud.
Parents
know the importance of reading stories to their children at home
know how to read stories to their children
read with their children most evenings.
Children
are able to read books in line with their phonic knowledge and with increasing fluency.
enjoy listening to stories and poems