Early Reading and Phonics
At Primrose Lane we know just how important reading is for all children. We are determined that every child will leave our school as a reader. We use the Read Write Inc (RWI) programme to get children off to a strong start with their reading and writing. RWI is a method of learning centred round letter sounds and phonics, and we use it to aid children in their reading and writing.
Reading opens the door to learning. A child who reads a lot will become a good reader. A good reader will be able to read more challenging material. A child who reads challenging material is a child who will learn. The more a child learns, the more he or she will want to find out.
Using RWI, the children learn to read effortlessly so that they can put all their energy into comprehending what they read. It also allows them to spell effortlessly so that they can put all their energy into composing what they write.
When using RWI to read the children will:
- learn 44 sounds and the corresponding letter/letter groups using simple picture prompts
- learn to read words using Fred Talk
- read lively stories featuring words they have learned to sound out
- show that they comprehend the stories by answering questions.
When using RWI to write the children will:
- learn to write the letters/letter groups which represent 44 sounds.
- learn to write words by saying the sounds in Fred Talk
- write simple sentences
- compose stories based on picture strips
- compose a range of stories based on writing frames.
Early Reading and Phonics Curriculum
Below is further information on how you can support at home and most importantly a useful guide on how to pronounce each sound! There is also a set of parent FAQs with top tips and ways to support your child as they get to grips with phonics and the early stages of reading.
