At Cubert Primary School we aim for our readers to be confident, fluent readers who are passionate about reading. Children who read regularly or who are read to regularly have the opportunity to open the door to so many worlds! More importantly, reading will give your child the tools to be independent life long learners.
We can achieve this together through Read, Write Inc at school, encouraging a love of books through regular reading and being read to at home and school and access to a wide range of books.
What is Read Write Inc?
Read Write Inc (RWI) is a phonics programme which helps all children learn to read fluently and at speed so they can focus on developing their skills in comprehension, vocabulary and spelling. The programme is designed for children aged 4-7. .
RWI was developed by Ruth Miskin and more information on this can be found on the link below where you can find out how to help your child with pronouncing sounds (see videos at the bottom of the webpage) and moving onto blending them together enabling them to read.
How will RWI be taught?
In Reception all children will learn how to read the sounds, then read the sounds in words and how those sounds can be written down.
Reading
The children:
- learn 44 sounds and the corresponding letters/letter groups using simple picture prompts – see below
- learn to read words using Fred talk and sound blending
- read from a range of storybooks and non-fictions books matched to their phonic knowledge
- work well with partners
- develop comprehension skills in stories by answering 'Find It' and 'Prove It' discussion questions
Writing
The children:
- learn to write and form the letters/letter groups which represent the 44 sounds with the help of fun phrases
- learn to write words by using Fred Talk
Talking
The children work in pairs so that they:
- answer every question
- practise every activity with their partner
- take turns in talking and reading to each other
- develop ambitious vocabulary
Five key principles underpin the teaching in all Read Write Inc. sessions:
Purpose – know the purpose of every activity and share it with the children, so they know the one thing they should be thinking about
Participation – ensure every child participates throughout the lesson. Partnership work is fundamental to learning
Praise – ensure children are praised for effort and learning, not ability
Pace – teach at an effective pace and devote every moment to teaching and learning
Passion – be passionate about teaching so children can be engaged emotionally.
