Phonics and Reading
At Our Lady of Lourdes Phonics is taught daily using the Read Write Inc Phonics programme.
What is Read Write Inc Phonics
The film below will help you understand how Read Write Inc Phonics helps your child learn to read quickly and easily. The National Curriculum ensures that all children are taught phonics systematically which is just what Read Write Inc does. Click on the link to find out more.
Parent video: What is Read Write Inc Phonics - YouTube
Research shows that when phonics is taught in a structured way-starting with the easiest sounds and progressing to the most complex-it is the most effective way of teaching young children to read. It is particularly helpful for children aged 5 to 7 years old. Almost all children who receive good teaching of phonics will learn the skills that they need to tackle new words. Children can go on to read any kind of text fluently and confidently, and read for enjoyment. (Department for Education)
Understanding Phonics
Please click on the link below to find out:
- What phonics is
- Why your child is learning to read with phonics
How to say the sounds
It is important that children pronounce the sounds as pure sounds so that they find it easier later to put the sounds together to make a word. Click on the video below to find out more.
Parent video: How to say the sounds - YouTube
The Class Teacher many direct you to these parent videos:
Parent video: Reading the bouncy sounds with your child - YouTube
Parent video: Reading the stretchy sounds with your child - YouTube
Parent video: Reading the digraphs with your child - YouTube
Parent video: Sound blending - YouTube
Parent video: Spelling - YouTube
Read Write Inc Parent Meetings
At the start of each year, you will be invited to attend the 'Parent Introduction to Read Write Inc Phonics'.
We will also hold the following meetings:
Parent Meeting - Year 1 Phonics Screening Check
Parent Meeting - Listening to your child read
Parent Meeting - Reading stories to your child
Parent Meeting - Set 1 Sounds
Parent Meeting - Set 2 and 3 Sounds
If you are unable to attend, recordings of the presentations will be uploaded to this page.
Parent Meeting Handouts
Phonics Screening Check
Children complete a word reading check at the end of Year 1 so that parents can be confident that their children are being taught to read successfully. Accurate word reading at six, is a good predictor of future reading success. Click on the link below to find out more about the Phonics Screening Check.
Useful documents and websites
Read Write Inc. are also on Facebook – www.facebook.com/miskin.education
Free e-books for home reading - http://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/Reading/