Phonics
Here at Best Futures, we are using the Read Write Inc (RWI) programme to support children in their reading and writing
What is Read, Write, Inc?
Read Write Inc (RWI) is a complete phonics and literacy programme which helps all children learn to read so they can focus on developing their skills in comprehension and vocabulary.
RWI was developed by Ruth Miskin and more information on this can be found at https://ruthmiskin.com/en/find-out-more/parents/
Five key principles underpin the teaching in all Read Write Inc. sessions:
1️⃣ Purpose – know the purpose of every activity and share it with the children, so they know the one thing they should be thinking about.
2️⃣ Participation – ensure every child participates throughout the lesson. Partnership work is fundamental to learning.
3️⃣ Praise – ensure children are praised for effort and learning, not ability.
4️⃣ Pace – teach at an effective pace and devote every moment to teaching and learning.
5️⃣ Passion – be passionate about teaching so children can be engaged emotionally.
In the Classroom...
Reading at Best Futures
When using RWI to read the children will:
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Learn 44 sounds and the corresponding letter/letter groups using simple prompts
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Learn to read words using sound blending (Fred talk)
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Read lively stories featuring words they have learnt to sound out
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Show that they comprehend the stories by answering 'Find It' and 'Prove It'
Writing at Best Futures
When using RWI to write the children will:
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Learn to write the letter/letter groups which represent the 44 sounds
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Learn to write words by saying the sounds and graphemes (Fred fingers)
Communication at Best Futures
When using RWI the children will also work in pairs:
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To answer questions
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To take turns talking and listening to each other
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To give positive praise to each other
'Blending' at Best Futures
We help pupils learn to read words by sounding-blending (Fred talk) eg. c-a-t = cat, sh-o-p = shop. Children learn to read words by blending the letter-sounds that are in the Speed Sounds set (shown further down the page).
We encourage children to say the pure sounds ('m' not 'muh', 's' not 'suh' etc.) as quickly as they can, and then blend the sounds together to say the whole word.
Guide for parents
The videos below are a helpful starting point to gain knowledge and understanding regarding Phonics.
If you have any queries or questions, please contact your child's class teacher, who will be happy to help.
Reading books sent home
Decodable reading books matched to their phonics levels are sent home with the pupils to read at home with parents/carers.
Reading opens the door to learning.