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Reading

Our approach to teaching reading at Thorndon is based on developing the full range of skills involved in this complex process. Children are encouraged to develop a love of books and are given many opportunities to listen to stories, to share books with each other and to choose fiction and non-fiction. On starting school they are encouraged to take books home to read and talk about with their parents and a dialogue is started between school and home in the form of their reading record. This includes both decodable texts and books chosen for shared enjoyment. We use a teaching approach based on systematic synthetic phonics as set by the scheme 'Read, Write Inc.'  It is structured and tailored to the needs of each individual right up until the end of Key Stage 1.

  • All children take home 3 books weekly.
  • Reading book according to their level.
  • Reading spine book- These books have been carefully selected for the children to experience during their time in each class.
  • Library book.

We understand that reading underpins the entire curriculum and enables children to unlock the breadth of subjects taught at primary level and beyond. Reading is an essential life skill and can  form a key part of helping children to form diverse cultural capital, enabling them to effectively participate in society.

Please find a list of websites that you may find useful in helping you and your child  learn about phonics. Games and fun activity websites are also included.

http://jollylearning.co.uk/ - Games and information for parents

http://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/ - many games to play

http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks1/literacy/phonics/play/ - fun games for the children to play

http://www.ictgames.com/literacy.html  - fun games for the children to play

http://www.kenttrustweb.org.uk/kentict/kentict_home.cfm  - fun games for the children to play and information for parents

http://www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk/  - fun games for the children to play

http://www.starfall.com/  - fun games for the children to play

http://www.firstschoolyears.com/  - fun games for the children to play

BBC Bitesize - many games to play covering all areas of the curriculum

  1. Reading 3Is - Intent, Implementation, Impact pdf
  2. Sounds progression through Read Write Inc. Phonics pdf
  3. Guide to Set 1 & 2 Sounds in Read Write Inc. Phonics pdf
  4. Pure Sounds Guide pdf
  5. Reading Progression Map (EYFS-Year 6) pdf
  6. Reading book progression through the Read Write Inc. Phonics scheme pdf
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