Phonics

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Intent

At Highfield, we want every child to become a fluent, confident reader who enjoys books. Strong phonics skills help children read independently, understand new vocabulary and access all areas of learning.Sr seuss

Implementation

  • Phonics is taught daily using Read Write Inc (RWI).
  • Children learn sounds in a clear sequence, moving from simple to complex.
  • Lessons include reading, writing and speaking to build fluency.
  • Books are carefully matched to each child’s phonics level.
  • Progression:
    • Reception: Set 1 / 2 sounds, early blending and writing
    • Year 1: Consolidate Set 1 / 2 sounds and Set 3 (complex sounds) and matched reading books
    • Year 2: Fluent readers move to VIPERS; others continue RWI
    • KS2: Targeted RWI interventions, including Fresh Start
  • Adaptations include small groups, extra modelling and visual prompts.

Impact

By the end of their phonics journey, children:

  • Read accurately and fluently
  • Use phonics independently when reading and writing
  • Understand and enjoy what they read
  • Are well prepared for KS2 reading

Assessment is ongoing through daily observation, RWI assessments and the Year 1 Phonics Screening Check. Success is celebrated through reading achievements, book band progress and class recognition.

Phonics Information

Read Write Inc Overview

Read Write Inc Presentation

 

Set 1 Sounds

 Set 1

Sound

Rhyme

m

Maisie, mountain, mountain.

a

Round the apple, down the leaf.

s

Slither around the snake

d

Round his bottom, up his tall neck and down to his feet.

t

Down the tower, across the tower,

i

Down the body, dot for the head.

n

Down Nobby and over the net.

p

Down the plait and over the pirates face.

g

Round her face, down her hair and give her a curl

o

All around the orange

c

Curl around the caterpillar

k

Down the kangaroos body, tail and leg

u

Down and under, up to the top and draw the puddle

b

Down the laces to the heel and round the toe

f

Down the stem and draw the leaves

e

Lift off the top and scoop out the egg

l

Down the long leg

h

Down the head to the hooves and over his back

sh

Slither down the snake, then down the head to the hooves and over his back

r

Down his back and then curl over his arm

j

Down his body, curl and dot

v

Down a wing, up a wing

y

Down a horn, up a horn and under his head.

w

Down, up, down, up

th

Down the tower, across the tower, then down the head to the hooves and over his back

Set 2 & 3 Sounds

 Long  vowel sound

Set 2 Speed Sound cards

Teach these first

Set 3 Speed Sound cards

ay

ay: may I play

a-e: make a cake

ai: snail in the rain

ee

ee: what can you see

ea: cup of tea

e: he me we she be

igh

igh: fly high

i-e: nice smile

ow

ow: blow the snow

o-e: phone home

ao: goat in a boat

oo

oo: poo at the zoo

u-e: huge brute

ew: chew the stew

oo

oo: look at a book

 

 

ar

ar: start the car

 

 

or

or: shut the door

aw: yawn at dawn

 

air

air: that’s not fair

are: share and care

 

ir

ir: whirl and twirl

ur: nurse for a purse

er: a better letter

ou

ou: shout it out

ow: brown cow

 

oy

oy: toy for a boy

oi: spoil the boy

 

ire

 

ire: fire fire!

 

ear

 

ear: hear with your ear

 

ure

 

ure: sure it’s pure?