Read Write Inc. Phonics teaches children to read accurately and fluently with good comprehension. They learn to form each letter, spell correctly, and compose their ideas step-by-step.
Children learn the English alphabetic code: first they learn one way to read the 40+ sounds and blend these sounds into words, then learn to read the same sounds with alternative graphemes.
They experience success from the very beginning. Lively phonic books are closely matched to their increasing knowledge of phonics and ‘tricky’ words and, as children re-read the stories, their fluency increases.
Along with a thought-provoking introduction, prompts for thinking out loud and discussion, children are helped to read with a storyteller’s voice.
Teachers will introduce your child to a toy frog called Fred once he or she is ready to start reading words.
Fred can only say the sounds in a word and needs your child to help him read the word. Fred will say the sounds and children will work out the word. For example, Fred will say the sounds c–a–t, and children will say the word cat. This is Fred Talk: sounding out the word.
Below you will find some really helpful videos for parents produced by Read Write Inc which explain everything you need to know to help your child at home.
You could also take a look at Ruth Miskin's Parents' and Facebook pages for more helpful guidance on Read Write Inc:
https://www.ruthmiskin.com/en/find-out-more/parents/
Sound Pronunciation Guide for parents
Learn how to pronounce 'pure' sounds
In Reception the children will learn one Set 1 Speed Sound each day (5 each week).
m, a, s, d, t
i, n, p, g, o
c, k, u, b, f
e, l, h, r, j
v, y, w
z, x, sh, th, ch
qu, ng/nk
Practise the sounds they have been taught from the My Set 1 Speed Sounds eBook. (The book has parent notes.)
Complete the Speed Sounds practice sheets for the Speed Sounds they have learnt.
Practise reading the Speed Sounds speedily with the Set 1 Speed Sounds slideshow.
Join in the Set 1 Speed Sounds live lessons by Ruth Miskin Training, Monday to Friday, at 9.30am (BST). You can sign up to either via this Facebook page or YouTube channel. The films are each available for 24 hours after the live lesson.
We thought it would be helpful to give you a guide for the way your child is likely to progress with their phonics:
Set 1 Speedy Sounds Booklet
Your child will bring home this booklet which will provide guidance and support for you at home (please see the link for the online version below)
Set 1 Speed Sounds interactive
An interactive slideshow to practise the Read Write Inc. Set 1 Speed Sounds.
RWI Phonics Flashcards are available to buy through the Oxford Owl website for £6.99
We will be sending home paper versions of the Set 1 Speed Sounds but you may prefer to use a ready made set of cards to practise with your child.
Below you will find more online resources to help support your child. Alternatively you can go directly to the Oxford Owl website read-write-inc-phonics-guide to register.
Letter formation sheets can be found on the parent section. https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/reading/reading-schemes-oxford-levels/read-write-inc-phonics-guide/ Scroll down on the webpage until you see the following PDF sheets below.
Understanding Phonics
Explaining how phonics is used to teach reading
Teaching a Set 1 Sound
Learn how to teach your child a Set 1 sound, step by step
Independent Blending
Find out more about blending in this parent tutorial
How to use Speedy Green Word Slideshow
Find out how to use the Speedy Green Words slideshows, to improve fluency and get your child used to reading words without saying the sounds out loud.
Speedy Green Words Slideshow
Practise the Speedy Green Words for all the Read Write Inc. Phonics Red Ditty Books.
Set 1 Ditty Sheets 1-28
28 Read Write Inc. Ditty Sheets to practise phonics when your child can read all the Set 1 Speed Sounds and can sound blend.
Two Letters, One Sound
Find out how to teach children sounds which are made up of 2 letters