the national numeracy strategy...• there are approximately 44 sounds (phonemes) in english...

at Rhodes Avenue

Phonics Workshop Thursday 31st October 2019

Why read with our children?

The sooner children are able to decode

the sooner they are able to comprehend and a combination of both leads to an

enjoyment of reading!

Why phonics?

Saying Sounds

• There are approximately 44 sounds (phonemes) in English language. • Sounds should be said in a ‘pure’ way. e.g. mmm not muh • Children will find it easier to blend sounds into words. • It is easier to blend m-a-t than muh-a-tuh.

• Learning ‘pure’ sounds help children recognise the sound in order to split

them up and spell words.

Phonics Scheme

Speed Sounds

• Sounds are split into Speed Sets • Set 1 • Set 2 • Set 3 (alternative letter combinations for sounds) Once children are fluent with Set 1 and 2 they are able to write any word in English, albeit phonetically.

High Frequency words

Phonics and Reading material

Ditty Sheet

Reading books

Speed Sounds

• Sounds in and out of order • Circled sounds are book focus graphemes

Green and Red Words

• Check red words prior to reading

Vocabulary check and Book Intro

• Explain that this word will turn up during reading and give definition.

• Read the book intro to give an overview of the text.

• Discuss the questions.

Questions and Speed Words

• Find answers in the text • Children practise the words in and out of order at speed.

My child finds these books boring!

• Can the child read the books fluently?

• Phonics books allow children to feel successful.

Reception webpage

https://rhodesavenue.school/our-learning/reception/