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/