Year 1 Reading Meeting
Tuesday 26th September
Decoding
PhonicsComprehension
EnjoymentReading consists ofhellip
Why teach Phonicsbull The ability to read and write well is a vital skill for all children paving the way for an enjoyable and successful school experience
bull Phonics helps children to develop good reading and spelling skills
eg cat can be sounded out for reading and spelling
bull lsquoLetters and Soundsrsquo scheme
Phonics Consists of
bull Identifying sounds in spoken words
bull Recognising the representations of each sound
bull Blending sounds into words for reading
bull Segmenting words into sounds for spelling
How to say the soundsbull Saying the sounds correctly with your child is extremely important
bull We say the shortest form of the sounds
Counter match
The 44 phonemesb d f g h j k l m n ng
p r s t v w y z th th ch
sh zh a e i o u ae ee ie oe
ue oo ar ur au er ow oi air ear ure
Segmenting
bull lsquoChopping Uprsquo the word to spell it out
bull The opposite of blending
bull Identifying the individual sounds in a spoken word
(eg h-i-m s-t-or-k) and writing down letters for each sound (phoneme) to form the word him and stork
bull Recognising the letter sounds in a written word for example
c-u-p
and merging or lsquoblendingrsquo them in the order in which they are written to pronounce the word lsquocuprsquo
Blending
Segment and Blend these wordshellipbulldrep
bullship
bullblom
bullgrisUsing nonsense words like this help to build
up skills ndash and are fun
What nexthellipbullDIGRAPHS ndash 2 letters that make 1 sound
oi ck ch sh ai
bullTRIGRAPHS ndash 3 letters that make 1 sound
igh
Phonics in Year 1bull We begin by revising the diagraphs and trigraphs of Phase 3
bull Daily phonics lessons
Phonic learning is funThe children learn and practise their phonemes in lots of fun ways
bull Sound talking and rhyming
bull Playing games ndash table games or interactive games on the computer
bull Using phoneme frames ldquosound buttonsrdquo and whiteboards to spell
bull Sorting phonemes
bull Making words with phonemes
bull Being phoneme ldquodetectivesrdquo
bull Reading and writing sentences Silly sentences are great fun
Tricky Wordsbull Words that are not phonically decodable
eg was the I
bull Some are lsquotrickyrsquo to start with but will become decodable once we have learned the harder phonemes
eg out there
How can I helpbull Sing an alphabet song together
bull Play lsquoI spyrsquo
bull Continue to play with magnetic letters using some two-grapheme (letter) combinations
eg r-ai-n = rain blending for readingrain = r-ai-n segmenting for spelling
bull Praise your child for trying out words
bull Look at tricky words
bull Play phonic games
Phonics Screening Test
In June all Year One children will be expected to undertake a National phonics check
The aim is to check that a child is making expected progress in phonics
If a child has not reached the expected standard we will ensure that additional support is given to help your child progress in year 2
Comprehension
bull Reading isnrsquot just all about decoding the words It is imperative that they have an understanding of what they are reading
bull We spend time during Guided Reading sessions discussing the texts
bull We make connections clarify predict evaluate infer and locate information
A predilection by the intelligentsia to engage in the manifestation of prolix exposition through a buzzword disposition form of communication notwithstanding the availability of more comprehensible punctiliously applicable diminutive alternatives
How was Wilf feeling
Why do you think he was feeling that way
Is Wilf really a spaceman
How do we know
Would you like to be a spaceman
Comprehension Questions
Reading diariesbull We use reading diaries to inform you when we have read with
your child
bull We endeavor to write a comment explaining what the reading focus has been
bull Please sign when you have read
Reading for enjoymentbull Make the most of other books from the library or home Children may be able to
read parts of these books
bull Bedtime reading with your child
bull Text around us eg signs iPads food labelshellip
bull School library- as often as possible Please keep book in book bag and then children
are able to swap every week
bull Birmingham library
bull Reading doesnrsquot just involve books
REMEMBER Phonics is not the only thing needed to become a fluent reader
Please continue to read with your child each night and encourage them to
bull Sound out
bull Re-read to check it makes sense
bull Use pictures for clues
bull Ask questions about the book
And most importantly ENJOY READING
Decoding
PhonicsComprehension
EnjoymentReading consists ofhellip
Why teach Phonicsbull The ability to read and write well is a vital skill for all children paving the way for an enjoyable and successful school experience
bull Phonics helps children to develop good reading and spelling skills
eg cat can be sounded out for reading and spelling
bull lsquoLetters and Soundsrsquo scheme
Phonics Consists of
bull Identifying sounds in spoken words
bull Recognising the representations of each sound
bull Blending sounds into words for reading
bull Segmenting words into sounds for spelling
How to say the soundsbull Saying the sounds correctly with your child is extremely important
bull We say the shortest form of the sounds
Counter match
The 44 phonemesb d f g h j k l m n ng
p r s t v w y z th th ch
sh zh a e i o u ae ee ie oe
ue oo ar ur au er ow oi air ear ure
Segmenting
bull lsquoChopping Uprsquo the word to spell it out
bull The opposite of blending
bull Identifying the individual sounds in a spoken word
(eg h-i-m s-t-or-k) and writing down letters for each sound (phoneme) to form the word him and stork
bull Recognising the letter sounds in a written word for example
c-u-p
and merging or lsquoblendingrsquo them in the order in which they are written to pronounce the word lsquocuprsquo
Blending
Segment and Blend these wordshellipbulldrep
bullship
bullblom
bullgrisUsing nonsense words like this help to build
up skills ndash and are fun
What nexthellipbullDIGRAPHS ndash 2 letters that make 1 sound
oi ck ch sh ai
bullTRIGRAPHS ndash 3 letters that make 1 sound
igh
Phonics in Year 1bull We begin by revising the diagraphs and trigraphs of Phase 3
bull Daily phonics lessons
Phonic learning is funThe children learn and practise their phonemes in lots of fun ways
bull Sound talking and rhyming
bull Playing games ndash table games or interactive games on the computer
bull Using phoneme frames ldquosound buttonsrdquo and whiteboards to spell
bull Sorting phonemes
bull Making words with phonemes
bull Being phoneme ldquodetectivesrdquo
bull Reading and writing sentences Silly sentences are great fun
Tricky Wordsbull Words that are not phonically decodable
eg was the I
bull Some are lsquotrickyrsquo to start with but will become decodable once we have learned the harder phonemes
eg out there
How can I helpbull Sing an alphabet song together
bull Play lsquoI spyrsquo
bull Continue to play with magnetic letters using some two-grapheme (letter) combinations
eg r-ai-n = rain blending for readingrain = r-ai-n segmenting for spelling
bull Praise your child for trying out words
bull Look at tricky words
bull Play phonic games
Phonics Screening Test
In June all Year One children will be expected to undertake a National phonics check
The aim is to check that a child is making expected progress in phonics
If a child has not reached the expected standard we will ensure that additional support is given to help your child progress in year 2
Comprehension
bull Reading isnrsquot just all about decoding the words It is imperative that they have an understanding of what they are reading
bull We spend time during Guided Reading sessions discussing the texts
bull We make connections clarify predict evaluate infer and locate information
A predilection by the intelligentsia to engage in the manifestation of prolix exposition through a buzzword disposition form of communication notwithstanding the availability of more comprehensible punctiliously applicable diminutive alternatives
How was Wilf feeling
Why do you think he was feeling that way
Is Wilf really a spaceman
How do we know
Would you like to be a spaceman
Comprehension Questions
Reading diariesbull We use reading diaries to inform you when we have read with
your child
bull We endeavor to write a comment explaining what the reading focus has been
bull Please sign when you have read
Reading for enjoymentbull Make the most of other books from the library or home Children may be able to
read parts of these books
bull Bedtime reading with your child
bull Text around us eg signs iPads food labelshellip
bull School library- as often as possible Please keep book in book bag and then children
are able to swap every week
bull Birmingham library
bull Reading doesnrsquot just involve books
REMEMBER Phonics is not the only thing needed to become a fluent reader
Please continue to read with your child each night and encourage them to
bull Sound out
bull Re-read to check it makes sense
bull Use pictures for clues
bull Ask questions about the book
And most importantly ENJOY READING
Why teach Phonicsbull The ability to read and write well is a vital skill for all children paving the way for an enjoyable and successful school experience
bull Phonics helps children to develop good reading and spelling skills
eg cat can be sounded out for reading and spelling
bull lsquoLetters and Soundsrsquo scheme
Phonics Consists of
bull Identifying sounds in spoken words
bull Recognising the representations of each sound
bull Blending sounds into words for reading
bull Segmenting words into sounds for spelling
How to say the soundsbull Saying the sounds correctly with your child is extremely important
bull We say the shortest form of the sounds
Counter match
The 44 phonemesb d f g h j k l m n ng
p r s t v w y z th th ch
sh zh a e i o u ae ee ie oe
ue oo ar ur au er ow oi air ear ure
Segmenting
bull lsquoChopping Uprsquo the word to spell it out
bull The opposite of blending
bull Identifying the individual sounds in a spoken word
(eg h-i-m s-t-or-k) and writing down letters for each sound (phoneme) to form the word him and stork
bull Recognising the letter sounds in a written word for example
c-u-p
and merging or lsquoblendingrsquo them in the order in which they are written to pronounce the word lsquocuprsquo
Blending
Segment and Blend these wordshellipbulldrep
bullship
bullblom
bullgrisUsing nonsense words like this help to build
up skills ndash and are fun
What nexthellipbullDIGRAPHS ndash 2 letters that make 1 sound
oi ck ch sh ai
bullTRIGRAPHS ndash 3 letters that make 1 sound
igh
Phonics in Year 1bull We begin by revising the diagraphs and trigraphs of Phase 3
bull Daily phonics lessons
Phonic learning is funThe children learn and practise their phonemes in lots of fun ways
bull Sound talking and rhyming
bull Playing games ndash table games or interactive games on the computer
bull Using phoneme frames ldquosound buttonsrdquo and whiteboards to spell
bull Sorting phonemes
bull Making words with phonemes
bull Being phoneme ldquodetectivesrdquo
bull Reading and writing sentences Silly sentences are great fun
Tricky Wordsbull Words that are not phonically decodable
eg was the I
bull Some are lsquotrickyrsquo to start with but will become decodable once we have learned the harder phonemes
eg out there
How can I helpbull Sing an alphabet song together
bull Play lsquoI spyrsquo
bull Continue to play with magnetic letters using some two-grapheme (letter) combinations
eg r-ai-n = rain blending for readingrain = r-ai-n segmenting for spelling
bull Praise your child for trying out words
bull Look at tricky words
bull Play phonic games
Phonics Screening Test
In June all Year One children will be expected to undertake a National phonics check
The aim is to check that a child is making expected progress in phonics
If a child has not reached the expected standard we will ensure that additional support is given to help your child progress in year 2
Comprehension
bull Reading isnrsquot just all about decoding the words It is imperative that they have an understanding of what they are reading
bull We spend time during Guided Reading sessions discussing the texts
bull We make connections clarify predict evaluate infer and locate information
A predilection by the intelligentsia to engage in the manifestation of prolix exposition through a buzzword disposition form of communication notwithstanding the availability of more comprehensible punctiliously applicable diminutive alternatives
How was Wilf feeling
Why do you think he was feeling that way
Is Wilf really a spaceman
How do we know
Would you like to be a spaceman
Comprehension Questions
Reading diariesbull We use reading diaries to inform you when we have read with
your child
bull We endeavor to write a comment explaining what the reading focus has been
bull Please sign when you have read
Reading for enjoymentbull Make the most of other books from the library or home Children may be able to
read parts of these books
bull Bedtime reading with your child
bull Text around us eg signs iPads food labelshellip
bull School library- as often as possible Please keep book in book bag and then children
are able to swap every week
bull Birmingham library
bull Reading doesnrsquot just involve books
REMEMBER Phonics is not the only thing needed to become a fluent reader
Please continue to read with your child each night and encourage them to
bull Sound out
bull Re-read to check it makes sense
bull Use pictures for clues
bull Ask questions about the book
And most importantly ENJOY READING
Phonics Consists of
bull Identifying sounds in spoken words
bull Recognising the representations of each sound
bull Blending sounds into words for reading
bull Segmenting words into sounds for spelling
How to say the soundsbull Saying the sounds correctly with your child is extremely important
bull We say the shortest form of the sounds
Counter match
The 44 phonemesb d f g h j k l m n ng
p r s t v w y z th th ch
sh zh a e i o u ae ee ie oe
ue oo ar ur au er ow oi air ear ure
Segmenting
bull lsquoChopping Uprsquo the word to spell it out
bull The opposite of blending
bull Identifying the individual sounds in a spoken word
(eg h-i-m s-t-or-k) and writing down letters for each sound (phoneme) to form the word him and stork
bull Recognising the letter sounds in a written word for example
c-u-p
and merging or lsquoblendingrsquo them in the order in which they are written to pronounce the word lsquocuprsquo
Blending
Segment and Blend these wordshellipbulldrep
bullship
bullblom
bullgrisUsing nonsense words like this help to build
up skills ndash and are fun
What nexthellipbullDIGRAPHS ndash 2 letters that make 1 sound
oi ck ch sh ai
bullTRIGRAPHS ndash 3 letters that make 1 sound
igh
Phonics in Year 1bull We begin by revising the diagraphs and trigraphs of Phase 3
bull Daily phonics lessons
Phonic learning is funThe children learn and practise their phonemes in lots of fun ways
bull Sound talking and rhyming
bull Playing games ndash table games or interactive games on the computer
bull Using phoneme frames ldquosound buttonsrdquo and whiteboards to spell
bull Sorting phonemes
bull Making words with phonemes
bull Being phoneme ldquodetectivesrdquo
bull Reading and writing sentences Silly sentences are great fun
Tricky Wordsbull Words that are not phonically decodable
eg was the I
bull Some are lsquotrickyrsquo to start with but will become decodable once we have learned the harder phonemes
eg out there
How can I helpbull Sing an alphabet song together
bull Play lsquoI spyrsquo
bull Continue to play with magnetic letters using some two-grapheme (letter) combinations
eg r-ai-n = rain blending for readingrain = r-ai-n segmenting for spelling
bull Praise your child for trying out words
bull Look at tricky words
bull Play phonic games
Phonics Screening Test
In June all Year One children will be expected to undertake a National phonics check
The aim is to check that a child is making expected progress in phonics
If a child has not reached the expected standard we will ensure that additional support is given to help your child progress in year 2
Comprehension
bull Reading isnrsquot just all about decoding the words It is imperative that they have an understanding of what they are reading
bull We spend time during Guided Reading sessions discussing the texts
bull We make connections clarify predict evaluate infer and locate information
A predilection by the intelligentsia to engage in the manifestation of prolix exposition through a buzzword disposition form of communication notwithstanding the availability of more comprehensible punctiliously applicable diminutive alternatives
How was Wilf feeling
Why do you think he was feeling that way
Is Wilf really a spaceman
How do we know
Would you like to be a spaceman
Comprehension Questions
Reading diariesbull We use reading diaries to inform you when we have read with
your child
bull We endeavor to write a comment explaining what the reading focus has been
bull Please sign when you have read
Reading for enjoymentbull Make the most of other books from the library or home Children may be able to
read parts of these books
bull Bedtime reading with your child
bull Text around us eg signs iPads food labelshellip
bull School library- as often as possible Please keep book in book bag and then children
are able to swap every week
bull Birmingham library
bull Reading doesnrsquot just involve books
REMEMBER Phonics is not the only thing needed to become a fluent reader
Please continue to read with your child each night and encourage them to
bull Sound out
bull Re-read to check it makes sense
bull Use pictures for clues
bull Ask questions about the book
And most importantly ENJOY READING
How to say the soundsbull Saying the sounds correctly with your child is extremely important
bull We say the shortest form of the sounds
Counter match
The 44 phonemesb d f g h j k l m n ng
p r s t v w y z th th ch
sh zh a e i o u ae ee ie oe
ue oo ar ur au er ow oi air ear ure
Segmenting
bull lsquoChopping Uprsquo the word to spell it out
bull The opposite of blending
bull Identifying the individual sounds in a spoken word
(eg h-i-m s-t-or-k) and writing down letters for each sound (phoneme) to form the word him and stork
bull Recognising the letter sounds in a written word for example
c-u-p
and merging or lsquoblendingrsquo them in the order in which they are written to pronounce the word lsquocuprsquo
Blending
Segment and Blend these wordshellipbulldrep
bullship
bullblom
bullgrisUsing nonsense words like this help to build
up skills ndash and are fun
What nexthellipbullDIGRAPHS ndash 2 letters that make 1 sound
oi ck ch sh ai
bullTRIGRAPHS ndash 3 letters that make 1 sound
igh
Phonics in Year 1bull We begin by revising the diagraphs and trigraphs of Phase 3
bull Daily phonics lessons
Phonic learning is funThe children learn and practise their phonemes in lots of fun ways
bull Sound talking and rhyming
bull Playing games ndash table games or interactive games on the computer
bull Using phoneme frames ldquosound buttonsrdquo and whiteboards to spell
bull Sorting phonemes
bull Making words with phonemes
bull Being phoneme ldquodetectivesrdquo
bull Reading and writing sentences Silly sentences are great fun
Tricky Wordsbull Words that are not phonically decodable
eg was the I
bull Some are lsquotrickyrsquo to start with but will become decodable once we have learned the harder phonemes
eg out there
How can I helpbull Sing an alphabet song together
bull Play lsquoI spyrsquo
bull Continue to play with magnetic letters using some two-grapheme (letter) combinations
eg r-ai-n = rain blending for readingrain = r-ai-n segmenting for spelling
bull Praise your child for trying out words
bull Look at tricky words
bull Play phonic games
Phonics Screening Test
In June all Year One children will be expected to undertake a National phonics check
The aim is to check that a child is making expected progress in phonics
If a child has not reached the expected standard we will ensure that additional support is given to help your child progress in year 2
Comprehension
bull Reading isnrsquot just all about decoding the words It is imperative that they have an understanding of what they are reading
bull We spend time during Guided Reading sessions discussing the texts
bull We make connections clarify predict evaluate infer and locate information
A predilection by the intelligentsia to engage in the manifestation of prolix exposition through a buzzword disposition form of communication notwithstanding the availability of more comprehensible punctiliously applicable diminutive alternatives
How was Wilf feeling
Why do you think he was feeling that way
Is Wilf really a spaceman
How do we know
Would you like to be a spaceman
Comprehension Questions
Reading diariesbull We use reading diaries to inform you when we have read with
your child
bull We endeavor to write a comment explaining what the reading focus has been
bull Please sign when you have read
Reading for enjoymentbull Make the most of other books from the library or home Children may be able to
read parts of these books
bull Bedtime reading with your child
bull Text around us eg signs iPads food labelshellip
bull School library- as often as possible Please keep book in book bag and then children
are able to swap every week
bull Birmingham library
bull Reading doesnrsquot just involve books
REMEMBER Phonics is not the only thing needed to become a fluent reader
Please continue to read with your child each night and encourage them to
bull Sound out
bull Re-read to check it makes sense
bull Use pictures for clues
bull Ask questions about the book
And most importantly ENJOY READING
The 44 phonemesb d f g h j k l m n ng
p r s t v w y z th th ch
sh zh a e i o u ae ee ie oe
ue oo ar ur au er ow oi air ear ure
Segmenting
bull lsquoChopping Uprsquo the word to spell it out
bull The opposite of blending
bull Identifying the individual sounds in a spoken word
(eg h-i-m s-t-or-k) and writing down letters for each sound (phoneme) to form the word him and stork
bull Recognising the letter sounds in a written word for example
c-u-p
and merging or lsquoblendingrsquo them in the order in which they are written to pronounce the word lsquocuprsquo
Blending
Segment and Blend these wordshellipbulldrep
bullship
bullblom
bullgrisUsing nonsense words like this help to build
up skills ndash and are fun
What nexthellipbullDIGRAPHS ndash 2 letters that make 1 sound
oi ck ch sh ai
bullTRIGRAPHS ndash 3 letters that make 1 sound
igh
Phonics in Year 1bull We begin by revising the diagraphs and trigraphs of Phase 3
bull Daily phonics lessons
Phonic learning is funThe children learn and practise their phonemes in lots of fun ways
bull Sound talking and rhyming
bull Playing games ndash table games or interactive games on the computer
bull Using phoneme frames ldquosound buttonsrdquo and whiteboards to spell
bull Sorting phonemes
bull Making words with phonemes
bull Being phoneme ldquodetectivesrdquo
bull Reading and writing sentences Silly sentences are great fun
Tricky Wordsbull Words that are not phonically decodable
eg was the I
bull Some are lsquotrickyrsquo to start with but will become decodable once we have learned the harder phonemes
eg out there
How can I helpbull Sing an alphabet song together
bull Play lsquoI spyrsquo
bull Continue to play with magnetic letters using some two-grapheme (letter) combinations
eg r-ai-n = rain blending for readingrain = r-ai-n segmenting for spelling
bull Praise your child for trying out words
bull Look at tricky words
bull Play phonic games
Phonics Screening Test
In June all Year One children will be expected to undertake a National phonics check
The aim is to check that a child is making expected progress in phonics
If a child has not reached the expected standard we will ensure that additional support is given to help your child progress in year 2
Comprehension
bull Reading isnrsquot just all about decoding the words It is imperative that they have an understanding of what they are reading
bull We spend time during Guided Reading sessions discussing the texts
bull We make connections clarify predict evaluate infer and locate information
A predilection by the intelligentsia to engage in the manifestation of prolix exposition through a buzzword disposition form of communication notwithstanding the availability of more comprehensible punctiliously applicable diminutive alternatives
How was Wilf feeling
Why do you think he was feeling that way
Is Wilf really a spaceman
How do we know
Would you like to be a spaceman
Comprehension Questions
Reading diariesbull We use reading diaries to inform you when we have read with
your child
bull We endeavor to write a comment explaining what the reading focus has been
bull Please sign when you have read
Reading for enjoymentbull Make the most of other books from the library or home Children may be able to
read parts of these books
bull Bedtime reading with your child
bull Text around us eg signs iPads food labelshellip
bull School library- as often as possible Please keep book in book bag and then children
are able to swap every week
bull Birmingham library
bull Reading doesnrsquot just involve books
REMEMBER Phonics is not the only thing needed to become a fluent reader
Please continue to read with your child each night and encourage them to
bull Sound out
bull Re-read to check it makes sense
bull Use pictures for clues
bull Ask questions about the book
And most importantly ENJOY READING
Segmenting
bull lsquoChopping Uprsquo the word to spell it out
bull The opposite of blending
bull Identifying the individual sounds in a spoken word
(eg h-i-m s-t-or-k) and writing down letters for each sound (phoneme) to form the word him and stork
bull Recognising the letter sounds in a written word for example
c-u-p
and merging or lsquoblendingrsquo them in the order in which they are written to pronounce the word lsquocuprsquo
Blending
Segment and Blend these wordshellipbulldrep
bullship
bullblom
bullgrisUsing nonsense words like this help to build
up skills ndash and are fun
What nexthellipbullDIGRAPHS ndash 2 letters that make 1 sound
oi ck ch sh ai
bullTRIGRAPHS ndash 3 letters that make 1 sound
igh
Phonics in Year 1bull We begin by revising the diagraphs and trigraphs of Phase 3
bull Daily phonics lessons
Phonic learning is funThe children learn and practise their phonemes in lots of fun ways
bull Sound talking and rhyming
bull Playing games ndash table games or interactive games on the computer
bull Using phoneme frames ldquosound buttonsrdquo and whiteboards to spell
bull Sorting phonemes
bull Making words with phonemes
bull Being phoneme ldquodetectivesrdquo
bull Reading and writing sentences Silly sentences are great fun
Tricky Wordsbull Words that are not phonically decodable
eg was the I
bull Some are lsquotrickyrsquo to start with but will become decodable once we have learned the harder phonemes
eg out there
How can I helpbull Sing an alphabet song together
bull Play lsquoI spyrsquo
bull Continue to play with magnetic letters using some two-grapheme (letter) combinations
eg r-ai-n = rain blending for readingrain = r-ai-n segmenting for spelling
bull Praise your child for trying out words
bull Look at tricky words
bull Play phonic games
Phonics Screening Test
In June all Year One children will be expected to undertake a National phonics check
The aim is to check that a child is making expected progress in phonics
If a child has not reached the expected standard we will ensure that additional support is given to help your child progress in year 2
Comprehension
bull Reading isnrsquot just all about decoding the words It is imperative that they have an understanding of what they are reading
bull We spend time during Guided Reading sessions discussing the texts
bull We make connections clarify predict evaluate infer and locate information
A predilection by the intelligentsia to engage in the manifestation of prolix exposition through a buzzword disposition form of communication notwithstanding the availability of more comprehensible punctiliously applicable diminutive alternatives
How was Wilf feeling
Why do you think he was feeling that way
Is Wilf really a spaceman
How do we know
Would you like to be a spaceman
Comprehension Questions
Reading diariesbull We use reading diaries to inform you when we have read with
your child
bull We endeavor to write a comment explaining what the reading focus has been
bull Please sign when you have read
Reading for enjoymentbull Make the most of other books from the library or home Children may be able to
read parts of these books
bull Bedtime reading with your child
bull Text around us eg signs iPads food labelshellip
bull School library- as often as possible Please keep book in book bag and then children
are able to swap every week
bull Birmingham library
bull Reading doesnrsquot just involve books
REMEMBER Phonics is not the only thing needed to become a fluent reader
Please continue to read with your child each night and encourage them to
bull Sound out
bull Re-read to check it makes sense
bull Use pictures for clues
bull Ask questions about the book
And most importantly ENJOY READING
bull Recognising the letter sounds in a written word for example
c-u-p
and merging or lsquoblendingrsquo them in the order in which they are written to pronounce the word lsquocuprsquo
Blending
Segment and Blend these wordshellipbulldrep
bullship
bullblom
bullgrisUsing nonsense words like this help to build
up skills ndash and are fun
What nexthellipbullDIGRAPHS ndash 2 letters that make 1 sound
oi ck ch sh ai
bullTRIGRAPHS ndash 3 letters that make 1 sound
igh
Phonics in Year 1bull We begin by revising the diagraphs and trigraphs of Phase 3
bull Daily phonics lessons
Phonic learning is funThe children learn and practise their phonemes in lots of fun ways
bull Sound talking and rhyming
bull Playing games ndash table games or interactive games on the computer
bull Using phoneme frames ldquosound buttonsrdquo and whiteboards to spell
bull Sorting phonemes
bull Making words with phonemes
bull Being phoneme ldquodetectivesrdquo
bull Reading and writing sentences Silly sentences are great fun
Tricky Wordsbull Words that are not phonically decodable
eg was the I
bull Some are lsquotrickyrsquo to start with but will become decodable once we have learned the harder phonemes
eg out there
How can I helpbull Sing an alphabet song together
bull Play lsquoI spyrsquo
bull Continue to play with magnetic letters using some two-grapheme (letter) combinations
eg r-ai-n = rain blending for readingrain = r-ai-n segmenting for spelling
bull Praise your child for trying out words
bull Look at tricky words
bull Play phonic games
Phonics Screening Test
In June all Year One children will be expected to undertake a National phonics check
The aim is to check that a child is making expected progress in phonics
If a child has not reached the expected standard we will ensure that additional support is given to help your child progress in year 2
Comprehension
bull Reading isnrsquot just all about decoding the words It is imperative that they have an understanding of what they are reading
bull We spend time during Guided Reading sessions discussing the texts
bull We make connections clarify predict evaluate infer and locate information
A predilection by the intelligentsia to engage in the manifestation of prolix exposition through a buzzword disposition form of communication notwithstanding the availability of more comprehensible punctiliously applicable diminutive alternatives
How was Wilf feeling
Why do you think he was feeling that way
Is Wilf really a spaceman
How do we know
Would you like to be a spaceman
Comprehension Questions
Reading diariesbull We use reading diaries to inform you when we have read with
your child
bull We endeavor to write a comment explaining what the reading focus has been
bull Please sign when you have read
Reading for enjoymentbull Make the most of other books from the library or home Children may be able to
read parts of these books
bull Bedtime reading with your child
bull Text around us eg signs iPads food labelshellip
bull School library- as often as possible Please keep book in book bag and then children
are able to swap every week
bull Birmingham library
bull Reading doesnrsquot just involve books
REMEMBER Phonics is not the only thing needed to become a fluent reader
Please continue to read with your child each night and encourage them to
bull Sound out
bull Re-read to check it makes sense
bull Use pictures for clues
bull Ask questions about the book
And most importantly ENJOY READING
Segment and Blend these wordshellipbulldrep
bullship
bullblom
bullgrisUsing nonsense words like this help to build
up skills ndash and are fun
What nexthellipbullDIGRAPHS ndash 2 letters that make 1 sound
oi ck ch sh ai
bullTRIGRAPHS ndash 3 letters that make 1 sound
igh
Phonics in Year 1bull We begin by revising the diagraphs and trigraphs of Phase 3
bull Daily phonics lessons
Phonic learning is funThe children learn and practise their phonemes in lots of fun ways
bull Sound talking and rhyming
bull Playing games ndash table games or interactive games on the computer
bull Using phoneme frames ldquosound buttonsrdquo and whiteboards to spell
bull Sorting phonemes
bull Making words with phonemes
bull Being phoneme ldquodetectivesrdquo
bull Reading and writing sentences Silly sentences are great fun
Tricky Wordsbull Words that are not phonically decodable
eg was the I
bull Some are lsquotrickyrsquo to start with but will become decodable once we have learned the harder phonemes
eg out there
How can I helpbull Sing an alphabet song together
bull Play lsquoI spyrsquo
bull Continue to play with magnetic letters using some two-grapheme (letter) combinations
eg r-ai-n = rain blending for readingrain = r-ai-n segmenting for spelling
bull Praise your child for trying out words
bull Look at tricky words
bull Play phonic games
Phonics Screening Test
In June all Year One children will be expected to undertake a National phonics check
The aim is to check that a child is making expected progress in phonics
If a child has not reached the expected standard we will ensure that additional support is given to help your child progress in year 2
Comprehension
bull Reading isnrsquot just all about decoding the words It is imperative that they have an understanding of what they are reading
bull We spend time during Guided Reading sessions discussing the texts
bull We make connections clarify predict evaluate infer and locate information
A predilection by the intelligentsia to engage in the manifestation of prolix exposition through a buzzword disposition form of communication notwithstanding the availability of more comprehensible punctiliously applicable diminutive alternatives
How was Wilf feeling
Why do you think he was feeling that way
Is Wilf really a spaceman
How do we know
Would you like to be a spaceman
Comprehension Questions
Reading diariesbull We use reading diaries to inform you when we have read with
your child
bull We endeavor to write a comment explaining what the reading focus has been
bull Please sign when you have read
Reading for enjoymentbull Make the most of other books from the library or home Children may be able to
read parts of these books
bull Bedtime reading with your child
bull Text around us eg signs iPads food labelshellip
bull School library- as often as possible Please keep book in book bag and then children
are able to swap every week
bull Birmingham library
bull Reading doesnrsquot just involve books
REMEMBER Phonics is not the only thing needed to become a fluent reader
Please continue to read with your child each night and encourage them to
bull Sound out
bull Re-read to check it makes sense
bull Use pictures for clues
bull Ask questions about the book
And most importantly ENJOY READING
What nexthellipbullDIGRAPHS ndash 2 letters that make 1 sound
oi ck ch sh ai
bullTRIGRAPHS ndash 3 letters that make 1 sound
igh
Phonics in Year 1bull We begin by revising the diagraphs and trigraphs of Phase 3
bull Daily phonics lessons
Phonic learning is funThe children learn and practise their phonemes in lots of fun ways
bull Sound talking and rhyming
bull Playing games ndash table games or interactive games on the computer
bull Using phoneme frames ldquosound buttonsrdquo and whiteboards to spell
bull Sorting phonemes
bull Making words with phonemes
bull Being phoneme ldquodetectivesrdquo
bull Reading and writing sentences Silly sentences are great fun
Tricky Wordsbull Words that are not phonically decodable
eg was the I
bull Some are lsquotrickyrsquo to start with but will become decodable once we have learned the harder phonemes
eg out there
How can I helpbull Sing an alphabet song together
bull Play lsquoI spyrsquo
bull Continue to play with magnetic letters using some two-grapheme (letter) combinations
eg r-ai-n = rain blending for readingrain = r-ai-n segmenting for spelling
bull Praise your child for trying out words
bull Look at tricky words
bull Play phonic games
Phonics Screening Test
In June all Year One children will be expected to undertake a National phonics check
The aim is to check that a child is making expected progress in phonics
If a child has not reached the expected standard we will ensure that additional support is given to help your child progress in year 2
Comprehension
bull Reading isnrsquot just all about decoding the words It is imperative that they have an understanding of what they are reading
bull We spend time during Guided Reading sessions discussing the texts
bull We make connections clarify predict evaluate infer and locate information
A predilection by the intelligentsia to engage in the manifestation of prolix exposition through a buzzword disposition form of communication notwithstanding the availability of more comprehensible punctiliously applicable diminutive alternatives
How was Wilf feeling
Why do you think he was feeling that way
Is Wilf really a spaceman
How do we know
Would you like to be a spaceman
Comprehension Questions
Reading diariesbull We use reading diaries to inform you when we have read with
your child
bull We endeavor to write a comment explaining what the reading focus has been
bull Please sign when you have read
Reading for enjoymentbull Make the most of other books from the library or home Children may be able to
read parts of these books
bull Bedtime reading with your child
bull Text around us eg signs iPads food labelshellip
bull School library- as often as possible Please keep book in book bag and then children
are able to swap every week
bull Birmingham library
bull Reading doesnrsquot just involve books
REMEMBER Phonics is not the only thing needed to become a fluent reader
Please continue to read with your child each night and encourage them to
bull Sound out
bull Re-read to check it makes sense
bull Use pictures for clues
bull Ask questions about the book
And most importantly ENJOY READING
Phonics in Year 1bull We begin by revising the diagraphs and trigraphs of Phase 3
bull Daily phonics lessons
Phonic learning is funThe children learn and practise their phonemes in lots of fun ways
bull Sound talking and rhyming
bull Playing games ndash table games or interactive games on the computer
bull Using phoneme frames ldquosound buttonsrdquo and whiteboards to spell
bull Sorting phonemes
bull Making words with phonemes
bull Being phoneme ldquodetectivesrdquo
bull Reading and writing sentences Silly sentences are great fun
Tricky Wordsbull Words that are not phonically decodable
eg was the I
bull Some are lsquotrickyrsquo to start with but will become decodable once we have learned the harder phonemes
eg out there
How can I helpbull Sing an alphabet song together
bull Play lsquoI spyrsquo
bull Continue to play with magnetic letters using some two-grapheme (letter) combinations
eg r-ai-n = rain blending for readingrain = r-ai-n segmenting for spelling
bull Praise your child for trying out words
bull Look at tricky words
bull Play phonic games
Phonics Screening Test
In June all Year One children will be expected to undertake a National phonics check
The aim is to check that a child is making expected progress in phonics
If a child has not reached the expected standard we will ensure that additional support is given to help your child progress in year 2
Comprehension
bull Reading isnrsquot just all about decoding the words It is imperative that they have an understanding of what they are reading
bull We spend time during Guided Reading sessions discussing the texts
bull We make connections clarify predict evaluate infer and locate information
A predilection by the intelligentsia to engage in the manifestation of prolix exposition through a buzzword disposition form of communication notwithstanding the availability of more comprehensible punctiliously applicable diminutive alternatives
How was Wilf feeling
Why do you think he was feeling that way
Is Wilf really a spaceman
How do we know
Would you like to be a spaceman
Comprehension Questions
Reading diariesbull We use reading diaries to inform you when we have read with
your child
bull We endeavor to write a comment explaining what the reading focus has been
bull Please sign when you have read
Reading for enjoymentbull Make the most of other books from the library or home Children may be able to
read parts of these books
bull Bedtime reading with your child
bull Text around us eg signs iPads food labelshellip
bull School library- as often as possible Please keep book in book bag and then children
are able to swap every week
bull Birmingham library
bull Reading doesnrsquot just involve books
REMEMBER Phonics is not the only thing needed to become a fluent reader
Please continue to read with your child each night and encourage them to
bull Sound out
bull Re-read to check it makes sense
bull Use pictures for clues
bull Ask questions about the book
And most importantly ENJOY READING
Phonic learning is funThe children learn and practise their phonemes in lots of fun ways
bull Sound talking and rhyming
bull Playing games ndash table games or interactive games on the computer
bull Using phoneme frames ldquosound buttonsrdquo and whiteboards to spell
bull Sorting phonemes
bull Making words with phonemes
bull Being phoneme ldquodetectivesrdquo
bull Reading and writing sentences Silly sentences are great fun
Tricky Wordsbull Words that are not phonically decodable
eg was the I
bull Some are lsquotrickyrsquo to start with but will become decodable once we have learned the harder phonemes
eg out there
How can I helpbull Sing an alphabet song together
bull Play lsquoI spyrsquo
bull Continue to play with magnetic letters using some two-grapheme (letter) combinations
eg r-ai-n = rain blending for readingrain = r-ai-n segmenting for spelling
bull Praise your child for trying out words
bull Look at tricky words
bull Play phonic games
Phonics Screening Test
In June all Year One children will be expected to undertake a National phonics check
The aim is to check that a child is making expected progress in phonics
If a child has not reached the expected standard we will ensure that additional support is given to help your child progress in year 2
Comprehension
bull Reading isnrsquot just all about decoding the words It is imperative that they have an understanding of what they are reading
bull We spend time during Guided Reading sessions discussing the texts
bull We make connections clarify predict evaluate infer and locate information
A predilection by the intelligentsia to engage in the manifestation of prolix exposition through a buzzword disposition form of communication notwithstanding the availability of more comprehensible punctiliously applicable diminutive alternatives
How was Wilf feeling
Why do you think he was feeling that way
Is Wilf really a spaceman
How do we know
Would you like to be a spaceman
Comprehension Questions
Reading diariesbull We use reading diaries to inform you when we have read with
your child
bull We endeavor to write a comment explaining what the reading focus has been
bull Please sign when you have read
Reading for enjoymentbull Make the most of other books from the library or home Children may be able to
read parts of these books
bull Bedtime reading with your child
bull Text around us eg signs iPads food labelshellip
bull School library- as often as possible Please keep book in book bag and then children
are able to swap every week
bull Birmingham library
bull Reading doesnrsquot just involve books
REMEMBER Phonics is not the only thing needed to become a fluent reader
Please continue to read with your child each night and encourage them to
bull Sound out
bull Re-read to check it makes sense
bull Use pictures for clues
bull Ask questions about the book
And most importantly ENJOY READING
Tricky Wordsbull Words that are not phonically decodable
eg was the I
bull Some are lsquotrickyrsquo to start with but will become decodable once we have learned the harder phonemes
eg out there
How can I helpbull Sing an alphabet song together
bull Play lsquoI spyrsquo
bull Continue to play with magnetic letters using some two-grapheme (letter) combinations
eg r-ai-n = rain blending for readingrain = r-ai-n segmenting for spelling
bull Praise your child for trying out words
bull Look at tricky words
bull Play phonic games
Phonics Screening Test
In June all Year One children will be expected to undertake a National phonics check
The aim is to check that a child is making expected progress in phonics
If a child has not reached the expected standard we will ensure that additional support is given to help your child progress in year 2
Comprehension
bull Reading isnrsquot just all about decoding the words It is imperative that they have an understanding of what they are reading
bull We spend time during Guided Reading sessions discussing the texts
bull We make connections clarify predict evaluate infer and locate information
A predilection by the intelligentsia to engage in the manifestation of prolix exposition through a buzzword disposition form of communication notwithstanding the availability of more comprehensible punctiliously applicable diminutive alternatives
How was Wilf feeling
Why do you think he was feeling that way
Is Wilf really a spaceman
How do we know
Would you like to be a spaceman
Comprehension Questions
Reading diariesbull We use reading diaries to inform you when we have read with
your child
bull We endeavor to write a comment explaining what the reading focus has been
bull Please sign when you have read
Reading for enjoymentbull Make the most of other books from the library or home Children may be able to
read parts of these books
bull Bedtime reading with your child
bull Text around us eg signs iPads food labelshellip
bull School library- as often as possible Please keep book in book bag and then children
are able to swap every week
bull Birmingham library
bull Reading doesnrsquot just involve books
REMEMBER Phonics is not the only thing needed to become a fluent reader
Please continue to read with your child each night and encourage them to
bull Sound out
bull Re-read to check it makes sense
bull Use pictures for clues
bull Ask questions about the book
And most importantly ENJOY READING
How can I helpbull Sing an alphabet song together
bull Play lsquoI spyrsquo
bull Continue to play with magnetic letters using some two-grapheme (letter) combinations
eg r-ai-n = rain blending for readingrain = r-ai-n segmenting for spelling
bull Praise your child for trying out words
bull Look at tricky words
bull Play phonic games
Phonics Screening Test
In June all Year One children will be expected to undertake a National phonics check
The aim is to check that a child is making expected progress in phonics
If a child has not reached the expected standard we will ensure that additional support is given to help your child progress in year 2
Comprehension
bull Reading isnrsquot just all about decoding the words It is imperative that they have an understanding of what they are reading
bull We spend time during Guided Reading sessions discussing the texts
bull We make connections clarify predict evaluate infer and locate information
A predilection by the intelligentsia to engage in the manifestation of prolix exposition through a buzzword disposition form of communication notwithstanding the availability of more comprehensible punctiliously applicable diminutive alternatives
How was Wilf feeling
Why do you think he was feeling that way
Is Wilf really a spaceman
How do we know
Would you like to be a spaceman
Comprehension Questions
Reading diariesbull We use reading diaries to inform you when we have read with
your child
bull We endeavor to write a comment explaining what the reading focus has been
bull Please sign when you have read
Reading for enjoymentbull Make the most of other books from the library or home Children may be able to
read parts of these books
bull Bedtime reading with your child
bull Text around us eg signs iPads food labelshellip
bull School library- as often as possible Please keep book in book bag and then children
are able to swap every week
bull Birmingham library
bull Reading doesnrsquot just involve books
REMEMBER Phonics is not the only thing needed to become a fluent reader
Please continue to read with your child each night and encourage them to
bull Sound out
bull Re-read to check it makes sense
bull Use pictures for clues
bull Ask questions about the book
And most importantly ENJOY READING
Phonics Screening Test
In June all Year One children will be expected to undertake a National phonics check
The aim is to check that a child is making expected progress in phonics
If a child has not reached the expected standard we will ensure that additional support is given to help your child progress in year 2
Comprehension
bull Reading isnrsquot just all about decoding the words It is imperative that they have an understanding of what they are reading
bull We spend time during Guided Reading sessions discussing the texts
bull We make connections clarify predict evaluate infer and locate information
A predilection by the intelligentsia to engage in the manifestation of prolix exposition through a buzzword disposition form of communication notwithstanding the availability of more comprehensible punctiliously applicable diminutive alternatives
How was Wilf feeling
Why do you think he was feeling that way
Is Wilf really a spaceman
How do we know
Would you like to be a spaceman
Comprehension Questions
Reading diariesbull We use reading diaries to inform you when we have read with
your child
bull We endeavor to write a comment explaining what the reading focus has been
bull Please sign when you have read
Reading for enjoymentbull Make the most of other books from the library or home Children may be able to
read parts of these books
bull Bedtime reading with your child
bull Text around us eg signs iPads food labelshellip
bull School library- as often as possible Please keep book in book bag and then children
are able to swap every week
bull Birmingham library
bull Reading doesnrsquot just involve books
REMEMBER Phonics is not the only thing needed to become a fluent reader
Please continue to read with your child each night and encourage them to
bull Sound out
bull Re-read to check it makes sense
bull Use pictures for clues
bull Ask questions about the book
And most importantly ENJOY READING
Comprehension
bull Reading isnrsquot just all about decoding the words It is imperative that they have an understanding of what they are reading
bull We spend time during Guided Reading sessions discussing the texts
bull We make connections clarify predict evaluate infer and locate information
A predilection by the intelligentsia to engage in the manifestation of prolix exposition through a buzzword disposition form of communication notwithstanding the availability of more comprehensible punctiliously applicable diminutive alternatives
How was Wilf feeling
Why do you think he was feeling that way
Is Wilf really a spaceman
How do we know
Would you like to be a spaceman
Comprehension Questions
Reading diariesbull We use reading diaries to inform you when we have read with
your child
bull We endeavor to write a comment explaining what the reading focus has been
bull Please sign when you have read
Reading for enjoymentbull Make the most of other books from the library or home Children may be able to
read parts of these books
bull Bedtime reading with your child
bull Text around us eg signs iPads food labelshellip
bull School library- as often as possible Please keep book in book bag and then children
are able to swap every week
bull Birmingham library
bull Reading doesnrsquot just involve books
REMEMBER Phonics is not the only thing needed to become a fluent reader
Please continue to read with your child each night and encourage them to
bull Sound out
bull Re-read to check it makes sense
bull Use pictures for clues
bull Ask questions about the book
And most importantly ENJOY READING
A predilection by the intelligentsia to engage in the manifestation of prolix exposition through a buzzword disposition form of communication notwithstanding the availability of more comprehensible punctiliously applicable diminutive alternatives
How was Wilf feeling
Why do you think he was feeling that way
Is Wilf really a spaceman
How do we know
Would you like to be a spaceman
Comprehension Questions
Reading diariesbull We use reading diaries to inform you when we have read with
your child
bull We endeavor to write a comment explaining what the reading focus has been
bull Please sign when you have read
Reading for enjoymentbull Make the most of other books from the library or home Children may be able to
read parts of these books
bull Bedtime reading with your child
bull Text around us eg signs iPads food labelshellip
bull School library- as often as possible Please keep book in book bag and then children
are able to swap every week
bull Birmingham library
bull Reading doesnrsquot just involve books
REMEMBER Phonics is not the only thing needed to become a fluent reader
Please continue to read with your child each night and encourage them to
bull Sound out
bull Re-read to check it makes sense
bull Use pictures for clues
bull Ask questions about the book
And most importantly ENJOY READING
How was Wilf feeling
Why do you think he was feeling that way
Is Wilf really a spaceman
How do we know
Would you like to be a spaceman
Comprehension Questions
Reading diariesbull We use reading diaries to inform you when we have read with
your child
bull We endeavor to write a comment explaining what the reading focus has been
bull Please sign when you have read
Reading for enjoymentbull Make the most of other books from the library or home Children may be able to
read parts of these books
bull Bedtime reading with your child
bull Text around us eg signs iPads food labelshellip
bull School library- as often as possible Please keep book in book bag and then children
are able to swap every week
bull Birmingham library
bull Reading doesnrsquot just involve books
REMEMBER Phonics is not the only thing needed to become a fluent reader
Please continue to read with your child each night and encourage them to
bull Sound out
bull Re-read to check it makes sense
bull Use pictures for clues
bull Ask questions about the book
And most importantly ENJOY READING
Is Wilf really a spaceman
How do we know
Would you like to be a spaceman
Comprehension Questions
Reading diariesbull We use reading diaries to inform you when we have read with
your child
bull We endeavor to write a comment explaining what the reading focus has been
bull Please sign when you have read
Reading for enjoymentbull Make the most of other books from the library or home Children may be able to
read parts of these books
bull Bedtime reading with your child
bull Text around us eg signs iPads food labelshellip
bull School library- as often as possible Please keep book in book bag and then children
are able to swap every week
bull Birmingham library
bull Reading doesnrsquot just involve books
REMEMBER Phonics is not the only thing needed to become a fluent reader
Please continue to read with your child each night and encourage them to
bull Sound out
bull Re-read to check it makes sense
bull Use pictures for clues
bull Ask questions about the book
And most importantly ENJOY READING
Comprehension Questions
Reading diariesbull We use reading diaries to inform you when we have read with
your child
bull We endeavor to write a comment explaining what the reading focus has been
bull Please sign when you have read
Reading for enjoymentbull Make the most of other books from the library or home Children may be able to
read parts of these books
bull Bedtime reading with your child
bull Text around us eg signs iPads food labelshellip
bull School library- as often as possible Please keep book in book bag and then children
are able to swap every week
bull Birmingham library
bull Reading doesnrsquot just involve books
REMEMBER Phonics is not the only thing needed to become a fluent reader
Please continue to read with your child each night and encourage them to
bull Sound out
bull Re-read to check it makes sense
bull Use pictures for clues
bull Ask questions about the book
And most importantly ENJOY READING
Reading diariesbull We use reading diaries to inform you when we have read with
your child
bull We endeavor to write a comment explaining what the reading focus has been
bull Please sign when you have read
Reading for enjoymentbull Make the most of other books from the library or home Children may be able to
read parts of these books
bull Bedtime reading with your child
bull Text around us eg signs iPads food labelshellip
bull School library- as often as possible Please keep book in book bag and then children
are able to swap every week
bull Birmingham library
bull Reading doesnrsquot just involve books
REMEMBER Phonics is not the only thing needed to become a fluent reader
Please continue to read with your child each night and encourage them to
bull Sound out
bull Re-read to check it makes sense
bull Use pictures for clues
bull Ask questions about the book
And most importantly ENJOY READING
Reading for enjoymentbull Make the most of other books from the library or home Children may be able to
read parts of these books
bull Bedtime reading with your child
bull Text around us eg signs iPads food labelshellip
bull School library- as often as possible Please keep book in book bag and then children
are able to swap every week
bull Birmingham library
bull Reading doesnrsquot just involve books
REMEMBER Phonics is not the only thing needed to become a fluent reader
Please continue to read with your child each night and encourage them to
bull Sound out
bull Re-read to check it makes sense
bull Use pictures for clues
bull Ask questions about the book
And most importantly ENJOY READING
REMEMBER Phonics is not the only thing needed to become a fluent reader
Please continue to read with your child each night and encourage them to
bull Sound out
bull Re-read to check it makes sense
bull Use pictures for clues
bull Ask questions about the book
And most importantly ENJOY READING