Read, Write, Inc – Phonics Schemes
At Bloemfontein Primary School, phonics is taught through the use of the Read, Write, Inc. (RWI) Programme. Children are assessed regularly, and grouped according to the sounds they know, and their level of fluency. If you would like to know more, then please download the presentation (at the bottom of this page) which explains how phonics is taught throughout the school as well as useful tips and advice on how you can help at home.
Staff have attended training on Read, Write Inc and the Reading Lead closely monitors the provision and rate of pupil progress.
Reading Schemes
At Bloemfontein Primary and Nursery School we are passionate about developing a love of reading and celebrate reading through special events, awards and storytelling sessions. We have regular book fairs which are eagerly attended. Children also enjoy World Book Day where we dress up as characters, participate in extreme reading and have storytelling sessions. Pupils also enjoy receiving books as prizes. We even have our very own double decker bus library!
Each term a specially wrapped parcel arrives in school from Seven Stories (hooks into books). This contains new books which have been recommended. Children confidently discuss books they enjoy and their favourite authors.
We use a range of reading schemes to provide a breadth of different types of book. Books are banded according to the book band colours. Our main reading scheme is Oxford Reading Tree.
Pupils are expected to read at least three times per week at home to an adult. While children are working on the Read, Write Inc programme, they take home reading books (Read, Write Inc book bags) that are closely matched to their phonics ability. Children should be able to read most words in these books confidently and with growing fluency. Following completion of the Read, Write Inc programme, pupils can select from a range of fiction and non-fiction, including cross-curricular books which are levelled using the Oxford Reading Scheme.
In addition to this, we are using ‘Reading Plus’ to promote reading fluency and to develop a deeper understanding of the text.
Once pupils are fluent, confident readers and no longer on the reading scheme, they independently choose books from our school library. This contains both new and classic fiction/non-fiction books from a wealth of popular authors.
We have introduced ‘Lexia’ in school to promote reading and spelling skills. This gives targeted children the opportunity for specific support with their reading skills.
Handwriting
Handwriting is expected to be fluent, joined and legible. We currently use the Nelson Handwriting schemes to support formation and introduce joined handwriting in Year 2.
Downloads
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