Phonics
Read Write Inc Phonics
At Malton Primary Academy, we teach our children to read using the Read Write Inc Phonics programme (RWI). This programme is used consistently throughout our Early Years and KS1 provision for reading and for any KS2 reading interventions that are necessary.
What is Read Write Inc?
Read Write Inc (RWI) is a systematic synthetic phonics programme which helps all children learn to read fluently and at speed so they can focus on developing their skills in comprehension, vocabulary and spelling. The programme is designed for children aged 4-7. However, we begin the programme in Nursery and will continue teaching RWI to children beyond the age of 7 if they still need support in their reading.
RWI was developed by Ruth Miskin.
Pupils are formatively assessed in every lesson and summatively on a half termly basis using the RWI assessment grids. This ensures that all pupils are in the correct groups and allows the Reading Lead and Leadership Team to monitor pupil progress.
All staff members at Malton Primary, including the Leadership Team, have completed the RWI training. Mrs Simone Miller, our Leader for Early Reading, ensures that the scheme continues to be implemented effectively by providing support, offering guidance and targeted or additional professional development.
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. We use pure sounds (‘m’ not’ muh’, ’s’ not ‘suh’, etc.) so that children are able to blend the sounds into words more easily. Sounds are grouped into set 1, 2 and 3.
Children experience success from the very beginning. Engaging phonic books are closely matched to their increasing knowledge of phonics and ‘tricky’ words. Children become fluent readers through repetition of stories and having home reading books that are closely matched to their class text.
Key Documents
Read Write Inc Parent Information
Read Write Inc Phonics Books List
Read Write Inc Red Words Progression
