Children are all assessed and grouped according to their phonic knowledge.

1 The 44 sounds and corresponding letters are taught systematically.

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Children read and spell out single decodable words.

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Children use short 'ditties' to practise early reading and writing and are taught more letter: sound matches.

4 Children read levelled, decodable texts and do integrated writing activities. They continue to learn letter: sound matches.

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Partner work and direct teaching are at the heart of Read Write Inc.

programmes, ensuring every child experiences success.

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Read Write Inc. PhonicsRead Write Inc. Phonics is a proven, whole-school literacy programme for all children from ages 4–7.

PHONICS

Developed by Ruth Miskin

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mainstream schemes

These main programmes all meet the Department for Education’s core criteria.Although component elements of the programmes are available separately, schools might wish to purchase these only to

supplement existing materials from the same programme. A ‘pick and mix’ approach is not recommended.

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Speed Sounds Cards Sets 1, 2 and 3Introduce all 44 sounds and corresponding graphemes with lively mnemonics

Ditties and Storybooks110 lively, decodable Ditties and Storybooks levelled to children’s phonic ability

Magnetic Sounds CardsHelp children identify letter shapes and develop skills of blending and segmenting

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Speed Sounds Cards

Phonics HandbookFull guidance on implementing Read Write Inc. Phonics

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Speed Sounds Lesson PlansLesson plans for how to teach letter: sound correspondences

SoftwareTo help teach letter: sound correspondences

Get Writing! Handbook A comprehensive new handbook to teach writing

Read Write Inc. PhonicsWhat do I need to teach Read Write Inc. Phonics?

Picture Sounds Cards118 cards for use in Speed Sounds lessons

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mainstream schemes

These main programmes all meet the Department for Education’s core criteria.Although component elements of the programmes are available separately, schools might wish to purchase these only to

supplement existing materials from the same programme. A ‘pick and mix’ approach is not recommended.

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Ditty Photocopy Masters Gives children extra practice in reading short texts at the earliest stages

Sounds Picture FriezeFull colour wall display of the44 sounds and mnemonics

Green and Red Word CardsGreen Word Cards practise phonically decodable words for blending for reading

Red Word Cards practise tricky, high frequency words

PostersSimple and Complex Sounds Posters for quick reviewsof letter-sound correspondences

Simple Sounds Poster A1 Complex Sounds Poster A0

Sounds Picture Frieze Posters

Non-fi ction35 Non-fi ction titles for further phonic practice

Get Writing! Books10 revised Ditty Get Writing! books and 7 revised Get Writing! books, to develop writing from simple sentences to extended texts

Training is available for Read Write Inc. Phonics from Ruth Miskin Literacy Training. For details please see pages 119 - 121

Interactive StoriesDigital resources of 14 Read Write Inc. Storybooks with accompanying activities

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mainstream schemes

These main programmes all meet the Department for Education’s core criteria.Although component elements of the programmes are available separately, schools might wish to purchase these only to

supplement existing materials from the same programme. A ‘pick and mix’ approach is not recommended.

Mainstream Schemes 27/3/12 14:41 Page 45