English

 

Writing skills progression

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Read Write Inc (RWI) 

is a programme to get children off to a flying start with their English. RWI is a method of learning centred round letter sounds and phonics, and we use it to aid children in their reading and writing.

When using RWI to read the children will:

  • learn that sounds are represented by written letters

  • learn 44 sounds and the corresponding letter/letter groups using simple picture prompts

  • learn how to blend sounds

  • learn to read words using Fred Talk

  • read lively stories featuring words they have learned to sound out

  • show that they comprehend the stories by answering questions 


When using RWI to write the children will:

  • learn to write the letters/letter groups which represent 44 sounds

  • learn to write words by saying the sounds in Fred Talk

  • write simple sentences

 

Handwriting 

Pupils first learn to form letters as part of their phonics learning during their Read Write Inc lessons and go on to learn how to implement a range of joins through discreet practise using the Martin Harvey Scheme which enables pupils to develop a clear, simple, semi-cursive style. Following a routine of 3 x weekly sessions, pupils quickly learn how to form and join letters in the correct size.