Reading with Read Write Inc

Once pupils reach the end of Set 1, they know enough sounds to read simple sentences.

Pupils progress through a range of colour levels. Each level is carefully matched to each pupil’s current phonic ability. This means they are able to read and access texts by themselves and quickly grow in speed and confidence. The progression through book levels is shown below.

As part of the Read Write Inc sessions pupils will take part in a range of the below activities.

Green Words
Green words are important words that the pupils will encounter in the story that they can phonetically decode. They are split into Speedy Green (words that pupils will encounter often) and Story Green (words that are specific to the story).

Firstly, pupils practise reading these words together with their teacher. They discuss the meanings of these words where needed so that they understand this new vocabulary before they begin reading.

Pupils then practise reading their green words in partners.

Red Words
Some common words contain tricky spellings that are not shown on RWInc speed sounds charts – we call these Red Words. For example in ‘said’ the tricky letters are ‘ai’ but the sensible letter would be e.

We challenge the pupils to read the Red Words speedily. First, we think out loud to decide the tricky letters. On subsequent reads, we encourage the pupils to call out the tricky letters before they read the word.

Reading the text
Pupils read the text at least 3 times at school before each book is sent home. They may be involved in any of the following reading activities.

First Read
This is where pupils use their knowledge of Green and Red words alongside their phonic knowledge to fully decode the text themselves. This is done as partner work where the children share the reading task.

Teacher Read
This is where the teacher reads the book to the pupils modelling fluency, use and tone of voice and using punctuation to help guide reading.

Second Read
Following the Teacher Read, the pupils are given the chance to read the story again, aiming to mimic the reading tricks that the teacher had just used.

Reading
When using Read, Write Inc to read the pupils will:
Learn 44 sounds and the corresponding letter/letter groups using simple prompts.
Learn to read words using sound blending (Fred Talk).
Read lively stories featuring words they have learnt to sounds out
Show that they comprehend the stories by answering ‘Find It’ and ‘Prove It’.

Writing
When using Read, Write Inc to write the pupils will:
Learn to write the letter/letter groups which represent the 44 sounds.
Learn to write words by saying the sounds and graphemes (Fred Fingers).

Talking
When using Read, Write Inc the pupils will also work in pairs:
To answer questions.
To take turns talking and listening to each other.
To give positive praise to each other.