Reception Workshop September 2015

What is Phonics? Phonics is about learning to crack the alphabetic code of a language. In the English language there are 44 phonemes (sounds) that we use to pronounce words, read and write. Phonics helps us to learn and develop knowledge about distinguishing letter sounds, shapes in both written and spoken English. What are the 44 phonemes? http://flatsite-test1.s3-website-us-east-1.amazonaws.com/phonics/#

Pronunciation Different regions have different ways of saying words, however, the combinations of the letters in words are still the same. Pronunciation of sounds correctly will help develop reading skills. (tip 1) http://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/reading-site/expert-help/phonics-made-easy What are the 44 phonemes? http://flatsite-test1.s3-website-us-east-1.amazonaws.com/phonics/#

How will phonics help my child to read? Provides a system and strategy to decode words. Decoding is reading a word through identifying the sounds in written form (grapheme) and joining them together. Encourages children to recognise letters and the sounds they make. Help children to blend letters together to read words.

What is blending? b/e/d bed sh/i/p ship Blending is identifying individual or groups of sounds when reading. b/e/d bed sh/i/p ship Important that children are able to identify these letters (grapheme) in different combination and blend them at speed without hesitation. Need to develop working memory to encourage reading skills. Flash cards and precision teaching are both ways to encourage instant recall and for children to make links between the letter and the sound it makes.

Precision teaching s a t p

One letter, one sound phoneme Two letters, one sound digraph s, a, t, p, i, n, m, d, g, o, c, k, e, u, r, b, l, f, h, q, v, j, w, x, y, z zz, ll, ss, ff Two letters, one sound digraph ch, sh, th, ng, ai, ee, ar, er, oa, oi, oo, or, ow, ur,

three letters, one sound trigraph igh, air, ear, ure, split digraph a_e, e_e, i_e, o_e, u_e Reception children will be introduced to phonemes, digraphs, trigraphs and if they are ready split digraphs. Remember reading is not just about what level reading book your child is on.

How we teach phonics We use a scheme called Phonic Bug. Phonic based approach to decoding words. Systematic way of learning letter sounds.

How we teach phonics Start sessions with alphabet song. Introduce the new phoneme (sound) and grapheme (written form).

How we teach phonics Practise spelling. Practise reading. Practise letter formation.

How we teach phonics Play games covering sounds, names, reading, spelling and language.

tox ulf thazz Phonic Screening At the end of year 1 your children will be screened to see how they use their phonic skills when decoding words. There score will be reported to you. Your children will read real and alien words. It is important to support their phonic skills. tox thazz ulf We will send home alien words to prepare your child and to help them decode these words in the later on in the year.

Reading Our reading scheme has a vast variety of books; including Oxford Reading Tree, Phonic Bug and Floppy Phonics. Children start with picture books ( no words). Books with short sentences with both decodeable and non-decodable words.

How to use the books Picture books Picture books – develop a story, make predictions about what might happen next, talk about what you can see, explain the meaning of words, use voices for the different characters.

How does the story begin? Who are the characters? Where is the story set?

How does Kipper feel? Can you think of another word that means sad? What are the children saying?

What is happening? Is Kipper still feeling sad? How can you tell?

What letters can you see? Put on voices for the different children.

It’s the end of the day. What has changed? How do you feel when you are at school? Extend your child’s learning through discussion and questioning.

How to use the books Books with words Blend decodable words, read high frequency words, don’t forget to discuss the story, use tips in the front of the book, repetition, play games. http://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/reading-site/expert-help/phonics-made-easy (tip 7)

does one said High Frequency Words Words that can not be decoded due to complex spelling and the route of the word. Children need to learn these words through sight alone. does one said http://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/reading-site/expert-help/phonics-made-easy (tip 6)

High Frequency Words

Reading Expectations Remember Send in books daily. You child will read to an adult at least twice a week. Practise high frequency words daily and please keep them safe. Read at every opportunity. Remember Reading is not just about rushing through a reading scheme. It’s about developing and securing skills at this young age to become fluent and confident readers.