ENGLISH
We use the ALS approach to support the of teaching phonics, reading and writing.
| Phonics |
Children are taught the sounds that letters make. They will also learn how to write letter sounds in words and apply these in sentences.
We teach phonics twice a day. Children will apply the reading and writing skills they have learnt across other curriculum areas.
| Reading |
Shared and Guided Reading
To support children with their reading skills we will teach Shared Reading once a week. Children are enjoying reading lots of different texts; talking about reading strategies, exploring the meaning of new vocabulary and answering questions about their reading.
Guided Reading
Every child will read on a rota basis as a member of a small group to apply the skills they have learnt during Shared Reading.
Tricky Words
By the end of Year 1 it is the expectation that the majority of children will be able to read these words instantly. This will enable them to read with greater fluency and understanding.
Tricky Word List
| Writing |
Writing is taught in English as part of Shared and Guided Writing and practised in other curriculum areas.
The main focus for writing is developing children's confidence to write short sentences which include a capital letter, fingers spaces and end with a full stop.
