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?
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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/experthelp/phonics-made-easy
What are the 44 phonemes?
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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?
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
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One letter, one sound
phoneme
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 letter
formation.
Practise reading.
How we teach phonics
Play games covering sounds, names, reading, spelling and language.
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.
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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/experthelp/phonics-made-easy (tip 7)
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.
one
does
said
http://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/reading-site/experthelp/phonics-made-easy (tip 6)
High Frequency Words
Reading Expectations
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.