READING PRESENTATION The most important rule for reading… If a child feels successful they will be successful. You have been teaching your child to read since they were a baby… •Singing songs •Listening for rhymes •Patterns of language •Stories at bedtime (Carry on with this please!) These are all essential components for developing reading. Now we are doing it together... • http://www.broadway.worcs.sch.uk/parents/learn_to_read/r eception - We start with picture books – how pages are ordered, picture clues, recognising characters - Then we move to phonic based books which use the sounds in the order that we teach them (see your phonic mat) Focus on Phonics (Letter Sounds) Phoneme – sound Grapheme – letter or group of letters that make that sound Useful websites for parents: http://www.learnwithplayathome.com/2012/08/the-z-of-learningletters-90-ways-to.html http://www.phonicsplay.co.uk Pure sounds Try not to put on a vowel grunt! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpAWfmZSDE0 (Pronouncing the Phonemes on YouTube) Vowel Blends, etc There are more than 26 sounds. Many phonemes (sounds) have more than one grapheme (letter/group of letters to represent the sound). The order in which these are taught are in your handout. Example: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCjJYB07aSU - Jolly Phonics sounds in order with all graphemes But there is so much more than phonics... • • • • Poetry – repeated patterns Traditional stories – what will happen next Stories with repeated patterns. (We Are Going On A Bear Hunt) Put the subtitles on the TV (even if the sound is on) So library visits, story time There is more to reading than phonics! • If you are reading a challenging text let them tap your arm when they want you to read and put their hand on your knee when they want to do it. • Matching words and pictures. • Comprehension – can they use a recipe with you, can they talk about the story, do they have an opinion? • Vocabulary development – use synonyms (such as lift/elevator). Model language back to your child (for example if they say something incorrectly). ENJOYMENT Don’t worry if they do not want to read their school book – all reading is valuable! Remember to talk about what they have read – even if they are reading to themselves. (There is a sheet of suggested question openers in your pack). A few pointers… Habit and routine Little and often (5-10 mins per day) Quiet time if possible, don’t worry if it isn’t Maintain the flow Keep it successful (but don’t be afraid of correcting, even if it is during a discussion later) Take time to talk Let us know how it is going ALWAYS read to your child – even when they are a confident and able independent reader There is help on our website... • http://www.broadway.worcs.sch.uk/parents/learn_to_read/r eception - We start with picture books – how pages are ordered, picture clues, recognising characters - Then we move to phonic based books which use the sounds in the order that we teach them (see your phonic mat) A few other useful websites… http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/websites/4_11/site/literacy.shtml (There is a link for older children, which is useful for more able children). http://www.crickweb.co.uk/ks2literacy.html http://resources.woodlandsjunior.kent.sch.uk/games/educational/literacy2.htm