Reading and Phonics
Phonics is the system of learning to read by using sounds, and at Culloden, the Read Write Inc. programme is used to teach phonics.
From nursery, pupils are introduced to the first 30 sounds and taught to blend these sounds into words.
In Reception, pupils are taught to blend sounds into words and they read from books at their standard daily. This continues throughout KS1 and KS2 with daily phonic lessons and daily guided reading with comprehension to test pupils’ understanding.
Each class has a book area with attractive books that appeal to all pupils within that class and are available to take home. Reading good quality literature to pupils provides ideas for Extended Writing lessons.
We strongly encourage parents/carers to help foster a love of reading in their children. That is why we provide resources to achieve this aim.
Why reading is important
- Reading helps you achieve your goals
- Reading will help you with different jobs and careers
- Reading will help increase your knowledge
- Reading will help you understand morals and how to behave
- Reading can inspire you
- Reading can make you laugh and make you happy
- Reading will help you improve your vocabulary
- Reading is fun!