About Read Write Inc.
What is Read Write Inc.?
Read Write Inc. is a synthetic phonics programme that ensures early success in reading, writing and spelling. It provides a systematic approach to teaching reading, writing and comprehension, with lively pupils’ resources which include phonics storybooks, all supported by teacher resources and a full training package to ensure its implementation.
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Every strand of Read Write Inc. reinforces the importance of:
- Teaching phonics skills to decode words quickly and easily
- Ensuring that children develop strong comprehension skills
- Offering teachers’ resources that provide detailed lesson plans, management, and assessment tools
By choosing Read Write Inc. you can be sure that you are following the guidelines in the Primary Strategy for Early Reading and the Curriculum for Excellence in Scotland.
See how Read Write Inc. Fresh Start matches to Scottish and Northern Irish Curricula
The four self-standing strands
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For children in foundation to Y2/P1-P3 or children reading at National Curriculum Level 2B or below. |
Builds on Read Write Inc. Phonics from Y2/P3, and helps children secure National Curriculum level 3. |
Designed for children who have used Read Write Inc. Phonics or any child reading at National Curriculum Level 2a/ 5-14, Level 1 and above. |
An intervention programme for children in Y5-7/P6-S1 working below National Curriculum Level 3. |
Read Write Inc. provides clear guidance for teachers, teaching assistants and parents on how to teach children to read and write.
Read Write Inc. is fully compatible with a broad and rich curriculum :
- Systematic with a clearly defined structured progression for learning all major graphemes
- Delivered in discrete daily sessions
- Underpinned by a synthetic approach to blending phonemes
- Makes clear that blending and segmenting are reversible processes
- Uses simultaneous visual, auditory and kineasthic processes
- Makes clear the importance of speaking and listening
- Clear guidance how to assess progress
- Guidance about adapting the programme for children with special educational needs
