Read Write Inc. Spelling

The Read Write Inc. Spelling programme is both a rigorous and a fun way of helping children learn to spell. In just 10 minutes a day you will see a transformation in all your children’s spelling – designed to get children to National Curriculum Level 5, or English Language 5-14 Level D/E.

 

How does it work?

  • The Read Write Inc. Spelling Handbook contains step-by-step lesson plans for all the Get Spelling! Books , notes on how to use the Spelling Log Book , strategies for teaching high frequency words, notes on timetabling, grouping, partner work and assessment, answers to the Get Spelling! activities, and word banks. 

  • The three levels of Get Spelling! Books give a variety of teacher-led, paired work and independent activities

  • Activities include suffixes, prefixes and root words, the tricky bits in words, syllables, high frequency words, homophones, mnemonics and other spelling strategies, dictations and using dictionaries

  • The programme covers all the spelling requirement of the primary framework for year 2-6.

  • The programme focuses on practice, personalisation and ongoing assessment to ensure success, with each child keeping their own Spelling Log Book of words they find challenging.

  • By providing personalised practice, the programme enables all children reading at National Curriculum Level 2a and above, or at English Language 5-14 Level B and above to become confident spellers FAST.

What are the core components?

  • Read Write Inc.: Get Spelling! Teacher's Handbook
  • Read Write Inc.: Get Spelling! Book 1
  • Read Write Inc.: Get Spelling! Book 2
  • Read Write Inc.: Get Spelling! Book 3
  • Read Write Inc.: Get Spelling! Log Book

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Spelling cover

I have implemented the Read Write Inc phonics programme in my class and seen an improvement in reading, writing and spelling. Things that I have noticed are that the children approach writing tasks with increased confidence and use their phonetic knowledge when trying to spell unfamiliar words.

Melcombe Primary School