Read Write Inc.
Phonics is the gateway to reading and writing, life-long skills that pave the way to success both in school and beyond. It is through phonics that our children learn to decode written letters and spoken sounds. At Holmer Green, we teach phonics using a scheme called 'Read Write Inc.' (RWI) Fresh Start.
Read Write Inc. Fresh Start is a whole-school literacy programme designed and developed by Ruth Miskin, one of the country’s leading authorities on teaching children to read. The programme aims to help all children learn to read fluently and at speed, so they can focus on developing their skills in comprehension, vocabulary and spelling.
When a child joins Holmer Green Junior School, their reading and phonetic ability is assessed within the first few weeks. If the child has gaps in their knowledge of phonics or is struggling to read fluently, these gaps will be taught through either whole class sessions or through individual or group interventions.
At Holmer Green Junior School we have invested significantly in the training of teachers and teaching assistants to carry out the programme effectively with small groups of children. These groups are organised according to their specific needs, and the specific sounds and letters are taught in fun and engaging ways.
As children progress through the levels, they are assessed every half term to ensure they are placed in groups most appropriate for them.
We are delighted to report Read Write Inc. Fresh Start is already making an impact with many children making accelerated progress.
Key sounds taught
Sounds are taught in 3 sets in 'Read Write Inc'.
Set 1 Speed Sounds:
Set 1 Speed Sounds are the first group of sounds, which contain sounds written with one letter:
m a s d t i n p g o c k u b f e l h r j v y w z x
and sounds written with two letters (your child will call these ‘special friends’):
sh th ch qu ng nk
Your child will learn to blend these sounds into words, e.g.
m–a–t mat,
f–i–sh fish,
s–p–l–a–sh splash.
If you would like to practise these sounds with your child at home, please watch the following clips:
m https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/FW4NmI4i/yJzbfCHC
a https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/NqXOqu1P/LQ6egowx
s https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/WNDSJNld/vpHeA6YV
d https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/MHNykDxJ/qpheEx75
t https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/Eo8RMf2n/QVyd9iLP
i https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/6QXCSEe5/MUkO8yTP
n https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/PWUEf1V1/uSBMlvlc
p https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/eK17BBbs/I7CJ2NoN
g https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/04yvOv1a/bNdeQavS
o https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/jvc9yLZn/iidSQ7p8
c https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/MSuCRIua/BBtxOcIS
k https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/WMVSmN43/mOviWkwP
u https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/XLTYSGSk/Zw8FqQP4
b https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/8sbgY7Rm/PuVRzfVJ
f https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/nUzgKjv1/TgCQedyc
e https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/zbAOfS4N/cGNjuQJY
l https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/AxyyXMMz/1HIeNRVl
h https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/8BCV5ADf/7iPP4QZb
r https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/9AP2HxXx/uqdZLq3i
j https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/M7FppNse/Kn5Rnh6p
v https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/yBXYzzIH/seqAuw46
y https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/V80vkzfz/wkhcGa2S
w https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/Alw7JIOM/1ES5DPkK
z https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/86PjidTs/yuR5RL1v
x https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/AzZcCWTP/rV9WHZjR
Set 1 Best Friends
sh https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/nZefNFV4/iHpzpnFo
th https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/x1DaSjIY/CbAxSo6R
ch https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/nyG5EcNc/FGe7Zd1P
qu https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/7390hmFe/AFO7cC30
ng https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/lWEbF3dF/BfgXczkf
nk https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/TzVnj336/tU0nMzgs
Set 2 Speed Sounds:
Once your child has mastered reading Set 1 Speed Sounds, they will then begin to learn Set 2 Speed Sounds. The following are Set 2 Speed Sounds:
ay ee igh ow oo (zoo) oo (look) ar or air ir ou oy
If you would like to practise these sounds with your child at home, please watch the following clips:
ay https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/uxJDFkVW/rfIuSSgN
ee https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/vhIoxkAS/t7VbXSae
igh https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/oRRpu6Bb/nMCCFvHY
ow https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/FPJ9V9UO/VXGoVeWL
oo (zoo) https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/igvD0wSM/xuD9cRCt
oo (look) https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/G2pZ6M1d/9S2zpXSy
ar https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/XBg4nQM3/hpoOJvWK
or https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/OWPzYz60/RSGLB7bh
air https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/fLtVBB9F/Q5zDpxyU
ir https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/UvMXMo1w/OAEyYUjU
ou https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/4UtHRMSV/b0WrH7f5
oy https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/4NzJA3SZ/YFuMaMQO
Set 3 Speed Sounds:
The final set of speed sounds that your child will learn are the Set 3 Speed Sounds. These are:
ea oi a-e i-e o-e u-e aw are ur er ow ai oa
ew ire ear ure tion tious/cious
If you would like to practise these sounds with your child at home, please watch the following clips:
ea https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/0xXuZvxJ/lYOBsQxW
oi https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/o9KCQkdB/GwK3eKLT
a-e https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/z9HaE7I1/CIM6ZF4V
i-e https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/dN8CQruU/DDbeS7PW
o-e https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/aRfgVXHY/ypUX33px
u-e https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/vBQYptOb/AyDPDniW
aw https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/mIOESY3Y/6yqYqYfv
are https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/WP3vfEJN/GrUo4fzM
ur https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/VtuB6xvU/3Y0Fx2aO
er https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/DcAwDoHN/psCx7icw
ow https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/LBfuLVC3/FHR1EyYU
ai https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/Yv0WmSrR/GDf5mwvx
oa https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/aPQxhrrl/w20tOZqg
ew https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/HNueZ2Hc/dHV1IbJR
ire https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/yGeT9yrx/YES1pZFT
ear https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/72HRfI50/bNARFUci
ure https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/udWbh198/22XAs3DB
tion https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/VgtwCbMR/C8rUDnY6
tious/cious https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/gLzfb6rW/DjWKUG2X