At The Pochin School, we follow the Read Write Inc. Spelling scheme, which is a 15-minute-a-day programme for Years 2 to 6.
The scheme uses a proven approach underpinned by phonics and uses fast–paced lessons. Read Write Inc. Spelling prepares children for the higher demands of the statutory spelling assessments in England.
EYFS
In Reception children begin the RWI phonics programme. During their time in reception they develop their knowledge of their sounds, allowing them to write words phonetically.
We praise all children’s attempts to spell phonetically and do not show them the correct spelling as this is expected at this age.
We begin teaching the children red words (tricky words) in Reception. These are the words that we cannot sound out. If a child is trying to spell a red word, we would encourage them to use their sounds but then explain to them that it is a red word so it is tricky and show or model the correct spelling.
Moving into Year 1
Children continue to develop their spelling knowledge and are taught to spell words through the Read Write Inc phonics programme. Children learn a sound a day, developing their blending and confidence to blend to read words and develop fluency. Children are then encouraged to spell these words in their writing. Below is a photograph of the ‘Complex Speed Sound Chart’. These are displayed in all classrooms where RWI phonics is taught. These are used by the teacher to model alternative sound pronunciation and the children.
Moving into Year 2 and Key Stage Two
Once the children have developed a good level of confidence in their reading and have confidence to spell words using alternative spelling patterns they will move on to the Read Write Inc. spelling programme.
Spelling sessions are a carousel of different activities. During a week, the teacher, teaches the spelling pattern they are learning for the week. This is taught using the Read Write Inc Programme where the sound is taught using an interactive video.
Independent Learning
During the week, children work independently to practise their spellings. This can include: a wide range of games to learn spellings for the week e.g. four in a row, dictionary work, amongst others.
Children also learn different strategies for learning spellings such as pyramid writing, rainbow writing, drawing images around words, words without vowels and mnemonics.
The resources helps children to spell the first 100 high frequency words by learning the initial letter or sound.
Children can add their own words to their map as they are writing.
First 100 High Frequency Word Map
Second 100 High Frequency Word Map
This resource helps children to spell words arranged by their spelling rule. Children can add their own words to their map as they are writing by identifying whether they follow a particular spelling rule.
This resource help children to spell words arranged by their spelling rule. The red words are from the Year 3/4 word list. Children can add their own words to their map as they are writing by identifying whether they follow a particular spelling rule.
This resource helps children to spell words arranged by their spelling rule. The green words are from the Year 5/6 word list.
Children can add their own words to their map as they are writing by identifying whether they follow a particular spelling rule.
Why not try Spelling Frame?
Here you can select your year group and take part in spelling challenges!
