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Read Write Inc - Resources for Parents and Carers

 

At Staplegrove Church School we use the Read Write Inc (RWI) programme to support children in Reception and Key Stage One with their reading. Reading is one of the most important skills that children can master.

Using RWI, the children learn to read effortlessly so that they can put all their energy into comprehending what they read. It also allows them to spell effortlessly so that they can put all their energy into composing what they write.

Children will:

  • learn 44 sounds and the corresponding letter/letter groups using simple picture prompts
  • learn to read words using Fred Talk (blending sounds together)
  • read stories competently featuring words they have learned to sound out
  • show that they comprehend the stories by answering questions
  • learn to write the letters/letter groups which represent 44 sounds, using a helpful handwriting phrase.
  • learn to write words by saying the sounds using 'Fred Fingers'

 

What can you do at home? 


We believe that teaching your child to read relies on a good partnership between home and school. When you are teaching your child to read at home, it is important that the sounds you say are the 'pure sounds.  Please see the pronunciation video guide.

Letter Sounds
The children are taught 3 sets of letter sounds.  We begin using letter names once the children are in Year 1 and are confidently reading. 

 

Blending Books 

Sound Blending Books

Your child has started to bring home a Sound Blending Book. The children can read these multiple times. This supports them to become confident readers. Each time they re-read, they build their speed and confidence. They love reading and want to read because they can read the words. They have bought the Sound Blending Book home to practise reading simple words using sounds we have taught in class.

Encourage your child to share their enjoyment of the book with you.  If they hesitate over a sound or word, remind them to read the word using ‘Fred Talk, read the word’. For example, this means they say the sounds individually, then blend the sounds together to read the whole word e.g. ‘p-e-g'  'peg’. 

Ask your child to look through the sounds first. Let them say  the sounds and then blend the sounds to read the word. If they are finding this difficult, say the sounds together slowly, and then a second time quicker followed by the word.  Then turn the page to reveal the picture.

Following Blending Books 

Ditty sheets follow Blending Books. 

Your child needs to confidently know all Set 1 sounds (m,a,s,d,t,i,p,n,g,o,c,k,u,b,f,e,l,h,r,j,v,w,y,z,x) and read simple words containing these sounds using Fred Talk, e.g. c-o-t, cot before moving onto these sheets. 

 

Ditty Sheets 

The information here will help you to support your child in making steady progress with their reading.

Children read a ‘Ditty a day’. They will bring this home with them each day. They need to re-read this multiple times at home.  The same text helps children to become confident readers. Each time they re-read, they build their fluency/speed and comprehension. The more they read, the faster progress they will make. Please  avoid saying, “This is too easy for you!” but instead say “I love how well you can read this!”  They are meant to be able to read all of the words as it is at their correct level. If they hesitate over a word, remind them to read the word using ‘Special Friends, Fred Talk, read the word’. For example, this means they spot the ‘sh’, ‘ll’, ‘ck’ etc, then Fred Talk and blend to read the word e.g. sh, sh-i-p, ship.

Some words are ‘tricky’ because they contain letters that don’t match the sounds the child has been taught. For example, ‘the’ has ‘e’ making an ‘u’ sound. We teach these common exception words as Red words. In the Ditty sheets, these words are printed in red text. Remind your child not to use Fred Talk to read Red words but instead to stop and think. Tell them the word if needed.
   
So, to recap, what can you do to help at home?

  1. Listen to your child read the Read Write Inc. Ditty again and again.
  2. Encourage them to use ’Special Friends’, ‘Fred Talk’, ‘read the word’.
  3. Practise reading the Speedy Sounds, Green words and any Red Words.
  4. Discuss the story and encourage their storyteller voice.


Red Words for Dittys

I

the

my

no

put

me

of

go

 Moving On
Moving to Red Books requires your child to confidently know Set 1 Special Friends sh, th, qu, ch, ng & nk as well as additional sounds ll, ss, ck.  They should be able to spot these in words and Fred Talk the word e.g. special friends sh, sh-o-p, shop. 

 

Red Books 

The information here will help you to support your child in making steady progress with their reading.

Children read each Read Write Inc. book three times in their group with their partner. Re-reading the same book helps children to become confident readers. Each time they re-read, they build their fluency/speed and comprehension.  After the third read in class, children bring the same Storybook home in their book bag.  Please  avoid saying, “This book is too easy for you!” but instead say “I love how well you can read this book!” They are meant to be able to read all of the words as the book is at the correct level.
If they hesitate over a word, remind them to read the word using ‘Special Friends, Fred Talk, read the word’. For example, this means they spot the ‘sh’, then Fred Talk and blend to read the word e.g. sh, sh-i-p, ship.

So, to recap, what can you do to help at home?

  1. Listen to your child read the same Read Write Inc. Storybook again and again.
  2. Encourage them to use ’Special Friends’, ‘Fred Talk’, ‘read the word’.
  3. Read through the Story Green words, Speedy Green words and Red words listed in the book.
  4. Discuss the story and encourage their storyteller voice.
     

Red Words
Red Words are also known as common exception or tricky words. They occur in stories regularly (said, what, where) but have unusual letter combinations (‘ai’ in the word ‘said’ makes the sound ‘e’).  Remind your child not to use Fred Talk to read Red Words but instead to ‘stop and think’.  Tell them the word if you need to.

Red words your child will need to know for Red Books: 

 

I

of

my

to

the

put

for

he

no

 

 

Moving On
In order to move on to Green your child needs to confidently use Fred Talk to read and write words with Set 1 Special Friends (sh, th, qu, ch, ng, nk) and words with 4 sounds (e.g. lamp, mist, wind).  The also need to read alien/nonsense words using their known sounds. 

Green Books 

The information here will help you to support your child in making steady progress with their reading.


Children read each Read Write Inc. book three times in their group with their partner. Re-reading the same book helps children to become confident readers. Each time they re-read, they build their fluency/speed and comprehension.  After the third read in class, children bring the same Storybook home in their book bag.  Please  avoid saying, “This book is too easy for you!” but instead say “I love how well you can read this book!” They are meant to be able to read all of the words as the book is at the correct level.
If they hesitate over a word, remind them to read the word using ‘Special Friends, Fred Talk, read the word’. For example, this means they spot the ‘sh’, then Fred Talk and blend to read the word e.g. sh, sh-i-p, ship.

In school we have three reads:

The first read focuses on reading every word accurately. 

The second on reading the story more quickly. 

The third read on comprehension - understanding what they read. 

Then your child brings the same book home to read and enjoy with you again and again at home.  By the time the children bring the book home they should be able to read it like a storyteller - they feel confident about reading it. They are meant to be able to read all of the words as the book is at the correct level. Please encourage them to share their enjoyment of the story with you and read it in their storyteller voice – again and again.

Before reading with your child have a look at the Story Green words, the Speedy Green Words and Red Words.  These are within the book in a table.  Your child looks at these words before reading in class to ensure they are confident with the key words so can read with confidence.

So, to recap, what can you do to help at home?

  1. Listen to your child read the same Read Write Inc. Storybook again and again.
  2. Encourage them to use ’Special Friends’, ‘Fred Talk’, ‘read the word’.
  3. Read through the Story Green words, Speedy Green words and Red words listed in the book.
  4. Discuss the story and encourage their storyteller voice.

 

Red Words


Red Words are also known as common exception or tricky words. They occur in stories regularly (said, what, where) but have unusual letter combinations (‘ai’ in the word ‘said’ makes the sound ‘e’).  Remind your child not to use Fred Talk to read Red Words but instead to ‘stop and think’.  Tell them the word if you need to.

Red words your child will need to know for Green Books:

your

said

you

he

are
 

Red words from previous books (your child should be familiar with these):

I

of

my

to

the

put

for

he

no

 

Moving On
In order to move on to Purple your child needs to confidently use 'Fred in Head' to read and write words with Set 1 Special Friends (sh, th, qu, ch, ng, nk) and words with 4 and 5 sounds (e.g. until, spend, such, chops).  The also need to read alien/nonsense words using their known sounds.  

Purple Books 


The information here will help you to support your child in making steady progress with their reading.

In school we have three reads:

The first read focuses on reading every word accurately. 

The second on reading the story more quickly. 

The third read on comprehension - understanding what they read. 

Then your child brings the same book home to read and enjoy with you again and again at home.  By the time the children bring the book home they should be able to read it like a storyteller - they feel confident about reading it. They are meant to be able to read all of the words as the book is at the correct level. Please encourage them to share their enjoyment of the story with you and read it in their storyteller voice – again and again. They are meant to be able to read all of the words as the book is at the correct level. Please encourage them to share their enjoyment of the story with you and read it in their storyteller voice – again and again.

If they hesitate over a word, remind them to read the word using ‘Special Friends, Fred Talk, read the word’. For example, this means they spot the ‘sh’, then Fred Talk and blend to read the word e.g. sh, sh-i-p, ship.  Remind your child not to use Fred Talk to read Red words but instead to stop and think. Tell them the word if needed. When they have needed to Fred talk a word or had help, encourage them to re-read the whole sentence or page, trying to recall that word this time.   If your child is needing to Fred talk most of the words, please do talk to your child’s teacher as they may need some extra support to help them in moving forward confidently.

Before reading with your child have a look at the Story Green words, the Speedy Green Words and Red Words.  These are within the book in a table.  Your child looks at these words before reading in class to ensure they are confident with the key words so can read with confidence.

So, to recap, what can you do to help at home?

  1. Listen to your child read the same Read Write Inc. Storybook again and again.
  2. Encourage them to use ’Special Friends’, ‘Fred Talk’, ‘read the word’.
  3. Read through the Story Green words, Speedy Green words and Red words listed in the book.
  4. Discuss the story and encourage their storyteller voice.


Red Words
Red Words are also known as common exception or tricky words. They occur in stories regularly (said, what, where) but have unusual letter combinations (‘ai’ in the word ‘said’ makes the sound ‘e’).  Remind your child not to use Fred Talk to read Red Words but instead to ‘stop and think’.  Tell them the word if you need to.

Red words your child will need to know for Purple Books: 

 baby  

  go    

  me   

 Red words from previous books (your child should be familiar with these):

I

of

my

to

the

put

for

he

no

 

your

said

you

he

are

 

 Moving On
In order to move on to Pink your child needs to recognise and speedily read (using Fred in Head) and write words the first 6 Set 2 sounds (ay, ee, igh, ow, oo, oo).  They should confidently read and write words using all Set 1 sounds including Special Friends.  They should spot these sounds in alien/nonsense words and read these confidently.

 

Pink Books 

The information here will help you to support your child in making steady progress with their reading.

In school we have three reads:

The first read focuses on reading every word accurately. 

The second on reading the story more quickly. 

The third read on comprehension - understanding what they read. 

Then your child brings the same book home to read and enjoy with you again and again at home.  By the time the children bring the book home they should be able to read it like a storyteller - they feel confident about reading it. They are meant to be able to read all of the words as the book is at the correct level. Please encourage them to share their enjoyment of the story with you and read it in their storyteller voice – again and again. They are meant to be able to read all of the words as the book is at the correct level. Please encourage them to share their enjoyment of the story with you and read it in their storyteller voice – again and again.

If they hesitate over a word, remind them to read the word using ‘Special Friends, Fred Talk, read the word’. For example, this means they spot the ‘sh’, then Fred Talk and blend to read the word e.g. sh, sh-i-p, ship.  Remind your child not to use Fred Talk to read Red words but instead to stop and think. Tell them the word if needed. When they have needed to Fred talk a word or had help, encourage them to re-read the whole sentence or page, trying to recall that word this time.   If your child is needing to Fred talk most of the words, please do talk to your child’s teacher as they may need some extra support to help them in moving forward confidently.

Before reading with your child have a look at the Story Green words, the Speedy Green Words and Red Words.  These are within the book in a table.  Your child looks at these words before reading in class to ensure they are confident with the key words so can read with confidence.

So, to recap, what can you do to help at home?

  1. Listen to your child read the same Read Write Inc. Storybook again and again.
  2. Encourage them to use ’Special Friends’, ‘Fred Talk’, ‘read the word’.
  3. Read through the Story Green words, Speedy Green words and Red words listed in the book.
  4. Discuss the story and encourage their storyteller voice.


Red Words
Red Words are also known as common exception or tricky words. They occur in stories regularly (said, what, where) but have unusual letter combinations (‘ai’ in the word ‘said’ makes the sound ‘e’).  Remind your child not to use Fred Talk to read Red Words but instead to ‘stop and think’.  Tell them the word if you need to.

Red words your child will need to know for Pink Books:

all

I’ve

like

want

call

we

her

there

be

she

some

washing

so

 

 

Red words from previous books (your child should be familiar with these):

I

of

my

to

the

put

for

he

no

 

your

said

you

he

are

baby

go

Me

 

 

Moving On
In order to progress to Orange your child needs to recognise, read and write words using all Set 2 sounds (ay, ee, igh, ow, oo, oo, ar, or, air, ir, ou, oy) confidently using Fred in Head.  Children should also read words with Set 1 sounds, including special friends, speedily.   Children will begin to recognise some Set 3 sounds.

 

Orange Books 

The information here will help you to support your child in making steady progress with their reading.

In school we have three reads:

The first read focuses on reading every word accurately. 

The second on reading the story more quickly. 

The third read on comprehension - understanding what they read. 

Then your child brings the same book home to read and enjoy with you again and again at home.  By the time the children bring the book home they should be able to read it like a storyteller - they feel confident about reading it. They are meant to be able to read all of the words as the book is at the correct level. Please encourage them to share their enjoyment of the story with you and read it in their storyteller voice – again and again. They are meant to be able to read all of the words as the book is at the correct level. Please encourage them to share their enjoyment of the story with you and read it in their storyteller voice – again and again.

If they hesitate over a word, remind them to read the word using ‘Special Friends, Fred Talk, read the word’. For example, this means they spot the ‘sh’, then Fred Talk and blend to read the word e.g. sh, sh-i-p, ship.  Remind your child not to use Fred Talk to read Red words but instead to stop and think. Tell them the word if needed. When they have needed to Fred talk a word or had help, encourage them to re-read the whole sentence or page, trying to recall that word this time.   If your child is needing to Fred talk most of the words, please do talk to your child’s teacher as they may need some extra support to help them in moving forward confidently.

Before reading with your child have a look at the Story Green words, the Speedy Green Words and Red Words.  These are within the book in a table.  Your child looks at these words before reading in class to ensure they are confident with the key words so can read with confidence.

So, to recap, what can you do to help at home?

  1. Listen to your child read the same Read Write Inc. Storybook again and again.
  2. Encourage them to use ’Special Friends’, ‘Fred Talk’, ‘read the word’.
  3. Read through the Story Green words, Speedy Green words and Red words listed in the book.
  4. Discuss the story and encourage their storyteller voice.


Red Words
Red Words are also known as common exception or tricky words. They occur in stories regularly (said, what, where) but have unusual letter combinations (‘ai’ in the word ‘said’ makes the sound ‘e’).  Remind your child not to use Fred Talk to read Red Words but instead to ‘stop and think’.  Tell them the word if you need to.

Red words your child will need to know for Orange Books:

 

what

they

do

old

was

 

 

Red words from previous books (your child should be familiar with these):

I

of

my

to

the

put

for

he

no

 

your

said

you

he

are

baby

go

Me

all

I’ve

some

washing

like

want

call

we

her

there

be

she

so

 

 

 

 

Moving On
In order to progress to Yellow your child recognise all Set 2 sounds speedily.  They should read and write longer words using all Set 1 & 2 sounds.  They will read Set 1 & 2 sounds in 4/5 sound alien/nonsense words.  Children should read and write simple words with Set 1 & 2 words speedily.  They should begin to recognise some Set 3 sounds.  

 

Yellow Books

The information here will help you to support your child in making steady progress with their reading.

In school we have three reads:

The first read focuses on reading every word accurately. 

The second on reading the story more quickly. 

The third read on comprehension - understanding what they read. 

Then your child brings the same book home to read and enjoy with you again and again at home.  By the time the children bring the book home they should be able to read it like a storyteller - they feel confident about reading it. They are meant to be able to read all of the words as the book is at the correct level. Please encourage them to share their enjoyment of the story with you and read it in their storyteller voice – again and again. They are meant to be able to read all of the words as the book is at the correct level. Please encourage them to share their enjoyment of the story with you and read it in their storyteller voice – again and again.

If they hesitate over a word, remind them to read the word using ‘Special Friends, Fred Talk, read the word’. For example, this means they spot the ‘sh’, then Fred Talk and blend to read the word e.g. sh, sh-i-p, ship.  Remind your child not to use Fred Talk to read Red words but instead to stop and think. Tell them the word if needed. When they have needed to Fred talk a word or had help, encourage them to re-read the whole sentence or page, trying to recall that word this time.   If your child is needing to Fred talk most of the words, please do talk to your child’s teacher as they may need some extra support to help them in moving forward confidently.

Before reading with your child have a look at the Story Green words, the Speedy Green Words and Red Words.  These are within the book in a table.  Your child looks at these words before reading in class to ensure they are confident with the key words so can read with confidence.

So, to recap, what can you do to help at home?

  1. Listen to your child read the same Read Write Inc. Storybook again and again.
  2. Encourage them to use ’Special Friends’, ‘Fred Talk’, ‘read the word’.
  3. Read through the Story Green words, Speedy Green words and Red words listed in the book.
  4. Discuss the story and encourage their storyteller voice.


Red Words
Red Words are also known as common exception or tricky words. They occur in stories regularly (said, what, where) but have unusual letter combinations (‘ai’ in the word ‘said’ makes the sound ‘e’).  Remind your child not to use Fred Talk to read Red Words but instead to ‘stop and think’.  Tell them the word if you need to.

Red words your child will need to know for Yellow Books:

saw

watch

school

watches

small

their

were

who

tall

one

brother

I’m

there

fall

any

where

wall

was

by

 

Red words from previous books (your child should be familiar with these):

I

of

my

to

the

put

for

he

no

 

your

said

you

he

are

baby

go

Me

all

I’ve

some

washing

like

want

call

we

her

there

be

she

so

they

do

old

was

what

 

 

 

 

 Moving On


In order to progress to Blue your child needs to read Set 3 sounds speedily.  The should use these sounds to read real and nonsense/alien words.  The should have a reading speed of 60-70 words per minute and attempt intonation to show comprehension. 

 

Blue Books 

The information here will help you to support your child in making steady progress with their reading.

In school we have three reads:

The first read focuses on reading every word accurately. 

The second on reading the story more quickly. 

The third read on comprehension - understanding what they read. 

Then your child brings the same book home to read and enjoy with you again and again at home.  By the time the children bring the book home they should be able to read it like a storyteller - they feel confident about reading it. They are meant to be able to read all of the words as the book is at the correct level. Please encourage them to share their enjoyment of the story with you and read it in their storyteller voice – again and again. They are meant to be able to read all of the words as the book is at the correct level. Please encourage them to share their enjoyment of the story with you and read it in their storyteller voice – again and again.

If they hesitate over a word, remind them to read the word using ‘Special Friends, Fred Talk, read the word’. For example, this means they spot the ‘sh’, then Fred Talk and blend to read the word e.g. sh, sh-i-p, ship.  Remind your child not to use Fred Talk to read Red words but instead to stop and think. Tell them the word if needed. When they have needed to Fred talk a word or had help, encourage them to re-read the whole sentence or page, trying to recall that word this time.   If your child is needing to Fred talk most of the words, please do talk to your child’s teacher as they may need some extra support to help them in moving forward confidently.

Before reading with your child have a look at the Story Green words, the Speedy Green Words and Red Words.  These are within the book in a table.  Your child looks at these words before reading in class to ensure they are confident with the key words so can read with confidence.

So, to recap, what can you do to help at home?

  1. Listen to your child read the same Read Write Inc. Storybook again and again.
  2. Encourage them to use ’Special Friends’, ‘Fred Talk’, ‘read the word’.
  3. Read through the Story Green words, Speedy Green words and Red words listed in the book.
  4. Discuss the story and encourage their storyteller voice.


Red Words
Red Words are also known as common exception or tricky words. They occur in stories regularly (said, what, where) but have unusual letter combinations (‘ai’ in the word ‘said’ makes the sound ‘e’).  Remind your child not to use Fred Talk to read Red Words but instead to ‘stop and think’.  Tell them the word if you need to.

Red words your child will need to know for Blue Books:

does

other

two

could

ball

would

water

wash

anyone

over

wasn’t

through

once

son

whole

people

why

humans

you’re

 

Red words from previous books (your child should be familiar with these):

I

of

my

to

the

put

for

he

no

 

your

said

you

he

are

baby

go

Me

all

I’ve

some

washing

like

want

call

we

her

there

be

she

so

they

do

old

was

what

watch

school

watches

small

saw

their

were

who

tall

where

wall

was

by

one

brother

I’m

there

fall

any

Moving On


In order to progress to Grey your child needs to read all Set 3 sounds speedily and use these sounds to read real and nonsense words.  The should be able to read a passage at 70-80 words per minute, attempting intonation to show comprehension.

 

 Grey Books 

The information here will help you to support your child in making steady progress with their reading.

In school we have three reads:

The first read focuses on reading every word accurately. 

The second on reading the story more quickly. 

The third read on comprehension - understanding what they read. 

Then your child brings the same book home to read and enjoy with you again and again at home.  By the time the children bring the book home they should be able to read it like a storyteller - they feel confident about reading it. They are meant to be able to read all of the words as the book is at the correct level. Please encourage them to share their enjoyment of the story with you and read it in their storyteller voice – again and again. They are meant to be able to read all of the words as the book is at the correct level. Please encourage them to share their enjoyment of the story with you and read it in their storyteller voice – again and again.

If they hesitate over a word, remind them to read the word using ‘Special Friends, Fred Talk, read the word’. For example, this means they spot the ‘sh’, then Fred Talk and blend to read the word e.g. sh, sh-i-p, ship.  Remind your child not to use Fred Talk to read Red words but instead to stop and think. Tell them the word if needed. When they have needed to Fred talk a word or had help, encourage them to re-read the whole sentence or page, trying to recall that word this time.   If your child is needing to Fred talk most of the words, please do talk to your child’s teacher as they may need some extra support to help them in moving forward confidently.

Before reading with your child have a look at the Story Green words, the Speedy Green Words and Red Words.  These are within the book in a table.  Your child looks at these words before reading in class to ensure they are confident with the key words so can read with confidence.

So, to recap, what can you do to help at home?

  1. Listen to your child read the same Read Write Inc. Storybook again and again.
  2. Encourage them to use ’Special Friends’, ‘Fred Talk’, ‘read the word’.
  3. Read through the Story Green words, Speedy Green words and Red words listed in the book.
  4. Discuss the story and encourage their storyteller voice.


Red Words
Red Words are also known as common exception or tricky words. They occur in stories regularly (said, what, where) but have unusual letter combinations (‘ai’ in the word ‘said’ makes the sound ‘e’).  Remind your child not to use Fred Talk to read Red Words but instead to ‘stop and think’.  Tell them the word if you need to.

Red words your child will need to know for Grey Books:

should

come

many

mother

above

father

here

buy

bought

great

someone

another

walk

caught

worse

everyone

talk

thought

love

wear

 

Red words from previous books (your child should be familiar with these):

I

of

my

to

the

put

for

he

no

 

your

said

you

he

are

baby

go

Me

all

I’ve

some

washing

like

want

call

we

her

there

be

she

so

they

do

old

was

what

watch

school

watches

small

saw

their

were

who

tall

where

wall

was

by

one

brother

I’m

there

fall

any

does

other

two

could

ball

would

water

wash

anyone

over

wasn’t

through

once

son

whole

people

why

humans

you’re

 

 

Moving On


In order for your child to progress they should be able to read real and nonsense words using all Set 1, 2 and 3 sounds.  The will be able to read multi-syllabic words containing all sounds.  They should have a reading speed of 90+ words per minute and read with intonation that shows comprehension. 

 

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