Read Write Inc. Spelling

At Five Spires Academy, we use the Read, Write Inc. Spelling scheme throughout                                                         year 2 – 6. Year 1 have a tailored spelling scheme which is based around the                                                                       same concept as the RWInc Spelling scheme.

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Read Write Inc. Spelling is a 15 / 20 -minute-a-day programme for Years 2 to 6. The programme runs on a two week cycle per unit, consisting of four sessions per week (eight in total per unit)

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Using a proven approach underpinned by phonics, fast–paced lessons and an online subscription, Read Write Inc. Spelling prepares children for the higher demands of the statutory spelling assessments in England.

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How does each unit run?

Each session begins with a speed sound quick recall.

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Session one: focuses on a rapid recall of the previous units spelling to consolidate their learning. This session then introduces the new sound / spelling rule for the unit through a short video. This is then followed with a spelling zone activity.

Session two: Dots and Dashes activity

Session three: Rapid Recap and Word Changers activity (focussing on prefixes and suffixes)

Session four: Words to log and learn

* Children to look through last two activities (dots and dashes and word changers)

* Children to pick 6 tricky words and circle the tricky part of the word

* Children to discuss why they are tricky and come up with strategies to remember them, e.g. rapping, mnemonic, giving it character, say it how it is

* Log the words in books

Session five: Dictation (Partner work – Children read sentences to each other and peer assess each others spellings)

Session six: Four in row (A game that tests spellings that the children play against each other)

Session seven: Choose the right word (Teaching children how to apply spellings into contexts) and Team Teach (Children test each other on the units spellings)

Session eight: Spelling test