RWI Phonics

RWI Phonics

At Northfield Primary School we use the Read Write Inc (RWI) programme to get children off to a flying start with their literacy. RWI is a method of learning centred round letter sounds and phonics, and we use it to aid children in their reading and writing.

Reading opens the door to learning. A child who reads a lot will become a good reader. A good reader will be able to read more challenging material. A child who reads challenging material is a child who will learn. The more a child learns, the more he or she will want to find out.

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.

When using RWI to read the children will:

learn 44 sounds and the corresponding letter/letter groups using simple picture prompts
learn to read words using Fred Talk
read lively stories featuring words they have learned to sound out
show that they comprehend the stories by answering questions.

When using RWI to write the children will:

learn to write the letters/letter groups which represent 44 sounds.
learn to write words by saying the sounds in Fred Talk
write simple sentences
compose stories based on picture strips
compose a range of stories based on writing frames.

RWI Action Plan 2019/20

action plan 2019-20 RWI-pdf.pdf

Useful Websites

Oxford Owl On Oxford Owl you can read books related to children's RWI level.

Ruth Miskin- RWI On the Ruth Miskin website (who is the creator of RWI) you can find a range of helpful videos and resources which you can do with your child at home.