The programme has been designed to provide a clear structure for the development of all literacy skills, including talking and listening, spelling and phonics, reading and writing. It provides a progressive programme for the teaching of phonics and spelling using active methods and dictation for assessment purposes. Reading is taught using a wide variety of books to develop comprehension and fluency. There are daily writing opportunities as well as the taught writing lessons. These promote writing for a variety of purposes across the curriculum. The programme ensures that literacy tasks are active, enjoyable and fun. It has been constructed to ensure that children are not learning in isolation but with collaborative working in pairs and trios.
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Active Literacy – A Parents Guide Video