Key Knowledge

Phonics/Spelling

See separate phonics & Spelling guidance.

To have phonic knowledge of phase 2 and 3 sounds.

To give the correct sound to graphemes for all of the 40+ phonemes.

To read words containing -s, -es, -ing, -ed and -est endings.

To read words with contractions, e.g. I’m, I’ll and we’ll.

Fluency 

To know all Y1 common exception words.

Poetry & Performance

To learn simple poems by heart.

Words In Context /Authorial Intent 

To know a limited range of word meanings

Comparing, Contrasting and Commenting

To know a wide range of fiction, non-fiction and poetry at a level beyond that at which they can read independently.

Key Vocabulary

Key Skills

Phonics/Spelling -NOW SOUNDS WRITE

See separate phonics & Spelling guidance.

To apply phonic knowledge and skills as the route to decode words.

To blend sounds in unfamiliar words using the GPCs that they have been taught.

To respond speedily, giving the correct sound to graphemes for all of the 40+ phonemes.

To read words containing taught GPCs.

To read words containing -s, -es, -ing, -ed and -est endings.

To read words with contractions, e.g. I’m, I’ll and we’ll.

Fluency 

To read Y1 common exception words, noting unusual correspondences between spelling and sound and where these occur in words.

To accurately read texts that are consistent with their developing phonic knowledge, that do not require them to use other strategies to work out words.

To reread texts to build up fluency and confidence in word reading.

To check that a text makes sense to them as they read and to self- correct.

Poetry & Performance

To recite simple poems by heart.

Words In Context /Authorial Intent 

To discuss word meaning and link new meanings to those already known.

Comparing, Contrasting and Commenting

To listen to and discuss a wide range of fiction, non-fiction and poetry at a level beyond that at which they can read independently.

To link what they have read or have read to them to their own experiences.

To retell familiar stories in increasing detail.

To join in with discussions about a text, taking turns and listening to what others say.

To discuss the significance of titles and events.

Inference & Prediction

To begin to make simple inferences.

To predict what might happen on the basis of what has been read so far.