Intent
Reading
At Ark Priory, we are dedicated to ensuring all children are passionate about reading. We map out immersive learning journeys which are underpinned by high-quality key texts, as detailed in our Reading Spine document. Through reading, we provide multiple opportunities for pupils to develop a love for learning, a passion for discovery and the confidence to explore their imagination. We are determined that all children become highly competent readers and academically prepare for life in primary school and beyond.
Phonics
At Ark Priory Primary Academy, our Intent in Phonics in to teach all children to read accurately with good comprehension and for children to become fluent readers by the end of Year 1.
Implementation
Reading
The Ark Priory curriculum covers purpose-focused genres which align with the National Curriculum. This develops children to be fluent and effective readers, speakers and writers, so that they can communicate their ideas and emotions to others with clarity and conviction.
Phonics
We use the Read, Write, Inc. (RWI) Phonics programme, which is a synthetic phonics and literacy programme for all Nursery, Reception, Year 1 and some Year 2 children within the school.
For every child, regardless of their age, background or need, learns to:
- Read accurately and fluently and develop a love of reading.
- Spell, handwrite and develop their ideas for writing.
- Articulate their understanding and practise what they have been taught.
Children learn the 44 common phonetic sounds in order to be able to independently blend them to develop their reading, writing and spelling skills.
The RWI sessions take place each day. The fast pace and consistent programme is a key element of developing reading skills for all children which is integral for accessing the rest of the school curriculum.
Children also learn to read and spell words that do not conform to regular phonetic patterns (High Frequency Words) and decode both fiction and non-fiction texts through discussion, performance and teacher led activities.
Reception
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
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Texts exploring the topic, ‘All About Me: Who Am I?' |
Texts exploring the topic, ‘Festivals and Celebrations: Why Do We Celebrate?’ |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
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Texts exploring the topic, ‘Space: What is Out of this World?’ |
Texts exploring the topic, ‘Growth and Change: How Do Things Change?’ |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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Texts exploring the topic, ‘Animals and Habitats: Where Can You Find Me?’ |
Texts exploring the topic, ‘Transport, Journeys and Transitions: How Do We Move?’ |
Year 1
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
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The Three Little Pigs by Mei Matuoka The Lonely Beast by Chris Judge |
Traction Man by Mini Grey The Wooden Camel by Wanuri Kahiu |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
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Naughty Bus by Jan Oke The Hundred Decker Bus by Mike Smith |
Mr Gumpy’s Motor Car by John Burningham |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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| The Queen’s Handbag by Steve Antony |
Tiddler by Julia Donaldson Snail and the Whale by Julia Donaldson |
Year 2
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
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George and the Dragon by Chris Wormel Rapunzel by Bethan Woollvin |
Jack and the Beanstalk by Ed Bryan George’s Marvellous Medicine by Roald Dahl |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
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Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth by Oliver Jeffers ACP non-fiction |
The Story Tree by Hugh Lupton |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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Fantastically Great Women Who Changed The World |
Lila and the Secret of Rain by David Conway & Jude Daly |
Year 3
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
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The BFG by Roald Dahl |
Stig of the Dump by Clive King |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
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| Queen’s Nose by Dick King Smith | The Illustrated Grimm Fairy Tales |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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| The Wild Robot by Peter Brown |
The Adventures of Odysseus by Hugh Lupton |
Year 4
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
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Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White |
Varjak Paw by S.F. Said |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
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| The Explorer by Katherine Rundell | The Last Wild by Piers Torday |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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| The Boy at the Back of the Class by Oniali Rauf |
I Can Make this Promise by Christine Day |
Year 5
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
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| Beowulf by Michael Morpurgo | Riddle of the Runes by Janina Ramirez |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
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| Kensuke’s Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo | The Girl Who Stole an Elephant by Nirana Farook |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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| The Gauntlet by Karuna Riazi | Cogheart by Peter Bunzl |
Year 6
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
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| Wonder by R J Palacio | Holes by Louis Sachar |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
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Our Beautiful Game by Lou Kuenzler |
Letters from the Lighthouse by Emma Carroll |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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| Floodlands by Marcus Sedgwick |
Macbeth by William Shakespeare |