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Sandwood Primary School
Reading Policy
SANDWOOD PRIMARy schoolReading Policy
AimOur overall aims are to develop readers who:-
Are enthusiastic and confident readers who can understand a wide range of texts. read for interest, information and enjoyment.
RationaleReading is a multi-strategy approach to understanding the written word. It is not simply the decoding of marks on the page but involves the ability to read with understanding a wide range of different texts, including fiction, non-fiction, real world texts such as labels, captions, lists and environmental print. Competence in reading is the key to independent learning and therefore the teaching of reading is given a high priority by all staff. Success in reading has a direct effect on progress in all areas of the curriculum and is crucial in developing children’s self-esteem, confidence and motivation.
Specific Aims Children should:
Read aloud fluently and with expression; Read for meaning; Read texts critically; Read a wide range of fiction, poetry and non-fiction materials; Use all cueing strategies for reading including:
o Phonic (sounding the letters and blending them together o Visual (whole word recognition and analogy with known wordso Contextual (use of picture and background knowledge o Grammatical (which words make sense
Listen to texts attentively.
Teaching ApproachesP1-3We will use the Storyworlds Reading Scheme which has been designed to meet the demand for a reading programme which enables teachers to develop pupils’ literacy skills using a variety of methods.
There are 12 stages in total-
On completion of Stage 9 the children will move to Literacy World Stage 1.
Storyworlds Bridges (stages 10-12) may be used by children in P3 who have already completed the 9 main stages or by children further up the school who require additional work before commencing Literacy World.
Stages 1-3 to be completed in Primary 1Stages 4-6 to be completed in Primary 2Stages 7-9 to be completed in Primary 3
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Each world has 4 stages – Our World, Animal World, Fantasy World and Once Upon a Time World.
Before beginning Stage 1 complete word building and readiness for reading exercises and activities. Stage 1 can then commence depending on children’s ability.
Books are taught in school first prior to being sent home.
Stages 1-3
STAGE 1 Introduce the book and story. Question and answer. Read the story through. Children learn the key words.Three reading days per week. Non-reading days, activities completed.
STAGE 2 Three reading days per week. Non-reading days, activities covered.STAGE 3 Three reading days per week. Day 1, first half of book. Day 2, second half of
book.Additional books are available, as home readers.
Stages 4-9Top 2 Groups
In each world 3 out of the 4 books should be covered for class reading (see grid for suggested organisation). The book being used as a home reader should be sent home week 1 when a new world is introduced. Then as the ‘world’ progresses the book taught in class should go home as a home reader the following week.
For example
Week 1 Home Reader – Sam hides Red TedClass Reader – Red Ted goes to school
Week 2 Home Reader – Red Ted goes to schoolClass Reader – Lucy loses Red Ted
Week 1 Home Reader – Lucy loses Red TedClass Reader – Red Ted at the Beach
Each Class reading book should take 2 reading days ie,
day 1 – pages covered 2-6 (stages 4-5) pages 2-8 (stages 6-9)day 2 – whole book covered
If a group does class reading 2 days a week one book should be covered each week. Therefore it should take 3 weeks to complete each world, and 12 weeks to complete each stage.
Naturally less able children will have to work at a slower pace, and perhaps complete all 4 books of each world for every stage as class readers, and it may take longer than 2 reading days to complete one book. The teacher should use his/her professional judgment to decide the best way of working for individual children/groups.
Novel StudiesNovels are used in a variety of ways to further support and extend the teaching of reading - whole class lessons, to extend individual groups and the widening of pupil experiences / enjoyment of text.
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Primary 1Block 1 Stage 1- Our
WorldNon- Fiction to be covered during class story time
Introductory stage and stage 1
Block 2 Stage 1 – Animal World
Stage 1 – Fantasy World
Stage 1 – Once Upon a Time World
Block 3 Stage 2 – Our World
Stage 2 – Animal World
Stage 2 – Fantasy World
Block 4 Stage 2 – Once Upon a Time World
Stage 3 – Our World
Non-Fiction stage 2
Block 5 Stage 3 – Animal World
Stage 3 – Fantasy World
Stage 3 – Once Upon a Time World
Primary 2Block 1 Stage 4 – Our
WorldStage 4- Animal
WorldNon-Fiction Stage 3
Block 2 Stage 4 – Fantasy World
Stage 4 – Once Upon a Time World
Stage 5 – Our World
Block 3 Stage 5 – Animal World
Stage 5 – Fantasy World
Stage 5 – Once Upon a Time World
Block 4 Non-Fiction Stage 4
Stage 6 – Our World
Stage 6 – Animal World
Block 5 Stage 6 – Fantasy World
Stage 6 – Once Upon a Time World
Non-Fiction Stage 5
Primary 3Block 1 Stage 7 – Our
WorldStage 7 – Animal World
Non-Fiction Stage 6
Block 2 Stage 7 – Fantasy World
Stage 7 – Once Upon a Time World
Stage 8 – Our World
Block 3 Stage 8 – Animal World
Stage 8 – Fantasy World
Stage 8 – Once Upon a Time World
Block 4 Non-Fiction Stage 7
Stage 9 – Our World
Stage 9 – Animal World
Block 5 Stage 9 – Fantasy World
Stage 9 – Once Upon a Time World
Non-Fiction Stage 8
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Suggested Class Readers and Home Reader Stages 4-9
Stage 4Our WorldHome ReaderSam Hides Red
TedClass ReadersRed Ted goes to
schoolLucy loses Red
TedRed Ted at the
beach
Animal WorldHome ReaderMax wants to
flyClass Readers
Max and the apples
Max and the catMax and the
drum
Fantasy WorldHome Reader
Pirate Pete loses his hat
Class ReadersPirate Pete keeps
fitPirate Pete and
the monsterPirate Pete and
the treasure island
O. U. a T. WorldHome Reader
The Sun and the Wind
Class Readers
Little RabbitThe Ant and
the DoveThe Town
Mouse and the Country Mouse
Stage 5Our WorldHome Reader
PresentsClass Readers
Grandma’s Surprise
The Mango TreeWho Did it?
Animal WorldHome Reader
Dipper in danger
Class ReadersDipper and the
old wreckDipper to the
rescueDipper gets
stuck
Fantasy WorldHome Reader
Fire in Wild WoodClass ReadersThe big snowball
Creepy CastleThe bag of coal
O. U. a T. WorldHome Reader
The Ugly Duckling
Class Readers
The Lake of Stars
The Wolf and the Kids
The Straw House
Stage 6Our WorldHome Reader
The castleClass Readers
The lost costume
The big bootsThe school fair
Animal WorldHome Reader
Harry’s elephant
Class ReadersHarry’s monkeyHarry’s snakeHarry’s seal
Fantasy WorldHome Reader
Slug the sea monster
Class ReadersThe magic tridentFlora to the rescue
Olly the octopus
O. U. a T. WorldHome Reader
The Cooking Pot
Class Readers
The Princess and the Pea
The Gingerbread
ManThe Old
Woman who lived in a
Vinegar Bottle
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Stage 7Our WorldHome ReaderBouncer comes
to stayClass ReadersThe cricket bat
mysteryThe new boyThe next door
neighbour
Animal WorldHome ReaderKiboko and the
water snakeClass ReadersTwiga and the
moonMamba and the crocodile birdDuma and the
lion
Fantasy WorldHome ReaderThe magic hat
Class ReadersThe magic coatThe magic bootsThe magic shoes
O. U. a T. WorldHome ReaderThe Frog PrinceClass ReadersThe Pied PiperThe Tug of WarThe Elves and the shoemaker
Stage 8Our WorldHome ReaderLost in the mist Class ReadersRescue at seaThe Highland
GamesThe Highland
Cattle
Animal WorldHome ReaderThe elephant that forgot
Class ReadersThe shark with
no teethThe snake that couldn’t hissThe bear that wouldn’t growl
Fantasy WorldHome Reader
Kim and the shape dragon Class
ReadersKim and the
computer mouseKim and the
computer giantKim and the
missing paintpot
O. U. a T. WorldHome ReaderAli, Hassan and
the donkey Class Readers
The Three Wishes
Little Red Riding Hood
The Tiger and the Jackal
Stage 9Our WorldHome ReaderBig Barry Baker and the bullies Class ReadersBig Barry Baker
in troubleBig Barry baker
on the stageBig Barry
Baker’s parcel
Animal WorldHome Reader
Cobra Cat Class ReadersCherry blossom
CatCanal boat Cat
City Cat
Fantasy WorldHome Reader
Voyage into spaceClass Readers
Adventure at seaJourney into the
earthThe magic carpet
O. U. a T. WorldHome Reader
Jack and the Beanstalk
Class ReadersHansel and
GretelThe Two GiantsThe Little Girl and the Bear
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Non Fiction
Name of Book
Number of books
All Aboard Stage
Storyworlds Stage
This Week 5 Introductory
Stage 1
Clever Clowns
6 Introductory
Stage 1
Bigger and Bigger
3 Introductory
Stage 1
What happens next?
6 Introductory
Stage 1
In the morning
6 Introductory
Stage 1
Feelings 5 Introductory
Stage 1
Name of Book
Number of books
All Aboard Stage
Storyworlds Stage
Chairs 17 Stage 1 Stage 2Swimming 11 Stage 1 Stage 2Honey Bee 5 Stage 1 Stage 2What do we drive?
12 Stage 1 Stage 2
Hats 17 Stage 1 Stage 2Places we visit
16 Stage 1 Stage 2
Name of Book
Number of books
All Aboard Stage
Storyworlds Stage
Toys now and then
15 Stage 2 Stage 3
Dinosaurs 7 Stage 2 Stage 3
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Cats 6 Stage 2 Stage 3Weather 6 Stage 2 Stage 3
Name of Book
Number of books
All Aboard Stage
Storyworlds Stage
Eating Plants
14 Stage 3 Stage 4
The Workshop
18 Stage 3 Stage 4
The Feast 15 Stage 3 Stage 4Animal Homes
9 Stage 3 Stage 4
Guinea Pigs 9 Stage 3 Stage 4Butterflies 8 Stage 3 Stage 4
Name of Book
Number of books
All Aboard Stage
Storyworlds Stage
At the Park 10 Stage 4 Stage 5Hiccups and Burps
12 Stage 4 Stage 5
Roadsigns 15 Stage 4 Stage 5Hedgehogs 4 Stage 4 Stage 5
Name of Book
Number of books
All Aboard Stage
Storyworlds Stage
Racing Pigeons
16 Stage 5 Stage 6
Biggest and Smallest
11 Stage 5 Stage 6
Roller Coaster
9 Stage 5 Stage 6
Newts 11 Stage 5 Stage 6Slugs 8 Stage 5 Stage 6Wearing Glasses
13 Stage 5 Stage 6
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Name of Book
Number of books
All Aboard Stage
Storyworlds Stage
What does it eat?
6 Stage 6 Stage 7
Canals and Narrow Boats
10 Stage 6 Stage 7
Footprint Detective
9 Stage 6 Stage 7
Wheels 11 Stage 6 Stage 7Leaves 8 Stage 6 Stage 7Planning a Party
9 Stage 6 Stage 7
Name of Book
Number of books
All Aboard Stage
Storyworlds Stage
Robot World 5 Stage 7 Stage 8Looking after the egg
4 Stage 7 Stage 8
What’s cookin?
4 Stage 7 Stage 8
Putting on a magic show
12 Stage 7 Stage 8
Clown’s Gallery
5 Stage 7 Stage 8
Town animals
13 Stage 7 Stage 8
Name of Book
Number of books
All Aboard Stage
Storyworlds Stage
The Planets 6 Stage 8 Stage 9A Tropical Journey
4 Stage 8 Stage 9
Shipwreck 6 Stage 8 Stage 9Television 6 Stage 8 Stage 9Frogs and Toads
6 Stage 8 Stage 9
Painting with Poster Paint
6 Stage 8 Stage 9
P4-7
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We use the Literacy World Reading Scheme. This scheme has Core Readers, Satellites for struggling readers and Comets for more able pupils. P4 – Stage 1 P5 – Stage 2P6 – Stage 3P7 - Stage 4
Literacy World Stages 1-2 Additional Reading Books
Stage 1Fiction
Steggie’s Way
The Twelfth Floor Kids
Mrs Dippy and her Amazing Inventions
Nutty as a Noodle Stories
The Magic Sticks
Stage 1Non-
Fiction
How a Book is made
Making the past
into presents
The search for Tutankhamen
Incredible Insects
Stage 1 Satellite
s
Emergency 999!
Fair’s Fair
Pet Rescue Mad Trad tales
Dinosaur who dunnit?
Stage 1 Comets
Jane Blond Quakers Green fingers and other mysteries
The Goat-Skin Lad and other
talesStage 2Fiction
Cheat Raiders Children Behaving Badly
Take a Run and Jump
The Alien
Stage 2Non-
Fiction
Have your Say
Natural Record
Breakers
Life in Space The Roman Chronicle
Stage 2 Satellite
s
School Troubles
Animal Heroes
The Dangerous Planet
Blasts from the Past
Norbert the Nice
Stage 2 Comets
Auntie Madge
Born Lucky
Split Secrets and Lies
Literacy World Stages 3-4
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Additional Reading Books
Stage 3Fiction
Dark Secrets
Very best Friend
The Chilli Challenge
Odysseus and the Cyclops
Mrs Maginty and the Cornish Cat
Stage 3Non-
Fiction
How to persuade
people
The How, What and
Why of Mammals
Zlata’s Diary Broomsticks and Balloons
Stage 3Satellite
s
Foul Play Tales of Tricks
Pyramid of Doom
Disaster! Silly Stories
Stage 3 Comets
The Tupilak
Laila’s Lion and stories from other
cultures
Two sides of the coin
Insiders
Stage 4Fiction
A Christmas
Carol
Cal’s Log Peacemaker Under the Bomber’s
Moon
The Pardoner’s Tale
Stage 4Non-
Fiction
Quakes, Floods and
other Disasters
Big Issues Spiders (and how they
hunt)
Alan Shearer – a Biography
Stage 4 Satellite
s
No-Luck Holmes
Eerie Encounter
s
A Christmas Carol
Crime Files Survival!
Stage 4 Comets
Great Expectations
Three tales from
Shakespeare
Twenty Seventeen
Project Nemesis
Tracking
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Class Benchmark Stages Tracking KeyPrimary 1 E Storyworlds Stage 1 SW 1
Storyworlds Stage 2 SW 2Storyworlds Stage 3 SW 3
Primary 2 1.1 Storyworlds Stage 4 SW 4Storyworlds Stage 5 SW 5Storyworlds Stage 6 SW 6
Primary 3 1.2 Storyworlds Stage 7 SW 7Storyworlds Stage 8 SW 8Storyworlds Stage 9 SW 9
Primary 4 1.3 Literacy World 1 LW 1LW 1 (s)LW 1 (c)
Primary 5 2.1 Literacy World 2 LW 2LW 2 (s)LW 2 (c)
Primary 6 2.2 Literacy World 3 LW 3LW 3 (s)LW 3 (c)
Primary 7 2.3 Literacy World 4 LW 4LW 4 (s)LW 4 (c)
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