Units 13-18 Resources

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Decodable Books

Phase 4b / Phase 5

Decodable Books

• Contents: 8 pages per book.

• Size: 150mm x 170mm

Quick weekly assessments

Quick weekly assessments should check knowledge of GPCs, blending for reading and tricky words in a whole class session. Children should be observed and any that are struggling identified and provided with additional support. When assessing:

• Hold cards at the edges and at a good height. Turn cards at a fairly rapid but even pace.

• Look at the children, not the cards. Ensure children are using pure sounds. Play close attention to children who are mirroring other children and those who are at risk of falling behind, and provide additional support through keep-up lessons.

• Ensure full participation by asking individuals, rows and the whole class.

One-to-one summative assessments

One-to-one summative assessments of GPCs, blending for reading and tricky words are carried out in week 6 of each phase. It is suggested that the teacher sets aside enough time to individually test a fifth of the class on each Lesson. Results are recorded and the lowest 20% of children are identified for individual keep-up lessons.