Comprehension Early Learning Goals
- Demonstrate understanding of what has been read to them by retelling stories and narratives using their own words and recently introduced vocabulary.
- Anticipate (where appropriate) key events in stories.
- Use and understand recently introduced vocabulary during discussions about stories, non-fiction, rhymes and poems and during role play.
It is vital you continue to read a wide variety of books with your children at home. Please refer to our ‘Ten top tips for reading to your child’ document for more support.
Word Reading Early Learning Goals
- Say a sound for each letter in the alphabet and at least 10 digraphs.
- Read words consistent with their phonic knowledge by sound-blending.
- Read aloud simple sentences and books that are consistent with their phonic knowledge, including some common exception words.
For further information about the reading skills we will focus upon this term, please view “Potter’s Sequential Reading Curriculum” and the “Knowledge and Skills” tab on the Phonics Subject Overview page.
Writing Early Learning Goals
- Write recognisable letters, most of which are correctly formed.
- Spell words by identifying sounds in them and representing the sounds with a letter or letters.
- Write simple phrases and sentences that can be read by others
Example of this in action:
- We will Share the story ‘Dear Zoo’ by Rod Campbell. After the children are familiar with the story, we will create a new version of the story as a group. The children will be asked to select an animal and describe why it would be unsuitable as a pet. The children will be supported to form and write simple sentences using the repeated pattern of the story. We will then create a group book to share with the rest of the class.