The Read Write Inc. Phonics storybooks provide structured practice for children in decoding words & reading through phonics. Each set of books is carefully graded so children can read them with complete confidence. Read Write Inc. Phonics storybooks help parents support their child by: BL Using Ruth Miskins successful tried-&-tested phonic methodology for reading success BL Offering practical & effective advice in guiding their child through every story BL Building confidence using fun & engaging stories with opportunities for talk & praise throughout The structured phonic stories in Books 2a & 2b are written for parents to plan achievable reading sessions with their child & build reading stamina from Books 1a & 1b. Rag the rat Book 2a
Includes:: the following phonically decodable story-rhymes: 1. Rag the rat
- a rat magician conjures up a variety of things including a magic carpet for him & his audience to ride on 2. Jess in a mess
- a messy elephant just cant stay clean Every rhyming story uses artwork by Tim Archbold who uses a style that has been likened Quentin Blakes which children love. It is recommended that parents use the RWI Phonics Speed Sound Flashcards Set 1 to practice before & alongside children reading any of the RWI story books. Reading steps for success: BL Practise reading the Speed Sounds before each story BL Read the Red & Green words before each story BL Read the story to decode every word BL Re-read the story to reinforce meaning BL Re-read the story for fluency RWI Level in Schools: Although these books have been created for the home market they have been written to Green Level of the RWI school books. The creator Ruth Miskin is currently involved in a series of nationwide training programmes for primary schools commissioned by the UK governments Department for Education & Skills.