Reading Made Simple Reading and Spelling Programme Level 1

Reading Made Simple is a programme of phonic instruction that aims to make reading easier for everyone. This programme will give you all the tools you need to help a child gain confidence as a reader and/or writer, using phonics instruction.

It is popular amongst home-schooling families, but can equally be used by private tutors and is simple enough to be used supplementary to school work by parents.

About Reading Made Simple

The programme is

• Very simple to teach: One basic lesson format and no complicated phonic language to learn

• Flexible - no one size fits all. You can choose the path that is right for your child.

• Systematic: Each lesson builds on the one before, creating a seamless learning experience. Many pupils do not even realise how much they have learnt, as it seems so easy!

Who is this reading and writing programme for?

• Children who are just starting to read and write

• Older children who can already read but need help with spelling and writing

• Children with special needs who have failed with other phonic programmes

• Anyone of any age and ability who needs to learn to read and/or write!

What is included in the pack?

1. The complete teaching programme for Level 1, with full instructions for teaching the lessons

2. The Word Lists needed for practice and review

3. Flashcards for the phonic sounds and sight words

Which phonic sounds are taught?

The lessons cover 41 of the most common phonic patterns:

ck, oo, ee, sh, ch, nd/nt ending, nk endings, th, ng, ing, ar, or, a-e, i-e, o-e, u-e, ai, ea, oa, high, it, ay, ou, aw, oi, ur, al, er, y ending both ee and eye, ea saying/e/, ow as in cow, a saying /ar/, long vowels with no 'e', ow saying oe, ew, oy and rules concerning 'wa' words.

About the lessons:

• Pupils study a set of around ten words per week, all with a common sound.

• There is an extension list of words for reading to help reading move faster than spelling. This list is optional as it contains words from Level 2, which can also be studied for reading and/ or spelling as needed by the child.

• The lessons are simple, following a set format and taking one week each to give sufficient practice.

• Weekly dictations help the child to apply new knowledge while revising previously taught sounds.

Word lists

Accompanying word lists are provided. These can be used in multiple ways:

• Pinned up to allow daily revision of the current sound being taught

• Put in a folder for review work

• To have on hand to remind a pupil of a sound family and the words within it

Supporting resources:

Reading books

The first set of reading books for the younger child can be found here: https://teachsimple.com/dashboard/admin/my-products/644f7f2e7593a1001985bc3f

The rest can be downloaded individually for FREE from the website.

Worksheets

Worksheets for older pupils 7+ can be found in the Level 1 spelling pack here: https://teachsimple.com/product/phonic-spelling-programme-level-1-ages-7

Worksheets for younger children/special needs can be found in the reading book packs:

Reading Books can be found separately:

Set 1: https://teachsimple.com/product/graded-decodable-phonic-reading-books-workbooks-for-common-digraphs

Set 2: https://teachsimple.com/product/decodable-phonic-reading-books-long-vowelsilent-e-cvce

Set 3: https://teachsimple.com/product/decodable-phonic-reading-books-ai-ea-oa-igh-ir-ay-ou