Read Write Inc. Phonics: Pick It Up (Red Ditty Book 5)

Red Ditty Book Features: Focus Sounds – a, e, i, o, u
These Red Ditty Books allow children to practise reading short, fully decodable passages. The stories are designed to reinforce Read Write Inc. Phonics Set 1 sounds, building children's accuracy, fluency, and comprehension skills. Each book prepares readers to transition confidently to the longer Read Write Inc. Storybooks and Non-fiction books.

Focused Phonics Practice: Set 1 Sounds
Supports foundational decoding and fluency development:

Speed Sounds – Reinforces Set 1 phonics sounds

Focus Sounds – a, e, i, o, u

Red Words – Tricky, non-decodable words highlighted for recognition

New Vocabulary – Introduced before reading to support understanding and build oral language

Comprehension Activities to Build Understanding
Each book includes:

Questions to Talk About – Promotes oral comprehension and reflection

Linked Reading Activities – Strengthen decoding accuracy and fluency through contextualised reading

Pre-Reading and Vocabulary Support
Structured activities to set children up for success:

Sound Practice – Revisits Set 1 Speed Sounds and introduces Green Words used in the text

Red Word Introduction – Highlights tricky words to build automatic word recognition

Instructional Support and Writing Links
Lesson Plans – Detailed guidance available in Read Write Inc. Phonics Handbook 1

Linked Writing Activities – Provided in the Get Writing! Red Ditty Books, covering composition and spelling

Additional Practice – Ditty Photocopy Masters offer extra lessons for children needing reinforcement

Reading Readiness
These Red Ditty Books are perfect for children who have confidently learned Speed Sounds Set 1 and are ready to practise reading short, accessible texts with increasing independence.

Linked Book
Corresponding Book Bag Book: Fun Run

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