Read Write Inc. Phonics: In the Sun (Pink Set 3 Storybook 3)

Core Storybook Features: Focus Sounds – a, e, i, o, u
These decodable Core Storybooks provide structured practice for children learning to read. The stories cover a wide range of engaging genres, including fairy tales, myths and legends, rhyming stories, and familiar settings, supporting both phonics development and a love of reading.

Focused Phonics Practice: Set 1 and Set 2 Sounds
Strengthens early phonics skills and supports fluent reading:

Speed Sounds – Focus on Set 1 and Set 2 phonics sounds

Focus Sounds – a, e, i, o, u

Green Words – Decodable words aligned with the story’s phonics focus

Red Words – High-frequency tricky words: my, the, of

Comprehension Activities to Deepen Understanding
Each book features:

Retell the Story – Encourages sequencing and supports oral storytelling development

Questions to Chat About – Promotes inference, discussion, and deeper engagement with the text

Supportive Reading Preparation
Pre-reading activities ensure children are ready for successful reading:

Sound and Word Practice – Activities at the start to practise focus sounds and key vocabulary

Vocabulary Check – Introduces and explains unfamiliar or challenging words

Linked Writing Practice
Children extend their phonics learning through structured writing activities:

Pink Get Writing! Books – Provide composition and spelling activities aligned with the Core Storybooks

Teaching and Planning Support
Teachers are supported with comprehensive planning tools and professional development:

Lesson Plans – Available in Read Write Inc. Phonics Handbook 1 and on Phonics Online, featuring story introductions, sound practice, and comprehension support

Reading Readiness
These Core Storybooks are ideal for children who have a secure understanding of Speed Sounds Set 1 and are ready to apply their skills in engaging, structured reading experiences.

Additional Books for Practice
Corresponding Book Bag Book: Rags

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