Read Write Inc. Phonics: Playday (Orange Set 4 Storybook 1)

Read Write Inc. Phonics: Playday (Orange Set 4 Storybook 1)
Storybook Features: Focus Sound – ay
Aligned with Classroom Learning
This Storybook is fully aligned with the Read Write Inc. Phonics progression, making it ideal for children who have mastered Speed Sounds Set 1 and 2.
It supports the development of decoding, fluency, and confidence through carefully structured phonics-based storytelling.
Pre-Reading and Vocabulary Activities
Children are prepared for reading success through targeted activities:
Sound and Word Practice – introduces the focus sound ay and related decodable words that appear in the story.
Vocabulary Check – helps build understanding by previewing new or challenging vocabulary.
Red Words – tricky, high-frequency words to recognize by sight:
said, you, what, do, to(day), the, they.
Comprehension Support
Reading is deepened through purposeful questioning and discussion:
Questions to Talk About – promote oral comprehension and help children express understanding.
Discussion Points – provided in lesson plans to support structured classroom reading conversations.
Linked Writing Practice
The learning extends beyond reading with writing activities that reinforce key skills:
Orange Get Writing! Books – feature composition and spelling exercises linked directly to the content of this Storybook.
Teaching and Planning Support
Teachers are equipped with high-quality instructional tools and professional guidance:
Lesson Plans – included in Read Write Inc. Phonics Handbook 1 and Phonics Online, offering teaching tips, story introductions, and comprehension prompts.
Genre and Engagement
A variety of genres keep children engaged and motivated to read:
Fairy tales
Myths and legends
Rhyming stories
Stories set in familiar contexts
Reading Readiness
This Storybook is best suited for children who have confidently learned Speed Sounds Set 1 and 2 and are ready to reinforce those skills in context.
Additional Books for Practice
Corresponding Book Bag Book: We can play!
Corresponding More Storybook: Buddy the stray cat
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