English // Phonics & Word Reading
Reading fluently
Read aloud books matched to phonic ability accurately and with growing fluency; reread familiar texts to build confidence, speed, and expression
Quick check
When the learner reads a book aloud at their level, can they get through most words without stumbling — sounding less like they're decoding and more like they're telling a story?
Ask this to see whether the topic is secure.
Topic // Mastery
What mastery looks like
- Read a phonically appropriate text with 90%+ accuracy
- Reread familiar texts with improved pace and expression
- Read emergent-reader texts with purpose and understanding
Topic // Map
Where this fits
- RequiredMust come first
- HelpfulHelps, but not essential
Before this
2 topics- Blending Sounds to Read WordsRequired
Phonics & Word Reading // Ages 4 to 7
Must be able to decode before fluency
Phonics & Word Reading // Ages 5 to 8
Need sight word bank for fluency
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Reading fluently
Ages 5 to 7 // Method
Leads to
2 topicsPhonics & Word Reading // Ages 6 to 10
Expressive reading builds on basic reading fluency
Writing Composition // Ages 5 to 11
Reading fluency supports reading aloud own writing
Topic // Standards
Curriculum standards
- Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects
- RF.K.4RI.1.10RL.1.10
- The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document
- Eng/KS1/Y2/WR/1Eng/KS1/Y2/WR/7Eng/KS1/Y2/WR/8Eng_Y1_RWR_08Eng_Y1_RWR_09
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