English & Reading
English · Seedlings 4–6 · Reception–Y1
Sounds, words and first sentences
How do sounds turn into words?
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What you will learn
- Blend CVC words using known phonemes
- Read and write a simple sentence with a capital letter and full stop
- Retell a familiar story in order using 'first, next, then'
- Listen and answer who/what/where questions
Helpful to know first: Recognise most single-letter sounds
Your next step: DiscoverGo
Discover
Think first: How do sounds turn into words? Say or jot one idea before you read on.
Learn — core route
- Sound-button CVC words
- Story map for a favourite book
- Write one sentence about the story
Lessons in this subject: Learn Topics · English
Practise — check a common mix-up
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Apply / Create — My Story Retell
Record yourself (or tell an adult) retelling a story in order; then write one sentence about your favourite part.
Evidence type: audio or adult observation · accessible alternative always allowed (speak it, draw it, or show an adult).
How it is judged (rubric)
- Beginning: Names characters
- Developing: Retells 2 events in order
- Secure: Retells beginning, middle, end with a written sentence
- Extending: Adds a feeling word and a reason
Explain — say what you did
Review later
We'll offer a quick memory check in 7, 21 and 45 days. Mark this done and your Today page will remind you gently.
For grown-ups · framework mappings
- aligned to UK NC · KS1 Reading: word reading; Writing: composition
- aligned to Common Core · RF.K.2, W.K.3
Status: Live · reviewed
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