INITIALIT

InitiaLit–F is a comprehensive whole-class beginning reading and spelling program for all children in their first year of schooling. It includes an explicit and systematic synthetic phonics program as well as a literature component to enrich oral language, listening comprehension and vocabulary.

InitiaLit–F focuses on two main components:

Phonics, to systematically and explicitly teach the basic alphabetic code in a set sequence. In addition to learning letter-sound correspondences and how these are applied to reading and spelling, children will be introduced to common morphemes and simple grammatical concepts.
Vocabulary, oral language and listening comprehension through quality children’s literature. Detailed lessons, including writing tasks, are provided for each of the storybook titles selected for use with the program.

Term 3 focus includes:

Reading

Decoding skills
‘Tricky’ (common) words
Comprehension
Elements of a fiction story (character, setting, problem, solution)

Writing

Recount
Seed Writing
Vocabulary and sentence structure
Letter formation and handwriting

Spelling

Words that contain the sounds already taught
Tricky words
Segmenting/Blending
Rhyme

Numeracy

Curriculum Overview Term 3