Reading
At Swallownest Primary School, from Year 2 onwards, reading is delivered through Pathways to Read: a structured reading program designed to enhance reading skills in primary school students, focusing on fluency and comprehension through a mastery approach.
Pathways to Read is a comprehensive reading program that supports primary school students in developing essential reading skills through structured lessons, high-quality texts, and a focus on mastery learning. It aims to create confident, fluent readers who enjoy reading for pleasure and understanding.
Programme Structure
Target Audience: The program is designed for pupils from Year 1 to Year 6, equipping them with essential reading skills to become competent and fluent readers.
Curriculum Alignment: Pathways to Read aligns with the national curriculum, ensuring comprehensive coverage of reading comprehension and vocabulary development.
Teaching Approach
Mastery Learning: The program follows a mastery approach, dividing reading skills into ongoing, core, and mastery skills. Each unit consists of six whole class reading sessions that focus on prediction, vocabulary development, and retrieval.
Engaging Lessons: Lessons are designed to be engaging and purposeful, utilising high quality texts to foster a love for reading. The program encourages discussions and fluency practice, allowing students to enhance their vocabulary and comprehension skills.
Benefits
Skill Development: Pathways to Read aims to develop a lifelong love of reading, preparing students for future academic success and instilling confidence in their reading abilities.
Vocabulary Enrichment: The program emphasises vocabulary expansion, providing numerous opportunities for students to engage with rich language.
