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54 | www.teachwire.net Summer reading challenge What is the single biggest indicator of a child’s future success? A love of reading. Recent research however reveals that just 1 in 3 children said they enjoyed reading in their free time. The Reading Agency is on a mission to change this. The Summer Reading Challenge is a chance to step away from assessments, progress scores and SATs, and help children to discover a passion for reading, on their own terms. It’s FREE to take part and children can sign up at their local library and online. Find out more and sign up at summerreadingchallenge.org.uk/school-zone-src Spelling Shed Want spelling that sticks? Spelling Shed, The Science of Spelling, is the proven spelling scheme with spelling games enjoyed by millions of learners worldwide! Spelling Shed’s scheme is based on cutting-edge research into the teaching of spelling and vocabulary. It includes proven approaches to teach spelling, such as using phonics as a base, exploring morphology and etymology, including activities that support orthographic mapping and explicitly teaching spelling patterns. Rather than rote memorisation, Spelling Shed teaches children skills and strategies for spelling, promoting independent learning, increasing reading fluency and improving vocabulary acquisition. Spelling Shed subscriptions also include a full grammar curriculum, Grammar Arcade, Mastery Zone, Hive games, word lists, end-of-term assessments and data tools. Visit edshed.com Resource roundup Five ideas for exceptional literacy teaching Improving writing and oracy No More Marking’s Comparative Judgement assessments have revolutionised the way primary writing is assessed, and provide schools with reliable and nationally-standardised data on their students’ writing attainment. A No More Marking subscription now gives you even more. This year, for the first time, you can use Comparative Judgement to assess oracy. You’ll also get access to two brand new resources aimed at improving writing and oracy. The Writing Hub hosts lesson resources, writing exemplars, professional development videos and our innovative Writing Progression. Automark offers instant analysis of quizzes linked to the Writing Progression. Find out more by visiting nomoremarking.com/ campaigns/power 2 5 The Week Junior is the current affairs magazine that children love to read. It gives children aged eight to 14 a unique opportunity to learn about the world around them in an engaging, age-appropriate way, whilst developing a whole range of important skills needed for educational success. Take out a school subscription to: • Inform, inspire and stimulate discussion with topical features and articles • Develop critical thinking skills by encouraging curiosity and debate • Provide high-quality current affairs to nurture reading for pleasure Visit schools. theweekjunior.co.uk Broaden children’s knowledge of the world with TheWeek Junior 1 3 4 Fantastic phonics resources Reading Planet Rocket Phonics is a DfE-validated SSP programme with a mission: to help every child to keep up, not catch up. Written by author, trainer and consultant Abigail Steel, the programme is available for Reception and Year 1. With Rocket Phonics, you get everything needed for reading and writing: fully decodable books, flashcards, teaching plans, pupil booklets and more. Plus, Rocket Phonics Online includes a range of innovative digital resources to bring phonics to life. Find out more at tinyurl.com/tp-RisingStars