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Phonics

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What is Phonics?

The English written language is an alphabetic code. Letters (graphemes) are symbols that represent the individual sounds (phonemes) of spoken language. Phonics is understanding the relationship between the sounds and the letter/s that represent them.

There are a number of different approaches to teaching phonics, all with varying levels of effectiveness. The evidence is clear, however, that systematic, synthetic phonics is the most effective approach.

Teaching Programs

What do teachers say about Oxford's phonics resources?

'The predictability lowers the cognitive load so the kids can concentrate on the phonics. It’s also a safe environment so they are not afraid to participate.'

Kindergarten Teacher, on Essential Letters and Sounds Australia

'This program has had the greatest impact on student learning I have ever seen. If any program can deliver on its promise to move students along in their learning this is it! The positive reinforcement ideas built into the program changed the way I celebrated student success. As I introduced the ideas to students (and staff) a positive energy could be instantly seen and felt. This program makes sense.'

Assistant Principal, VIC, on Read Write Inc.

Decodable Readers

A page from the Decodables Alignment Chart, showing the Letters and Sounds Phases and the books from all the series that align with each phase

Curate your decodable library

Oxford has over 300 titles that are fully decodable and sequenced to Letters and Sounds. We've mapped all of the series to each phase, so you can pick and choose your favourites and create your own decodable reading list!

Browse the different series and titles below and use the correlation chart to match them to the Phonics sequence. Then, contact your local Education Consultant to talk through your school's needs and place an order.

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More reading resources

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    Reading Intervention

    For students needing extra support post-phonics. Oxford's series are purposely written to appeal to older students; at a level they can attempt confidently and curiously.
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    Reading & Comprehension

    Explore Oxford's huge range of fiction and non-fiction stories, written to excite young readers. Complete with vocabulary support, cross-curriculum links and engaging themes, there's something for everyone!
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On-demand Webinars

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An Oxford Primary Education Consultant can talk you through the different resources available and guide you to the solution that best suits your teaching needs.

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