Author(s): Miskin, Ruth

Writing and Spelling

* The starting point of Ruth Miskin's popular Read Write Inc phonic teaching programme* Speed Sound Flashcards introduce the sounds and the corresponding graphemes (letters), to enable children to decode words easily so they are ready to read the storybooks.* Speed Sound Flashcards Set 1 include the letter sounds a-z and the sounds sh, ch th, nk and ng.* Picture/Word cards are included for children to practice using the sounds they have learnt in context.* Guidance for parents to practice the Speed Sounds with their child is offered throughout.The creator, Ruth Miskin is currently involved in a series of nationwide training programmes for primary schools, commissioned by the UK government's Department for Education and Skills. Channel 4 is currently filming her using the RWI method in schools and she is becoming a well-known name both inschool and at home.