The Searchlight model

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The Searchlight model
Phonic knowledge (sounds and spelling)
Knowledge of context
Grammatical knowledge
TEXT
Word recognition and graphic knowledge
OHT LR 7.1
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Reading in the elements of the Literacy Hour
A minimum entitlement to the elements of a daily
Literacy HourAll work underpinned by
opportunities for speaking and listeningCurricula
r and childrens targets are visible, monitored
and assessed
Whole class Plenary including opportunities to-
review progress- make connections to other
learning- reinforce the objectives of the lesson
Whole class shared workWork is based on NLS
Framework and Progression in Phonics Shared
reading to enrich, develop fluency, support
comprehension and response, and provide models
for writing including sentence work as
appropriate Word work including systematic daily
teaching of phonics
Whole class Plenary approx. 10 mins
Group and independent work Guided
reading Independent tasks to develop and
consolidate literacy skills
Whole class shared work approx. 30 mins
Group andindependent work approx. 20 mins
Literacy beyond the literacy hour - application
of skills across the curriculum, particularly
non-fiction- reading to children, e.g.
storytime
OHT LR 7.2
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The Searchlight model
Phonic knowledge (sounds and spelling)
Knowledge of context
Grammatical knowledge
TEXT
Word recognition and graphic knowledge
OHT LR 7.3
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Ways of using a prompt sheet

• When preparing to take a reading group
• During a Guided Reading session with a group

OHT LR 7.4
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Using the prompt sheet

• In preparation
• As a starting point for discussion with the
  teacher
• to decide the focus of the introduction
• to establish teaching objectives
• to find out which parts or words may cause
  particular difficulty
• to discuss which sorts of prompts are most
  appropriate.

OHT LR 7.5a
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Using the prompt sheet (cont.)

• In preparation
• As an aide-memoire to yourself
• to note any relevant page numbers or references
• to jot down some good prompt lines
• to note anything you should remember about
  specific children.
• During the session
• as an aide-memoire for the five main stages and
  key points in each
• as a record-sheet for anything you should
  report back to the teacher
• as a record-sheet for anything you want to
  remember yourself
• as a crib sheet for good prompt lines!

OHT LR 7.5b