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 L 7.1
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Teaching reading in the Literacy Hour
Curricular 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 other age-related
publications Shared reading to enrich, improve
fluency, support comprehension and response, and
provide models for writing Word work including
systematic teaching of phonics and/or
spelling Sentence work as appropriate
Whole class Plenary approx. 10 mins
Group and independent work Guided
reading Independent tasks to develop and
consolidate literacy skills Second wave support
offered where needed
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- application time, e.g. independent
reading- reading to children, e.g. class novel
OHT L 7.2