Phoenix Primary School has implemented a whole school approach to teaching English through the Gradual Release of Responsibility Model. Our Literacy Blocks ensure teaching is explicit, learning is inclusive and that concepts, skills and processes are continuously developed upon.  

Reading instruction at Phoenix Primary School includes all 6 essential components: oral language, phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension. The Phoenix Way lesson design values warm ups,explicit instruction, the use of Blank and Blooms questioning and plenary. 

We are committed to the inclusion of a consistent, evidence-based whole school approach. The literacy programs in use include: 

• Concepts of Print (K-PP) 

• Cracking the Code (K) 

• Letters and Sounds (PP-3) 

• Words Their Way (2-6) 

• Spelling Mastery/Morphographic Spelling (support 4-6) 

• Words Grammar Fun (PP-1) 

• Talk 4 Writing (PP-6) 

• Lit Pro