2. Texts have been chosen from the CSC SoW; A fiction text, non fiction text and poem from each year group; Activities have been devised based on the texts which cover the three skills – reading, writing and oracy; Each unit could take a half term to complete; Schools do not have to study each unit; The activities can be transferred to other texts.

3. BlwyddynTestun/TextUned/SoW UnitCam 3Ble Wyt ti’n Byw? [Poem]Y Tŷ4 Sêl Cist Car [Fiction]Ar Y Penwythnos1 O, Mae Hi’n Oer [Non-Fiction]Joio yn yr Haul a’r Glaw1 4Tân yn yr Eryri [Poem]Gwersylla2 Mynd i Siopa [Fiction]Y Tywydd3 O, Mae Hi’n Boeth [Non-Fiction]Y Tywydd1 5Mynd i’r Dre [Poem]Y Dref3 Pa Glwb? [Fiction]Hamdden4 Cymru 1, 2 a 3 [Non-Fiction]Y Dref2 6Parti [Poem]Adolygu2 Stori Huw [Fiction]Arwyr1 Gwyliau [Fiction]Gwyliau3 Ffrainc [Non-Fiction]Gwyliau5

4. Units contain: Access to the text, sometimes through a QR code; Questions and answers to support discussion of the texts; Printable activities, eg chatterboxes, question cards, table mats; Loop games; Randomisers; Instruction slides and translated slides for teachers’ use only denoted by this symbol –

5. Level Reading AloudUnderstandingRespondingIndependence 3 Pupils read simple texts quite clearly. They understand and respond simply to texts that include an increasing range of words, phrases and short passages in familiar contexts. They respond to poetry, stories and factual material by referring to aspects they like. They begin reading independently and choose some texts voluntarily. 4 Pupils read familiar passages clearly with some expression. They show an understanding of the main flow of short paragraphs or short dialogues in familiar contexts by recognising an increasing range of words and phrases and key facts. They refer to significant details in the text. They develop as independent readers. 5 Pupils read clearly and with expression. They respond to a variety of suitable texts showing an understanding of the main ideas, events and characters. They select relevant information from texts and express opinions simply. They read independently. 6 Pupils read with increasing expression and confidence. They show an understanding of suitable texts, including some authentic texts, and they select the main points. They express opinions on the content, giving reasons to support their views. Pupils gather information on a specific topic from more than one print source and use it appropriately. They read longer texts independently.

6. Yr Wyddor a As in apple b As in balloon c As in cat ch As in loch d As in dump dd As in then e As in when f As in very ff As in off g As in good ng As in bang h As in house i As in see j As in Jones l As in lion ll l + hiss m As in magician n As in not o As in orange p As in parrot ph As in photo r As in rice rh As in Rhiwbina s As in sock t As in tackle th As in think u As in see w As in cool y As in uh But also as in see. (ydy)