1. Oxford Reading Tree Oxford Reading Tree Sign posting the
A guide for parents
Introduction to the presentation

2. What you will know by the end of the session
You will have an understanding of the Oxford Reading Tree Scheme
You will have explored the options and development opportunities provided by the scheme
You will have discussed how you can help in supporting reading at home
objectives

3. Understanding The Oxford Reading Tree Scheme
Is a well established reading scheme which is highly successful in teaching children to read.
It makes learning to read fun with relevant stories, interesting characters and excellent illustrations to encourage discussion
It has carefully written stories using simple, natural sounding language and key words repeated and gradually extended
It has 14 stages to encourage progress with branches to provide extra practice or develop specific skills. Click on for more information

4. Options & Development Provided by the Scheme
Beginner Readers- Stage 1-3
Enriches language, develops early literacy skills, introduces a range of texts
Develops talking, listening, early phonic and book handling skills
Wrens for reinforcement & Sparrows for consolidation
Becoming Fluent - Stages 4-5
Consolidates language skills, develops reading confidence and strategies, expands the range of texts
Increases confidence, reading strategies, reflective and research skills
Sparrows for consolidation & Woodpeckers for phonics

5. Options & Development Provided by the Scheme
Toward Independence - Stages 6-9
Encourages further reading practice, increases stamina, stimulates imagination, texts extended
Develops insight into feelings, motivation, expression, and skills in handling more complex language and structure
Robins and Jackdaws for extension reading
Treetops Stages 10-16
Provides support for those who still need it, introduces more complex narrative forms, extends reading experience
Develops understanding of complex narrative forms, extends reading vocabulary

6. What Parents can do to help
Try to find 10 quiet minutes everyday to look at a book
If it is a new book always read it to your child first
Talk about the stories to help increase confidence - ask plenty of questions and offer praise
If they don’t get it right avoid saying ‘no that’s wrong’ - try reading it together
Encourage reading in everyday life. E.g. At the supermarket

7. Biff…
This is Biff
Biff and her family and friends feature in many of the stories
You will get to know Biff’s family VERY well