Phonics
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We understand that for every child in your school to read successfully they need to have a strong phonic knowledge – recognising each of the graphemes, decoding and blending effortlessly and reading with fluency and expression. Our range of phonics resources will help your students embed these phonic skills and develop a love of reading.
All resources are backed by a research-based approach to teaching reading.
A wide range of resources is available for all of your phonics needs.
Each series contains loveable characters that help make learning fun.
Systematic synthetic phonics helps all students achieve reading growth
Learn how this systematic synthetic phonics program is making a positive difference in the lives of teachers and students in the Northern Territory.
Learn howWhat is phonics and why is it important?
The English written language is an alphabetic code. Letters (graphemes) are symbols that represent the individual sounds (phonemes) of spoken language. Phonics is understanding the relationship between the sounds and the letter/s that represent them.
There are a number of different approaches to teaching phonics, all with varying levels of effectiveness. The evidence is clear, however, that systematic, synthetic phonics is the most effective approach.
Watch the video below to learn more about the teaching of phonics.
A synthetic phonics approach teaches beginner readers:
grapheme–phoneme (letter–sound) correspondences (the alphabetic principle) in a clearly defined, incremental sequence
to apply the highly important skill of blending (synthesising) phonemes in order, to read a word
to apply the skills of segmenting words into their constituent phonemes to spell
that blending and segmenting are reversible processes.
Such explicit instruction is particularly important for children who come from disadvantaged homes and communities, where oral language exposure in the pre-school years is significantly diminished when compared to children from more advantaged backgrounds (Buckingham, 2016).
Phonics alone is not sufficient, however. No serious reading scientist has ever claimed that it was.
Oxford Levels
Oxford-levelled books have helped millions of students all over the world learn to read and to love
reading.
At Oxford, we use an expertly developed and well-established system for levelling our books, which has been used to develop many of our popular and well-loved series including Project X and Oxford Reading Tree.
We’ve finely graded our books so you can accurately match children to the right book. With the help of expert authors our levelled books hook children of different ages into reading, capture their imaginations, and make them think.
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Letters and Sounds phonics sequence
Oxford's phonics resources (excluding Read Write Inc.) are aligned with the Letters and Sounds phonics sequence. This supportive phonics framework ensures that each series is accessible to all students.
Are you ready for the Phonics Screening Check?
The phonics whitepaper is a guide for schools to consider the evidence, reflect on current practices, and perform a simple self-audit in preparation for the Phonics Screening Check.
Download nowWhat do teachers say about Oxford's phonics resources?
“This program has had the greatest impact on student learning I have ever seen. If any program can deliver on its promise to move students along in their learning this is it! The positive reinforcement ideas built into the program changed the way I celebrated student success. As I introduced the ideas to students (and staff) a positive energy could be instantly seen and felt. This program makes sense.”
- Assistant Principal, Mernda Primary School (VIC) on Read Write Inc.
“It works. Read Write Inc. is a program that takes a ‘success for all’ approach. RWI addresses differentiation and additional needs between students, keeping them engaged through the Tutoring program. Be prepared to see fast improvements in students’ reading, writing, spelling and comprehension…”
- Principal, Toowong State School (QLD)
“Our whole school has benefited from the implementation of systematic synthetic phonics. All students have made terrific gains because they are learning how words work and are utilizing their phonemic skills more. Every student in our school made at or above the expected growth in Progressive Achievement Tests in Reading (PAT-R) over the last 12 months.”
- Principal, Dundee Beach School (NT)
Oxford's range of Phonics resources
Read Write Inc.
Read Write Inc. Phonics is a rigorous program for F—2 that is proven to create fluent, enthusiastic readers, confident speakers and willing writers. It incorporates effective classroom management strategies that ensure participation and fast progress for all students, and comes with comprehensive lesson plans and assessment resources.
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| Read Write Inc. Phonics: Teaching Handbook 1 | Buy now |
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| Read Write Inc. Phonics: Teaching Handbook 2 | Buy now |
| Read Write Inc. Set 1 Speed Sound Cards | Buy now |
| Read Write Inc. Reading Leader Handbook | Buy now |
| Read Write Inc. Fred the Frog Toy | Buy now |
| Read Write Inc. Phonics: Green Word Cards | Buy now |
| Read Write Inc. Phonics: Red Word Cards | Buy now |
Floppy's Phonics
Both Floppy's Phonics Fiction and Non-fiction are fully decodable and are ideal for extra practice or reinforcement alongside any phonics teaching program.
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Biff, Chip and Kipper: Decode and Develop
These exciting and engaging Biff, Chip and Kipper adventures support children who are making the transition from fully decodable phonic readers to richer reading at every stage.
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| Biff, Chip and Kipper: Decode and Develop Level 1 Pack of 6 | Buy now |
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| Biff, Chip and Kipper: Decode and Develop Level 1A Pack of 6 | Buy now |
| Biff, Chip and Kipper: Decode and Develop Level 1B Pack of 6 | Buy now |
| Biff, Chip and Kipper: Decode and Develop Level 1+ Pack of 6 | Buy now |
| Biff, Chip and Kipper: Decode and Develop Level 1+A Pack of 6 | Buy now |
| Biff, Chip and Kipper: Decode and Develop Level 1+B Pack of 6 | Buy now |
| Biff, Chip and Kipper: Decode and Develop Level 2 Pack of 6 | Buy now |
Traditional Tales
These enchanting stories from around the world are fully decodable with clear phonic progression. Shared for generations, these timeless tales can now be read by every child.
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Project X Phonics
Project X Phonics offers 40 engaging and full decodable books that can be used alongside any phonics teaching program. Perfect for group work and one-to-one reading practice, the books enable students to practise and consolidate their phonics knowledge.
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Project X Code
Project X Code is a reading program that embeds systematic synthetic phonics within a highly motivational 3D adventure series. This book-by-book series will keep children reading as they revisit phonics knowledge and build key reading and comprehension skills.
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| Project X Code Pack 1 | Buy now |
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| Project X Code Pack 2 | Buy now |
| Project X Code Oxford Level 3 Mixed Pack of 4 | Buy now |
| Project X Code Oxford Level 4 Mixed Pack of 4 | Buy now |
| Project X Code Oxford Level 5 Mixed Pack of 4 | Buy now |
| Project X Code Oxford Level 6 Mixed Pack of 4 | Buy now |
| Project X Code Oxford Level 7 Mixed Pack of 4 | Buy now |
Project X Alien Adventures
Project X Alien Adventures books are 100% decodable, and small steps of progression ensure independent reading from day one. The books are also 100% fun – a new alien friend and an exciting space mission will draw children in and make them want to read on.
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| Read Write Inc. Phonics: Teaching Handbook 1 | Buy now |
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| Read Write Inc. Phonics: Teaching Handbook 2 | Buy now |
| Read Write Inc. Set 1 Speed Sound Cards | Buy now |
| Read Write Inc. Reading Leader Handbook | Buy now |
| Read Write Inc. Fred the Frog Toy | Buy now |
| Read Write Inc. Phonics: Green Word Cards | Buy now |
| Read Write Inc. Phonics: Red Word Cards | Buy now |
Which Phonics resources are right for me?
Our Phonics Selector is here to help you decide which resources are right for your school – simply answer a few simple questions to find out which resource best suits your teaching needs.
Biff, Chip and Kipper: Decode and Develop readers are 60% decodable to support the transition from phonics to richer reading. Familiar settings, real-life scenarios and humorous illustrations will hook children into reading.
F–360% decodable textsParent Support
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Floppy's Phonics: Fiction and Non-fiction decodable readers are ideal for providing extra practice and reinforcement alongside any phonics teaching program. Inside cover notes for parents and teachers are included in every book.
F–2100% decodable textsParent Support
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Traditional Tales are 100% decodable retellings of classic tales with clear phonic progression for Years F–2. Storymaps in each book fuel children’s writing and inside cover notes will support both teachers and parents.
F–2100% decodable textsTeacher Support
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Project X Hero Academy is a fully decodable fiction series designed to motivate young readers and turn them into reading superheroes. Hero Academy is composed of 78 student books that are matched to the Letters and Sounds phonics sequence.
F–3100% decodable textsTeacher SupportParent Support
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Project X Phonics offers a sequential introduction to letters and sounds, with step-by-step progression. Perfect for both group work and one-to-one reading, the fully decodable texts enable students to practise their phonics knowledge.
F–1100% decodable textsTeacher Support
Explore series in-depth Look Inside
Project X Code is a highly motivational intervention program that embeds systematic synthetic phonics within a 3D adventure series. Children revisit their phonics knowledge and build key reading and comprehension skills.
2–4100% | 80% decodable textsAssessmentTeacher Support
Explore series in-depth Look Inside
Project X Alien Adventures are exciting, fully decodable stories that will motivate and support reluctant readers through to independence. Fine levelling throughout the series builds children’s confidence and helps them make progress.
F–4100% decodable textsAssessmentTeacher SupportParent Support
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