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Structured Literacy

At Aberfeldie Primary School, students engage in a minimum of 10 hours of English instruction each week, with reading and writing skills also embedded across other curriculum areas. Our approach is grounded in Structured Literacy, informed by the Science of Reading and cognitive science research into how students learn best.

Our Structured Literacy program includes:

• Explicit phonics and spelling instruction (see Phonics page)
• Explicit instruction in handwriting
• Explicit instruction in reading fluency
• Explicit instruction in grammar, sentence structure, and composition
• Explicit instruction in vocabulary and reading comprehension
• Regular exposure to complex texts, including novel studies, rich picture books, and Core Knowledge texts
• Explicit teaching of genre-specific features and the components of skilled writing

This consistent, evidence-based approach ensures all students build strong foundational literacy skills and develop the confidence to succeed as readers and writers.