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Core5® Reading Skills Development Activities

Phonological Awareness

Phonological awareness activities include identifying, segmenting, blending and manipulating syllables and sounds in words.

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Phonics

Phonics activities develop the pupil’s ability to apply knowledge of letter-sound correspondence to reading and spelling words.

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Structural Analysis & SPAG

Pupils work on recognising meaningful parts of multisyllabic words derived from Latin and Greek to extend vocabulary and comprehension skills. This area also covers many spelling and grammar (SPAG) activities.

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Automaticity/Fluency

These skills are developed through a series of activities focused on speed of processing, analysis of sentence structure and timed silent passage reading.

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Vocabulary

Activities in this area provide exposure to rich and varied vocabulary, and allows students to develop an awareness of word relationships and associations.

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Comprehension

Pupils develop the ability to understand information at concrete and abstract levels through application of higher order thinking skills. Increasingly complex texts develop comprehension strategies.

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Scope & Sequence of Lexia’s Core5 Reading Programme

To see a breakdown of the scope of activities by area, year and level, take a look at our Core5 Scope & Sequence Guide or get in touch for a bespoke demonstration of the Core5 programme.

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Proven Effective in Developing Primary Reading Skills

Lexia’s literacy solutions have been proven effective in more than 20 externally reviewed research studies.

The EEF conducted an independent study into the efficacy of Lexia Core5® Reading. They concluded that in as little as 16 hours use, children made the equivalent of one additional months’ progress in reading. Subgroup analysis on FSM pupils showed an additional two months’ progress. Due to these results, the EEF is building on its research, investigating Lexia’s impact at scale with a focus on schools in high deprivation areas.

Lexia’s commitment to peer-reviewed efficacy research and rigorous outcome studies is central to our pedagogical approach. All of Lexia’s products are developed based on the latest educational science of reading research and are tested for outcomes in schools.

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Lexia's Personalised Learning Model

Lexia’s personalised learning model is totally unique.

The three-stage model combines online learning, data, and offline teacher-led support for a systematic, structured approach to learning. It’s flexible to all needs, from bridging skills gaps to developing more advanced literacy skills. 

This model has been the subject of several research studies and is not just research-based, it’s research-proven.

 

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Independent student-driven learning

Ongoing data to drive instructional priorities

Resource for face-to-face instruction

Independent student-driven learning

Students work independently to develop critical reading and language skills through individualised, motivating (and fun!) learning paths. All students, regardless of their skill level, can each work at their own pace and the teacher is notified (on web-based reports and via email) only when they require support.

Ongoing data to drive instructional priorities

As students work independently in the online activities of Lexia's instructional programmes, real-time performance data is collected by embedded assessment, replacing the burden of traditional monitoring and testing. Educators can access data reports online through their myLexia accounts.

Resources for face-to-face instruction

Teachers are provided with printable resources for face-to-face instruction and independent student practice. Based on student data, Lexia recommends specific resources for individual and group instruction that fit flexibly into existing classroom routines.

Reading Skills Resources for Offline Learning

This is where part three of Lexia’s three-part learning model comes into play to support both students and educators.

Core5’s paper-based resources are automatically recommended based on the pupil’s progress and requirements.

There are over 1000 downloadable resources available within the programme in the form of Lexia Lessons® and Lexia Skill Builders®. Also included are useful tools such as flashcards, letter tiles and decodable readers.

Lexia Lessons®

Where a pupil is struggling with a specific unit, myLexia flags this challenge to the educator, and presents relevant downloadable and fully scripted lesson plans that can be easily delivered by a teacher or TA to a single pupil or small group of pupils. These are called Lexia Lessons®.

Lexia Skill Builders®

For pupils who demonstrate mastery and complete a unit, myLexia generates relevant Skill Builder® worksheets. These can be completed as part of a Lexia session, during extra time at the end of a class activity, or even as a homework task. These resources reinforce the independent learning model that Lexia champions through the online program.

Continual Literacy Support from Day One

Lexia’s literacy experts include experienced teachers. Our team is on hand to help you at every stage – whether you’re just starting to think about enhancing reading skills support in your primary school, you’re ready for a trial, or are well-established with Lexia, our friendly team is here to help.

“The training provided by the LexiaUK Team was first-rate and left me absolutely assured of the benefits of the package, and confident of how to implement it in our school. Thank you!” – SENCO, Ark Academy, Wembley

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What Teachers Say

Lexia’s reading programmes are not only backed by research but are also highly rated by educators. 

Due to the quality of the programme and customer care support, LexiaUK has won many EdTech Impact awards including: 

  • Top Student Attainment Gap Reduction
  • Top Student Knowledge Tool
  • No.1  in SEND Resources. 

We also have a wide range of testimonials from UK primary schools, and can connect you with other Lexia users in your area.

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