the speech sound pics (ssp) approach - prep curriculum overview

Prep Curriculum This is reinforced in Year 1; children move towards independent reading for fluency

and comprehension, and independent writing using exceptional spelling skills. Struggling readers who did not have this in Prep / Year 1, must go back to learn all of these skills and

concepts, or the gap will widen. Parent and Teacher pledge; ALL will enter Year 2

reading to learn. We will be clear about the training, support and resources we need to do this, and

ask for help when needed. Working together is key.

Poor phonemic awareness is the biggest predictor of reading failure. Illiteracy has been found to be the ONLY consistent correlation for aggression between delinquent teenage boys. We MUST ensure that every child develops phonemic awareness, as early as possible.

Clouds are used as and when appropriate

Poems and songs are used throughout all SSP Levels

Jolly Phonics songs used, and enhanced to include all spelling variations (not just one)

Use SSP visual prompts (eg the speech sound

clouds) around the classroom to

develop independence. SSP credit card sized prompts can sit on

tables, to help with letter formation & spelling, and be taken home to use in

the car etc.

Illustrations are consistent throughout the levels, to develop confidence.

All are available as animations to use on whiteboards

Must haves ! Used throughout all SSP Levels. Order at

readaustralia.com/orders.htm Approx

Approx $8 – 15 per pack.

SSP Levels and Skills.

Scaffolded, differentiated teaching.

Also develop visual imagery within 1:1, small group and whole class SSP activities.

Readers ‘see’ the story in their minds as they read. They do not need illustrations when reading fiction as they visualise what is happening. Children can learn to do this even before becoming fluent readers. Do not always show children the illustrations in a book, first read a passage and ask them to tell you what they visualise…. ‘what do you see when I read this to you, if you close your eyes.’ Describing what they see, smell, feel etc also helps with verbal intelligence. Increase vocabulary so that when they CAN read the words, they also know what they mean.