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title: "Reading"
url: "https://ashtonsaintwilfrids.wigan.sch.uk/curriculum/english/reading"
school: "St. Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School and Nursery"
---
# Reading
Understanding DERIC at St Wilfrid’s School
Reading information - DERIC for Parents 629 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/ashtonstwilfrids/files/documents/deric-for-parents.pdf)
At St Wilfrid’s, Y1-Y6 use DERIC skills to support children with reading.
The Intent, Implementation and Impact of our Curriculum for English. (Reading) 121 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/ashtonstwilfrids/files/documents/The_Curriculum_at_Saint_Wilfrid_Three_1s_for_Website_-_Reading(2).pdf)
At St Wilfrid’s School, we use a reading comprehension strategy called DERIC to help children not only read but also understand and think deeply about what they read.
**Letter** **Skill** **What It Means**
D Decoding Reading the words correctly and fluently.
E Explaining Talking about what the text means in their own words.
R Retrieving Finding key facts or information in the text.
I Interpreting Reading between the lines and understanding hidden meanings or feelings.
C Choice Thinking about why the author used certain words, pictures, or styles.
Why Is DERIC Important?
DERIC helps children to:
• Understand what they read, not just say the words.
• Build critical thinking and reasoning skills.
• Become confident, independent readers.
• Enjoy books more deeply by connecting with the story and the author’s ideas.
How You Can Help at Home
You can support DERIC when reading with your child by asking simple questions:
Decoding: “Can you sound out that tricky word?”
Explaining: “Can you tell me what’s happening in this part?”
Retrieving: “Where in the story did that happen?”
Interpreting: “How do you think that character is feeling? Why?”
Choice: “Why do you think the author chose that word or picture?”
Just a few of these questions during reading time can make a big difference in your child’s understanding and enjoyment of books! Together, we can help every child become an enthusiastic, thoughtful reader!
EYFS recommended reading list 350 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/ashtonstwilfrids/files/documents/EYFS.pdf)
EYFS recommended reading list
Y1 recommended reading list 333 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/ashtonstwilfrids/files/documents/Y1(1).pdf)
Y1 recommended reading list
Y2 recommended reading list 364 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/ashtonstwilfrids/files/documents/Y2(1).pdf)
Y2 recommended reading list
Y3 recommended reading list 374 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/ashtonstwilfrids/files/documents/Y3(1).pdf)
Y3 recommended reading list
Y4 recommended reading list 386 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/ashtonstwilfrids/files/documents/Y4(1).pdf)
Y4 recommended reading list
Y5 recommended reading list 376 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/ashtonstwilfrids/files/documents/Y5.pdf)
Y5 recommended reading list
Y6 recommended reading list 368 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/ashtonstwilfrids/files/documents/Y6(1).pdf)
Y6 recommended reading list
Why not visit our local library to use the laptops and borrow books, CD’s and DVD’s for free?
Here is a website which you can join for FREE to read books online:
#### Helping your child with reading
Reading is vital for your child’s development, whatever their age. Research shows that reading is the most important thing you can do to help your child’s education. It is most beneficial to read little and often, so try to put aside 15 minutes a day to show your child that you value and appreciate reading. It’s surprising how enthused children become when they see older siblings, parents and grandparents take pleasure in reading and engage in conversation about the contents of their books and any new vocabulary. Remember, books aren’t just about reading the words on the page, they can also prompt exciting discussions, word games and liven your child’s (and your) imagination!
Tips for helping you child to enjoy reading:
- Encourage your child to pretend to ‘read’ a book before he or she can read words.
- Visit the library as often as possible
- Schedule a regular time and place for reading-make it creative, perhaps read when you get home from school or just before bed.
- Look for books on topics that you know your child is interested in-maybe insects, dinosaurs, cookery, motor racing.
- Make sure that children’s books are easily accessible in different rooms around you house.
- Read for pleasure in front of your children-you never know, they might copy!
### Curriculum
- [English](https://ashtonsaintwilfrids.wigan.sch.uk/curriculum/english)
- [News](https://ashtonsaintwilfrids.wigan.sch.uk/)
- [Reading](https://ashtonsaintwilfrids.wigan.sch.uk/curriculum/english/reading)
- [Writing](https://ashtonsaintwilfrids.wigan.sch.uk/curriculum/english/writing)
- [Phonics and Spelling](https://ashtonsaintwilfrids.wigan.sch.uk/curriculum/english/phonics-and-spelling)
- [Punctuation and Grammar](https://ashtonsaintwilfrids.wigan.sch.uk/curriculum/english/punctuation-and-grammar)
- [Maths](https://ashtonsaintwilfrids.wigan.sch.uk/curriculum/maths)
- [Science](https://ashtonsaintwilfrids.wigan.sch.uk/curriculum/science)
- [RE](https://ashtonsaintwilfrids.wigan.sch.uk/religious-education)
- [Long Term Plans and Timetables](https://ashtonsaintwilfrids.wigan.sch.uk/curriculum/long-term-plans)
#### St. Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Golborne Road
Ashton-in-Makerfield
Wigan
WN4 8SJ
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- [Archdiocese of Liverpool](https://www.liverpoolcatholic.org.uk/department/education)
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