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STAGE 1 CHECKLIST

Name: ________________________________ Class: _________ Date: _______________________ DOB: _________

Learning letter sounds

Knows sound when shown letter(s) √√ Writes letter(s) from dictated sound √√

Group 1 s a t i p n Group 2 ck e h r m d Group 3 g o u l f b

Reading

Blends regular 2/3 letter words e.g. net, fun, hop, leg.

Writing

Writes 2/3 letter words from dictation e.g. tap, hen, bin, fog.

Stage 1, Letter Sounds Sheet

s a t i p n c k e h r m d g o


u l f b

Stage 1, Word Sheet 1 - using letter sounds in Group 1

an it tap

pan pit sip

tip pip at

in tin nap

ant tan pin

at sap nip

Stage 1, Word Sheet 2 - using letter sounds in Groups 1 & 2

him ten ham

sad cat hem

mat pen kid

mad hat hen

hit dad act

hip net mop

Stage 1, Word Sheet 3 - using letter sounds in Groups 1, 2 & 3

bat fig hot

rug lid dug

top hut pup

pod gum pig

sun cot fan

bun fin mud


map can am

dip did met

end hid cap

men din den

him had set

and rip ran


peg nut mug

bus bib log

leg dog cut

pot bed tub

fun dot bag

gap hill bin

Stage 1, Phrases for reading practice

a big dog a sad cat a red robin a big nest a bad fog a top hat a hot pig a soft lap a bad rat a big tent a sad end a red sunset a damp rag a bad cut a pink hat a tent peg a rip in a tent a red hen a cat jumps a cross dad

STAGE 2 CHECKLIST

Name: _____________________________ Class: _________ Date: _______________________ DOB: _________



Group 4 ai j oa ie ee or Group 5 z w ng v oo

Reading

Blends regular words using new letter sounds e.g. brain, loaf, hook.

Blends words with consonant blends and double sounds e.g. spill, keep.

Writing

Writes regular words from dictation using new letter sounds e.g. toad, soon, creep.

Writes regular consonant blend words e.g. twin, flip, snag, sleet, lump.

Tricky words 1 - 12

I me to the we do

he be are

she was all

Capital letters

K E H R M D

Reads √√

Knows sound when shown capital letter √√

S A T I P N C


ai j oa ie ee or z w ng v oo

Stage 2, Capital letters

S A T I P N C K E H R M D

Stage 2, Tricky words 1-12

I be the was he to she do me are we all

Stage 2, Consonant blends

bl cl fl gl pl sl br cr dr fr gr pr tr sc sm

Stage 2, Consonant blends, sheet 2

sn sw tw st dw scr spr str

Stage 2, Word Sheet 1 - using letter sounds in Groups 1, 2, 3 & 4

jam jet jog

snail nail pail

tree jeep leek

greet pie tie

goat toad coat

horn fork sort

Stage 2, Word Sheet 2 - using letter sounds in Groups 1, 2, 3 & 4

jump job jug

rain sail hail

lie die bee

feet green peep

soap loaf toast

fort cork corn

Stage 2, Word Sheet 3 - using letter sounds in Groups 1-5

zip zap zebra

win wig wet

van vest visit

ring bang gong

foot crook hook

moon hoop spoon

Stage 2, Word Sheet 4 using letter sounds in Groups 1-5

zigzag buzz fizz

web went well

vet velvet vent

swing king strong

broom cook book

zoo stool roof

Stage 2, Word Sheet 5 – words using consonant blends

stick crab clock

slug stamp frost

frog blot cross

trip plug twins

float swing groan

sport storm fling

Stage 2, Word Sheet 6 – words using consonant blends

swim pram stag

flag dress plum

clip strap black

drum club from

stem truck step

twig crisp brick

Stage 2, Word Sheet 7 – using final consonant blends

sand milk lift

nest crisp ant

lost grand kilt

pond pump stump

wind bulb frost

bend jump slept

Stage 2, Word Sheet 8 – using final consonant blends

left just toast

lamp tent vest

soft gift belt

help mend desk

next best melt

went damp hand

Stage 2, Phrases Sheet 1 - reading practice

a man swimming a good rest a floating log a steep hill a soft plum a deep sleep a red lipstick a bent fork a good dentist a bad storm a black belt a strong fort a green lollipop a timid deer a strong man a golf club a frog on a log a snail trail a mess in his a good clock bedroom

Stage 2, Phrases Sheet 2 - reading practice

an odd sock a long pigtail a felt rabbit a pink frock a splendid picnic a paid bill a spring wedding a sad loss a black dustbin an oak tree a long broom a wet cobweb a sweet smell a sudden storm a big fuss a red robin a bent rail a black belt a good goal a black coffee

a torn jacket a big load

Stage 2, Sentences 1 - reading practice

The boat hit a rock and sank. He went on a long road to the zoo. We all went to Spain. It was good to see him run up the hill. I do not wish to get stuck on the rocks. It was a good wedding. I was painting this morning. He is keen to get the job. I must not miss the bus. She bangs the big drum

Stage 2, Sentences 2 - reading practice

We feed the hens on the farm. The oak tree fell on the goat. The zip on his jumper was stuck. His bedroom is a mess. Mum drinks coffee. The snail has left a trail. She felt sick on the bus. This is a good book. It was cool in the pool. I will bring the eggs in the morning. He swept the mud off the steps.

Stage 2, Dictation - suitable words using new letter sounds

1. aim 2. jam 3. foam 4. need 5. born 6. main 7. soap 8. peep

1. feet 2. loaf 3. mail 4. jet 5. goat 6. deep 7. pie 8. bee

1. ring 2. hood 3. toad 4. torn 5. moon 6. long 7. swim 8. wood

1. feel 2. job 3. pain 4. die 5. sort 6. coat 7. nail 8. load

1. for 2. moan 3. beep 4. rail 5. free 6. jump 7. bed 8. fail

1. jeep 2. horn 3. road 4. hail 5. boat 6. tie 7. see 8. or

1. beef 2. paint 3. corn 4. lie 5. toast 6. feed 7. storm 8. drain

1. zip 2. web 3. song 4. van 5. foot 6. wag 7. good 8. roof

1. bang 2. win 3. zigzag 4. went 5. green 6. swing 7. boot 8. vet

1. hoop 2. twin 3. train 4. sting 5. vest 6. wing 7. zoom 8. float

1. woof 2. room 3. sweet 4. weed 5. stain 6. food 7. sing 8. zoo

1. bring 2. sleep 3. groan 4. jog 5. snail 6. strong 7. wait 8. spoon

STAGE 3 CHECKLIST

Name: ______________________ Class: _________ Date: _______________________ DOB: _________



Group 6 y x ch sh th Group 7 qu ou oi ue er ar

Reading

Blends regular words using new letter sounds e.g. cheek, loud, this, shell, shark.

Writing

Writes words from dictation using new letter sounds e.g. chap, shut, sister, start.

Tricky words 13 – 24 Tricky words 1 - 12

Reads correctly √√ Spells correctly √√

you there I be your they the was come go he to some no she do said so me are here my we all

Capital letters

S A T I P N C K E H R M D

Knows sound when shown capital √√ Writes capital letter from dictation √√

G O U L F B J Z W V X Y

Writes capital letter from dictated letter sound √√


y x ch sh th qu ou oi ue er ar

Stage 3, Capital Letters

G O U L F B J Z W V X Y

Stage 3, Tricky Words 13 - 24

you there your they come go some no said so here my

Stage 3, Word Sheet 1 - using letter sounds in Groups 1-6

yes yelp yet

six box wax

bunch chop chest

fish ship shelf

shell that with

then thin much

Stage 3, Word Sheet 2 - letter sounds in Groups 1-6

yak yam yell

fox next exit

chin champ chick

chimp shop brush

shed dish them

moth throb cloth


quin quiz liquid

cue argue value

her sister winter

farm jar dart

oil spoil coin

proud cloud mouth


quilt quit quick

fuel due rescue

silver letter river

car park arm

boil point soil

sprout flour count

Stage 3, Question sentences 1 – using tricky words 1-10 and the 42 letter sounds

Can a helicopter land on a ship? Is milk red? Can a box chatter? Do cats bark? Can a lamp stand up? Do bees buzz? Can a cat do sums? Is a slug pink? Do ants buzz? Is a bee strong? Do pigs cluck?

Stage 3, Question sentences 2 – using tricky words 1-10 and the 42 letter sounds Can a ship sink? Is the sun cold? Do sharks sleep in a bed? Can chips jump? Is the number six bigger than three? Do chicks grunt? Has a rabbit got a long tail? Are sprouts green? Can a man lift a truck? Is milk a liquid?

Stage 3, Dictation Sheet 1 – suitable words using Groups 1-7 letter sounds

1. yes 2. wax 3. chap 4. shut 5. than 6. moth 7. chest 8. dash

1. throat 2. yelp 3. shoot 4. bench 5. fix 6. sheet 7. thorn 8. fish

1. river 2. soil 3. proud 4. quilt 5. farmer 6. out 7. sister 8. barn

1. rash 2. yet 3. with 4. such 5. thin 6. fox 7. chat 8. then

1. rich 2. dish 3. thing 4. box 5. mash 6. lunch 7. yap 8. pinch

1. shop 2. them 3. tooth 4. chum 5. next 6. cash 7. torch 8. thud

1. hush 2. six 3. teeth 4. chimp 5. ship 6. this 7. cloth 8. much

1. quiz 2. loud 3. join 4. due 5. her 6. car 7. shout 8. never

1. jar 2. boil 3. mouth 4. silver 5. card 6. queen 7. yard

8. count

1. part 2. clever 3. oil 4. round 5. rescue 6. under 7. charm 8. cloud

1. couch 2. sharp 3. ever 4. ground 5. squint 6. monster 7. smart 8. sprouts

1. found 2. toaster 3. coin 4. painter 5. start 6. point 7. march 8. bumper

STAGE 4 CHECKLIST Name: ________________________________ Class: _________ Date: _______________________ DOB: _________

Letter sounds – vowel alternatives

y(funny) a - e e - e i - e o - e u - e

Reading

Blends words using new letter sounds y (funny), a - e, e - e, i - e, o - e, u – e, eg. daddy, late, cone.

Writing

Writes sentences from dictation using 42 letter sounds and the tricky words 1-24 e.g. They ran to the shop.



one only you there by old your they like little come go have down some no live what said so give when here my

Capital letters

Knows the letter names of the capital letters

Knows sound when shown letter(s) √√


y a-e e-e i-e o-e u-e

Stage 4, Tricky Words 25 - 36

one only by old like little have down live what give when

Stage 4, Alphabet Capital Letters

S A T I P N C K E H R M D G O

Stage 4, Alphabet Capital Letters, sheet 2

U L F B J Z W V X Y Q

Stage 4, Word Sheet 1 – words using a final ‹y› as a long ‘e’

funny silly jolly

puppy fussy sunny

teddy penny lucky

berry lorry cherry

rocky muddy foggy

happy empty curry

Stage 4, Word Sheet 2 – using final ‹y› as a long ‘e’

poppy dummy marry

sorry telly hurry

dizzy handy bunny

soggy body ugly

skinny jelly spotty

grubby pity copy

Stage 4, Word Sheet 3 – using final ‹y› as a long ‘e’

spooky greedy soapy

sleepy frosty sticky

grumpy noisy family

hanky story clumsy

tricky lumpy stormy

every party creepy

Stage 4, Word Sheet 4: words using magic 'e' letter sounds

safe name gate

cake snake ripe

pipe nine hive

bike rope rose

bone flame these

use mule plane


lane safe grapes

plate rake drive

five kite slide

smile mole coke

stone smoke cube

hope excuse fumes


game pale wave

here like cone

make cave wife

wipe hate poke

brave mine bake

slope line came


shave prize those

globe home date

quite wire hose

lake time woke

fire save nose

ate joke life

Stage 4, Sentences for reading 1 Sentences use Stages 1-4 letter sounds and tricky words 1-36

The little old man felt dizzy. You can go when it is not so foggy. The toad is ugly, but he likes me to feed him. What makes you feel happy? It is a shame that there are no cakes left. Do you shave? What date is it? We like to have a merry time. The sun shines a little bit.


I am sorry, but you are too late for supper. Our puppy kept digging up his old bone. I like to have a story at bedtime. My granny has a spotty nose. My family made a big bonfire. They only use a spade to dig the big hole. The flag has only three wide stripes. Granny made some homemade jam. What size are you?


You can invite some friends to your party. You can ride your bike down that dusty road. What is down that hole? You can go on the little road by the lake. One day I hope my dog will win a prize. They went by plane to Spain. We live in a rusty caravan. I can take one dog to the farm.

Stage 4, Sentences for reading 4 Sentences use Stages 1-4 letter sounds and tricky words 1-36 Can we have a story? We like to have yummy food on our picnic. He felt dizzy when he span round and round. My daddy is funny when he takes us out. He said that you can have some cake. It is silly to take your bike down there. Give the floppy hat to your granny.

They took the flag down from the flagpole.

Stage 4, Sentences for reading 5 Sentences use Stages 1-4 letter sounds and tricky words 1-36 It is rocky by the mountain. One lorry got stuck in the mud. Is your dog greedy? They like to have cherry pie at dinnertime. She is only a little bit sleepy. They only had a short story. I like to wait in the bus shelter. You can give some grapes to the little old man. He made a den with some big cube boxes.

Stage 4, Sentences for reading 6 Sentences use Stages 1-4 letter sounds and tricky words 1-36 My granny is going to have a party. When will you make the bonfire? My name is Pete. These games are good fun. “What a funny bunny,” said Gran. It was a mistake to take only a jacket. Down in the cave they found some insects. We can give the dog a run this evening. Come outside and have some fun.

Stage 4, Dictation Sentences (using stages 1-3 letter sounds and tricky words 12 – 24) 1. They are to come in here soon. 2. Tom said that it was bad. 3. They wish to do it.

1. Here is the best book. 2. There is an ant in this drink. 3. There is a good plug in your sink.

1. Some rats ran under the shed. 2. Can you come to the quiz? 3. All the liquid ran on to the bench.

1. Your quilt is a bit big. 2. Here is the next bus stop. 3. There are ten hens in this shed.

1. They are starting to march to the park. 2. There are some frogs in the mud. 3. You must all stand at the bus stop.

1. There are some crabs on the sand. 2. We all had some good food at the pub. 3. They stood on the bench to look at the fox.

1. Here is the tooth that he lost. 2. We said it was a good toothbrush. 3. The sink in here is pink.

1. You must bring the ring with you. 2. She hung up all your vests. 3. Can your dad dig this trench?

1. They all ran to the next shop. 2. My bed is long and hard. 3. The plan was to help you cut some wood.

1. There is a trip to the zoo soon. 2. Do you think you can fix it? 3. I think some sprouts are bad.

1. Your dog must come here. 2. They got some jam from the shop. 3. I think your pen has a sharp point.

1. Some pets can come with us. 2. She said it was hot in the bedroom. 3. They think it was a good job that he went to help at the club.

Stage 4, Dictation Sentences (using stages 1-3 letter sounds and tricky words 12 – 24) 1. They paid for your jam. 2. There are three dogs in the yard. 3. They cut up all your wood.

1. There was a silver ring in the box. 2. Your dad can come with us. 3. It is so good to sleep in a soft bed.

1. He said that they can come to the zoo. 2. You must all jump into the pool. 3. She said she was good at painting.

1. We are going to see the rich man. 2. Do come with us to the pub for lunch. 3. There was a bad crash on the main road.

1. We sleep in here. 2. They said he was good at singing. 3. Can you come and fix my shelf?

1. We said that the chain was strong. 2. Here comes the train. 3. Your dog is hot.

1. The dog lost his tail. 2. We go on this road to the coast. 3. They found a rat in the loft.

1. You can bring your chums on the run. 2. There are seven sheep in this pen. 3. They jump in the sandpit.

1. You can go next. 2. Here is a quilt for the bed. 3. Bring the string here.

1. Come and sit on the log. 2. They said it was free to go in. 3. He said it was raining this morning.

1. You can sail your boat on the pond. 2. They said it was hard. 3. Go to the bank in the main street.

1. Your cat is in a bad mood. 2. Here comes the queen in her coach. 3. Your teeth are bad so you must go to the dentist.

STAGE 5 CHECKLIST Name: ________________________________ Class: _________ Date: _______________________ DOB: _________

Letter sounds – vowel alternatives

ay ea (eat) igh y (my) ow (snow) ew ir ur au aw ow (cow) al oy

Reading

Blends words using letter sounds ay, ea (eat), igh, y (my), ow (snow), ew ir, ur, au, aw, al, oy, ow (cow)

Writing

Writes sentences from dictation using 42 letter sounds and the tricky words 1-48



why more one only where before by old who other like little

which were have down any because live what

many want give when saw two why more put four where before

could goes who other should does which were would made any because right their many want

Knows sound when shown letter(s) √√


ea y ow ay ew igh ir ur au

aw al oy

Stage 5 tricky words 37 - 48

why more where before who other

which were any because

many want

Stage 5 tricky words 49 - 60

saw two put four

could goes should does would made right their

Stage 5, Word Sheet 1 – words using Stages 1-5 letter sounds

play way stay

spray Sunday holiday

crayons shy fly

sky pigsty myself

beach weak hear

clean cheap stream


teacher high night

light sigh thigh

bright snow slow

own show blow

window arrow few

new view stew


blew chew boy

girl enjoy firm

clown annoy joy

toys thirsty burger

skirt August ball

owl straw haul


burn curl chalk

hurt fault crawl

talk town turn

draw haunt crown

jigsaw small launch

flower thaw stalk


seaside squeak teacup

read near meal

year peach dear

jeans peanuts earwig

nearly cream speak

tray cry fright


sight right grow

throw shadow yellow

elbow pillow follow

bow lower bowl

borrow flew threw

screw burst bird


church shirt paw

first enjoy brown

yogurt dirty prawn

third jaw shower

lawn stir yawn

walk hall powder


twirl yogurt purr

straw thaw prawn

claw frown shower

tower jigsaw turnip

dirty oyster bunk

call pew growl

Stage 5, Sentences for reading 1 – using Stages 1-5 letter sounds and tricky words 1-48

Why was the tortoise so slow? Who wants to drive a bus down a narrow road? Have you seen seagulls at the seaside before now? The goats want a drink because they are thirsty. We use the railway when we go on holiday because it is quick. In which year were you born? There was a storm in the night and lightning struck the tree in our garden.


You must put on your seatbelt because it will keep you safe. Which way is it to the beach? The steam burnt his arm because it was so hot. The ants were underneath the stone. The boy threw the pillow off his bed because he was being naughty. Who wants to go to the beach? How many more days have we got before our holiday? Where did you see the funny clowns?


Who had a fright in the night? Now she has no more chalk on her skirt. Stop the traffic because there are sheep on the road. They want to go to the seaside because it is a sunny day. How many children want to make a snowman? Many boys and girls try to read every night because they like reading. He cannot go to the party because he is ill.


“Have you any prawn sandwiches left?” asked the boys. We were happy to draw or play with our jigsaw puzzles. How many balloons have burst? “Which is the best way to get to the other church?” asked the vicar. The snowman is thawing because the sun is shining. Look at this view before you go home. We must mend the hole in the playground before any more children get hurt.


We were pleased to get the prize for the tallest sunflower. Why were you late yesterday? It will not be long before you can go to church on your own. I want to feed the birds because they are hungry. The dog had dirty paws because it went in the mud. Are there any children who want to eat a hamburger? We must fix the leak before it rains again.


They would like it to snow so they can make a snowman. Are you going to have a party for their birthdays? Every year he goes to the seaside. I saw their sunflowers grow until they were six feet tall. The frost could soon thaw. It was not my fault that she could not come. He does like to eat yogurts. They had to fix two faulty wires.


She goes to the flower shop every Thursday. Is it right to feed the birds in winter? Their shower was leaking. We could go to our church club on Saturday. Suddenly, we saw smoke coming from our roof. What made you choose to go and live in that town? They should put on their boots in case it snows. Does he enjoy going for walks?

Stage 5, Sentences for reading 8 – using Stages 1-5 letter sounds and tricky words 1-60 “He keeps yawning a lot. Could he be tired?” asked Grandad. This jigsaw could be difficult for me. Why does it snow? Who saw the boy go into the sweet shop? You should button up your coat in the winter. Her skirt could get torn if she goes near those prickles. Who made their beds for them? Would you go into that haunted church?


They should count all the way up to thirty. You can put your tee shirt on when you play football. Two plus two is four. Is that right? Would you like to come into town with me? Two girls are sunburnt because they lay in the sun for far too long. He does not want stew for his dinner. Does their hamster like to have straw to sleep on?

Would you like a holiday on a farm?


You saw him put the small bird back into its nest. I should be good at walking because I am strong. Only four boys like to eat meat with their chips. The bus is going to turn right now. Where did you put your other sock? How does a crab get into a seashell? Does the tide come quickly up the beach? What meaning does it have?

Stage 5, Dictation Sentences 1 - using stages 1-3 letter sounds and tricky words 1 – 36 1. They like to see the cartoon. 2. They have a long green boat. 3. We go by bus to see my grandad.

1. When did you go to the dentist? 2. They can have this one if you like. 3. The little man bends down to get the coin.

1. They must get on the bus one-by-one. 2. It only sounds good to him. 3. There are only three fish left in the pond.

1. You can give the hamster some food. 2. When can we go to the coast? 3. Give the fish and chips to your sister.

1. I have to live in this hut. 2. We can go by coach to the zoo. 3. We can give the starfish to the zoo.

1. This one is sharper than that one. 2. When can you do this little job for me? 3. I like sweets for my lunch but they are not good for me..

1. We have blisters on our feet. 2. Bring a little string with you. 3. What ship did you see going down the river this morning?

1. We can go by bus to the little pool. 2. They must count them one-by-one. 3. I like to have fun on your swing.

1. This is the best one. 2. One sheep has got out and it is lost. 3. Next winter we can go and live in the south.

1. It is foolish to go by rail. 2. I only need to get some chips. 3. When did you get some little fish for your pond?

1. There was one test that was hard. 2. We like to sing some songs for them. 3. You go down to the left and round the corner to get to the shops.

1. I like to have toast with my mum. 2. Here is a little box you can have. 3. My goat is the one standing by that tree.

Stage 5, Dictation Sentences 2 - using stages 1-3 letter sounds and tricky words 1 – 48 1. Where have you put your other vest? 2. I want to go because it is interesting. 3. Why are there no more boats on the river?

1. Are there many more bulbs to put in? 2. They were sad because the dog died. 3. She put her coat on before she went to the car.

1. Do we need any more food? 2. The other men got there before lunch. 3. We want you to saw some wood for Fred.

1. They want to have some sweets. 2. Which is the best road to go on? 3. Finish that job before you start on this one.

1. Who saw the man jump into the river? 2. The other coat is smarter. 3. We need the car soon because we want to get to the shops before they shut.

1. Where are the other jam pots? 2. It is not long before you are six. 3. What other cars were speeding on the road?

1. Who got here before you? 2. Why is there no more foam? 3. The boat sank because it was hit by a big ship.

1. It is no good bringing more junk in here. 2. There are many deer at the zoo. 3. Are there any more seeds to put in the ground?

1. Why did they go in the other street? 2. We want to sleep in the bunk beds. 3. Did the car crash because it hit a bump in the road?

1. You can go because it is free. 2. Why were you wet? 3. The other tree is best because it has more plums on it.

1. Where is the bandstand? 2. Bring the ring here before it gets lost. 3. What are you going to do before you have to go to bed?

1. Are there many rats in the shed? 2. Which food must go in the cool box. 3. Do any more pets need to be seen by the vet?