RCI-01975 · Decoding

Decoding — Upper Primary Developing Masterclass · 1-to-1

Use flexible strategies to unlock unfamiliar words accurately and independently. This version is designed for ages 10–12 at developing level through personalised individual tuition.

Upper PrimaryDeveloping1-to-1Masterclass11 learning hours
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What you should be able to do

  • Develop secure word attack strategies with increasing independence.
  • Develop increasingly independent syllable decoding with increasing independence.
  • Develop applied morphology with increasing independence.
  • Develop confident self-correction with increasing independence.
  • Apply Decoding skills through deep guided study appropriate to ages 10–12.
  • Reflect on progress, explain strategies used and identify a clear next step.

Course journey

Unit 1 · Decode the PatternFocus: word attack strategies

Learn, practise, apply and reflect through activities adapted to ages 10–12.

Unit 2 · Syllable StrategyFocus: syllable decoding

Learn, practise, apply and reflect through activities adapted to ages 10–12.

Unit 3 · Meaningful Word PartsFocus: morphology

Learn, practise, apply and reflect through activities adapted to ages 10–12.

Unit 4 · Independent ReadingFocus: self-correction

Learn, practise, apply and reflect through activities adapted to ages 10–12.

How learning is evidenced

Practice evidence

Short activities, reading responses, writing tasks, discussion or applied practice depending on the pathway.

Completion task

A final age- and level-appropriate task demonstrating the key course outcomes. Successful completion can generate an RCI certificate of completion; it is not presented as a regulated qualification.

Who this pathway is for

This pathway is designed for Upper Primary learners (ages 10–12) who want to develop word attack strategies, syllable decoding, morphology, self-correction at Developing level.

Progression

After completion, learners can move into a higher-level pathway within Decoding, apply the skill in another literacy domain, join a Reading Ambassador pathway, or continue through the Reading Passport and Literacy App.

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