ELS Fluency Anthology 1 contains one text for each week of teaching in Year 1 / Primary 2. It covers Oxford Reading Levels 4–6.All the texts in this collection are fully decodable, in line with the ELS progression. Texts are engaging and enjoyable to read. A variety of genres is on offer, and topics include tigers, leaf art, goalkeepers, and robots! The clean design and bright illustrations mean they can be accessed and enjoyed by all.The two Fluency Anthologies are an essential part of the ELS Fluency programme. They have been carefully designed to make the modelling and practice of fluent reading easy. They should be accompanied by the Fluency Handbook.Essential Letters and Sounds (ELS) is a Department for Education validated synthetic phonics programme, developed by the Knowledge Schools Trust English Hub to help children learn to read quickly and confidently.Structured around daily lessons and matched to the progression of the original Letters and Sounds framework, ELS provides a clear, systematic approach to phonics. Each stage is supported by engaging decodable books, interactive resources, and practical guidance for parents and teachers.Used in classrooms across the UK, ELS is designed to build fluent readers, confident speakers, and willing writers. Affordable, flexible, and easy to implement, it works seamlessly with existing resources while offering everything needed to support children's literacy journey both at school and at home.
