I know it doesn't sound like this goes with MOT but there is a great deal of research now that states that children in grades k-2 need at least 15 minutes of explicit, systematic phonics instruction every day. I know phonics used to be the bad "p word" but it seems that this instruction is necessary for all students to be taught the 44 phonemes, segmenting and blending before the end of 2nd grade. We have fountas and pinnel but don't really like it. Like someone already said, the organization is bad and it takes a lot of prep time. A lot of it is seat work. The best phonics instruction should be a whole class quick oral language game or activity. If you stick to that, it really shouldn't take away from your reading time or comprehension lessons. We've been doing this in my 1st grade class every day since November and have seen a great deal of improvement. If anyone is interested in finding out more, please let me know.
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