Ok, folks. While I know this is a list for comprehension strategies, phonics is of interest to anyone teaching reading. I also know, from being on this list for a long while before moderating it, that phonics tends to be a hot button issue and one that raises passions. I know that I "get my dander up" frequently when discussing it with people here in my own school system...so I totally understand why many can get very upset over the phonics issue. While the discussion about vowel sounds has been polite so far, I have seen it, in the past, become very heated. I am NOT saying that we can't discuss phonics; We do, however, have a professional learning community here and we need to be sure that as we post, we keep the tone professional. When someone disagrees, remember that they may have different schema! Different teaching situations...different teaching styles...different education. Seek first to understand your colleague...then work to be understood yourself. If you disagree with someone, ask them to explain their thinking before sharing your own. With that kind of respectful dialogue, we can all learn. We also ensure that we don't lose members who feel that their points of view are not respected. You ALL are probably the best professional development I have ever had...so keep up the great work...keep asking questions and sharing ideas. (Remember that the primary purpose of this list is to discuss comprehension...lets hear what you are doing in the classroom!) As Ellin tells us in her newest book...conversation between learners is essential to maximize learning! You are the best! Jennifer Moderator
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