I would strongly suspect phonics would shut her down pretty fast.  Can you use 
something she is passionate about to help her out?  Song lyrics, 
poetry--something she can access--and begin there? Work from the known to 
unknown, work in phonics and morphology in the context of something meaningful 
to her.

Lori


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From: Denise Dole <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [email protected]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: 2008, 16, Sunday Of March 18:24
Subject: [MOSAIC] word decoding in 11th grade student

>  
> 
> Hello, I have a student in 11th grade who uses only context and
> 
> initial letter of words to decode or recognize words. Her spelling is
> 
> very poor. Currently she is having great difficulty in her
> 
> Philosophy class. I believe the text is too difficult and she isn't
> 
> understanding enough to use context to assist word recognition.I believe she 
> has poor phonemic awareness, is that possible for an 11th grade student?What 
> are some instructional methods I can use to teach her to decode words. What 
> approach would be most effective, phonics or morphological strategies? Any 
> other?Can anyone suggest activities to use with this student? Thank you
> 
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