Yes phonics is important, but within a balanced approach. You can't be only
phonics based nor can you only use "whole language". You have to look at
each child as an individual and base your instruction on their needs. Of
course you can't memorize all the words in the English language, that's
where meaning comes in to play. Meaning is what reading is all about.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Cindy" <[email protected]>
To: "mosaic" <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 2009 4:30 PM
Subject: [MOSAIC] phonics question- 2nd grade teacher
Phonics is a necessary component of learning to read. You can't memorize
all of the words in the English language. You need skills to know how to
approach a words you don't know. I did a lot of subbing in the middle
schools during the whole language time. The kids who had no phonics stood
out and had no clue how to approach words they hadn't memorized.
Cindy/VA
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