Why We Stopped Teaching Children How to Read
Slate Debates
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Shouldn't It Just Be Phonics and Whole Word?
Linguistics professor says phonics and whole language are two sides of the same issue. He argues that if teachers aren't taught how to use both, they're asking kids to do things they haven't been taught about. "It's not just about phonics," he says; it's a step along the way for most children.
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