Hard Words: Why Aren't Our Kids Being Taught to Read?
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The Importance of Phonics Instruction in Early Grades
Research shows good phonics instruction helps them become better spellers. Louisa Moat says the idea that this will make reading harder or somehow turn kids off to reading makes no sense. She says if schools do a good job teaching phonics in the early grades, the kids read better and get off to a better start earlier.
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