Sold a Story 1: The Problem
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Oct 20, 2022 A father discovers his daughter can't read, exposing a stark reality: many fourth graders struggle with literacy. The podcast tackles the gaps in reading education, revealing how traditional teaching methods often fail, especially during the pandemic. It highlights a parent's journey to address inadequate instruction and confronts misconceptions about learning. The emotional impact of reading struggles on families is explored, showcasing personal stories that underscore systemic failures in public education. A compelling look at a national crisis in reading.
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Charlie's Kindergarten Reading
- Corinne Adams' son, Charlie, received positive feedback on his reading progress in kindergarten.
- However, after observing his online reading lessons during the pandemic, she realized he was memorizing books and not actually reading.
Questionable Reading Strategies
- During Zoom school, Corinne observed Charlie's teacher instructing students to guess words based on pictures and context.
- This method discouraged sounding out words, raising concerns for Corinne.
Chicken Soup with Rice Incident
- Corinne questioned the effectiveness of the reading curriculum when Charlie was asked to read complex words like "bobbled" and "bangled."
- She believed it was impossible for him to decode or guess those words using the provided strategies.