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 _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org.
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