Look, I don't want to start a debate, but there is a place for phonics skill instruction. It can be weaved into a Reader's workshop format as mini lessons, and then applied in context. There are some kids, particularly LD kids, dyslexic kids, or struggling readers, who do benefit from explicit phonics instruction. Does that mean that the purpose of reading isn't still making meaning? Of course not! You can't make meaning if you can't read the words!
On Fri, Feb 17, 2012 at 10:50 AM, Lynette DeGraffenried < l.degraffenr...@nebo.edu> wrote: > I have used the program with kindergarten through 3 rd grade and love it. > As a Title 1 Coordinator it is great for para professionals working in > small groups. It is flexible so that I can target specific needs of > students. And it allows for sequential/developmental growth. I also used it > as a teacher in my own class-1st and transitional first grades. > Lynette > l.degraffenr...@nebo.edu > > Sent from my iPad > > On Feb 16, 2012, at 8:51 AM, Suzanne Goebert <sgoeb...@waupun.k12.wi.us> > wrote: > > > I was just wondering if anyone is using Fountas & Pinnell's Phonics and > Word Study program in grade 2? Or is there a phonics program that someone > is using that works for them. I am not a of fan of programs or teaching in > isolation, but teachers in our district are seeing low phonics scores and > are looking for something sequential/developmental to use to fill in the > gaps. > > Thanks, > > Suganne > > sgoeb...@waupun.k12.wi.us > > > >> _______________________________________________ > >> Mosaic mailing list > >> Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org > >> To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to > >> http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org > > _______________________________________________ > > Mosaic mailing list > > Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org > > To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to > > http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org > > > > Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Mosaic mailing list > > Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org > > To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to > > http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org > > > > Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive > > > > _______________________________________________ > Mosaic mailing list > Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org > To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to > http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org > > Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive > > _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive
