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[quote=Anonymous]I've posted here before. I taught first grade for years --very low income kids for a few years, and a more diverse group for a number of years. I strongly believe in the value of phonics. Every child should be exposed to it and instructed in it. That said, there are some kids who just don't get it. Demanding that only phonics be used to teach kids will leave those kids out. I think the problem with the "Balanced Instruction" is many teachers have left out the phonics portion. My philosophy: Balanced instruction with a strong phonics emphasis. But, don't leave out all the other tools. Some kids need those other tools. I recall some kids who could sound out words perfectly--but had no idea what they were reading. They needed lots of instructions to develop comprehension that did not include just sounding out words. [/quote]
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