Phonics shows promise as an approach to reading
When kids learn to read, phonics is essential, providing foundational reading skills of decoding letters to make sounds and words.
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How teachers teach reading these days
Most teachers agree that phonics ability is needed when kids learn to read, although not every kid needs the same amount.
It works to teach reading by phonics
Young readers comprehend just as well by learning with a phonics-only approach, rather than whole-word meanings, new research suggests.