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.
teaching reading
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.
Helping students engage with informational texts
Scaffolding is a technique successful teachers use in order to make nonfiction, informational text passages more accessible.