Comments on: How effective is reading program? http://blogs.kansas.com/weblog/2008/05/how-effective-is-reading-program/ The Wichita Eagle Editorial Department Blog Sun, 07 Sep 2008 00:09:58 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Jed http://blogs.kansas.com/weblog/2008/05/how-effective-is-reading-program/#comment-347536 Jed Mon, 12 May 2008 21:12:46 +0000 http://blogs.kansas.com/weblog/2008/05/how-effective-is-reading-program/#comment-347536 SSITL, While Phonics is good at sounding out new words, it also places limitations on reading/comprehension speed. As not only the ability to read but the ability to read quickly became vital in the American workplace, The Look-Say reading techiques were adopted to replace Phonics. Neither method is fully adequate alone; both must be taught so that reading is as much as possible Look-Say with Phonics readily available when new words are encountered. Also given that each child conceptually learns somewhat differently than his/her classmates, reading (as well as math and other subjects) should be taught in a broad a fashion as possible for each child to achieve his/her full potential. SSITL,
While Phonics is good at sounding out new words, it also places limitations on reading/comprehension speed. As not only the ability to read but the ability to read quickly became vital in the American workplace, The Look-Say reading techiques were adopted to replace Phonics.
Neither method is fully adequate alone; both must be taught so that reading is as much as possible Look-Say with Phonics readily available when new words are encountered.
Also given that each child conceptually learns somewhat differently than his/her classmates, reading (as well as math and other subjects) should be taught in a broad a fashion as possible for each child to achieve his/her full potential.

]]> By: SSITL http://blogs.kansas.com/weblog/2008/05/how-effective-is-reading-program/#comment-346717 SSITL Sun, 11 May 2008 01:54:10 +0000 http://blogs.kansas.com/weblog/2008/05/how-effective-is-reading-program/#comment-346717 Phonics long been known to improve reading skills and spelling. Why would we be expected to believe any survey that the Washington Post did since it will be biased against anything good. Phonics long been known to improve reading skills and spelling.

Why would we be expected to believe any survey that the Washington Post did since it will be biased against anything good.

]]> By: kindergarten curriculum http://blogs.kansas.com/weblog/2008/05/how-effective-is-reading-program/#comment-346416 kindergarten curriculum Sat, 10 May 2008 11:18:11 +0000 http://blogs.kansas.com/weblog/2008/05/how-effective-is-reading-program/#comment-346416 [...] Behind law are not reading any better than those who don??t participate,??? the Washington Post rhttp://blogs.kansas.com/weblog/2008/05/how-effective-is-reading-program/5 vie for 4 seats on Mahopac school board The Journal NewsMAHOPAC - The five candidates running for [...] [...] Behind law are not reading any better than those who don??t participate,??? the Washington Post rhttp://blogs.kansas.com/weblog/2008/05/how-effective-is-reading-program/5 vie for 4 seats on Mahopac school board The Journal NewsMAHOPAC - The five candidates running for [...]

]]> By: Jed http://blogs.kansas.com/weblog/2008/05/how-effective-is-reading-program/#comment-346149 Jed Fri, 09 May 2008 21:14:17 +0000 http://blogs.kansas.com/weblog/2008/05/how-effective-is-reading-program/#comment-346149 Gee, is EVERYTHING, even education a scam to this administration? With any luck, they should have the country bankrupt by November, and we'll be owned by banks from the Cayman's to Switzerland, Chinese bond holders and international arms merchants. Bush and Cheney will be living large on estates in Dubai, Saudi Arabia and other places without meaningful extradition treaties. Gee, is EVERYTHING, even education a scam to this administration? With any luck, they should have the country bankrupt by November, and we’ll be owned by banks from the Cayman’s to Switzerland, Chinese bond holders and international arms merchants. Bush and Cheney will be living large on estates in Dubai, Saudi Arabia and other places without meaningful extradition treaties.

]]> By: Giftventure http://blogs.kansas.com/weblog/2008/05/how-effective-is-reading-program/#comment-345975 Giftventure Fri, 09 May 2008 18:25:38 +0000 http://blogs.kansas.com/weblog/2008/05/how-effective-is-reading-program/#comment-345975 $6B? Wow, that is a lot of money. I created a game for kids ages 4-10 that gives them motivation to want to read rather than simply teaching how to read. We just had one 4-year old write his name for the very first time ever in response to a letter from a Giftventure character. $6B? Wow, that is a lot of money. I created a game for kids ages 4-10 that gives them motivation to want to read rather than simply teaching how to read. We just had one 4-year old write his name for the very first time ever in response to a letter from a Giftventure character.

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