Thanks for the clarity in these articles Stephen!! As I said, I believe Janet's attack was politically motivated as she is knowledgeable about Law, not ELT. As...
I'm with David Hill on this one. I do remedial work with students in the 16-19-age range and my experience indicates serious problems in the way that reading...
Research has indicated that there is a certain number of students who don't learn to read in a large classroom and need reading specialists. Often poor readers...
Hi all, Note the address I'm sending this from. I'm going to be away for 10 days in Malaysia from tomorrow at the micelt conference, but I'll be available on...
Not on the topic of extensive reading but since the discussion is in play - I don't want to debate phonics vs whole language just share my experience. I...
I know of one child, a friend of my daughter's, who has a "mild case" of dislexia and gets extra time for exams. She underwent a comprehensive battery of...
Clive Lovelock
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May 8, 2004 5:11 am
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Dylexia is a term widely used. Most reading disabilities are not dyslexia. Dyslexia is a rare and extreme condition. Phonics needs to be used to some extent...
Totally agree with Clive. Seeing as tho I started this post maybe I should say something else. As a number of people pointed out phonics is/should be included...
I think it is not just a political agenda, but ignorance and confusion. There isn't a lot of understanding among educators much less the public in general....
I found a bunch of simplified/abridged readers with cassettes in our library published by Audio Language Studies Inc. I was wondering if anyone the list has...
Regarding the long-term effectiveness of phonics vs Whole Language reading instruction, a simple, nonscientific test might give a clue to send us in the right...
I disagree. After I asked if someone could read, I would ask what reading is and when do they use reading. I wonder where you got your ideas for #2 and #3....
Dyslexia means "wrong reading." Children that are taught to memorize words by shapes and configuration see the words as a picture. Therefore, the words on/no...
I think you're confused if you think that education is just focusing on the student although it seems easier than changing the system. If you are thinking of...
I went around various second -hand places and selected 5000-6000 books which I graded as new zealand teachers do .. i want to complement the extensive...
Lynn Ellingwood wrote that "Phonics is just decoding letters into words. It is impossible to use phonics for a long period of time." May I respectfully submit...
Come on Lynn, let's not get personal. We had enough of ad hominem argumentation with the Ron Sheen-Stephen Krashen fiasco. I hereby declare that you seem to...
Clive Lovelock
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May 12, 2004 1:18 am
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I thought about it afterwards, from Arizona? Haver country? I won't respond again, but did react. Interesting. Got it, an instigator! Lynn...
RE: [ExtensiveReading] Digest Number 430 How were you taught to read? Have heard of such a practical Rdg Survey before. It makes perfect sense, and has...
John Paul Loucky
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May 12, 2004 2:10 am
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John, just a personal note outside of the dialogue. You are in Japan. What a firestorm of words you have caused across the ocean. Interesting dialog. ...
Believe U wrote a good book in support of the importance of Phonics. Where's the firestorm and how would U deal w it? John Paul Loucky 1340-3 Ninobu ...
John Paul Loucky
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May 12, 2004 1:25 pm
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Lynn Ellingwood wrote: "I think you are just on a political kick." Nowhere did I mention politics, nor did I respond disrespectfully to Ms. Ellingwood. Lynn...
On Wednesday, May 12, 2004, at 19:38 Japan, ... I don't think anybody on this list would disagree with you, but Lynn's point -- and the main question here --...
I would like to add a 6th point to your list James, if you dont mind... ... 6. Phonics materials can be made easily in a whole assortment of ways and sold for...
http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/commentary/la-oe- baron7may07,1,4905253.story COMMENTARY It's Just Grammar. Whom Really Cares? When in doubt, plead the 1st...
I see nothing "political" about contribution and to accuse him as such appears to be nothing but typical way of avoiding a serious discussion of the content...
I forgot to identify Pat Doran as the person whose comment's I was referring to in my last message. Sorry about that, Rory Rory Rosszell Sophia University ...
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