Differentiate among the whole language, phonics and balanced language approaches to reading
What will be an ideal response?
Whole language: children learn to read naturally when provided interesting and meaningful texts.
Direct instruction in phonics is not necessary, as children will learn to read and spell on their own.
Phonics: children need direct instruction in how spelling patterns map onto sounds and in how to decode and pronounce printed words.
Balanced instruction: provides both direct instruction in phonics and interesting and meaningful texts.
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