[MOSAIC] advice on phonics minilessons

[baguzman]

I was not saying that phonics was not important.  I think phonics is very 
important in learning to decode.  I thought the question was if the Fountas 
and Pinnel program supported the comprehension strategies.  No I don't think 
it supports the strategies but can be used in tandem with the strategies. 
However, that particular program's organization is horrible, and does take a 
lot of preparation. I think there are better resources out there.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Nancy Long" <nlong49 at chartermi.net>
To: "Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Listserv" 
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Sent: Monday, February 19, 2007 7:46 AM
Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] advice on phonics minilessons


>I agree with the discussion thus far concerning specific phonics
> instruction being necessary especially in the early grades.  I am a firm
> believer in the 4 Blocks Literacy Model and have used it very
> successfully in my 1st/2nd grade multiage classroom for over five
> years.