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Filling the Hole in Whole Language.

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Heymsfield, Carla R. – Educational Leadership, 1989

Because both whole language and traditional skill-based instruction have strengths, educators should use a combined approach that includes direct instruction in phonics and reading comprehension skills along with whole language instruction. (Author/TE)

Descriptors: Elementary Education, Holistic Approach, Language Arts, Language Experience Approach

Matching Reading Styles: Correcting Ineffective Instruction.

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Carbo, Marie – Educational Leadership, 1987

Rejects phonics or any other reading method as "best" for every child. Summarizes major conclusions of reading styles research, outlines five reading style stimuli, offers tips for increasing reading achievement and enjoyment, and presents research results from five pilot school districts. Matching instruction to individual reading styles is…

Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Equal Education, Learning Modalities, Literacy