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Are We Teaching English Like It's Chinese? Rudolph Flesch's Timeless Warning for Parents
Rudolph Flesch's 1955 book, 'Why Johnny Can't Read,' ignited a debate by observing that many reading methods treated English words like Chinese characters—pictures to be memorized. We explore why this fundamental misunderstanding of our alphabetic language persists and why systematic phonics is the true key to reading.
The Bright Guesser: When "Reading" Becomes Rewriting (And Why It Endangers Learning)
Some bright children develop sophisticated strategies to guess words, effectively 'rewriting' texts to fit their existing knowledge. This tragedy means they're often 'talking to themselves,' missing out on new learning and risking profound miscomprehension. Discover why accurate decoding is the solution.
Decoding German, Understanding Nothing: The Surprising Lesson for Your Child's Literacy Journey
Imagine a woman who can read German aloud flawlessly but understands none of it. Is she truly reading? This surprising scenario reveals a crucial truth: decoding words is the non-negotiable first step to real understanding. We explore what this means for your child and why effective phonics instruction is paramount.