Whole Language
What is it?
A method of teaching reading and writing that emphasizes learning whole words and phrases by encountering them in meaningful contexts rather than by phonics exercises.
Why is it important?
Whole language is one of the two main ways to teach children how to read and write. Without whole language, students would have to rely solely on the many, many inconsistent rules of phonics. Whole language supports the use of context clues, expands the creative mind, and encourages children to form direct connections between what they're reading and what they've encountered in reality.
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