[TexasKamaAina]

Yes, kids should be read to starting well before they could ever be expected to read. Phonics is absolutely essential. I was in first grade at the height of the look-say method and I am grateful my parents spent time teaching me phonics.

But sight is a good adjunct.

Rough, through, bought, though.

Head, bed.

Knead, feed.

Etc.

[UCANSEE2]

Phonics is absolutely essential.

So, you are saying that before the new wave concept of PHONICS was invented that people could not read nor write accurately ?