What are the implications for reading instruction?
• Phonemic Awareness instruction helps learners use the alphabetic system to read and write. • Some students will need more instruction than others. • Phonemic Awareness instruction is NOT a complete reading program. • Instruction should be engaging. • This research should not be used as an end all. • More Phonemic Awareness instruction is not necessarily better. Want to know more? Check out the actual report at www.nationalreadingpanel.org.