whole language
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Phonics instruction gets kids in the door, then whole language comprehension needs to take over.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 12, 2026
In contrast to the dissected units taught in phonics, whole language presents children with complete books.
From Scientific American ● Sep. 26, 2023
The whole language of the trial was simplified to help Louis De Zoysa understand.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2023
But this is the first time for a brand new film to come out and have that option to hear it all in the whole language.
From Salon ● Aug. 13, 2022
No, she did, she really did, groaning and grunting and rumbling—she had a whole language of her own!
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
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