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'''First Reader''' is a book written by [[Phyllis Schlafly]] to teach children how to read using [[phonics]]. This inexpensive textbook has been remarkably successful at teaching 4 generations of students, many of whom went on to top colleges and graduate schools.
'''First Reader''' is a book written by [[Phyllis Schlafly]] to teach children how to read using [[phonics]]. This inexpensive textbook has been remarkably successful at teaching 4 generations of students, many of whom went on to top colleges and graduate schools.
After ''[[Why Johnny Can't Read]]'' (1955) shocked [[American]]s at how [[liberal]]s were failing to teach children how to read in school, particularly [[public school]], Phyllis Schlafly embarked on a phonics-based approach and used its successfully for 60 years.
After ''[[Why Johnny Can't Read]]'' (1955) shocked [[American]]s at how [[liberal]]s were failing to teach children how to read in school, particularly [[public school]], Phyllis Schlafly embarked on a phonics-based approach and used it successfully for 60 years.
If kids fail to learn how to read -- as tens of millions fail to learn today -- then they will never be able to read the [[Bible]].
If kids fail to learn how to read -- as tens of millions fail to learn today -- then they will never be able to read the [[Bible]].