Pros and Cons of Whole Language

Pros	Cons
Whole language encourages teachers to find reading material that reflects a student’s language and culture (Curtis,n.d., para. 5).	There is a lack of structure in lessons and activities (Reyner, 2008, para. 8).
Whole language helps provide a better understanding of the text (Curtis, n.d., para. 5).	There is a heavy burden on teachers to develop their own curriculum (Reyner, 2008, para. 8).
Whole language provides a more interesting and creative approach to reading (Curtis, n.d., para. 5).	Learning may come at the expense of accuracy and correctness because students are guessing when they don’t know a word (Curtis, n.d., para. 5).

Reading Wars: Phonics v. Whole Language


Whole Language v. Phonics