Why we all need to be able to read nonsense words

Here is a very logical, straightforward explanation why we all need to be able to read nonsense words.  Spelfabet website beautifully and simply concludes that “nonsense words = words we haven’t yet met”.

Why wouldn’t we want to teach children a skill that would help them read words they haven’t yet met?

http://www.spelfabet.com.au/2012/12/nonsense-words/

This article was flagged up by Susan Godsland of www.Dyslexics.org.uk and forwarded by John Walker of www.Sounds-Write.co.uk

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