Dictated Reading
The less able reader often has a much greater speaking vocabulary than reading vocabulary. Dictated reading uses the student's spoken words to increase their sight recognition of words that are common to their speech. This is an individual teaching strategy that can be used by instructors, tutors, or anyone who has a higher reading level than that of the target student.
Dictated reading can be used with students of many levels. It can have
great impact on the beginning reader; such as the student who has mastered the alphabet, but not much else.
To begin, ask the student about their interests or some topic on which they are comfortable discussing. This may include sports, their home life, children, ideas or any topic that is deemed appropriate.
Note some of the simple key words along the left side of a sheet of paper, using clear printed writing. After up to 10 words have been collected, have the student read the words. They may need prompting, such as a context reminder. Don't be afraid of repetition. Don't rush the student! When the student is fairly comfortable with reading their words, ask them to dictate a short sentence or two for each of their words. Write these sentences on the lines next to where the original words were written.
After the sentences have been written, have the student read their sentences one-by-one, several times. Again, they may need prompting by context.
Beth Ann Leaf
Resource Specialist
CIAESC
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