HEARING AND READING GO TOGETHER
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DIAGNOSIS ADD ADHD Now What?
Purpose: to present choices to consider AFTER a diagnosis of ADD or ADHD
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Published 10th, 20th & 30th of each month
** PLEASE SEE DISCLAIMER AT THE END OF THIS DOCUMENT! **
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HEARING AND READING GO TOGETHER
Historically, teaching reading has gone through many “phases” – the
McGuffey Reader, Sight Word approach, Language Experience, Linguistic Programs,
Whole Language, Phonics and now – Phonemic
Awareness is getting a big push in the teaching of reading
circles.
Teachers who successfully work with struggling readers have discovered that hearing and reading go together.
Students MUST be able to identify and compare the sequence of sounds within
spoken words (decode).
If students can’t determine the sequence of sounds within words, they simply cannot tell whether what they say matches what they see. Thus “was” becomes “saw”, “gril” = “girl”, b’s become d’s. It has nothing to do with sight, paying attention, seeing letters and words backwards or not trying hard enough.
Intensive phonics instruction and drill and practice can help. Emerging readers
must become aware of the “bits of sounds” in words – recognize them
visually and be able to produce the proper sound. The catch comes with the
idiosyncrasies
of the English Language. The letters OU
in a word, for example can have up to 4 different sounds. Letter sounds are
dependent on surrounding letters, usage in sentences and placement in syllables.
The rules tend to change without rhyme or reason as a struggling reader tries to interpret the written word.
So, what’s the solution?
I could earn zillions if I had an answer to this puzzle. However, it has
been stated by the Lindamood-Bell Learning people that “when auditory
conceptual stimulation is made available to primary students, as an introduction
to the reading/spelling process, it accelerates reading and spelling development
and prevents disabilities.”
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IT’S YOUR CHOICE
Find out about Phonemic Awareness.
Use it this summer with your emerging readers.
Insist teachers learn about it and USE IT with struggling readers in your area.
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DISCLAIMER
This information is for educational purposes only. Much of the information is from classes and workshops I’ve taken during my 25+ years of working with ADD & ADHD students – sprinkled with my own comments, thoughts and insights.
Some information has been acquired from the INTERNET. Be aware that not all information on the WWW is accurate. Use your own judgment.
This information is not intended to replace information from your doctor, therapist, lawyer, psychologist, nutritionist or psychiatrist. Consult your child’s (or your own) doctor for additional input.
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Editor: BJ Madewell
Wichita, KS area
316-733-9532
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BJ Madewell
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