Mastering the Basics
Learning to read
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Reading is the Root of Success
Much learning comes from books!
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Characteristics of Dyslexia
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Intervention
 | Multi-sensory teaching |
| Structured / sequential instruction |
| Cumulative program |
| Phonetic / structural analysis
skills |
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5 Principles of Teaching
| Build on successes |
| Encourage by praise |
| Over learn difficult concepts |
| Teach sleuth / sloth concepts |
| Learn sequentially |
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Build on Successes
| Give child something he CAN do |
| Go on to higher levels |
| Stretch... Stretch... Stretch |
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Encourage by Praise
| 99 ways to say "very good" |
| Balance correction with confirmation |
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Over Learn Difficult Concepts
Approach same skill in a different way
| Manipulatives |
| Games |
| Electronic equipment |
| Writing |
| Lots of teacher interaction |
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Review... Review... Review...
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Sleuth / Sloth Contrast
"Be a sleuth, not a sloth."
| Investigate matters thoroughly. |
| Use all clues to solve problems. |
| Eliminate habit of guessing. |
| Use a reliable source to confirm. |
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Sleuth vs. Sloth
| determined vs.
fainthearted |
| dependable vs.
inconsistent |
| creative vs.
unresponsive |
| punctual vs.
unconcerned |
| enthusiastic vs.
apathetic |
| thorough
vs. incomplete |
| diligent vs.
slothful |
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Learn Sequentially
| Do not skip step in sequence. |
| Work on step until mastered. |
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I know the answer!
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I read it in a book yesterday!
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