Should I always correct dictation as I go? Does there reach an age where you shouldn't do this. So if I am dictating and they start to mispell a word, I correct it - should I still be doing this with my 5th grader? older?
Also, can one use writing Aids with classic year 1?
Deb
Hi,
Here's my suggestion for dictation, no matter the level, assuming you are dictating level-appropriate sentences:
1. Read the sentence all at once. They start writing as you say the first couple of words.
2. Break it down into sections (a couple of words at a time) and read it slowly.
3. If they need you to repeat anything, feel free to do so, but don't tell them how to spell words or choose correct grammatical constructions.
4. Then, they (not you) look at the original and circle what they missed.
5. Depending on the age, you can do the next step immediately, or let them do it the next day. They rewrite the passage correctly.
So, the simple answer is that YOU don't correct it; they do.
Yes, Writing Aids can be used with any of the Classic year-plans.
Blessings,
Dana C. in TN
"Let my teaching fall like rain and my words descend like dew,
like showers on new grass, like abundant rain on tender plants.
I will proclaim the name of the Lord. Oh, praise the greatness of our God!"
Deut. 32:2-4
Dana -- you said "level-appropriate sentences" ... how do you know what it level-appropriate ... I would assume that their level for dictation (grammar and punctuation skills) will be lower than their reading skills, so any pointers to choosing?
Hi,
Level-appropriate meaning that a dictation sentence doesn't have grammar that the student hasn't been taught. For instance, if you haven't taught semi-colons, don't use a sentence with a semi-colon in it. I like to use my grammar book for sentences, by backing up a chapter or two...then I know I've got those grammar skills covered.
Blessings,
Dana C. in TN
"Let my teaching fall like rain and my words descend like dew,
like showers on new grass, like abundant rain on tender plants.
I will proclaim the name of the Lord. Oh, praise the greatness of our God!"
Deut. 32:2-4
Thank you. Grammar book sounds like a great idea ... if I was using one! But I do have one around that I use for the periodic times when I give them a grammar exercise to demonstrate something in their writing, so I can use that and it does give me some ideas of other books I could use. Actually, today I gave them a few definitions from the literary-term list in the Writer, Inc. book, and I dictated to them to see how they'd do, rather than writing it out for copywork.
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