Dictation
Assessment: Short dictations provide opportunities for learners to succeed and see their own progress.
Phonics: Have LESLLA learners write only the first sound or the final sound first. When they are ready, have them write out the whole word. This practice helps learners connect oral language with the written form. For phonics practice, accept inventive spelling.
Learner Autonomy: Asking learners to prepare for short dictations allow them to see and work for an achievable goal.
All these enhance learners' confidence, making them believe they can succeed.
Phonics: Have LESLLA learners write only the first sound or the final sound first. When they are ready, have them write out the whole word. This practice helps learners connect oral language with the written form. For phonics practice, accept inventive spelling.
Learner Autonomy: Asking learners to prepare for short dictations allow them to see and work for an achievable goal.
All these enhance learners' confidence, making them believe they can succeed.
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| Patsy Vinogradov's LESLLA 2009 presentation slides "Balancing Top and Bottom: Learner-Generated Texts for Teaching Phonics" |