You might want to read Overcoming Dyslexia by Dr. Sally Shaywitz--a very
comprehensive look at the dyslexic learner. Also, explore Orton-Gillingham
materials which also address the instructional needs of dyslexic students using
a multisensory approach. jean
For all you high school teachers out there--how do you feel about independent/
classroom library book selections for teens? I find teens like to read books
that keep it real. Keeping it real may sometimes mean objectionable
material. It is my task to order books for the at risk students in
To get you started, Yetta Goodman provides a wonderful overview of miscue
analysis and procedures for its use in an online document: Retrospective
Miscue Analysis: An Overview. Just google the title, and it will come up--it
is excellent!
Jean Hamilton
Reading Specialist/ Literacy
We are going to try Scope magazines this year for our struggling and reluctant
readers. The articles are relevant and contemporary (mixed with more
traditional reading) which is the first step in getting past their lack of
motivation. I have used them in the past with low-level HS readers
