---- Patricia Kimathi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > How do you develop your dictation sentences? > Pat K >
I write them myself. I try to include at least two words from the list (or words with the pattern we are learning). I try to include the punctuation we are practicing in at least two sentences. I do 3-4 sentences. I read aloud all the way through-students listen. Then I read a part--students say it-then write it, I read the next part-students say it-then write it..until sentence is done. Then I read the whole thing again. It also helps students develop attention and memory retention skills. I grade by taking 5 pts off for assigned words being missed. 5 pts for grammar we already mastered (ending sentence--proper CAPS), 2 pts for basic words and grammar we are learning errors. (I add missed basic words to their personal word lists). I subtract missed from 100 and that gives me a percent that feels about right. I developed this grading over time, but professional judgment tells me it is about right. All of this obviously NOT scientific, but we do not actually give official spelling grades...it just brings closure to each unit and information to me. :)Bonita _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list [email protected] To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
