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Description:A guide to understanding dyslexianin children and youth, with strategies for assessing and teaching reading and spelling."This is a practical book designed to help dyslexic students and their teachers. Drawing on the latest research, the authors aim to build understanding and awareness in schools and the community about dyslexia. They debunk myths and show classroom teachers practical steps to help dyslexic students learn more effectively. The book tackles common questions such as: What is dyslexia?; What does the latest research tell us about the brain and dyslexia?; How do I know if one of my students has dyslexia?; How do I make my classroom dyslexia friendly? Chapters cover dyslexia, family and the school, dyslexia, self-esteem and behaviour; and screening for dyslexia. There is a section on how to tackle dyslexia, and resources such as lesson plans and programmes. This book includes a DVD Talking about Dyslexia which offers powerful insights into the world of students with dyslexia. It tells the stories of three students and explores what a dyslexia-friendly school and classroom looks like"--Book jacket.Introduction -- What is dyslexia -- Misconceptions about dyslexia -- Dyslexia, family and the school -- Dyslexia, self-esteem and behaviour -- Dyslexia and the simple view of reading and writing -- Screening for dyslexia -- Teaching children with dyslexia to read -- Teaching pupils with dyslexia to spell and write -- The importance of fluency and how to teach it effectively -- Making the classroom a dyslexia-friendly place -- A final word -- Appendices. Appendix 1: Assessment measures ; Appendix 1A: Burt word reading test ; Appendix 1B: Bryant test of basic decoding skills ; Appendix 1D: Alphabet test ; Appendix 1E: Invented spelling test -- Appendix 2: Edward Fry's 200 common words, in order of frequency -- Appendix 3: Lesson plans for teaching children with dyslexia to read -- Appendix 4: Spelling activities -- Appendix 5: Phonogram charts -- Appendix 6: A spelling programme to teach Anglo-Saxon vowel spelling patterns -- Appendix 7: Examples of individual spelling tutoring -- Appendix 8: Lesson plans combining Big Book reading and explicit phonics to help with spelling -- Appendix 9: Questionnaire for students.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The New Zealand Dyslexia Handbook. To get started finding The New Zealand Dyslexia Handbook, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 276

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: NZCER PRESS

Release: 2015

ISBN: 1927231442

Description: A guide to understanding dyslexianin children and youth, with strategies for assessing and teaching reading and spelling."This is a practical book designed to help dyslexic students and their teachers. Drawing on the latest research, the authors aim to build understanding and awareness in schools and the community about dyslexia. They debunk myths and show classroom teachers practical steps to help dyslexic students learn more effectively. The book tackles common questions such as: What is dyslexia?; What does the latest research tell us about the brain and dyslexia?; How do I know if one of my students has dyslexia?; How do I make my classroom dyslexia friendly? Chapters cover dyslexia, family and the school, dyslexia, self-esteem and behaviour; and screening for dyslexia. There is a section on how to tackle dyslexia, and resources such as lesson plans and programmes. This book includes a DVD Talking about Dyslexia which offers powerful insights into the world of students with dyslexia. It tells the stories of three students and explores what a dyslexia-friendly school and classroom looks like"--Book jacket.Introduction -- What is dyslexia -- Misconceptions about dyslexia -- Dyslexia, family and the school -- Dyslexia, self-esteem and behaviour -- Dyslexia and the simple view of reading and writing -- Screening for dyslexia -- Teaching children with dyslexia to read -- Teaching pupils with dyslexia to spell and write -- The importance of fluency and how to teach it effectively -- Making the classroom a dyslexia-friendly place -- A final word -- Appendices. Appendix 1: Assessment measures ; Appendix 1A: Burt word reading test ; Appendix 1B: Bryant test of basic decoding skills ; Appendix 1D: Alphabet test ; Appendix 1E: Invented spelling test -- Appendix 2: Edward Fry's 200 common words, in order of frequency -- Appendix 3: Lesson plans for teaching children with dyslexia to read -- Appendix 4: Spelling activities -- Appendix 5: Phonogram charts -- Appendix 6: A spelling programme to teach Anglo-Saxon vowel spelling patterns -- Appendix 7: Examples of individual spelling tutoring -- Appendix 8: Lesson plans combining Big Book reading and explicit phonics to help with spelling -- Appendix 9: Questionnaire for students.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The New Zealand Dyslexia Handbook. To get started finding The New Zealand Dyslexia Handbook, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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