Dyslexia and English

ISBN-13: 9781853469671 / Angielski / Miękka / 2004 / 104 str.

Jayne Pughe; Elizabeth Turner

Opis

The difficulties dyslexic students experience in the English mainstream classroom and present to their English teacher are examined in detail in this book. The authors show how these difficulties may best be supported and the students' strengths utilized. The book looks at language, different types of literature and poetry, and highlights the use of the written language. Handwriting, reading, comprehension, writing and spelling strategies are also considered.

Spis treści

Introduction and background to the subject; Issues relating to the Dyslexic student in the English Classroom; Dealing with Dyslexia in the English Department - Reading, comprehension, grammar, spelling, writing, handwriting, oracy, drafting and planning,presentation of work; English Literature and Poetry; Preparing for and succeeding with National Examinations; Pointers for staff development; Conclusion.

O autorze

Elizabeth Turner, Jayne Pughe