The five finger rule is often shared with parents to help them choose a book at their literacy level. As the rule states, if children miss more than five words when reading aloud from a text, then the book is too difficult for them to read. However, this rule may keep many dyslexic students from accessing texts at the appropriate intelligence level for them as they tend to make many mistakes when reading aloud.
The problem for dyslexic students is that the “Five Finger Rule” may prevent them accessing print information at their intellectual level and if reading aloud is the guide for the rule, then it’s possible they may never be granted access to higher level books even if they are university professors!
Instead, parents of dyslexic students should focus more on hooking students on books that peak their interest. Often, dyslexic students will read many books in one content area to learn as much as they can about the subject matter. It is personal passion for content areas that often spur dyslexic students to push their learning differences to become avid readers.
Key Takeaways:
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Students with dyslexia can be held back from higher level material because of their lower level reading.
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It’s important to give students a challenge without making them frustrated.
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Many dyslexics learn to develop a great passion for reading.
Read the full article here:
http://www.dyslexicadvantage.org/choosing-the-right-reading-level-books-for-students-with-dyslexia/
http://www.dyslexicadvantage.org/choosing-the-right-reading-level-books-for-students-with-dyslexia/
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