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Whole Language's Use of Context Cues

The following information, in the form of a two-sided book mark, was sent home from Maddux Elementary School (state unknown).

TIPS FOR UNKNOWN WORDS—for the Reader

  1.   Look at the picture.  
  2.   Think about what would make sense.  
  3.   Read the sentence again and get your mouth ready.  
  4.   Skip the word and read on.  
  5.   Try to say more than the beginning letter.  Look for chunks you know.  
  6.   Ask for help.
TIPS & PROMPTS for the Listener

Wait — Allow Discovery Time.  (5 - 10 seconds)

When the reader is in difficulty say:

"Look at the picture."   or  

"What would make sense?"    or

"Read it again and get your mouth ready."    or

"Skip that word and read on."      or

"Is it _________ or _________?"  (Give the reader a choice.)

Not all errors need to be corrected.

If an error changes the meaning of the sentence, say:  "Try that again."

NRRF's comment: It should be noted that the above instructions are not supported by scientific research.


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