Overview
Word attack strategies are essential teaching tools that help learners_decide how to approach unfamiliar words. By identifying patterns, families, and syllables, learners can effectively break down words into manageable parts and improve their reading comprehension skills.
Benefits
- Improve accuracy
- Enhance fluency
- Build vocabulary
- Promote independent reading
Strategies
1. Look at the Picture
Encourage students to observe the visual cues in the image, such as textures, objects, and scenes. This can help students guess the meaning of unknown words and connect them to prior knowledge.
2. What Would Make Sense?
Ask students to use their background knowledge and imagination to determine the meaning of the word within the context of the picture. This can lead to the discovery of new vocabulary and improved comprehension.
3. Look at the Beginning Letter
Help students focus on the initial letter of the word to guess its meaning. This can be particularly helpful for encountering unfamiliar words that begin with the same letter.
4. Skip It, Read to the End of the Sentence, Then Go Back
Direct students to quickly skim the sentence to grasp the main idea, then go back and read more carefully. This strategy can help students stay engaged with the text and overcome reading障碍.
5. Look for Chunks You Know
Teach students to identify smaller parts of the word that they recognize, such as syllables, prefixes, or roots. Breaking words into smaller parts can simplifying the task of mastering new vocabulary.
Implementation
- Choose age-appropriate materials
- Provide consistent practice
- Model desired strategies within the lesson
- Encourage students to share their strategies with classmates
- Monitor and adjust strategies based on student performance
Resources
- "The Active Reader" by Carol Ellis and Barbara Bregstein (Chapter 2)
- "Attack That Word: Reviewing Decoding Strategies" by Sherry Diestler (Book 1)
- "ABC Health Matters Workbooks" by ABC Life Literacy Canada (Free Resources)
By incorporating word attack strategies into your reading instruction, you can help students become more proficient, independent readers and build a strong foundation for their reading development.
