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Reading

• Provide access to audio books

• Provide access to text-to-speech software

• Provide a set of textbooks for home use

• Only ask the student to read aloud if he volunteers

• Provide extra time for reading assignments

• Provide a quiet environment for reading

• Allow students to preview reading material

 

Books / Reading

• Provide audio versions of textbooks

• Provide audio versions of textbooks and have student follow the text while listening

• Provide summaries of chapters

• Use marker or highlighter to highlight important textbook sections

• Assign peer reading buddies

• Review vocabulary prior to reading

• Provide preview questions

• Use videos related to the readings

• Provide a one-page summary and / or a review of important facts

• Do not require student to read aloud

• Talk through the material one-on-one after reading assignments

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Spelling

• Reduce spelling lists

• Design spelling tests with a common phonetic skill

• Do not take off points for spelling errors on written work

• Allow access to spellcheck

• Provide access to word prediction software

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Writing

• Provide a scribe

• Provide access to speech-to-text software

• Offer alternative projects instead of written reports

• Provide written copies of notes

• Minimize the amount of copying from the board

• Allow student to use a keyboard to take notes

• Allow the student to tape record lectures

• Reduce written work

• Provide a letter formation strip

• Provide graphic organizers

• Grade assignments on content rather than form

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Instructions and Assignments: Writing

• Use worksheets that require minimal writing

• Provide a “Designated note taker”; photocopy another student’s or teacher’s notes

• Provide a print outline with videotapes and filmstrips

• Allow student to use a keyboard with appropriate

• Allow student to respond orally

• Grade only for content not spelling or handwriting

• Have student focus on a single aspect of writing assignment (elaboration, voice, etc.)

• Allow student to dictate answer to essay questions

• Reduce copying tasks

• Reduce written homework