Dictation

Dictation integrates multiple skills: listening, spelling, and writing. It transfers encoding practice to conventional writing.

• Framework: Montessori
• Unit: Language
• Learning area: Writing
• Level: Ages 5-6

Objectives

• Transfer sounds to written symbols
• Build spelling skills
• Practice handwriting in context
• Connect listening to writing

Materials

• Writing paper
• Pencil
• Word and sentence lists at appropriate level

Instructions

1. Say word clearly. 2. Child repeats word. 3. Child writes word (sound by sound). 4. Check together. 5. Progress to phrases, then sentences. 6. Keep difficulty appropriate.

Educator tip

Choose words at child's level. Dictation should feel successful, not frustrating. Celebrate effort.

Assessment

Child writes dictated words with increasing accuracy.

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