Knowledge Base

Essentials – Correcting Reading Errors


Reading Error? Trace!


 

If a student does not readily recognize a word or sound, have the student trace the letters on a hard surface using 2 fingers of the writing hand while saying each sound aloud.

For reading sounds errors, follow these steps:

  • Say: "Let's trace."
  • Students look at the letter(s) and trace the letter(s) while saying the sound(s).
  • Reinforce the correct sound(s).
  • Say: "__ says /__ /. Trace /__ /."

For reading words errors, follow these steps:

  • Say: "Let's trace."
  • Students look at the word and trace each letter while saying its sound.
  • Students blend the sounds while underlining the word with their fingers and saying the whole word.
  • Say: "Yes, the word is /__ /. Trace /__ / again."
  • Students blend the sounds two more times.