In the skit, a teacher is educating a class of four girls. She asks one girl to read aloud, and the girl reads well. When she asks a second student, Matilda, to read, the girl is following the story on the wrong page (59 instead of 95). When Matilda does read, she struggles badly.
Dyslexia Skit Presentation
Later that day, a counselor speaks to Matilda and her family that she thinks the young girl has dyslexia. Matilda’s mom problem identifying speech sounds. They suggest she get tested, and if she has it they will give her an IP. That night, Matilda’s mom observes her daughter reading, sees her struggling, and decides it’s a good idea to get her tested.
Key Takeaways:
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This college classroom presentation is an acting out of some scenes that can be typical of the life of a student with dyslexia.
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It also presents some of the issues that will affect educators of a student with dyslexia.
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The dyslexic character in this scene was struggling with reading, social acceptance and self-esteem.
Author Quote
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Author “Dyslexia means she may have a problem identifying speech sounds and how they relate through letters and words, sometimes its not recognized until adulthood.”
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