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Unread Oct 3rd, 2006, 04:49 pm
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Default Re: Oversized classes!

reading out loud causes a great deal of stress and anxiety. If possible have them read together as a large group and possibly in pairs and encourage the pairs to help each other. Peer correction has been shown to be more beneficial than teacher correction.

I wouldn't stop the students reading for correction. I just help them along when they are stuck. I make note of some problem words and then address them at the end. That takes some of the pressure off the actual task.

I hope that helps.
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