Reading comprehension
Sound Switching Strategy
Appropriate Grade Level: 1st –2nd grade
Procedures/Steps:
o The child sits across from the teacher facing her/him.
o The children are presented with a variety of books by the teacher for
reading difficulty and interest.
o When the selection is made, the teacher asks the student to explain his
or her reasoning for selecting the particular book.
o The child looks at illustrations in the book, and in a sentence or two,
predicts what the book will be about.
o The child begins reading the book aloud.
o During reading, the teacher cues mistakes and points out areas that
may be incorrect.
o After reading for 10 minutes the child summarizes what they have
read.
Comments and/or tips:
This technique shows an innovative approach to reading intervention that
focuses on specific, individual, assessed needs.
Source:
Vogt, Marellen, Nagano, Patty. (2003). Turn it on with light bulb reading!
Sound-switching strategies for struggling readers. Reading Teacher,
57, 214-221.