Lesson COG 62
Task: Read newspaper comics.
Prerequisites: COG 61
Concept: In this task, the student will be introduced to new words beyond those that were practiced in the prerequisite skill of reading a full sentence (COG 61). Although mastery of the prerequisite is recommended, it is not essential for success. Some stu-dents find the positive, direct interaction involved in this activity to be very rewarding; therefore, a teacher should not assume that benefit cannot be derived from this activ-ity if the prerequisite is not mastered. Beyond the actual reading, this activity also pres-ents an opportunity for interaction and discussion about content, which is encouraged even though that action goes beyond the basic concept of this lesson.
Behavioral Objective: When encouraged to "read the comics," the student will read each sentence of the selected comic strip to an 80% accuracy level for 20 trials.
Materials: A variety of comic strip samples.
Task Analysis:
1. Read to the student various comic strip selections perceived to be of interest to the student. Use your finger to point to each word as it is being read.
2. Continue Step 1, pausing at words known to have been previously read by the student and ask him or her to tell you what that specific word is.
3. Continue Step 2, pausing at specific word choices for which the student has not demonstrated reading ability and verbally prompt the student to imitate that new word.
4. Reverse the concept of providing the cues for each word, having the student attempt to identify each word and allowing him or her to ask for assistance when he or she does not know a specific word. Continue this step until the objective is met.