Reading: Reading Fluency & Strategies (Beginnings): Lesson 1: Pointing to Words While Reading Very Short Texts
CEFR Level: A1 (Beginner)
Target Reading Sub-skill: Reading Fluency & Strategies (Beginnings)
Specific Focus: Pointing to Words While Reading Very Short Texts
What You Will Learn
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Understand why pointing to words helps when you start reading.
- Practice pointing to each word as you read or hear a very short text.
- Follow along with spoken words in a text.
Hello Cambodian Learners!
When you first learn to read, it's like learning to walk – you take one step at a time. Pointing to each word with your finger (or a cursor on the screen) as you read helps your eyes follow along. It makes sure you see every word. This is a great habit to build your reading superpower!
Why Point to Words?
Pointing to words helps you:
- Focus on one word at a time.
- Read from left to right (the way we read English).
- Match the spoken word to the written word.
Let's try! Click the "Read Aloud" button. As the words are spoken, try to point to them on the screen with your finger or mouse.
Practice Time!
Activity 1: Read and Point Along
Click "Read Aloud." As you hear each word, it will light up. Try to point to the lit-up word.
Quick Check!
Why is it good to point to words when you are learning to read?
Great Job!
You are learning an important reading strategy! Keep practicing pointing to words when you read simple texts. It will help you become a more confident reader.
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Note for Educators/Platform Development: This lesson introduces the "pointing to words" strategy for early reading fluency. The core interactive element is highlighting words as they are spoken. Ensure Web Speech API is supported for the read-aloud feature. Use very simple, repetitive texts for A1 learners. Placeholder images are used.
