Preface

Acknowledgements

An Overview of Different Kinds of Dictation

Part 1: An Introduction to Dictation Activities

(1)   Purposes of Doing Dictation
(2)   Guiding Principles for Conducting Dictation
(3)   Strategies to Improve Pupils’ Spelling and Note-taking Skills

Part 2: Effective Dictation Activities

(1)   Development of Phonics Skills
(2)   Development of Grammar and Vocabulary Knowledge
(3)   Development of Note-taking and Writing Skills

Part 3: Frequently Asked Questions

 

Appendices:

 

A. Learning & Teaching Materials

(1) Development of Phonics Skills

1.1   Phonics Dictation Example (1) – A Shopping List
1.2   Phonics Dictation Example (2) – Food for Birthday Party

(2) Development of Grammar and Vocabulary Knowledge

2.1   Theme-based Free Dictation Example (1) – At School
2.2   Theme-based Free Dictation Example (2) – Join Our Club
2.3   Picture Dictation Example (1) – The Mask of a Clown
2.4   Picture Dictation Example (2) – Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Stall
2.5   An Example of ‘Bad Cold’ Dictation – The Wong Family

(3) Development of Note-taking and Writing Skills

3.1   Dicto-comp / Dictogloss Example (1) – A Special Day for Andrew
3.2   Dicto-comp / Dictogloss Example (2) – My Favourite Teacher
3.3   Dicto-comp / Dictogloss Example (3) – How to Cook Scrambled Eggs
3.4   Dicto-comp / Dictogloss Example (4) – The Fox and the Crow
3.5   An Example of Keywords Dictation – A Tourist Attraction

B. References