Question: How can
captioned video help 4th-grade problem readers develop comprehension
and vocabulary?
Answer/Quote:
“The addition of captions to television is a technological breakthrough that
can enhance vocabulary and comprehension skills for many below-average readers.
Its motivational qualities make it appealing to students who have been
difficult to reach with traditional materials….. Not only does it capture their
attention but its multisensory presentation of information decreases the
difficulty of learning new words….. the combination of the video action with
spoken dialogue and printed words is a powerful tool in learning to read.” P.
42.
Steps to Take:
Preview the video. Keep the video segment short (less than 5 minutes). Locate
related texts. Find “books and magazines that focus on the concepts introduced
in the video segment.”
Title: “Captioned
Video and Vocabulary Learning: An Innovative Practice in Literacy Instruction.”
PS Koskinen, et al. The Reading Teacher
(September 1993), 36-43.
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