teacher may allow student time to formulate thoughts before verbalizing them

teacher may negotiate with the student re: required class participation
(e.g., student must raise hand or ask questions 2-3 times per period)

student may prepare in writing questions or comments to verbalize in class

teacher may provide student the opportunity to verbalize in smaller, collaborative learning groups in class

teacher may ascertain that student understands words and information conveyed in class

teacher may rephrase/paraphrase material when necessary

student may ask for clarification when necessary

teacher may present material in a multi-sensory manner

teacher may speak slowly and clearly

teacher may bring student onto task before new material is presented (call name, tap on shoulder)

teacher may provide appropriate set for listening (prepared notes, outline on board)

student may rehearse information, verbally through repetition

student may reorganize and review orally presented material

teacher may speak slowly and clearly

teacher may minimize distractions (seating, background noise)

teacher may write down new and key words or terms on board

teacher may ask student if he/she understood directions (ask student to repeat)

student may be given the option of using a note-taking buddy

student may be given the option to tape lectures/discussions

teachers may pre-teach new/difficult vocabulary germane to class discussion before discussion begins

student may be enrolled in Reading Lab

student may keep a file of vocabulary words for practice and review

advisor may help student to create a master list of vocabulary from courses

teachers may pre-teach new/difficult vocabulary before assigning reading

student may be enrolled in Reading Lab

student may keep a file of vocabulary words for practice and review

student may learn how to use spell check software

student may keep his/her own list of spelling demons in writing lab

student may use dictionary (standard or Òpoor spellersÓ)

student may be enrolled in Reading Lab

teachers may give student ample time to formulate verbal responses

teachers may allow the student to approximate an answer via narrative/description

teacher may allow student to respond orally to homework and/or test questions

teacher may encourage student to participate in class discussions

teacher/student may use verbal mediation

student may verbally rehearse material in the process of learning and studying

teacher may encourage student to use this strength in both class discussions and in writing

student may dictate ideas/essays so that spelling and handwriting donÕt limit this strength

teacher may accelerate the studentÕs study of vocabulary

student may assist peer in word choice during conferencing in writing lab

teacher may encourage student to use this strength in both class discussions and in writing

teacher may use verbal explanations to reinforce instruction

teacher may accelerate the studentÕs study of vocabulary

student may assist peer in word choice during conferencing in writing lab

student may assist a peer who experiences difficulty with spelling when proofreading

teacher may ask student to act as scribe at the board during a class discussion