In a sentence dictation, the teacher chooses - you guessed it! - a sentence for students to write. Once students are finished, the teacher writes “flip” on the board and students fix their work (if necessary). Students write “flip” on their whiteboards / paper. Teacher: “She can do a flip on the monkey bars. In the example below, the students have already learned short vowels and consonant blends. In a word dictation, the teacher chooses words that students A) have been taught or B) should know how to spell because they have learned all of the spelling patterns included in the word. Teacher writes “ch” on the board and students fix their work if needed. Students: (pointing to the letters) “C-h says /ch/.”
Students write “ch” on their whiteboards / paper. Only patterns that have previously been taught are chosen. In a sound dictation, a teacher or adult chooses sound patterns (individual letters, or combinations like digraphs, vowel teams, or diphthongs), for students to spell.
Despite being a simple practice, dictation is highly effective! In a dictation, a teacher or adult says specific words, sentences, sounds, or letters aloud (one at a time), and students write what they hear.
In this article, we'll explore the differences and help you choose the right fit for your students. Have you heard about spelling tests and dictations? Is one better than the other?
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