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How can I enhance a novel study for my VI student? (self.Blind)
submitted by FrontiersWoman
*Update*
My student gasped SO LOUD when the “red herring” is revealed. He was so sure that character was the murderer! It’s been such fun.
I teach a totally blind student in my resource English class at a Title-1 school. He is a senior, reads Braille at a 7th grade level, has a full-time aide, and is a very disciplined student. We are reading an adapted version of Agatha Christie’s “And Then There Were None” for the 2nd quarter this year. We will be analyzing a combination of the novel, script, and film versions. Any recommendations to help him enjoy this unit would be appreciated.
My student gasped SO LOUD when the “red herring” is revealed. He was so sure that character was the murderer! It’s been such fun.
I teach a totally blind student in my resource English class at a Title-1 school. He is a senior, reads Braille at a 7th grade level, has a full-time aide, and is a very disciplined student. We are reading an adapted version of Agatha Christie’s “And Then There Were None” for the 2nd quarter this year. We will be analyzing a combination of the novel, script, and film versions. Any recommendations to help him enjoy this unit would be appreciated.
razzretina 5 points 3y ago
Get an audio described version of the movie if there is one.
8i8oio 3 points 3y ago
1. What country are you in? Different areas have different resources.
2. What have you researched thus far? Did you find an audio version of the novel? Providing braille screenplay would be amazing, but does an audio version exist? Did you search for a Braille book / etc?
2. What have you researched thus far? Did you find an audio version of the novel? Providing braille screenplay would be amazing, but does an audio version exist? Did you search for a Braille book / etc?
FrontiersWoman [OP] 3 points 3y ago
1. US- Nevada
2. We have the script and the novel in Braille, as well as a slower & faster paced audio book, and the film mini-series. I have some limited funds that I can purchase other supplies as well.
3. If it helps, I have taught this novel before and have a lot of assessment, comprehension questions, and writing content available to send to Braille services. I’ve just never taught a novel to a student with VI so I am hoping to find more ideas to support his experience.
2. We have the script and the novel in Braille, as well as a slower & faster paced audio book, and the film mini-series. I have some limited funds that I can purchase other supplies as well.
3. If it helps, I have taught this novel before and have a lot of assessment, comprehension questions, and writing content available to send to Braille services. I’ve just never taught a novel to a student with VI so I am hoping to find more ideas to support his experience.
8i8oio 1 points 3y ago
You sound so prepared!!! I’m ecstatic!! I agree with the comment by “morose” that being VI does not detract from loving books, or the experience.
But do check in with the student every week / bi-week to see if there is anything that is needed or could add to the experience. I am so happy you are open and eager to provide a solid educational experience!
But do check in with the student every week / bi-week to see if there is anything that is needed or could add to the experience. I am so happy you are open and eager to provide a solid educational experience!
retrolental_morose 1 points 3y ago
I teach IT, but have covered Engish lit.
You'll find that VI people absorb novels very similarly to everyone else. For me with no sight growing up, books were a textual window on a very visual world.
Some of ac's comments are a bit dated now, which may be interesting talking points.
The BBC did a pretty nice modern adaptation a couple christmas ago, I enjoyed that too.
You'll find that VI people absorb novels very similarly to everyone else. For me with no sight growing up, books were a textual window on a very visual world.
Some of ac's comments are a bit dated now, which may be interesting talking points.
The BBC did a pretty nice modern adaptation a couple christmas ago, I enjoyed that too.
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