What is an Auditory Drill, and How Do I Use It?

Hi, friends! This week, I'm going to share with you the most effective practice that I have used to help students solidify their sound-to-print knowledge. I have used this in every class that I have taught from PK-12th grade. It helps students map sounds to reliable letter correspondence. 

The Process of the Auditory Drill

Auditory Drill in Action

I have included a video of an auditory drill in action. Watch by clicking the video above. 👆 Can you tell what sound-letter representations this student has learned thus far? The following image explains the immediate corrective feedback strategies that are used with the student. This immediate feedback is critical for the success of this strategy. 

Gradual Release of Responsibility

The gradual release of responsibility sets students up for success, explicitly models and teaches the necessary skills and concepts needed to move to independent practice, and provides ongoing monitoring and teaching. This form of teaching is essential for struggling students and provides them with a solid foundation to build their reading house upon. To read a more in depth explanation about this, click here to read on the blog. 

I hope you have found this post to be helpful in providing an effective way to help your students map sounds to reliable letter correspondences. Comment below if you have any questions on this practice. I'd love to help! 😊 

 Have a great week!

Casey

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