When I have to read novels or books for English and French class and then write a book report or essay I get the audio book.   The audio book helps me because I read the book and listen at the same I am reading.  Hearing while reading helps me to read faster and to get the correct pronunciation of words that may be harder to sound out.  It also helps me with the meaning of sentence and better comprehension.

Sometimes I have trouble hearing if someone says letter m or n when they are talking.  They sound the same to me.  It helps me to watch their lips when they talk.  If I can see their teeth they are saying the letter n.  If their lips are closed, they are saying the letter m.  

I wish my teacher knew that it makes me feel bad and dumb when I am paired to read with someone.  I feel I am slowing them down, I am embarrassed that they see how bad I am.

I wish my teacher knew that I feel stupid when I am the only one that has to read with them.

I wish my teacher knew that when we are working in a group and the other kids won’t let me write because I take too long or my writing is messy, that I feel sad and stupid.

I wish my teacher knew that it is hard for me to concentrate when we have to read.  I struggle and concentrate so much to read the word that I need a break.  So when I look around or tap my pencil I am taking a needed break.  I don’t mean to not pay attention.

I wish my teacher knew that making me miss recess or gym class to finish school work or to read because I am slower than everyone doesn’t help me.  I have been concentrating and trying so hard that I really need the break from reading and writing.  I feel jealous that my friends are playing and I am missing it.  I feel dumb.  I really need to get up and run around so I can concentrate better.

When I study or take notes I used different coloured pens or pencils for things that are important or to show a change in what we are learning.  Seeing information in different colours helps me to remember it better.

When I read I use a ruler or a piece of paper either above or below the line I am reading.  This helps me to see only the words in the sentence and keeps the letters from above or below from jumping in to what I am trying to read.