Dictations are very practical exercises, which help children improve their spelling, learn grammar rules or remember how are they written some words. These are small readings, with greater or lesser difficulty depending on the age and abilities of the child, which are done aloud while the child writes down everything he hears.
For elementary school children, dictations are very useful and are used in class on a regular basis. But if you want help your children at home to improve aspects like those mentioned, you can practice dictations with them in a simple way. Of course, you should look for appropriate texts for children, so that they can understand the words and that they can develop their skills, such as concentration or active listening.
What should dictation be like for an elementary school child
The text must be between 45 and 60 words long approximately. This assumes that the child will take about ten minutes to do the dictation. A perfect time so that you do not get saturated with this task, it is preferable to do a dictation every day than to tire the little one and make them get mad.
Then we leave you some texts that are often used in schools to work on dictations with elementary school children.
The good little wolf
«Once upon a time there was a good little wolf, who was abused by all lambs. And there was also an evil prince, a beautiful witch, and an honest pirate. All those things once upon a time when I dreamed of a world turned upside down»
Why do we shake hands?
"Shake hands It is a very old custom, before the Romans. This gesture originally showed that the person offering the hand was unarmed and approached with a peaceful attitude. Today, it is considered a form of respect, trust and loyalty »
What are eyebrows for?
«The main objective of the eyebrows is to protect the vision. The arch of the eyebrows deflects water and sweat to the sides of the face, which facilitates the proper functioning of the eyes when you're sweating »
How much do camels drink?
Camels eat grass because it provides them with the water they need to survive without drinking for a long time. When they drink, they absorb the water like a sponge and are able to drink up to one hundred and thirty-five liters in just thirteen minutes »
Did you know that tipping in Japan is a sign of rudeness?
«Leaving tips in Japanese restaurants is not considered appropriate, because in that country who gives tips wants to appear superior. If someone leaves some coins in the change tray, they are likely to think that they have been left over »
Riddle
«Between corners and branches I am building my networks,
for what unwary flies, they fall into them.
I climb the walls and I do it walking,
to build my networks in case you come flying »
ABOUT ME (The spider)
Why do fireflies produce light?
«Fireflies are insects that belong to the group of beetles. Females produce light, because in the abdomen they have some chemical substances that make them shine at night. For that reason, we can see them in the dark »
Do you know the origin of the chocolates?
«A story tells that a pastry chef gave a French king some fruits dipped in chocolate. The king loved them and in approval he exclaimed, "Bon-bon!". That's where the term "bonbon" (well, well) came from. "
How many days does the milk keep?
'Untreated cow's milk, raw milk, only keeps for two days. But if it heats up too fast, germs are destroyed and can be kept for longer. This process results in pasteurized milk, which is sold in cardboard or plastic containers »
What are deserts like?
«The Sahara is an African desert and it is the largest in the world. It hardly ever rains. The days are very hot, but the nights are extremely cold. Sometimes, even such violent winds blow that they blow everything away. Although we imagine deserts full of sand, there are also some oases with water and vegetation«