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Erin - Sousa - Final 1 - CH 6 - Twocolumnnoteform
Erin - Sousa - Final 1 - CH 6 - Twocolumnnoteform
Erin - Sousa - Final 1 - CH 6 - Twocolumnnoteform
Reading Assignment: How the Special Needs Brain Learns by David A. Sousa – Chapter 6
Part 1: Summary: In no more than three separate sentences, summarize the key
information the author is conveying in this chapter. (Suggestion: Give a one-
sentence summary for each of the major sections of the reading assignment.)
3. The English language has many 3. I find it interesting how there are an
exceptions in regard to how words immense amount of exceptions
are spelled (138). when spelling words. I often have
to remind myself when spelling
“receive” or “conscience,”—as they
are not spelled how they are
pronounced—that they go against
the rules of spelling.
10. Utilizing peers or volunteers to help 10. This causes me to think about my
a child with writing struggles may book Neurodiversity in the
help decrease their challenges Classroom because for the
(147). disabilities I have read about so far
(ADHD, SLD, and ASD), all of
their effects can be diminished
when the individual works with
someone. Therefore, this idea must
help children with dysgraphia as
well.
11. Students who struggle with writing 11. I often use abbreviations in my
could be advised to use word notes. It allows me to focus better
abbreviations, such as “b/w” (150). on the course content and write
everything I want to write in my
notebooks.