My personal fear re: Narration

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  • March 13, 2013 at 2:50 am
    1pageatatime
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    My ds has really taken off with reading this year.  it is now his favorite subject, and how he begins his day! Smile

    I fear if I reintroduce Narrations, he will begin to view reading as a chore. Oh my goodness, I would not want that at all!

    We use Sonlight and a few times I’ve used Writing With Ease. With either approach, casual or directed questions re his reading/listening has caused him to shut down. Now, to be fair, he does have anxiety issues and doesn’t want to get an answer “wrong.”

    I do realize, after reading Sonya’s sample from “Hearing and Reading…” that my previous approaches to formal or casual narrating were all wrong. It pains me to think that my mistakes have been the cause of failure in this area with both my ds and my older dd.

    With that said, now that I have a better understanding, along with a how-to and do-not list, I want to slowly implement this important aspect of LA.

    Any ideas for getting past my fears and giving Narrations another chance?

    Thanks so much….

    March 13, 2013 at 3:53 am
    sheraz
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    Could he draw a picture about what he read and tell you about it? Could he use a puppet to teach other toys about the book?  

    Have you looked at this very extensive list to see if something strikes you as a good starting point?

    http://simplycharlottemason.com/timesavers/narration/

    March 13, 2013 at 4:08 am
    ServingwithJoy
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    Do you have him narrate the books that he reads independently or just the ones that are read aloud to him? If he is reading the book independently, you can just casually say, “So tell me what your book is about?” or ” What are you reading about today?”. If he is enthusiastic about his book, that should set him off on a pretty good narration!

    When we read aloud, I will ask, “So, who would like to tell me about what we just read?”. What I don’t say is: “Now you will narrate to me in great detail!” :0).

    I know I am only giving you advice for how YOU approach him (not for his anxiety) but narration is really just a book discussion that is carried on by the child. If you are excited and positive about listening to him, I think you will find he will open up to you about the books that he is now enjoying!

    March 13, 2013 at 9:40 pm
    1pageatatime
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    Sheraz, thanks for that link!

    Serving with Joy, I do these things, but so informally that most of the time my ds(11) replies with one or two words, sometimes a sentence or two.

    I know I made so many mistakes with my oldest dd, that my confidence with my ds is shot.

    I wish I could edit this thread title. I am *hesitant* not fearful.

    Anyway, thanks!

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