Understanding Dyslexia
A Grade 3 worksheet to help students understand dyslexia and strategies for reading.
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Understanding Dyslexia
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Read the information below about dyslexia. Then, answer the questions that follow.
What is Dyslexia?
Sometimes, our brains work a little differently. For some people, reading can be tricky. This is called dyslexia. Dyslexia makes it hard to recognize letters and words quickly. It's not about being smart or not smart. Many smart people have dyslexia! Their brains just need a different way to learn to read.
Imagine trying to read a book where some letters keep moving around, or where 'b' looks like 'd'. That's what it can feel like for someone with dyslexia. But there are many ways to help! Special teachers can teach new ways to sound out words. Using your fingers to track words, listening to audiobooks, and practicing a lot can also help. It's important to be patient and keep trying!
1. What is dyslexia?
Being not smart
When reading is tricky because the brain works differently
Not liking to read
Being very fast at reading
2. What is one thing that can help someone with dyslexia?
Giving up on reading
Ignoring the problem
Practicing with special teachers and strategies
Reading only pictures
1. Dyslexia makes it hard to recognize and quickly.
2. Many people have dyslexia.
1. Dyslexia means someone is not smart.
True
False
2. Practicing reading in different ways can help people with dyslexia.
True
False
1. Name two ways that can help someone who has dyslexia with reading.