Which sequence correctly describes the steps for sight translation?

Which sequence correctly describes the steps for sight translation?

• A. Make a decision (Use CALL method to decide); Read the whole text; Analyze it for challenges; Ask questions if needed; Render it, start to finish.
• B. Read the whole text; Make a decision; Analyze it for challenges; Render it, start to finish.
• C. Make a decision (Use CALL method to decide); Read the whole text; Analyze it for challenges; Render it, start to finish.
• D. Read the text, then render from memory without analysis.

Answer: (A)

Planning and quick analysis before sight translation ensure accuracy and fluency. The best sequence starts by making a decision using a planning framework (like CALL) to determine how to approach the text—what to preserve, what level of detail to aim for, and the appropriate register. Then you read the entire text to grasp the overall meaning and structure, not just bits of it. Next, you analyze for potential challenges—terminology, names, numbers, abbreviations, or ambiguous phrases—so you know what to expect as you render. If needed, you pause to ask clarifying questions to clear up any uncertainties. Finally, you render the message in one continuous delivery, from start to finish, staying faithful to meaning, terminology, and style. Skipping the planning, skipping the analysis, or rendering from memory without evaluation would compromise accuracy and coherence.

Planning and quick analysis before sight translation ensure accuracy and fluency. The best sequence starts by making a decision using a planning framework (like CALL) to determine how to approach the text—what to preserve, what level of detail to aim for, and the appropriate register. Then you read the entire text to grasp the overall meaning and structure, not just bits of it. Next, you analyze for potential challenges—terminology, names, numbers, abbreviations, or ambiguous phrases—so you know what to expect as you render. If needed, you pause to ask clarifying questions to clear up any uncertainties. Finally, you render the message in one continuous delivery, from start to finish, staying faithful to meaning, terminology, and style. Skipping the planning, skipping the analysis, or rendering from memory without evaluation would compromise accuracy and coherence.