One drill, three takes: the full original Drill 1 script plus two new passages of about two minutes. All three recordings feature Mark for questions and Juniper for answers, at an average of 160 WPM including pauses.

Take 1 gives you the broader material. Takes 2 and 3 return to its main words in different natural question-and-answer sequences, giving you focused practice with the words and outlines you want to solidify.

What you receive

• Three MP3 recordings: the full original script, newly recorded with Mark and Juniper, and two new focused takes.
• Three matching plain-text scripts (.txt), ready to read or use in Woodshedder.
• Practice instructions and a compatible Practice Log package, together in one ZIP.

Take lengths

• Take 1: 904 words · 5:39 — full original script.
• Take 2: 310 words · 1:56 — new focused passage.
• Take 3: 313 words · 1:57 — new focused passage.

How to practice

Write Take 1, review your writing, and practice the words and outlines that need attention. Use Takes 2 and 3 for focused practice. Take 3 can be written now or on any later day.

Play the MP3s in your own audio player. If you use Woodshedder, the included scripts support your practice; its optional Practice Log records ratings, results and progress. Practice Log backups exclude audio, so keep the downloaded files.

The passages differ in length and wording. Fewer total errors on a shorter take do not, by themselves, show improvement.

Digital download only; no physical shipment. Woodshedder access is sold separately. You can use the recordings and transcripts without Woodshedder.

View the original single-take edition. Browse practice dictations.