Teach students how to build their own vocabulary skills through vocab exercises. This packet includes activities to teach/practice 10 target vocabulary words that may be appropriate for students in grades 6-12. Use it to practice reading and matching vocabulary definitions, using context clues and developing connections between words. Included in the packet you will find: -->word cards that can be used for flash cards -->corresponding definition cards (including some multiple meanings) -->passages for using context clues to determine word meanings -->crossword puzzle -->Graphic organizer (Frayer Model) to help students better understand each word Activities may be used for vocabulary development, using words in context, practice using context clues, test prep, remediation. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Here are some additional resources great for older students: • Simple and Compound Sentence Packet - No prep - FREEBIE! • Seasonal Bundle for Simple, Compound & Complex Sentences • Print and Go Language Sudoku - No Prep Language Practice • FREEBIE - Print and Go Articulation Sudoku - No Prep • No Prep Articulation Sudoku MEGA BUNDLE for Speech Therapy Click here to visit me on Facebook Click here to follow me on Instagram Questions: Email [email protected]

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Ok, so your students know the names of different figurative language techniques by the time they get to Middle/High School. But can they identify them in use and then explain what they mean and why they are effective? These worksheets will help them with this process. ************************************************************************* LOOKING FOR A DIGITAL VERSION? These worksheets are designed to be printed and completed on paper. If you would prefer a DIGITAL VERSION, CLICK HERE! ************************************************************************** LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Students will be able to identify figurative language techniques, and explain their definitions. Students will be able to analyze these techniques in literature, and use them in their own writing. CONTENTS Analysis Method Informational Handout The page introduces the ‘Name, Identify and Explain’ Method - This attractive informative page explains the 3-step process of identifying a figurative technique in use, naming it, and then explaining it. Terms Glossary A one-page handout for students to have on-hand as they complete (useful for scaffolding the process). 3 x Method Practice Worksheets These three worksheets with help students to practice the ‘Identify, Name and Explain’ method (Accompanying Answer Keys Included). 3 x Identifying Figurative Language in Fiction These three worksheets will help students practice identifying and explaining the use of figurative language in narrative fiction (Answer Keys Included). 3 x Analyzing Figurative Language in Song Lyrics These three worksheets will help students practice identifying and explaining the use of figurative language in popular song lyrics (Answer Key Included). 3 x Explaining Figurative Language in Newspaper Headlines These three worksheets will help students practice identifying and explaining the use of figurative language in newspaper headlines (Answer Key Included). Poster A colorful version of the student handout; can be enlarged and displayed in the classroom to help reinforce how to analyze figurative language. ************** You might also like:   50+ Graphic Organizers for ELA: Reading, Writing, Literature, and More! SENTENCE FLUENCY: Tools For Teaching Writing Mini-Unit Short Story Unit: A complete 5 week bundle of materials for any short story unit.

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Kids and young adults need extensive practice in strengthening their executive functioning skills. Executive functions are the processes in our brains that help us accomplish all tasks from beginning to end. We use them when we plan our day, organize our materials, begin a chore, focus on important

Your older students will get lots of point of view practice with these perspective taking task cards! Each card features a social scenario card with real life situations relatable and current for teens, where your student must identify 3x points of view of both characters. The expectations and complexity of language rapidly increases once students hit middle school and high school. I find students can have difficulty understanding the points of view of others, which can significantly impact on their ability to develop and maintain friendships and relationships. Interpreting perspectives is a key skill for teens in order to develop and nurture friendships. It is a skill that increases in demand at school, at home and as students enter the workplace. Want this resource, but for your younger students? I've got you covered! SAVE TIME SESSION PLANNING! These task cards will help to take therapy session planning and brainstorming OUT of your hands and should last you several therapy sessions. When mixed with other task card decks or therapy activities, this deck alone should last months for a weekly student!! A QUICK AND EASY "GO TO" FOR YOUR TOOL BAG! Very low prep (just print and go, or even quicker - just read from your laptop/tablet!). WHAT'S INCLUDED? - PDF file of 42x task cards - Coloured AND black and white version - Educator guide - Information on the importance of task cards WHO CAN USE THEM? Regular education teachers, special education teachers, SLPs, OTs and other support professionals could all benefit from using these task cards with their students. These cards are specifically designed for middle and high school aged students. HOW DO I USE THEM? *These task cards can be used for an individual, a small group or a class* Individual ideas: o Side activity during a board game or other therapy activity! o A “break” between therapy activities if the other activities are worksheet-heavy or targeting another skill! o Use these cards as a therapy activity itself (I do!) o “Warm up cards” for the start of each session. o Quick assessment of skills. o Homework. o Use them as conversation prompts/starters. You can even use them to simultaneously target additional skills like expressive language, speech, reading comprehension/decoding. Small group and/or classroom ideas: o Put the task cards up in different parts of the room (or outside!) and have students walk around with the room with their answer sheets and clip boards. o Have students get into pairs and talk about their answers and thoughts together. o Use a card or two each morning as part of a guided class discussion. o Use the cards as a guide for an open ended quiz. Use the flashcards to ask the class the questions, and get the students to write their answers on a sheet to hand up. Loved this? Try another set! - Interpreting Perspectives for teens set 2 Check out these other social skills activities for your older kids: - Supporting your friends - what should you say to make them feel better? - What did they really mean? Understanding indirect comments - Avoiding jumping to conclusions - Social problem solving scenarios set 1 and set 2 - Self advocacy - learn to be assertive - Responding in everyday interactions - Conversation script practice Want a FREEBIE? First of all, thank you for supporting me and purchasing my resource from my store. As a huge thank you for your support, from me to you, here is a freebie resource just for you! A full, complete resource :) Let's connect! Follow my store to get notifications for new products, sales and freebies! ***Don't forget to leave feedback! Leaving feedback will give you TPT credits that can be used on future purchases!*** Would you rather these cards be in BOOM card format? Click here for the BOOM version of these cards instead.

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Throughout my years teaching middle school, I have had the experience of seeing many "work refusals". These are the situations when kids, for a variety of reasons, just refuse to start the work you give them. They might shut down and rest their head on their desk or lash out in anger, shouting about

Straight-forward, practical ways to help students decode nonverbal communication. The clipart used targets older children, making this a great resource for Middle and High School special ed classrooms. Included in this product: - Body Language Components overview - Facial Expression Match (2 pages) - Understanding Eye Gaze (3 levels) - Eye gaze in expressions - Understanding Arm Position - Open/Closed Posture explanation - Open/Closed Posture sort - Judging the appropriate distance - Body Language Interpretation Charts (6 different scenarios) - Body Language Comparisons (4 scenarios) You might also like: Emotional Intelligence Activity Pack Friend Files Growth Mindset Activity Pack

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Students will learn about plagiarism and how to avoid it by completing an engaging doodle notes handout and actively participating in 5 learning stations. What's included: Instructions for teachers (5 pages) *Doodle notes with sections for students to fill in and color as you cover the information on the handout. (1 page) *Filled-in greyscale version of the doodle notes to be used a coloring sheets or for doodling while you go over the information. (1 page) *Fill-in-the-blank version if you have students who need help with note taking (1 page) *Color version to use as an example or to post in your room. *Animated PowerPoint slides for classes that need to visibly see the notes (1 slide, 1997-2003 PowerPoint version) *5 Station signs (5 pages) *5 Station activity pages (16 pages) *Exit Ticket Activity (1 page plus exit ticket) **This zip files contains PDFs and a 1997-2003 PowerPoint slide** Check this out! This resource can be taught alone or as an integrated study across subjects! As you know, integration leads to greater student engagement, deeper understanding, and higher-order thinking skills for our students. However, coordinating integration across multiple subject areas can be quite an undertaking. That’s where Spiral Studies comes in. We’re a group of TpT teacher-authors and we’ve combined our expertise to make absolutely turn-key integrated units for you and/or your team. If you’d like to turn this lesson into an integrated study skills unit we’d suggest working with your team (or independently if you teach multiple subject areas) and checking out the Spiral Studies Study Skills resources in each of our stores. About the Integration Option The teacher-authors from Brain Waves Instruction, Math Giraffe, Kate’s Classroom Café, and History Gal have teamed up to create engaging, rigorous, and interactive integrated units that can be easily implemented in middle school classrooms. We call them SPIRAL STUDIES. Where can I get the other subject area lessons to go with this writing skills resource? * Writing Skills in ELA - Writing Responses with Text-Based Evidence – Doodle Notes and Learning Stations * Math Writing Skills - How to Write in Math – Doodle Notes and Learning Stations * Science Writing Skills - How to Write Like a Scientist – Doodle Notes and Learning Stations Doodle notes is a trademarked term used with permission. Please visit doodlenotes.org for more information. You may put the materials in this file on a LMS for STUDENT USE that RESTRICTS access like Google Drive, Google Classroom, OneDrive, Edmodo, Canvas, etc. where students are either invited via an email address or log in with a user name and password. IT MAY NOT BE UPLOADED TO A CLASS WEBSITE UNLESS THE SITE IS RESTRICTED TO STUDENTS WITH A LOGIN AND PASSWORD AND IT MAY NOT BE USED IN A COURSE ON OUTSCHOOL OR ANY SIMILAR PLATFORMS/MARKETPLACES. Questions? Email me at [email protected]. *************************************************************** You May Also Like: More Spiral Studies Integrated Resources More Doodle Notes and Coloring Pages *************************************************************** Customer Tips: Be the first to know about my new discounts, freebies and product launches: • Look for the green star next to my store logo and click it to become a follower. Voila! You will now receive email updates about this store. I value your feedback greatly as it helps me determine which products are most valuable for your classroom so I can create more for you. If you have any concerns or any of my resources are not what you expected, please contact me first before leaving feedback so I can have a chance to fix it for you! You can email me at [email protected]. How to get TPT credit to use on future purchases: • Please go to your My Purchases page (you may need to login). Beside each purchase you'll see a Provide Feedback button. Simply click it and you will be taken to a page where you can give a quick rating and leave a short comment for the product. Each time you give feedback, TPT gives you feedback credits that you use to lower the cost of your future purchases. Like this product? • Click on the Pin it button and pin it to one of your boards! *************************************************************** Connect with Me Follow my Blog Follow me on Facebook Follow me on Pinterest Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Twitter Click HERE if you'd like to get freebies from me sent to your inbox.

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