This workbook, though beyond the beginning level, provides a clear format for considering how figurative language "works" without high level vocabulary and difficult syntax. Using simple vocabulary ... abulary and comprehensible context, each page has a single word that is used figuratively in two very short paragraphs (e.g. LIGHT- 1) eat a light lunch, 2) to feel light headed). Students read the paragraph, discuss the intent, provide evidence from details in the paragraph that lead to their definition of the highlighted phrase. They then illustrate the paragraph.  The Bedrock Literacy Curriculum manual is available at https://successforkidswithhearingloss.com/product/bedrock-literacy-curriculum/)

Use these fillable worksheets to help students for comprehension, comparison, teaching similies, new vocabulary, figurative language and idioms. See BUNDLE at S0XTEA0815.

This workbook is designed for beginning readers who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. It provides the reader with opportunities to consider the meaning of the first type of figurative language- the "phra ... sal verb". Phrasal verbs (for example, eat out, dress up, take after, look out, etc.) can be very confusing for young readers because they are not the sum of the word meanings as separate entities. For example "get dressed" does not mean someone will literally obtain (get) a dress. Rather the phrase means "to put clothes on". In this workbook students practice this skill with 60 frequently used phrasal verbs. They will read 2-3 highly contextualized sentences that are written with beginning vocabulary. Students then discuss the meaning of the target phrasal verb. They will identify the ASL sign handshape used to produce the phrasal verb (for example, GET-DRESS uses the 5 handshapes). They cut out the 5 handshape and paste it in a box on the worksheet. Finally, students will illustrate the correct meaning of the target phrasal verb as used in the sentences. A pre and posttest scoring grid is included for progress monitoring.  The Bedrock Literacy Curriculum manual is available at https://successforkidswithhearingloss.com/product/bedrock-literacy-curriculum/)

This workbook contains 40 exercises. Each page highlights a single English word (e.g. light ) and uses it in four separate, contextualized sentences (e.g. 1) Turn on a light ! The room is too dark! ... ark!  2) The kitten is light. The puppy is heavy. 3) I ate a lot for breakfast. I will eat a light lunch. 4) Grandpa will light his pipe.) The student reads each sentence. If translating to ASL, the student decides which ASL handshape was used to make the sign for the target word in each sentence. The student cuts out the related ASL Handshape from a copied page with all handshapes and pastes it in the correct box.  As each sentence uses a multiple meaning for the word the handshapes used will be different-visually signifying the difference in meaning despite the same English word. Finally the student illustrates the sentence meaning. Vocabulary and sentences are kept simple to ensure  cognitive energy is focused of the meaning of the word in context.  The Bedrock Literacy Curriculum manual is available at https://successforkidswithhearingloss.com/product/bedrock-literacy-curriculum/)

The NOVEMBER Listening and Language By The Month resource includes seven activities that can be used ALL MONTH for auditory memory and comprehension, seasonal vocabulary, developing grammar, and build ...

Perfect for Halloween or any time during the school year for practicing reading & writing skills! Your students will love this activity where they can create their own deaf ghost based on the five ... senses! This activity can be done individually, while working with a friend, in a small group, or as a class, and you can tweak this activity to be as simple or as detailed as you want. A perfect activity to keep students' attention in October as Halloween approaches or any time you want a fun reading & writing activity!

THE SKELETAL SYSTEM -- DOMAIN SPECIFIC SCIENCE VOCABULARY!Want a clever way to increase students' science vocabulary? Use this worksheet as Halloween approaches or at any time during the school year f ... or a warm-up to the school day or in-between activities. In my many years of working as an educational interpreter, I noticed that it was not unusual for deaf and hard-of-hearing students who were behind their peers struggle with answering questions that began with: "What's your favorite . . .?" Often, they would answer "yes" or not be sure how to answer. The beauty of this type of worksheet is that there is no wrong answer, it is short-yet-effective, and it exposes students to a variety of categories and vocabulary within a specific domain. If time allows, it can open up a discussion on the topic. Gradually, this type of practice worksheet will help students learn how to answer this common question that seems easy on the surface, but not for those that may not have the background knowledge and vocabulary necessary to answer it.The thumbnail for this “What’s Your Favorite?” series will have a violet purple background - violet for vocabulary! Looking for fast and easy vocabulary building worksheets? Look for the violet thumbnails! Like the "What's Your Favorite...?" worksheet series? Leave me a comment so that I know you would like more!Debbie Love, M.Ed.

This bundle of instructional stategies includes information and activties for using prior knowledge, cooperative learning, goal setting, key information, effort v. practice, comparison, and visual org ... anizers. 71 pages. Use with all ability levels.

A great teaching tool for a unit on whales. Eight engaging stories about whales! Leveled reading passages, vocabulary, and reading comprehension questions for intermediate to advanced learners. Leapin ... g Whales; The Humpback Heroes; The Worlds Biggest Sharks; The Worlds Loneliest Whale; Whales Catch Dinner in Bubble Nets; What are Glaciers: What is Migration; What is Whale Fall.

This information provides strategies for promoting the language and literacy skills of students who are deaf or hard of hearing . It includes addressing language and literacy development in the genera ... l education setting and developing speech, audition, conversational repair skills, etc.