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Literacy-Based Speech Language Therapy Activities

authors (edited by Ellen Oh). I started reading, and my student, a child in the Life Skills class, did
not appear engaged with the non-fiction story presented in the forward. I admit that the reading

level surpassed his level of understanding, but I wanted to give him access to age-appropriate books.
Finally, Tony said, “I don’t like Flying Lessons because no pictures.” I’m glad he conveyed his
message, and we (easily) made pictures to support his understanding. Of course, I didn’t have the

storybook template I typically use. So, a sheet of paper, a line drawing of four quadrants and some
mediocre drawing on my part did the trick. With the visuals, Tony enjoyed the story and retold the
story with the characters, setting, problem, feelings, and a solution.

Ellen Oh found her dream pet in a mangy cat found on the streets. She carried him home hoping
her parents and apartment complex would change their minds on the No Pets rule. The short
journey earned her scratches all over her body, swollen eyes, protruding welts and the discovery of a

feline allergy.

WHO-WHAT-WHERE-WHEN Visuals

The following four WH-question visuals were put together by Maria Mitidieri, a bilingual speech
pathologist working at the middle school level. Print these off to support your older students. You

can download color copies for free from our Speech Therapy Materials Page:
https://bilinguistics.com/speech-therapy-materials/

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