Description
Ages: 12 and up
Grades: 7th an up
Author: Rachele Ellsworth, M.S., CCC-SLP
Making Comprehension Practice Engaging and Effective!
The Speech Corner Photo Cards—Comprehension for Teens is a powerful resource designed to help speech-language pathologists refine the comprehension skills of preteens, teens, and adults. These cards target difficulties in auditory and reading comprehension that often accompany language impairments, offering multiple opportunities to strengthen understanding and answering skills.
Why This Deck Is Unique
- Designed for Older Students:
- Finding age-appropriate materials for teens can be challenging, but this deck features passages and discussion topics that align with their maturity and interests.
- Versatile Therapy Options:
- Allows therapists to use their preferred strategies or combine methods, including:
- Explicit instruction of comprehension-enhancing activities.
- Self-directed summarization.
- Questioning, clarifying, and predicting.
- Text structure intervention.
- Visualization techniques.
- Ideal for Both Auditory and Reading Comprehension:
- The cards support tasks that enhance understanding of both spoken and written material, making them suitable for a variety of therapy goals.
What’s Inside the Deck?
- 50 Double-Sided Cards:
- Front Side: Features a vibrant photograph and an engaging paragraph designed to capture interest.
- Back Side: Includes four comprehension discussion questions to encourage critical thinking and dialogue.
- Wide Variety of Topics:
- Suitable for preteens, teens, and adults, ensuring age-appropriate content for all users.
- Reading Levels Indicated:
- Each card is marked with a reading level to help tailor sessions to the individual student’s needs.
- Answer Key Included:
- Quick and convenient reference for therapists.
Key Benefits
- Practical Length: Passages are long enough to provide meaningful practice but short enough to maintain engagement.
- Versatility: Can be used in individual or group settings, allowing flexibility in therapy.
- Builds Critical Thinking: Encourages discussion, visualization, and deeper understanding of material.
Why Choose Speech Corner Photo Cards—Comprehension for Teens?
This deck is an all-in-one solution for addressing the unique challenges older students face with comprehension. By combining engaging visuals, targeted passages, and thoughtful questions, it ensures students are challenged in a supportive and effective way.
Unlock Better Comprehension Skills!
Empower your students with the tools they need to excel in auditory and reading comprehension. With Speech Corner Photo Cards—Comprehension for Teens, you’ll make every therapy session productive, engaging, and impactful!
Includes: 50 different cards, answer key
