What does it mean to infer or make inferences?
Read between the lines (information is not explicitly stated)
What strategy do you use when you have multiple steps or directions to follow?
Make a checklist, list or restate it to yourself so you know the steps
What are some ways you can describe an item?
By color, shape, size, function, texture, taste, etc... tell about something in a logical fashion so others understand.
What does it mean to compare and contrast items?
You tell how it is the same or different.
What is an example of categorization?
apple, banana, kiwi - they are all fruits
If you forget a word, what strategy can you ask for?
Phonetic cue, what does it start with, what does it sound like
What is a good way to organize your thoughts and ideas?
Use a graphic organizer, draw it out, write it out
How can you sequence a story?
Use transition words like first, then, next, secondly, after that, lastly, etc....
What are multiple meaning words? Given an example!
words that have more than one meaning ~ bark (sound a dog makes) or bark (part of a tree)
What does it mean to stay on topic during a conversation?
You only talk about the topic being discussed.
What are different ways you can learn information?
visually, verbally, or through tactile modalities
What are some accommodations you should be provided in class?
Time to formulate responses, limited auditory distractions, repetition as needed, use of multiple modalities, multiple choices, chunking of information
