Children: Ages 9 through 18
Adults: Also suitable for adults with word retrieval or ESL needs
ELVIS is a comprehensive collection of resources that you can use to build vocabulary and expressive language skills in students with communication disorders or language-based learning difficulties. The book includes academic curriculum vocabulary lists,vocabulary lists relevant to employment, assessment checklists, reproducible activity worksheets, game suggestions, and other vocabulary building resources.
Use the activities in this book to strengthen word knowledge and expressive vocabulary skills that are critical for success in the classroom and in the community.
Among the vocabulary skills emphasized are the following:
-Defining words-Using context to determine word meanings
-Explaining idiomatic expressions
-Describing and comparing
-Giving concise explanations
-Expressing and supporting viewpoints
-Rephrasing statements using precise vocabulary
-Summarizing important details
The range of materials in this 200-page book will make it easier for speech-language pathologists, learning disability teachers, and other professionals to plan lessons that will help students learn new words and develop greater precision in how vocabulary is used.
