Page 76 - Demo

Elklan. Speech and Language Support for 3-5s%u00a9 Elklan Training Limited 2023 74S4%u2022 Finally give each learner a small orange to peel and eat. Tell them to eat it!%u2022 When they have peeled and started to eat it ask them again to write down the first describing words that come to mind.%u2022 While the slide is in view ask learners to consider the difference between the activities.(Slide 96)o Which was more fun?o Which was more meaningful?o Which was more helpful in terms of thinking of different describing words?o What are the implications for young children?4.6.2 Supporting the development of Describing Words%u2022 Hand out a copy of the Describing Words checklist.%u2022 Discuss the different ways a checklist may be used:o To work out a child%u2019s knowledge of Describing Words (receptive and expressive)o To work out gaps in their knowledgeo To appreciate the sequence in which Describing Words are usually learned.o Discuss the other points on the slides below.(Slides 97-98)