The following supports assist Johnny to answer questions
1. Setting the scene by showing related visuals or talking about topics before asking questions.
2. Rephrasing questions as cloze statements or
yes/no
questions, then repeating the
previously unanswered question form.
3. Using visual supports to help him understand that
who
questions relate to people and
when
questions relate to time.
4. Providing models of answers to similar types of questions before asking a question.
5. Gaining his attention and allowing time for him to prepare himself before asking a question.
Priorities/goals
1. Johnny will comprehend the meaning of the word
when
in comments that explain how
events are ‘conditionally’ related, eg ‘We go to the doctor
when
we feel sick’, ‘We wash
our hands before we eat or
when
our hands are dirty.’ When this is established, Johnny
will answer
when
questions that are concerned with conditionally related events.
2. Johnny will comprehend the meaning of the word
how
in comments, eg ‘I don’t know
how
to make muffins. A recipe shows
how
to make muffins.’ When this is established,
Johnny will answer
how
questions that describe how things occur.
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Support Materials for Students with Special Education Needs
English K–6
Case Studies
Case study 5
