WHAT HAPPENS IN SPEECH?
True or False: Everyone in speech works on the exact same thing.
False! Everyone has different communication goals.
You're practicing your R sound. Speech or language?
🗣️ SPEECH
You don't understand the directions. What should you do?
Ask for clarification/help.
Someone says “I'm fine,” but they're frowning and looking at the floor. What clues could help you understand them?
Facial expression, body language, tone of voice, context.
How many minutes do we get to talk and catch up at the beginning of speech?
⏱️ 4 minutes!
Name ONE thing you might work on in speech.
Speech sounds, language, vocabulary, social communication, fluency, AAC, etc.
You're learning what a new word means. Speech or language?
🧠 LANGUAGE
Someone is talking and you really want to say something. What should you do?
Wait for an appropriate turn.
Your teacher says, “It's raining cats and dogs.” Are animals actually falling from the sky?
😂 No. It means it's raining really hard.
How long is our scheduled break?
⏱️ 2 minutes!
True or False: Speech class is only for people who can't pronounce certain sounds.
False! Speech and language includes much more than speech sounds.
You're practicing the TH sound. Speech or language?
🗣️ SPEECH
Your friend says, “I went to Disneyland this weekend!” What's better: “Cool.” OR “Cool! What was your favorite ride?”
🎢 Ask the follow-up question!
Someone says, “That test was a piece of cake.” What do they mean?
The test was easy
Do you have to be PERFECT to earn your session star?
⭐ NO! Participate, work on your goals, and do your best.
Why might we play games during speech? A) To avoid working B) To practice our goals C) Because Ms. Martinez is bored
😂 B — To practice our goals!
You're learning how to explain your ideas more clearly. Speech or language?
🧠 LANGUAGE
You can't think of the word you want. What are TWO things you could do?
Describe it, give a synonym, explain what it does, gesture, ask for help, etc.
Your friend keeps looking at the clock while you're telling a long story. What might that communicate?
They may need to leave, be distracted, or want the conversation to wrap up.
How many successful speech sessions does it take to unlock a reward?
⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4 sessions!
What's the BIGGEST goal of speech and language class?
To become a stronger, more confident communicator.
You're learning how to start and maintain a conversation.
💬 COMMUNICATION/LANGUAGE — specifically social or pragmatic language.
Someone didn't understand what you said. What can you do instead of saying the exact same thing louder?
😂Rephrase it, slow down, add information, or explain it differently.
What are THREE ways we communicate without actually saying words?
Facial expressions, gestures, body language, eye gaze, writing/texting, AAC, etc.
What you or another student says or works on in speech: A) is Something to make fun of B) is Something to gossip about C) is Private information we respect
❤️ C — We respect each other's privacy.