Self Advocacy
What can you say if...
You don’t know the meaning of a word someone just used.
(open response/ "I don't understand the word, can you help me?)
The art teacher enjoyed painting with bright, vibrant colors in his spare time.
What does vibrant mean?
a. Unusual
b. Bright
c. Unique
d. Dull
Bright
IRREGULAR PLURALS
The (childs/child) sled down the hill.
Child
FILL IN THE BLANK
One Sunday afternoon, Andy was working on his history homework. It was horribly ___________.
(Exciting, Boring, Happy)
Boring
PAST: YESTERDAY; FUTURE:_______________
A. RIGHT NOW
B. TOMORROW
C. AGO
D. 1984
TOMORROW
What can you say if...
Your teacher gives you a worksheet to complete for homework. You prefer to type your answers because handwriting is difficult for you?
(open response, Can I type instead of writing because it is easier for me)
I suspected that there was a rift between Brian and Sam since they were no longer walking together to the park,
What does rift mean?
a. A break in friendship
b. Large gathering for a party.
c. A way to explain oneself
d. A special bond
a. A break in friendship
We were at the park and saw three (geese/gooses) swimming in the water.
Geese
FILL IN THE BLANK
His brain just wouldn’t focus, and he had to read each paragraph twice to really _____________ what he was reading.
(EAT, UNDERSTAND, SEE)
UNDERSTAND
Jupiter: plante; Tuesday: _____________
a. MONTH
b. DAY
c. WEEK
d. CAMP
DAY
What can you say if...
Your teacher called on you, but you need extra time to think before answering.
(open response/ I am thinking, can I have more time to respond?)
The man ate a health diet of fruits, vegetables, indulged in a cookie from the bakery.
What does indulged mean?
a. A type of bakery
b. Avoiding unhealthy foods
c. Allow oneself to enjoy a particular pleasure
d. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle
c. Allow oneself to enjoy a particular pleasure
The (mices/mice) were hiding in the hole.
The (mices/mice) were hiding in the hole.
“Andyyyy!” He heard his dad call from downstairs. “What is it?” Andy asked. “Put away your homework - you can _______ that later.
(FINISH, TEXTBOOK, HIGHWAY)
FINISH
Accident: mistake; gift:_______________
a. HOUSE
b. FAVORITE
c. PRESENT
d. BENCH
PRESENT
What can you say if...
You don't understand you teacher's explanation and need her to explain it again in a different way.
(open response/ Can you explain it again, I'm having trouble understanding)
The teenager who fell off of her skateboard grimaced. When she tried to stand up, she realized that her knee was bleeding.
What does grimaced mean?
a. A type of injury
b. A facial expression showing happiness
c. A facial expression showing disgust or pain
d. A type of medicine
c. A facial expression showing disgust or pain
Butterfly is a bug that has wings, antennas, and legs.
I can fly and you find it outside in gardens or parks.
We’re going to pick up a surprise.” Andy ran back to his room and shut his history _____________. He zoomed downstairs and out the door so fast that he practically knocked over a ______ of flowers.
(BACKPACK, TEXTBOOK, TV SHOW)
(BOOKCASE, DIFFICULT, VASE)
TEXTBOOK, VASE
Award: proud; Detention: _____________
a. BRAVE
b. EXCITED
c. ABSENT
d. ASHAMED
ASHAMED
What can you say if...
You can't see the board and need your seat moved to the front of the room
(open response/ Teacher, would it be ok if I can sit at the front of the class because it is hard for me to see.)
The shop owner became wary of customers because of how often his store had been robbed.
What does wary mean?
a. A type of store
b. An illegal act of robbery
c. A feeling or showing caution about possible problems
d. A dream
c. A feeling or showing caution about possible problems
Describe a chocolate chip cookie using a complete sentence (hint: tell about its appearance, parts, shape, function, location)
A cookie is a dessert item you eat. It is shaped like a circle, brown, and has chocolate chips on it. You can bake and eat it for dessert. You can find this at a grocery store.
Next thing he knew, the door to the house burst open. A woman stepped outside, along with 6 of the __________ puppies Andy had ever seen! The dogs were barking like mad as they sprinted towards him and _____________ around him in a circle. “THIS is the surprise son. We’re taking home a puppy!” Tears welled up in Andy’s eyes as he looked at the little dogs. He picked up one that had brown and white ________. “I think I’ll take you home.” Andy said.
(CUTEST, FINISH, CAR)
(HOME, GATHERED, HOURS)
(SPOTS, INTERESTING, VASE)
CUTEST, GATHERED, SPOTS
Enemy: friend; Unhealthy: _______________
a. NUTRITIOUS
b. FOOD
c. ICE CREAM
d. VEGETABLE
NUTRITIOUS