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Silly or Sensible? Lesson PlanSilly or Sensible? Lesson Plan
Publisher
Perkins School for the Blind
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Grade
1st - 8th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Duration
45 mins
Instructional Strategy
Skills Practice
Year
2013
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Silly or Sensible?

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Is it silly or sensible? That's a great question, and it's the question that will drive this entire activity. Learners with special needs and visual impairments work together to analyze verbal information. The instructor makes a statement, and they determine if the statement is silly or sensible. The purpose of the activity is to increase problem solving skills and concept development. 

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cognitive development, logical thinking

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cognitive development, reasoning skills, programs

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  • A fun way to increase listening, social, and reasoning skills 

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