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Vocabulary/Reading Lesson for Students with Severe Intellectual Disabilities Lesson PlanVocabulary/Reading Lesson for Students with Severe Intellectual Disabilities Lesson Plan
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Vocabulary/Reading Lesson for Students with Severe Intellectual Disabilities

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Here is a great little reading and vocabulary development lesson created just for learners with special needs. The lesson is constructed with both core content and necessary adaptations in mind. The group will use PECS, pointing/gesture, oral language, and an interactive whiteboard to participate to the fullest extent. Bring rigor to the special education classroom.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

Vocabulary

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vocabulary development, adapted ela, english language arts

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  • The suggested adaptations can be used to assist learners in other, similar vocabulary activities

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  • None

Common Core

L.4.4.a L.5.4.a L.6.4.a

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