Many with verval communication challenges dispaly challenges with figurative language. They may misunderstand the meaning of what is spoken or read. As children approach third grade this can interfer with reading comprehension. All students can benefit from instruction in interpreting the meaning of words in multiple ways. Students with different cultural backgrounds are likely to exhibit difficulty in interpreting the dual meaninf of words. The following links will give children the opportunity to strengthen their figurative language skills.
Figures of Speech Hangman
This fun game of hangman provides exposure to many different figures of speech.
Fling the Teacher
The user of this game is presented with sentences and has to determine whether the items are homophones,shomograph, metaphors or idioms. If you get all 15 questions correct, you get to fling, or get rid of, the teacher.
Paint by Idioms
In the game, every time you pick the right meaning of an idiom more color is added to your picture.
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