The Glory of Multiple Meaning Words…….Run or Run or Run...

Aug 11, 2012 by

Understanding multiple meaning words is one of the first higher order language tasks that most children acquire naturally through reading and basic instruction.  Younger children will also pick up dual meanings through kid type songs, jokes and phrases.  For those students who demonstrate even slight language delays or impairments, understanding multiple meanings can be challenging.  Without awareness and understanding of multiple meaning words, students may experience decreased comprehension, misunderstandings and the biggest problem of all ….they have difficulty  understanding humor and slang.  Basically these kids won’t “get it.” So how do you teach the concept of multiple meanings?  First the students have to learn that multiple meanings exist.  The best way to start is with simple words.  My all time favorite word is “run.”  According to dictionary.com there are over 150 meanings for the...

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