Speech & Language Homework Parent Le)er

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1 Parent Le)er Dear Parent, The more that your child prac9ces using good language skills at home, the easier and more natural they will become! These homework pages were designed to be completed each week. Although there is no minimum amount of ac9vi9es to do weekly, you are encouraged to do as many as you can. These ac9vi9es can be done at the dinner table, in the car, or anywhere that you spend 9me talking with your child. Check the ac9vi9es that your child prac9ced each week and then sign your name at the bo)om of the page. The next week there will be new ac9vi9es and words to prac9ce (the months and weeks are labeled at the top of each page). When school begins again in the fall, please turn in all the signed homework so that your child can be praised at school for all his/her hard work! Remember, these ac9vi9es are just a star9ng point and a way to give you ideas for language prac9ce at home! Please contact me if you have any ques9ons. Happy talking and happy summer! Sincerely,

2 Level 2 June: Week 1 Describe the sun. What does it look like? Feel like? Do? Where is it located? How big is it? How does it help people? In what ways is it dangerous? Describe it in 3 or more complete sentences. The word I learned was: (telescope, dozen, curious) A reflexive pronoun is when the object of the sentence is the same as the subject, including: myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, themselves, ourselves. Think of 3 sentences using myself (for example, I built the tree house by myself. ). Your friend is having a birthday party at a pool. What would you do to prepare for the party? Use complete sentences. Ask an adult about their favorite summer vaca9on. Then ask at least 3 ques9ons about what they said to explain, add details, or clarify. For example, you could ask, How long was the plane ride? Did you do anything special there? Have you ever gone back?

3 Level 2 June: Week 2 Describe a dad. What does he look like? Act like? Do? Describe him in 3 or more complete sentences. The word I learned was: (dozen, besides, core) A reflexive pronoun is when the object of the sentence is the same as the subject, including: myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, themselves, ourselves. Think of 3 sentences using yourself (for example, You did the homework by yourself. ). What would be the perfect way to celebrate a dad for Father s Day? Use complete sentences. Ask an adult about their father or someone who was important to them growing up. Then ask at least 3 ques9ons about what they said to explain, add details, or clarify. For example, you could ask, What are some other things you did with him? What did he look like? Parent sign that you listened to your child do these activities:

4 Level 2 June: Week 3 Describe an airplane. What does it look like? Smell like? Sound like? Where does it go? How does it work? Describe it in 3 or more complete sentences. The word I learned was: (flat, club, calf) A reflexive pronoun is when the object of the sentence is the same as the subject, including: myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, themselves, ourselves. Think of 3 sentences using himself (for example, The man does the shopping by himself. ). If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live and why? Use complete sentences. Ask an adult about where they would live if they could live anywhere in the world. Then ask at least 3 ques9ons about what they said to explain, add details, or clarify. For example, you could ask, What type of home would you live in there? Why would you want to live there? What would the weather be like?

5 Level 2 June: Week 4 Describe a popsicle. What does it look like? Taste like? Where do you find it? When do you get it? Describe it in 3 or more complete sentences. The word I learned was: (herd, couple, wealthy) A reflexive pronoun is when the object of the sentence is the same as the subject, including: myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, themselves, ourselves. Think of 3 sentences using themselves (for example, The kids painted the wall by themselves. ). What is your favorite movie ever? Talk about the movie and why it is your favorite. Use complete sentences. Ask an adult about their favorite movie. Then ask at least 3 ques9ons about what they said to explain, add details, or clarify. For example, you could ask, When did you first see that movie? What is the movie about? Why is it your favorite?

6 Level 2 July: Week 1 Describe fireworks. What do they look like? Smell like? Sound like? Describe them in 3 or more complete sentences. The word I learned was: (claw, strand, yard) Adverbs tell when, where, how, or why something happened by modifying a verb, adjec9ve, or another adverb. Adverbs o`en, by not always, end in ly. Think of 3 sentences using the adverbs: quickly, well, first. Have you ever been to a fireworks display? Talk about what is was like, what you saw, and how you felt. Use complete sentences. Ask an adult about their experience with fireworks. Then ask at least 3 ques9ons about what they said to explain, add details, or clarify. For example, you could ask, Where were the fireworks? Were you scared? Who were you with? _

7 Level 2 July: Week 2 Describe a boat. What does it look like? Smell like? Sound like? Where is it located? Have you ever been in one before? Describe it in 3 or more complete sentences. The word I learned was: (net, board, insect) Adverbs tell when, where, how, or why something happened by modifying a verb, adjec9ve, or another adverb. Adverbs o`en, by not always, end in ly. Think of 3 sentences using the adverbs: usually, never, bravely. Have you ever been to an amusement park before? Tell an adult all about your 9me there including what you did, saw, and felt. Use complete sentences. Ask an adult if they have ever been to an amusement park. Then ask at least 3 ques9ons about what they said to explain, add details, or clarify. For example, you could ask, What was the name of the park? With whom did you go there? What was your favorite part? _

8 Level 2 July: Week 3 Describe the beach. What does it look like? Smell like? Sound like? Describe it in 3 or more complete sentences. The word I learned was: (local, instrument, travel) Adverbs tell when, where, how, or why something happened by modifying a verb, adjec9ve, or another adverb. Adverbs o`en, by not always, end in ly. Think of 3 sentences using the adverbs: daily, carefully, yesterday. Have you ever been to the beach before? Tell an adult all about your 9me there including what you did, saw, and felt. Use complete sentences. Ask an adult if they have ever been to the beach. Then ask at least 3 ques9ons about what they said to explain, add details, or clarify. For example, you could ask, What beach did you go to? With whom did you go there? Did you go swimming? _

9 Level 2 July: Week 4 Describe a ball. What does it look like? Feel like? What do you use it for? Describe it in 3 or more complete sentences. The word I learned was: (atlas, center, reflect) Adverbs tell when, where, how, or why something happened by modifying a verb, adjec9ve, or another adverb. Adverbs o`en, by not always, end in ly. Think of 3 sentences using the adverbs: so that, because, easily. Explain your favorite sport, how to play it, and why you like it. Use complete sentences. Ask an adult about their favorite sport. Then ask at least 3 ques9ons about what they said to explain, add details, or clarify. For example, you could ask, Have you ever played on a team? What is your best story about playing? Why do you like it? _

10 Level 2 August: Week 1 Describe a cloud. What does it look like? Feel like? What different types are there? Describe it in 3 or more complete sentences. The word I learned was: (deep, motor, weak) A compound sentence is two complete ideas that are joined together into one sentence by a coordinator including: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so. Think of 3 compound sentences using the coordinator but (for example, I love football, but I love soccer even more. ). Explain your favorite book. What happens in the book and why do you like it? Use complete sentences. Ask an adult about their favorite book. Then ask at least 3 ques9ons about what they said to explain, add details, or clarify. For example, you could ask, When did you first read the book? What happens in the book? Would it be a good book for me?

11 Level 2 August: Week 2 Describe ice cream. What does it look like? Feel like? What different types are there? Describe it in 3 or more complete sentences. The word I learned was: (exactly, demolish, stream) A compound sentence is two complete ideas that are joined together into one sentence by a coordinator including: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so. Think of 3 compound sentences using the coordinator yet (for example, He didn t sleep well, yet he had to get up early. ). Explain your favorite summer treat. When do you get to eat that treat and why do you like it so much? Use complete sentences. Ask an adult about their favorite summer treat. Then ask at least 3 ques9ons about what they said to explain, add details, or clarify. For example, you could ask, Did you eat that treat as a child? Do you have any stories about that treat? What is your favorite flavor?

12 Level 2 August: Week 3 Describe a turtle. What does it look like? Act like? What different types are there? Describe it in 3 or more complete sentences. The word I learned was: (wonder, cage, banner) A compound sentence is two complete ideas that are joined together into one sentence by a coordinator including: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so. Think of 3 compound sentences using the coordinator so (for example, I was hungry so I ate a hamburger. ). How are you feeling about school star9ng again? What are you excited about and fearful about? Use complete sentences. Ask an adult about how they felt when summer was ending. Then ask at least 3 ques9ons about what they said to explain, add details, or clarify. For example, you could ask, Were you excited to start school again? Did you shop for new clothes? Did you have any tradi9ons?

13 Level 2 August: Week 4 Describe a shoe. What does it look like? Smell like? What different types are there? Describe it in 3 or more complete sentences. The word I learned was: (astronomy, whisper, shiver) A compound sentence is two complete ideas that are joined together into one sentence by a coordinator including: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so. Think of 3 compound sentences using the coordinator nor (for example, She does not want ice cream nor does she want fries. ). What was the best thing that happened this summer? Use complete sentences. Ask an adult about their best summer ever. Then ask at least 3 ques9ons about what they said to explain, add details, or clarify. For example, you could ask, How old were you? Do you have any pictures of that summer? How did you feel that summer?