- Using information from class discussions, textbooks, websites, and/or journals, create a project in any of the following formats (only select one, you don’t need to do all of them).
- PowerPoint Presentation: Must be at least 7 slides, keep the font, size, and color consistent. Do not copy and paste directly from your sources.
- Written report: Must be in MLA or APA format and needs to have an introduction, body paragraphs (at least 6 paragraphs), conclusion, and works cited
- Online portfolio: Can be a blog, newsletter, online presentation, ect
- Video recording: The duration doesn’t matter as long as all the points have been thoroughly discussed.
- Other Choice: If you select a different way of doing the project you must notify me at least 4 weeks prior to the deadline for approval.
You must include the following information:
1. Definition of exceptionality: Select one of the following exceptionalities listed and explain at least 3 salient characteristics that are often associated with your chosen exceptionality.
(Minimum 1 paragraph. if you are doing a written report, please include an introduction before discussing your chosen exceptionality)
Please use powerpoint- Dyslexia
- Hyperlexia
- LD (Learning Disabilities)
- ID (Intellectual Disabilities)
- SSD (Speech Sound Disorders)
- DLD (Developmental Language Disorders)
- 2. Connections to Speech. Language, and Literacy:
(Minimum 2 paragraphs. If doing a PowerPoint, please make at least 1 slide for challenges and 1 slide for literacy) - Describe at least 3 challenges or symptoms that may impact the development of their speech and language skills.
- Explain at least 2 reading and literacy problems that may occur with this population.
- 3. Evidence-based strategies
(Minimum 1 paragraph for each strategy (3 paragraphs total). If using PowerPoint, please describe each strategy in a separate slide) - Name, describe, and discuss at least 2 evidence-based strategies that can be used either in the classroom or at home.
- Name, describe, and discuss at least 1 evidence-based strategy focused on literacy development.
- 4. Related websites and/or resources
- A bibliography must be included with at least 3 out of the 5 sources listed below.
- Peer-reviewed journal article
- Academic website
- Multimedia Resource (Video interview, podcast, Q & A, etc)
- Interview
- Textbooks
- 5. Grammar & Mechanics
- Check for grammar and punctuation (You’d be surprised how many students still begin their sentences with a lowercase letter)
- Keep the font size and style consistent
- Do not copy and paste from another source (If you copy and paste, you will not receive a grade for that portion of the project, and will result in a deduction of points from your overall score)
