Today I wanted to share about a common story structure that I love teaching to my students to increase their story comprehension, story retell, and story generation skills. Within my own therapy sessions, I’ve observed the transformative power of narrative language in helping children express their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Quickly into my career, I […]

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Narratives, Story Elements, Story Generation, Story Retell

Story Structure: A Try, Try Again Story

Energy is one of my favorite topics in therapy! It’s a useful thing to think about for so many reasons. For example, many of my students have benefitted from visuals and tools for how to regulate when they have too much energy in their bodies and what they can do if they don’t have enough […]

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Narratives, Story Elements, Story Generation, Story Retell, Summarizing

A Story’s Structure Is Like ENERGY! ⚡️

Do you love story grammar elements and narrative intervention as much as I do? Share below if you’re already a fan! I’m always looking for fun ways to incorporate narratives into my therapy and love to hear everyone’s creative ideas! My readers know that I am a huge fan of narrative intervention, teaching story grammar […]

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Narratives, Story Elements

Just When you Thought Story Grammar Couldn’t Get Any Better!

Is there anything more beautiful and versatile in speech therapy than a good narrative? Everyone loves a good story! Narratives, or connected sequences of events or stories, are the language of the classroom and academics, especially in the younger grades. They can entertain and inform. Narratives are also the backbone of every good social exchange. […]

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Narratives, Story Elements, Story Generation, Story Retell, WH Questions

Narrative Intervention: The Complete Guide from Basics to Complex Language

beginning middle and end word sorts for story grammar elements

Story grammar elements are a universal need for students with language impairments! You’re in the right place if you want to learn: Quick run-down of story grammar basics A brief summary of the research and evidence My 8-step process to really help my students master story grammar elements in narratives! Those of you who’ve been […]

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Narratives, Story Elements

8 Easy Steps to Teach Story Grammar Elements in Narratives

I’ve gotten a few emails lately asking for books and recommendations for teaching narratives, plot structure, and story grammar parts. I have quite a few favorites that I find myself pulling out over and over so I thought I’d share them with you! Below are my favorites: The Great Fuzz Frenzy Chalk Elmer Turkey Trouble […]

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Narratives, Story Elements

Books for Teaching Story Grammar in Speech Therapy

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