Multiple Meaning Words Made Easy: Step-by-Step Strategies for Speech Therapy
Update: 2025-11-25
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Show Notes: slpnow.com/240
Did you know that nearly half of English words have more than one meaning? In this episode, we break down simple, evidence-backed strategies to help students infer meaning, build vocabulary, and strengthen comprehension—all without adding more prep to your plate.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- How to introduce the concept of multiple meaning words with concrete, student-friendly examples
- Ways to teach students to use context clues and imagery to determine meaning
- Metalinguistic prompts that support flexible thinking
- How to use graphic organizers and parts-of-speech frames to deepen understanding
If you want ready-to-use activities for these strategies, start a free SLP Now trial (slpnow.com/pod) and explore the Multiple Meaning Words Skill Pack.
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