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Teacher explaining comprehension skills to SEND learner
Author: Karen Wilson, SEND Specialist
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SEND learners, particularly those with speech and language difficulties, can find comprehension more challenging for a range of reasons. Understanding of subject-specific vocabulary and inference can be difficult areas for some learners.

Tip or Idea: Start simple! Use single images or short sentences and talk about what is happening. Can your learner relate this to an experience they have had themselves?

Free resource to help you with this activity: Use our Rainforest Reading Comprehension flashcards and activities to work towards answering the associated rainforest comprehension questions.

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