Description

Ages: 6-9

Grades: 1st-3rd

Author: Jean Gilliam DeGaetano, M.A., CCC-SLP

Developing Logical Reasoning

Developing Logical Reasoning is a specialized unit designed to bridge the gap between critical thinking and verbal expression. Using a series of clear, engaging illustrations, this resource provides a structured framework to help students formulate and articulate logical conclusions. It is specifically crafted for learners who have reached the milestone of speaking in short sentences and are ready to tackle more complex “why” and “how” questions.

Key Features

• Visual-to-Verbal Scaffolding: Pairs clear illustrations with pre-written questions to help students visual the logic before they are asked to express it.

• Progressive Difficulty: Serves as a more advanced follow-up to Verbal Reasoning Activities, making it an ideal “next step” for students who have mastered basic reasoning.

• Consistency-Driven Design: The repetitive, structured format helps students develop the habit of thinking through a problem consistently before providing an answer.

• Expressive Focus: Beyond just “knowing” the answer, these lessons emphasize the ability to verbally communicate that logic in a way that others can understand.

Targeted Skill Areas

• Logical Reasoning: Developing the ability to identify cause and effect and draw sound conclusions from visual data.

• Verbal Expression: Encouraging students to use their language skills to explain their thought processes clearly.

• Critical Thinking: Moving beyond simple identification toward higher-level analysis of “what happens next” or “why is this happening?”

• Sentence Structure: Providing a natural context for students to practice expanding their short sentences into more descriptive explanations.

Why Choose This Resource?

• Designed for students who have basic sentence-level language and are ready for a higher cognitive challenge.

• Includes 68 reproducible lessons, providing a deep library of material for sustained progress over an entire school year or therapy block.

• Simplifies lesson prep for educators and SLPs by providing both the visual prompts and the specific questions needed to guide the session.

Includes

68 reproducible lesson pages